Substacks recommended by Softening Time with Elena Brower

Recommended by Softening Time with Elena Brower

Voir Dire: To Speak True

By Nikki’s Substack

Conduit for Connection, exploring creativity and all the ways we find it.

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.

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Sierra’s Substack

By Sierra Campbell

My personal Substack

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

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Refuge with Delphine Rose

Welcome to Refuge - A divine feminine space for shelter, healing, nourishment, connection and inspiration. To step away from the noise and remember what matters most.

Delphine is one of the most intuitive, humble souls I've encountered. Eager to watch her work unfold here.

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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.

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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.

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By Miranda Ruth Gill

Explorations of healing, rebirth and inner freedom, inspired by my journey through chronic illness.

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

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STILL by Ben Katt

Old school wisdom, soulful stories, and other mindful and mystical stuff to explore inner life and enhance outer life.

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

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The Harvest with Kemi Nekvapil

By The Harvest by Kemi Nekvapil

A home where I share insights, musings, and learnings on navigating leadership and life through the lens of nature. In The Harvest, we will consciously prepare the ground, sow seeds, cultivate, and harvest what matters to us in each season of our lives.

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

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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.

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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 ❤️ Top 10 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.

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Welcome to Generation Ex. An exploration of the midlife space that moves us from who we were to who we may become… as long as we don’t completely f*k it up in the transition.

Honesty, humor, humility. What more can we ask for?

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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.

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A Plateful, A Cupful

By Masha Sullivan

A cosy newsletter to fill your plate and cup, with diary-like entries about cooking food, making things by hand, creating nourishing rituals, embracing the seasons, being a homebody, and the magic of daily life.

Masha is my go-to for easy, delicious recipes that aren't super complicated. She's taught me a great deal about intuitive cooking.

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Poetry & Process

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

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

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There Will Be Mistakes

Free thoughts and tales once a month. Pay a small price to hear from me more often. Both are lovely options. Writing, mental health, sobriety, midlife.

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

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The Practice of Life

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.

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Living in 3D: Divorce, Dementia and Destiny

A midlife woman navigating gray divorce and dementia caregiving while defining destiny on her own terms. This is not where the story ends.

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

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Auraist: picking the best-written books of the month

Join 18k subscribers/followers for Sean McNulty's selections of the best-written books from US & UK prize shortlists & major reviews, & masterclasses by their (sometimes world-renowned) authors on prose style. Plus The Demon Inside David Lynch.

Real, true, literary conversation bringing us to the heart of writing; valuable book recommendations.

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StoryWorlds with 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Poems, essays and commentaries as well as insights from my Three Sundays Series.

You already know, most likely, but David's one of the greats of our time; his writing is built on meditation, listening, deep feeling and care, a significant part of my formation.

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The Reset: Holistic Health & Slow Living

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.

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Optional Optimism

A writing space with Jacki Carr sharing stories, haiku and journal prompts that make you feel then think.

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

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Love Lives Here by 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.

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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.

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Make Pure Thy Heart

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.

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Growing FWD: 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.

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Gratitude Journal

Getting curious about the micro-moments of joy, life, and grateful living.

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.

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The Memory Circle | Barri Grant

By Barri Leiner Grant

musings and meaning making from the chief grief officer™ all paid subscriptions fund scholarships for our living with loss support group. thanks for being part of The Circle x, Barri

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.

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Big Questions Collaborative Thinks

By Sarah Faye Cohen

I love asking questions. I love seeing where questions take us. I’m curious. These weekly posts ask, explore, and then offer prompts for you to discover for yourself. 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...

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By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

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

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The Great Women Artists

Celebrating all things women artists

Because ART.

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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.

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the natyrë 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.

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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.

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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.

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Rest with Lizzie Lasater

Holding space for silence, and somatic self care. Free yoga content for subscribers.

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

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Meditation with Heart

By Kimberly Brown

Practical tools and relatable insights to help you create a loving and wise life, from meditation teacher, Buddhist student, and author Kimberly Brown.

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

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In Search of Supreme Beings

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.

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By Isabel Cowles Murphy // TNT 🧨

Mining my inner-conflicts: motherhood & autonomy ⚡️ ambition & surrender ⚡️ sovereignty & culture. Sometimes mordant, sometimes tender, the mess is intentional and the through-line is uplift.

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

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Clarity with Cory

My newsletter goes deeper into the ideas I share on social media, offering inspiring teachings on mindfulness, mental clarity, and personal growth.

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

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mostly journal entries, contemplations, and sometimes meditations.

Sarah is a huge heart full of wisdom for us.

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By Laura McKowen

Your life is a love story, just not the kind you think. An honest look at relationships, recovery, and writing from the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest and Push Off from Here.

Laura is an attentive friend, a gifted writer, a point of light in the world of sobriety and a generous spirit. I love her work.

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Horizon Lines with Chris Ferreiras

Poetry and prose on the highs, lows, and in-betweens of life, love, being & becoming.

Chris is a heart of gold and a sense of the sacred in his writing that always bends my mind a little bit.

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Elevate with Yung Pueblo

Reflections on Personal Transformation and Relationships

Dear brother Diego Perez is generous with his insights; I read every letter he posts.

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The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Grace for fuck-ups. Prayer for the impious. A space for spiritual misfits.

Learn, laugh and weep with recognition.

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