Newsletters on Life

A newsletter about the details. Supergranular is a newsletter about looking at life very closely, finding connections and worthy moments. Thom Wong shares his personal stories and interesting thoughts which are all very relatable. You will read pieces on anxiety and ways to quiet your mind, thoughts on treating strangers, passive income for the soul, and the importance of betting on yourself to tell your own story. Subscribe for interesting original articles, “random giveaway art project-style things” and subtle recommendations for life in London.

Fun, thought-provoking poetry, every-week Hello Universe is a novel newsletter that attempts to provide contrast in a suffering world. Punit Thakkar writes poetry with a catchy meter and rhythm, aiming to make you feel like you've gone back to your childhood, reading poems in school with your favorite teacher. Every newsletter consists of an original poem and personal commentary on the inspiration and thoughts behind it. Subscribe and fall in love with poetry! 

Your inbox poetry magazine, bringing fresh poetry to your inbox weekly. #trpplffct | fresh poetry & friends is a newsletter full of fresh poetry and inspiration. The interesting title is short for The Tripple Effect. It refers to three forces that make poetry what it is: the poet, the poem, and the reader. Arjan Tupan believes that every one of us assigns a different meaning to the poetry we read, but by sharing this experience we spread much-needed empathy. Every Friday, the author sends out an issue with an original piece and inspiration behind it, as well as complimentary content in a form of recommended poems by other poets and related podcasts episodes.   If that resonates with you - subscribe and enjoy panglish poetry!

judge mathis recaps + occasional sad garbage bitches gotta eat is a blog turned into the newsletter, turned into a recap of episodes of Judge Mathis. Samantha Irby shares her personal experiences and captures powerful truths, which are all very relatable. She’s also giving recommendations for books, she’s reading, snacks she’s making, and things worth watching on TV. Samantha Irby’s writing is raw and hilarious. Expect stories about awkward sexual experiences, recipes for green things that look like health, and, of course, lots of recaps on Judge Mathis, presented through the author’s comical lens.

Advice, essays, and more by John Paul Brammer. Hola Papi is a popular LGBTQ and Latino advice column, suited for anyone who appreciates wit and wisdom. Full of essays, illustrations, and unfiltered thoughts - Hola Papi has the winning formula of “40% funny, 40% earnest, 10% bonkers, and 10% Valentina hot sauce.” The column tackles questions from readers around the world and it is now considered a reflection on what it means to be queer in today’s society. It’s honest, it’s humorous and it’s full of wisdom on love and life.

A newsletter with succinct ideas and additional resources relating to living a full life. “Memento Vivere” is Latin for “remember to live”. Nathaniel Drew fuels his work with the neverending curiosity to explore. The newsletter consists of original writing, where Nathaniel questions the world around him, sharing frequently philosophical thoughts on life design, personal development, and in general - life as we know it. Looking into the archive, you will find posts on ‘I refuse to become cynical’, ‘Are you afraid of change?’ and ‘Your environment shapes you’. In addition to this food for thought, you are guaranteed to get music recommendations as well as bonus material in form of links to the author’s recent Youtube videos.  Memento Vivere is personal, but also very relatable. Subscribe and join Nathaniel in his inspiring journey trying to find meaning. 

Monday Musings from a curious individual Monday Medley started as a curated newsletter filled with articles, videos, research pieces, valuable insights, and discussions. With time it has grown into a solid publication, where Nat Eliason brings his original perspectives on everyday topics. The author is very prolific having been writing for at least three publications and building in web3 simultaneously, so every newsletter issue starts with a quick update and links to his other writings and activities. So whether it’s on business and politics or relationships and psychology - you’ll always be in for a treat.  Subscribe for thought-provoking articles that would make your Monday a bit more bearable and get you in a good mood.

The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) is a one-woman labor of love, exploring what it means to live a decent, inspired, substantive life of purpose and gladness. Maria Popova scours the internet every week to share with her audience anything that has left an impact on her! Maria’s newsletters are eclectic, covering all manner of sources from philosophical texts to fairy tales, each of them being shared with the same passion regardless of what they may be. Maria never struggles to find the beauty and deeper meaning behind whatever she might be reading, often providing philosophical and insightful perspectives on things as (seemingly) binary as scientific literature! For keen yet gentle insight into all aspects of literature, the arts, and life, be sure to subscribe to The Marginalian, and hear what Maria has to share every week.

A weekly missive in which I write about books, behavior, and the brain. Tune in! Tom White considers the newsletter a work of experimentation. White Noise is the author’s attempt to make sense of the content he consumes, as “putting pen to paper help elucidate the what, the why, and the how of things.” White Noise targets thoughtful, curious minds with the smooth prose and nonfictional insights that come from extensive reading, thinking, and real-life experiencing. 

Musing about living life online. Monomythical is Nadia Eghbal’s personal place. It is considered to be “halfway between a blog and a journal”. The author shares her interest in open source, thoughts on the online-offline world, and the creators of the internet. Monomythical draws parallels between tech companies and Disneyland rides and debates the meaning of Twitter friends and the crash of our social markets. Subscribe for the monthly conversation and a bonus of personal notes and reading recommendations.