Substacks recommended by Karen Davis | Life in the Real World

Recommended by Karen Davis

Rx Nature

By Jeanne Malmgren

Field notes of a psychotherapist whose office is in the woods

Tales of a Wayward Yogini

By Sue Ferrera

Inspirational stories fostering healing, acceptance and joy.

Sue's morning posts are (often) like a lovely cup of tea on a calm morning.

- Karen Davis

Weather 20/20 Ultra Long Range Forecasting

The Weather 20/20 team keeps you informed with the Difference In Weather Forecasting through the LRC Model for all weather sensitive businesses

Gentle Creative

By Cali Bird

gentle, realistic advice about writing with an occasional dollop of tough love

Cali's gentle reminders help me stay focused and work through the inevitable self-doubt.

- Karen Davis

The Gardening Mind by Jo Thompson

The original, go-to gardening community with how-to tips, visits to inspirational gardens and flower shows, plant advice, and garden design guidance from an RHS Chelsea award-winning garden designer.

Shangrilogs

By Kelton Wright

High altitude relocation, recreation, and renovation in a town of 180 people (and 51 dogs.)

You Think Too Much

By Robyn Ryle

Some mindfulness. Some notes about the writing life. Some cultural reflections. All with a light sprinkling of sociology.

Because it's true - I think too much! And Robyn has some wise things to say.

- Karen Davis

VeganWeekly

By Jack McNulty

Inspiring people every week to cook 2-3 healthy vegan recipes that taste great!

Jack inspires me to want to learn, and makes things simple so I feel like I have a chance!

- Karen Davis

Trackless Wild with Janisse Ray

Leveraging the power of story to connect us to the earth & to each other.

Notes from Your Acupuncturist

By Alexa Bradley Hulsey

Reflections and conversations on acupuncture, healing, acceptance and self-love.

Alexa shares such amazing wisdom. I've learned some helpful acupressure points and I love her gentle way of approaching life.

- Karen Davis

Wait! Just Listen

By Josh Pillay

Essays on living meaningfully amidst the digital cacophony

This newsletter will challenge you to think in new ways and open to possibilities.

- Karen Davis

The Big Yard

By Ken Lamberton

Notes from a Pajama Birdwatcher

Definitely the most interesting birds and well written.

- Karen Davis

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike Sowden

A newsletter about seeing more, feeling more, and asking better questions. Curiosity makes everything better - but can it be *learned*? Let's find out.

Everything is Amazing is all about curiosity, wonder, and stuff I never knew I wanted to know but am fascinated to find out! It's a delight to read.

- Karen Davis

Northern Notes

By Lisa Bolin

Reading. Writing. Breathing. Thinking. Notes from a Nordic fresh start.

My Sweet Dumb Brain

By Katie Hawkins-Gaar

A newsletter about facing life's ups and downs, all while being kind to yourself.

This newsletter always helps me feel better about my own humanness and challenges.

- Karen Davis

An Irritable Métis

By Chris La Tray

Email newsletter from Chris La Tray, member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, author of "Becoming Little Shell" from Milkweed Editions (8/20/2024), and 2023–2025 Montana Poet Laureate.

Jefferson Graham's PhotowalksTV newsletter

By Jefferson Graham's #Photowalk newsletter

Jefferson Graham's photo meets tech updates, Photowalk travel photography and videos and an occasional guitar tune.

If you love travel or take photos with your phone, Jefferson provides lots of wonderful trips plus looks at many interesting places!

- Karen Davis

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

The question and answer threads from this community are great sources of all kinds of information!

- Karen Davis