Substacks recommended by Good Humor

Recommended by Good Humor

A weekly kick in the pants to DO SOMETHING about your restless human soul. This may or may not include disappearing to an island and living off coconuts & rum.

THE EMPRESS

By The Empress

Dedicated to the art and science of midlife women thriving, THE EMPRESS brings content, community, and agency to millions of menopausal women through our networks of networks and deep partnerships with cultural changemakers.

A fellow funny gal.

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Ginger’s Substack

By Ginger Cook (GC)

Humor, Midwest Life, Family, Mental Health. Still working on that book.

Ginger is hilarious. She writes about marriage, raising 4 kids and understands the art of cursing.

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Bren's Buzz

By Cori Bren

Is there such a thing as too much fun? No? Rediscover your smile with Bren's Buzz & Bren's Booty - written with a feisty blend of hilariously relatable, real-life stories and irreverent tales of our quest for enlightenment.

Cori's Substack is delightful. Her personal stories are thoughtful, nostalgic, observational and wonderfully written. Enjoy!

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The Recovering Academic

By Joshua Doležal

Rebuilding a life and a writing practice after leaving academe.

Humor Me

By Julie Vick

Funny stuff and writing tips from humorist, author, and professional snack-getter Julie Vick.

Middle-Aged Lady Mom

By Shelly

Humorous, observational, sometimes irrelevant, always relatable parenthood non-advice.

June's Writing

By June Girvin

Life, books and reading, nature, knitting, what's happening in the garden, a bit of memoir, general chat. Wide-ranging ruminations. I usually post at the weekend.

Mistakes Were Made

By Lee Bacon

My books have been translated into 25 languages and optioned for the screen. Follow my misadventures in publishing. Learn from my wins. Laugh at my mistakes.

A Pisgah Site

By Ehud Neor

Writing from Israel about Israel, Judaism, and Antisemitism, and sometimes the Vineyard, and drawing closer to the Creator. And coming to terms with unrealized dreams.

America's Rabbi

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Rabbi Shmuley's exclusive, all-access takes on politics, religion, and relationships

Arrivals and Departures

By Reena Kapoor

Poetry, essays and short stories to make sense and meaning out of this too short existence!

The Holy Chutzpah

By Jen Gilman Porat

What kind of woman decides to convert to Judaism after the worst massacre in Jewish history since the Holocaust? Read here to find out.

Time2Thrive

By Tim Ebl 🇨🇦

Are you ready for some kickass motivation, advice, and accountability? Simple ways to get healthier, eat with intention, and take care of your body.

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Undefined Mother

By Marisa T Coppel

Writings on parenting, motherhood, relationships, career, and the reconfiguration of identity.

Thoughtful essays and podcasts on how to loosen the labels we put on ourselves.

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Stantonland

By Chris Stanton

Humor writing about life, culture, and assorted grievances.

Unfixed

By Kimberly Warner

When broken is the fix.

Blacklisted

By Eve Barlow

The dangerous things I think out loud

Beautiful, Daring, Stupid

By Meg Oolders

A mercurial space for fiction (poetry, humor, essays, podcasts) and honesty from award-winning author, bona fide super-romantic, and critically-acclaimed mother of two, Meg Oolders.

Saturday Morning Joe

By Dave Williams

A retired guy with a fresh cup of Joe, and every morning is Saturday. No spam, no ads, no kidding.

[B]OLD AGE with Debbie Weil

Sharing what it's really like to get old, from the blessings to the bullshit.

Baby Brain

By Charlotte Stephens

Childhood, motherhood, all that's in-between – research, real life, tea ✌🏻❤️☕

The Cosmic Yes

By Victoria Fann

A spiritual oasis of sacred words intended to offer you a few moments of comfort, a soft place to land, a quiet respite from the sharp edges of the world, some medicine to calm the nervous system while also feeding and nourishing your Soul.

Marketing Ideas

By Tom Orbach

Get the most powerful tactics from successful startups — 1 new idea, every week.

gotham girl

By Alisa Kennedy Jones

gotham girl is a reader-supported newsletter for inquisitive readers from bestselling author Alisa Kennedy Jones. "One of America’s funniest, most singular voices on Substack" — The New York Times

Made From What's Not Real

By David Perlmutter

The writings and musings of Canadian historian and speculative fiction writer David Perlmutter

Gryphon Quill

By Renee Fountain

Insight & observations on all things writing and publishing from a publishing industry veteran, current NYC agent, & developmental editor.

Tales of a Wayward Yogini

By Sue Ferrera

Fostering healing, acceptance, and radical joy through storytelling + community. Subscribe to find calm in the chaos.

David Roberts || Sparks From Culture

Weekly personal essays on wealth, status, and family from someone with generational wealth, writing with transparency.

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature and life

By Terry Freedman

Reflections on literature * Musings on everyday life * Book reviews * Experiments in creative nonfiction writing * Humour

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 has a special newsletter. He offers gems every day on how we can improve our self talk, environment and well being through his recommendations, instructions, recipes and love.

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Phyllis’s Newsletter

By Phyllis Chesler

Focusing on current events, including women's right globally and domestically. She also focuses on Islamic gender and religious apartheid, antisemitism/antiZionism, Israel, and Psychology.

Lee Kern Substack

Oscar nominated writer is going to make ALL your dreams come true.

My Renaissance Life

By Kim Van Bruggen

Explore reinvention, renewal, and growth with curiosity, humour, and a hint of attitude with a recovering CEO.

It'll Be Fun, They Said

By Jess Pan

Writer in London working at a tiny indie London bookshop + latest news from my book - Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes

Happy Tales

By Wendy Parciak

Your best writing mentor just may be your dog.

Connecting dog training with writing. Great observations.

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Dear Reader, I'm lost

By Rebecca Holden

Letters from a writer navigating the world with absolutely no sense of direction.

Freedom to Offend

By Freedom To Offend

"The only freedom that counts is the freedom to disagree." Christopher Hitchens

Maccabee Nation

By Jason Crystal

Maccabee Nation is an unapologetically Zionist community newsletter for diaspora Jews, Israelis, and our allies. We strive to secure a brighter future for each other and the next generation of young Jewish men and women by uniting and fighting back!

The Comedy Discussion with Dan Cushnie

It's more than a blog about comedy; it's the story of individual comedians, told like never before. Dozens of interviews with funny people across the English-speaking world. Asking the quirkiest questions, and not a single word written by AI.

Beth's Romance

By Beth Lisogorsky's Romance Writing

Romance fiction stories and essays written by "the other Beth" when she's not reviewing TV and Film

From the Brain of Lynn Cartia

Thinking things and then saying them out loud

Chortle

By Greg Nix

Short humor for anyone who chuckles, guffaws, snickers, hoots, or otherwise expresses mirth. New posts from comedy writer Greg Nix and a rotating cast of contributors three times per week!

Christopher Messina, Enlightentaining Host of Messy Times

Ultimate Enlightentainment : My Robust Assertion of the Enduring Positive Value of Western Civilization

Strong, passionate, truthful voice. Christopher is well read and knowledgable. Cursing included.

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The Bright Life

By Donna McArthur

A nudge to help you hear your inner whisper and gain the courage to follow it. Useful ideas from the latest science served with a dash of hope and intuitive wisdom.

The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell

The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell explores spirituality, survival, metaphysics, media, and the truth. Join us at starfirecodes.com

Rocking the Suburbs

By Rocking the suburbs

Rocking the suburbs and talking truth.

60+ Fitness

By Paul Phaneuf

Discover how to live your best life after age 60+ with Paul Phaneuf, The Sixty Plus Certified Personal Trainer who shares his expert tips on fitness, weight loss and wellness in this weekly newsletter

BlackPapers by Bill Black

By BlackPapers (Bill Black)

Calm observations on modern life by a retired guy — written with humor, perspective, and curiosity.