Substacks recommended by Sean Talbeaux

Recommended by Sean Talbeaux

High-Stakes Conversations gives you the strategy, language, and psychology to lead powerfully when the pressure is high. Built for leaders, founders, and professionals by certified mediators and communication experts, Jan & Jillian.

The Feral Stack

By Summer Koester

Rewriting the cultural scripts that no longer serve us—from Alaska

The Feral Stack is a deep, searing, funny, heartbreaking, and very real look at society and culture from a wise and talented Alaskan mother, teacher, and traveler. Love reading every post here.

- Sean Talbeaux

Tripsitter

A psychedelic pharmacopeia for the modern era 🍄🌵🐍 For harm reduction purposes only.

Damien Echols

Writer, public speaker, black belt in Tang Soo Do/Korean Karate.

Speaking Wrong At The Right Time

By Adam B. Coleman

Adam B. Coleman's attempt at making sense of the world

Beyond Survival

By Dave Foulkes

This is 'Beyond Survival': a safe space for exploring the scripts and systems we live in and to explore new ones. It's a journey of personal growth, economic freedom, and hope, led by a regular guy with regular explanations.

The New Fatherhood

By Kevin Maguire

"Like one big group text with other guys fumbling their way through fatherhood." — Esquire

The Tao of Kings

By Tara

Inquiry & celebration of masculine genius and the inner king, written by an oracle here mirroring your power.

Tara is a powerful, insightful woman helping men build self-knowing, confidence, and intimacy. If you’ve ever wanted to up-level your relationship juju, she’s a great guide.

- Sean Talbeaux

Ecstatic Integration

By Jules Evans

Improving western culture's ecstatic literacy Critical thinking on psychedelics & spirituality from best-selling author, founder of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project, 20 years experience writing for The Times, BBC, Economist and others.

Essential psychedelic literature, full of deep research, critical thinking, and timely information for this psychedelic resurgence.

- Sean Talbeaux

Drop the Armor

By Joseph Bernstein

This is a ceremony in writing. We will explore what it takes to heal our lineage through a love-centered, relationship-oriented, and nourishing transformation in masculinity. Read stories, learn tools and connect to your authentic heart and soul.

whatswhatwhoswho

By Louis Belleau

adventures in awakening

Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

I write about almost everything, from personal essay and memoir to fiction to travel essays to politics to book reviews to thoughts on literature to novels and stories and much more.

Raising Myles

By Marc Typo

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

Letters to his kiddo from Marc Typo, a devoted father and husband. A good human.

- Sean Talbeaux

Trauma to Strength

By Leon Macfayden

I write about PTSD, trauma, depression, suicide, and schizophrenia for people who’ve survived the worst and are still standing so they can feel seen, stay alive, and slowly rebuild a life worth living.

Michael Meade

Mythologist, Storyteller and Author

Cris Beasley's Mistakes

By Cris ⟁ Beasley

The freak with the frequency, I am she. art • mysticism • food • tech • enneagram • psyche • sacred theta beats

The Heartseed

By Noah Goldstein

Messages from the intersection of human, earth, and spirit intended to plant good seeds into the fertile soil of our hearts.

Of Boys and Men

By Richard V Reeves

rising to the challenges faced by the modern male

Letters to Z

By Sean Talbeaux

Letters to Z are Sean Talbeaux's future epistles to his young son, which weave love, heartbreak, work, spirituality, masculinity, and depth with value of risk, ritual, and staying present when things get hard.

Man Down by Jason MacKenzie

Practical guidance for men after loss who are standing alone and paying for it.

Truth from a man who knows the depths of loss and grief and fatherhood.

- Sean Talbeaux

Young Men Research Initiative

Gen Z’s political gender gap has exploded in the US and globally. YMRI researches the gender gap and supports campaigns to engage young men on progressive issues in 2025 and beyond.

Deep Fix

By Alex Olshonsky

Wakefulness for a distracted world. On psychology, culture, spirit, and sense

Alex is a critical thinker and a brilliant, zero-bs writer. He writes about important things well. One of my favorites.

- Sean Talbeaux

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie

New work from the award-winning author and psychologist. A gathering place for lovers of myth, fairy tales and depth psychology, exploring the mysteries of the psyche and reimagining women's stories.

Collaborative Fund

Signals of progress at the intersection of capital and culture.

Liberation Education Newsletter

By Desireé B Stephens

Welcome! Here’s what you can expect: Decolonization education, wellness-centered equity, and tools for intentional community building. Join me on this journey for insights, provocations, and meaningful connection.

The Soul Work Newsletter

By Bethany Nicole

Bethany Nicole writes liturgies for the living—braiding memoir, cultural critique, grief, joy, and Blackness. Soulwork is both altar and archive: a womanist offering of reflection, resistance, and radical care.

Deeply felt, honest reflections from a soulful human. Highly recommend.

- Sean Talbeaux

LONG DISTANCE LOVE BOMBS

By Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Writing is healing and kindness is cool.

Mental Health Revolution

By Promise

simple and effective self-care practices

Kingsya Omega

will write soon

Manhood Reimagined

By Joe Burnham

Exploring a positive vision for manhood (that is good for men, women, and children) in the 21st Century and beyond.

Heart of Man ❤️‍🔥

By Jordan Bates

Walking Men Home to the Heart of Life.

Body of Earth with Sophia Wright Emigh

By sophia wright emigh

notes on art and ecosomatics, from the studio of sophia wright emigh

Honestly Human

By Rick Lewis

743 corporate keynotes, 3000 comedy shows, 1 year of panic attacks, 2 marriages, 3 kids, 36 home addresses, 12,000 hrs of meditation, 1 day as Santa Claus, 5 authored books & 50 yrs on nobody's payroll. Plus a few other stories.

Rick is a thoughtful writer, speaker, and connector of people. I am inspired by his stories, experience, and outlook.

- Sean Talbeaux

The Masculine Institute

Reclaiming, Redefining, Restoring and Reteaching True Masculinity.

Touch Me There—Reclaiming Desire, Power & Purpose in Midlife

By Juliette

Because we all want to be touched—mind, body, and spirit.

Sovereign Submission

By Taylor Ellwood

Submission, service, and empowerment under as an expression of healthy masculinity and devotion to the feminine

Dating: How to Create the WOW! Factor

By The Good Men Project

We know that dating in the modern world can cause stress and anxiety. We're here to flip that on its head.

Dr Stacey Patton

Black, snarky, award-winning journalist, author, child advocate, college professional and unapologetic wig snatcher.

Working Man

Work, Men, Muscle, Weather: A Memoir of Building Houses

Clear and honest writing from a builder, and a man, sharing across generations.

- Sean Talbeaux

Peter Coyote

Soulful Impact

By Brooks Barron

A podcast, newsletter, and blog illuminating a path to building a better world while living a life of fulfillment and freedom. What does it mean to change the world from a place that’s rooted in soul, not driven by ego?

Council of Fathers

By Noah Goldstein

We’re here to serve Fathers on their journeys to become integrated men who can effectively express their love and lead their families, by facilitating groups, teaching, and one-on-one coaching.

What Doesn’t Change

Recommended by Sean Talbeaux