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Recommended by The Midlife Field Guide

Personal essays and updates from a recovering corporate marketer on a quest to build a purposeful, creative life in Vermont. Spoiler: life is not a Hallmark movie.

If you like the Midlife Field Guide, you might really enjoy Amid Life, too.

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A Love Affair with the Unknown

By Gill Deacon

Saying Yes to uncertainty. Finding humour, courage and community as we navigate the wild ride of modern life. This could be a love affair.

Bingeworthy

By Samantha Hodder

The art & craft of narrative podcasts

Some awesome insights into the world of podcast storytelling.

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Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Notes from a MidLife Crisis

By Maureen Elyse Gilbert

Thought provoking and humorous reflections on midlife for anyone wondering How did I get here? Is this all there is? and What Now?

If you enjoy the Midlife Field Guide, you might also really enjoy Notes from a MidLife Crisis!

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The Gentle Pen

By Julia Skinner

Just as it says on the tin - a place for gentle writing, both mine and yours, sharing thoughts and journeys with words & pictures.

Reclaiming Creativity

By Jo

Creative time often slips down our list of priorities. Join the discussion as we work together to find and implement ways to reclaim time and energy for our creative practices.

Jo writes about reconnecting with creativity as an artist - if you like the Creativity Guild vibe, you will probably also like Reclaiming Creativity!

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Sound Judgment

By Elaine Appleton Grant

Become a better storyteller in audio and beyond. A companion to the podcast of the same name, Sound Judgment explores the creative choices made by today's best storytellers, narrative nonfiction writers, podcasters, documentarians, journalists and more.

More Vibrant Planet

By Sarah Lazarovic

An unscary newsletter about how to fight the climate crisis. With dancing. And cookies.

A newsletter that's about the environment that's mercifully not depressing. Featuring amazing writing and drawings by the crazy talented Sarah Lazarovic.

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Design Better

By Aarron & Eli

Hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter, the Design Better podcast explores creativity at the intersection of design and technology.

A great podcast featuring killer guests from the great wide world of creativity.

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At The End Of The Day

By AtTheEndOfTheDay

A news perspective that puts people first -- relationships, caring, social fairness and the greater good

Midlife Remix

I guide professionals through mid-career transitions, drawing from my experience balancing a demanding career, family, and caregiving. I help redefine success by blending passion, health, and purpose for a fulfilling next chapter.

If you like the Midlife Field Guide, you might also like the Midlife Remix

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What Work Should Be

By Bree

Writing to help you love your days at work and in life. We all deserve more than getting through the week.

The Chase

By Jordan Kawchuk

Chasing the ideas, writing, and creative things that move and shake me

Jordan is a fantastic writer and one of the most talented storytellers I've ever met. I anxiously await each of his newsletters to see what surprises he has in store.

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Ilmee’s Plates

By Ilmee Mintz

I believe that lose weight and keep it off for next 20 years is doable by eating simple food made with simple recipes. Just portion it.

Ilmee is an inspiration. Highly recommended!

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I Hate to Tell You, Darling

By Kirstine

Real talk from someone who’s been there, done that - from the reception desk to the corner offices in media and technology. BTS no BS.

Midlife leadership and life lessons from Kirstine Stewart, former EVP of media at CBC and head of Twitter Canada. Lots of great insights and thinking in here!

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Experimental Living

By A.J. Jacobs

One man's humble quest to be a better person.

A.J. is the O.G. of public life experiments and I am a huge fan of his work, both short-form and long-form. If you are curious about life experimentation and love great personal storytelling, A.J. is the best!

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Hypercurious by Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Research notes on ADHD, hypercuriosity, and evolutionary neuroscience.

I love Anne-Laure's writing and thinking, from Ness Labs to her book, Tiny Experiments, and now... Substack!

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Midstack

By Jessica Smock

A membership community for midlife women who want to write, connect, and grow on Substack, from the editors of Midstory Magazine.

A thriving community of women writing about midlife on Substack.

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The Midlife Diaries

By Amy Byrnes

A Sunday newsletter featuring stories from my (practically) empty nest life plus rundown of all the things you need to read + watch + cook + and buy.

If you like the Midlife Field Guide, you might also enjoy the Midlife Diaries!

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Life is Short

By Natasha

A short, uplifting, bi-weekly collection of wisdom on life’s biggest questions and challenges, whether it's finding meaning and purpose, managing grief and loss, or insights for every day.

The Midlife Curriculum

By Leah Weiss

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a turning point. I’m a Stanford lecturer, author, therapist, and mom sharing science-backed insights on existential questions. In dialogue with researchers, theologians, and your pressing questions.

If you enjoy the Midlife Field Guide, you might also enjoy the Midlife Curriculum!

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Furball Confidential

By Jennifer Moroz

A newsletter about finding purpose in your pet, and the podcast it inspired. Your favourite pet people, unleashed!

Subtle Maneuvers

By Mason Currey

On wriggling through a creative life—with lessons and insights from novelists, painters, poets, filmmakers, and musicians delivered to your inbox every other Tuesday. From the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work.

SaaS CMO Pro - Bill Macaitis

Learn marketing from a trusted 7x marketing leader with 5 exits. Previous CMO/CRO @Slack, CMO @Zendesk and SVP Marketing @Salesforce.

Midlife Moonrise

By Sarah

I’m Sarah—a writer who left ad life for stories with heart. Midlife Moonrise is a love letter to reinvention, curiosity, and second chances. If you’re feeling the pull to find your joy, you’re not lost. You’re just getting started.

If you're enjoying the Midlife Field Guide, you'll also likely enjoy Midlife Moonrise.

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Something Good

By Mark Slutsky

Good things from Mark Slutsky.

A totally delightful newsletter from Mark Slutsky, and true to its name, it is indeed something good.

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The Ross Rules

By Gary Ross

Helping you become a better writer.

Gary is a phenomenal writer who tells great stories and offers very smart and valuable lessons in writing. It's hard to be both informative and entertaining, but Gary pulls it off every time.

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