Substacks recommended by Alicia Dara

Recommended by Alicia Dara

The Female Body Politic

By Lorissa Rinehart

Exploring the past, present, and future of women in American Politics.

Midlife, Unzipped with Dr. Heather Bartos

Midlife Mythbuster. Divine Feminine Devotee. Supreme Smart Ass.

Reimagine Growth

By Suzanne Weller

Writings and conversations anchored on courage, communication, and collaboration.

Herizon Music: The Newsletter

By Thea Wood

Herizon Music: The Newsletter is a music industry publication and podcast spotlighting women's contributions to modern music and industry trends affecting women who work on stage, on air, and behind the scenes.

Honeymoon at Sea

By Jennifer Silva Redmond

Its about marketing my memoir Honeymoon at Sea, but also about books in general—with short book reviews—and living on board a sailboat for over thirty years with my husband Russel, who is also a writer and artist. The honeymoon continues!

Jennifer's personal strength and wisdom inspire us to forge new territory in all directions. Read her memoir about sailing around the world on a tiny boat, and get busy sailing (or swimming) further out into your own life!

- Alicia Dara

THE EMPRESS

By The Empress

Dedicated to the art and science of midlife women thriving, THE EMPRESS brings content, community, and agency to millions of menopausal women through our networks of networks and deep partnerships with cultural changemakers.

There is no other voice like Alisa Kennedy Jones. That she decided to create a Stack dedicated to helping us navigate the menopausal experience is a gift that can only be received in gratitude. Whip-smart and funny as hell, and chock-full of great suggestions. Sign up sign up sign up!

- Alicia Dara

The Pleasure Principle

By Catherine Hiller

Provocative Posts About Savoring Life After 50

Catherine's take on pleasure of all kinds inspires you to live more intentionally in all the pleasures of your own life, and seek out new ones in unexpected places. Always a juicy and delicious read!

- Alicia Dara

Force Majeure by Alicia Dara

A Gen-X mid-life womanifesto. Life-affirming, love-learning and limitless.

Our Editor-In-Chief's personal Substack newsletter. Need we say more??

- Alicia Dara

An Immigrant's Journey To (early) Retirement

By Yi Xue

A personal journey of learning, growing, and defining success as an immigrant in America.

Slice of Midlife

By Alison Krupnick

Musings (with a foodie-focus) about this unique life stage, generously defined.

The Midst

F#ck middle age. You're in The Midst.

gotham girl

By Alisa Kennedy Jones

gotham girl is a reader-supported newsletter for inquisitive readers from bestselling author Alisa Kennedy Jones. "One of America’s funniest, most singular voices on Substack" — The New York Times

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

This is a must-read for those who are looking for wild inspiration around their aging process. Sari Botton has been referred to as a "GenX legend", and her editing and writing skills are some of the best in the business. learn from her, and all the extraordinary ordinary people she profiles here.

- Alicia Dara

The Vajenda

By Dr. Jen Gunter

Imagine a Venn diagram with overlapping circles labeled: Medical Facts, Feminism, and Fire. You've arrived at their intersection.

The Audacity.

By Roxane Gay

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

The TueNight Social

By TueNight

A grab-bag of Gen-X goodies: midlife stories, pop culture, and a community for grown-ass women

Opalescent Ghost

By Tina Rowley

(ō″pə-lĕs′ənt gōst) noun 1. mysterious being 2. thought experiment 3. invisible friend 4. clever ethereal guide who weaves us through life 5. something fun to imagine 6. newsletter by Tina Rowley and her Opalescent Ghost

Everyone could use more Tina in their life. Just sign up, you'll thank us later!

- Alicia Dara