Substacks recommended by Elena Brower

Recommended by Elena Brower

Jeff’s Substack

By Jeff Krasno

Bridging the mystical & the medical, this page explores the ways in which we can be well.

Dr. Ben Kim

Learning and sharing as I go.

Ally Bogard

To make your life a work of art...

CO by Stephanie Danan

I share with you the world as I see it—the way I experience it: the people who inspire me, the things and places I love, my creative process and those who make it possible, the challenges I face, and the lessons I've learned and continue to learn.

Zen Quotes and Comments

By Tuck Stibich

I read too many books on Zen and Buddhism. I highlight stuff that strikes me on my kindle and have this program that emails me 5 highlights a day. I pick one, write some thoughts on it and publish it. Hope it serves. Open to feedback.

Dharma brother Tuck has a brilliant mind and a boundless heart.

- Elena Brower

Jeanine’s Substack

By Jeanine Gasser

insights, thoughts, feelings, and personal stories from a swiss-mex-brit writer and trauma-informed life coach. join an intimate space as we learn how to tap into the courage to be fully alive, to love better, and to be human.

Voir Dire: To Speak True

By Nikki’s Substack

Conduit for Connection, exploring creativity and all the ways we find it. Letters to my Daughters explores the art of living.

Nikki Weaver is a friend, a founder, a mom, a dear heart. Her work serving incarcerated women to find their creative expression and voice is changing our world.

- Elena Brower

Choose Nurture

By Sierra Campbell

Join the conversation on how we do aging, elder-hood, and death differently. i write to help build and inspire stronger care networks, intergenerational models that care for elders, and resilience through accepting and surrendering to the great unknown.

With decades in this field, Sierra is poised to serve us with her experience tending to the dying and their families.

- Elena Brower

The Divine Feminine Refuge

By Delphine Rose

Divine Feminine sanctuary to step away from the noise and return to the essence🤍 Channelled guidance, healing and soul nourishment for wise women who seek to be fully expressed, to live guided by intuition and empowered by love ☽

Delphine is a seer, a dear human in service, a channel. Enjoy her expression; it's the real deal.

- Elena Brower

Fleeting, Breathing, Human Things

By Kateri Ewing

Writing & painting my way along the fragile and luminous thread called life... with wonder and awe.

Kateri is an artist, a writer, a heart of gold and a good soul; her work in all realms is just delicious.

- Elena Brower

As Above, So Below by Tracee Stanley

Rest, nature, trusting the liminal 💫 Inspiration and poetry from author and teacher Tracee Stanley.

Tracee is one of my close friends, it's true. And. She's taught me to rest, to respect my body and to be present in ways I've never known possible.

- Elena Brower

Stacking Stones by Justyna Cyrankiewicz

Guideposts to help us find, and follow, our own unique pathways. Stacks of stones, known as stone cairns, were used since prehistoric times as navigational aids in landscapes where other landmarks are scarce. This writing is for our inner landscapes.

Women Awakening Project

Wisdom of Women - Interviews with Spiritual Teachers & Leaders

Falling Free

By Miranda Ruth Gill

Reflections on living a vulnerable life and finding solace in stillness.

Stay tuned to Miranda Ruth; she's finding her voice and it's already stunningly moving.

- Elena Brower

WITHIN by Ben Katt

Seek Wisdom. Wake Up. Live Fully.

Meeting Ben through his words, then an interview, he's an authentic, humble authority with heart and care.

- Elena Brower

The Harvest with Kemi Nekvapil

By The Harvest by Kemi Nekvapil

I host nature-based self-coaching practices and community gatherings. As well as, 'The Delight Diaries’ - a practice of grounding ourselves in the present. Plus, seasonal flower porn, regenerative farming antics, and my author adventures.

Kemi's generous spirit, wise mind and listening heart are why I'm eager to read her here.

- Elena Brower

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet

By Amanda de Cadenet

Everything I can't say on social media and home of The Conversation Podcast.

For almost two decades, Amanda is a friend and an inspiration. She dares, risks, is honest, cares deeply.

- Elena Brower

SoulStack by Beth Kempton

📖 Insights into the creative life from bestselling British non-fiction author Beth Kempton. ✍️Home of the SoulCircle writing community. All welcome ❤️ Global Top 5 Substack Education publication.

Beth. Beth. A few reasons to read: Her mind, her heart, her books, her words, her deep admiration of Japanese culture... she reminds me of what's essential in my life.

- Elena Brower

Rajanaka Studies, Auspicious Wisdom & Soulful Contemplation

By Professor Douglas Brooks

Rajanaka invites the study of comparative religions, philosophy, language, and mythology, with special attention to ancient India and eastern traditions. We offer practical, soulful conversation without dogmas or professions of faith.

My first philosophy teacher, dozens of notebooks and two decades later, i'm right here.

- Elena Brower

The Golden Hour: climate, children, mental health

By Anya Kamenetz

The Golden Hour is a newsletter about thriving and caring for others on a rapidly-changing planet.

A longtime student and earnest human seeking change, Anya's writing is straight from the heart.

- Elena Brower

Poetry & Process

By Brian Funke

A haven, weaving words into life through Poem, Reflection, and Exchange.

Brian's commitment to the craft of poetry impresses and inspires me.

- Elena Brower

Letters From Matthew

By Matthew Quick

Free thoughts and tales. Writing, mental health, sobriety, midlife.

Humble, caring, precise and full of heart, Matthew's writing is a place to which I turn for guidance.

- Elena Brower

The Practice of Life

By Maia Duerr

Life is the gift we are given. We open it with intention and practice. Inspiration for personal and collective liberation.

Maia brings us the dharma edit, references, writers and sources for dharma as it pertains to us in the present.

- Elena Brower

Living in 3D

By Amy Brown

Life lessons in embracing desire in every decade from a late-blooming woman in her 60s, still in the process of becoming. We thrive by planting our roots in all three dimensions at once: mind, body and spirit.

Just in case you need a real conversation about the tougher aspects, Amy's writing is here.

- Elena Brower

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

Spirituality, Zen, and Culture

Teacher, poet, inspiration, podcast guest, if you're interested in Zen, this human is a must.

- Elena Brower

StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz

By Junot Díaz

“So howled out for the world to give him a name. The indark answered with wind.” ― Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren :: Reflections on fiction and worldbuilding, on diasporas and elsewheres.

As a writer, Junot's work and teaching is invaluable.

- Elena Brower

One True Thing

By Kerry Snel

Zooming in on true moments to stay close to what is real.

Delicious snapshots of heart, soul and Nature are what you'll encounter reading One True Thing.

- Elena Brower

ClearLife with Cecily Mak

Intimate shares on a range of topics including ClearLife, wellbeing, purpose-driven investing, parenting, and overall living with intention and an open heart.

Cecily's candor, insights and studentship have inspired me deeply since beginning to read her work.

- Elena Brower

The Uplifters

By Aransas Savas

Quick doses of inspiration, proven mindset-shifting techniques, research, and stories, for Uplifters.

Worked with Aransas long ago; her energy and intent are infectious.

- Elena Brower

The Reset: Holistic Health & Slow Living

By Kate Eskuri

Your digital invitation to breathe deep, nourish yourself, and slow down ✨ Join me weekly for holistic (and realistic) ideas on wellness, nourishing recipes, and intentional self-care.

Recipes, reminders and Kate's generous heart. A wonderful read.

- Elena Brower

Optional Optimism

By Jacki Carr

A writing space with Jacki Carr sharing stories, haiku and life in the 40s decade.

Jacki's heart is full of humor and care, and I love her writing.

- Elena Brower

Love Lives Here with Michell C. Clark

Love for self. Love for community. Love for the world. All interconnected. All essential. All here.

Heartfelt, personal and universal, Michell's work is balm for our times.

- Elena Brower

Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert

This is heart work

Liz has a special place in my heart. Her books, obviously. But recently she told me she delights in my Glo classes, and I basically died. Read her for her mind, her heart and her love of the world.

- Elena Brower

Make Pure Thy Heart

By Paolo

Life through the lens of a curious vegan, absurdly optimistic creative. Centeredness & Clarity through creativity in the way we see things.

Paolo is a true, deep heart with an earnest desire to serve, and a capacity to clearly offer what he's learning to the benefit of all.

- Elena Brower

Growing FWD: by Kara Ladd

By KARA LADD

A mindful newsletter for soul-centered self growth. Subscribe to receive sends on transformation, transcendent self-discovery systems, holistic living, personal stories and products I'm loving. Let's get going & growing!

Sweet Kara is wise beyond her years, earnest and true.

- Elena Brower

Gratitude Journal

By Alex Elle

A virtual gratitude journal by writer and teacher, Alex Elle.

Alex has become a friend, she is the real deal, managing her family, her work and her responsibilities with creativity and care. Her writing is pithy and pure. I love her.

- Elena Brower

barri grant | permission GRANTed

By Barri Grant

hope dealer| seen in The Washington Post & Psychology Today| | grief specialist| subs support scholarships

When you wish to connect to your heart through the most quotidian, moving moments laid bare, turn to Barri. Her writing is exceptional, her sister Danna and I went to Cornell together, and I love them both very much.

- Elena Brower

Big Questions Collaborative Thinks

By Sarah Faye Cohen

Where curiosity guides reflection and meets purpose. Here, we reflect on how we lead, grow, and navigate change with strengths, heart, creativity, and intentional action at the core. https://www.bigquestionscollab.com

Sarah is here to serve. She cares deeply; her studentship inspires my own, and her writing moves me to write more...

- Elena Brower

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

Enjoying these intimate glimpses of the notes of some of our favorite creators.

- Elena Brower

The Great Women Artists

By Katy Hessel

Celebrating all things women artists

Because ART.

- Elena Brower

Jennifer New - Always Connect

Inquiring into community, interbeing, storytelling and the means to wholeness.

Jennifer is a fellow chaplaincy candidate and caring human whose focus on story changes the way I see my own.

- Elena Brower

Dreamspeak

By Toko-pa

Dreamspeak is a newsletter about the practice of reciprocity between psyche and matter.

Forest & Flowers Journal

By Jenni Hulburt

Unearthing the sacred in the ordinary and exploring the wisdom and wonders of nature

natyrë is a meaningful, heartfelt, informative and inspiring collection of writings and recordings.

- Elena Brower

Poor Man's Feast

By Elissa Altman

The James Beard Award-winning narrative journal about the intersection of sustenance, nature, and the creative spirit (and sometimes, a recipe).

Elissa is one of the finest, most truthful writers, tells it as it is, in ways that help us relate to our innermost selves.

- Elena Brower

Matters of Kinship

By Katharine Winship

A newsletter about kinship in and between ecosystems on this beautiful habitable planet.

These descriptive, touching calls to action are a must if you care about our Earth.

- Elena Brower

Rest with Lizzie Lasater

This newsletter has moved. Please subscribe here: https://newsletter.lasater.yoga/lizzie

A sister, a deep student and a skilled teacher, Lizzie is here to remind us how to listen.

- Elena Brower

Meditation with Heart with Kimberly Brown

Weekly meditations, practical Buddhist tools, and relatable insights to help you create a kinder, wiser, and more loving life.

Earnest, loving, nourishing, Kimberly brings what's needed.

- Elena Brower

In Search of Supreme Beings

By Troy Putney

Photos, Poetry & Prose inspired by the multitudes of sentient life our singular planet sustains.

Troy is a heart of gold, a welcoming spirit and an inquisitive mind; enjoy his lyrical work.

- Elena Brower

The Noble Try

By Isabel Cowles Murphy // TNT

mining my inner conflicts: motherhood & autonomy ⚡️sovereignty & culture ⚡️ambition & surrender. mordant...with uplift.

Get ready to laugh, cry and feel connected to everything real about this life.

- Elena Brower

Clarity with Cory

By Cory Allen

Welcome to your calm place to land when life gets loud. Clarity with Cory is where deep thinkers slow down, reconnect with themselves, and reclaim the clarity to live on purpose.

Cory is wise with a heart of pure gold. His writing is clear and concise, moving us right to the task at hand.

- Elena Brower