Substacks recommended by Melissa Cullens

Recommended by Melissa Cullens

What do you want to be when you grow up? At 40, I'm still trying to figure it out. This is a journey of self-reflection and navigating the "messy middle" in between who you were and who you want to become.

The Letdown

By Emily L. Kendall

Creating connections through stories on breastfeeding, high-risk pregnancies, raising a kiddo with a disability, navigating hospital stays, finding your way, and running. If you've experienced all or one of these - you don't walk (or run) alone.

The Reconstructionist

By Barrett Holmes Pitner

A publication examining the Reconstruction era of the 1860s-1870s as a model for progressive and transformative change in today's politics through philosophy, history, and the law.

Barrett and his team are doing incredible, inspiring work to rethink what it means to be an American — their vision is one that includes an honest account of our real history and proposes a world built on the belief that we are a nation powerful not because of our individualism, but because of our collective ability to change.

- Melissa Cullens

Everything is Liminal

By Jenna Park

A visual newsletter with essays on culture, art, identity, and navigating the post-career creative life. With curated links, delivered weekly.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

By Jeannine

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it can save yours.

The Nettle Witch, MD

By Amy Walsh

Exploring the science and magic of healing, through essays, storytelling, and poetry from a physician who appreciates the potent medicine in a nettle sting.

Technically Speaking

By Harrison Wheeler

Weekly practical reflections on managing imperfect organizations by Harrison Wheeler, offering straightforward insights for real-world design leadership challenges.

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you