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Recommended by XOMU

Subject to Change with Emily McDowell

Cautionary tales, unsolicited advice, and notes on living in liminal space, evolution, and returning to yourself.

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By Rachel Karten

A newsletter about working in social media.

Love Story

By Laura McKowen

Your life is a love story, just not the kind you think. An honest look at relationships, recovery, and writing from the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest and Push Off from Here.

When you're texting, replying to an Instagram DM, and commenting on their newsletter all at the same time, you know your friendship is tight. I'd read anything Laura wrote.

- XOMU

bitches gotta eat!

By samantha irby

judge mathis recaps + milf-on-milf romance

I will read or listen to anything Samanthy Irby writes. Literally! Anything! I love her!

- XOMU

The Supper Clerb

By Clara

The Supper Clerb by registered dietitian nutritionist, Clara Nosek. She's @yourdietitianbff and she is exploring the intersection of nutrition, wellness culture, and social determinants of health. Smart, funny, and guilt-free.

The Good Life

By Tara Schuster

The Good Life is a weekly, honest, sometimes funny conversation about how we heal what ails us, build lives we f*cking enjoy, and the small tools that actually get us there.

Tara has a bangin' list of guests sharing practical tips for getting through the toughest of times. Watch my episode from July 17, 2026!

- XOMU

Recovering

By Holly Whitaker

Examining current cultural trends through the lens of addiction, recovery, alcohol, and all the other drugs like your smartphone

Holly is one of the strongest voices in the recovery community, and her musings on drinking, culture, and the self are always on point.

- XOMU

Pulling the Thread

By Elise Loehnen

I read a lot and share what I learn. Spiritual seeker. Pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are so we can re-write a truer version. Host of the podcast Pulling the Thread, and author of the New York Times bestseller ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR.

Elise's newsletters are one of the very few I read start to finish, every single edition. You'll love her thoughtful explorations of language, spirit, self-development, and energy.

- XOMU

Guy Raz Newsletter

By Built It Productions

Insights and advice from my interviews with over 700 of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs and leaders, along with cool things I'm reading, products that make my life better, and recipes I'm cooking. Host of the How I Built This podcast.

I LOVED talking to Guy about Whole30 on How I Built This. I follow him on Substack and on social media because his insights, advice, and learnings are so helpful for anyone in a leadership or entrepreneurial role, whether you're just getting started or a seasoned executive.

- XOMU

Well To Do

By Rina Raphael

The latest, greatest, and strangest of the wellness industry.

Rina Raphael wrote one of my favorite books of 2022: The Gospel of Wellness. I'm sure you'll love her explorations of the economics and cultural underpinnings of the health and wellness industry on Substack as much as I do.

- XOMU