Substacks recommended by Russell Smith

Recommended by Russell Smith

A place to cultivate calm, connection, and healing through classical music's most melancholy moments.

A collision of adventure, psycho-spirituality, and tech for readers who want to invite the unconventional into their lives from a cosmopolitan rebel. You’re probably a rebel too.

the ungated life

By rob hardy

adventures in the art of self-renewal

A weekly newsletter to make you a better home cook.

Inventory

By JG

the history of the way we are || all thoughts provisional + subject to revision, contradiction, forgetting

Big Quit Energy

By L. Vago

In a work-humping culture, learning to fire the boss within

I love L. Vago's unique perspective on the world. He writes in a punchy yet clear way. A must-read every two weeks!

- Russell Smith

The Conservative Wahoo

By Bryan McGrath

A compendium of thoughts on politics, world affairs, economics, pop culture and social issues, from the center right perspective

Smart and rational about politics. Piercing but humane into all facets of life. One of my few must-reads the moment it comes out.

- Russell Smith

The Abbey of Misrule

By Paul Kingsnorth

Do not be conformed to this world

Construction Physics

By Brian Potter

Essays about buildings, infrastructure, and industrial technology.

The Ruffian

By Ian Leslie

Ian Leslie picks out the most important, interesting and beautiful signals from the noise.

Ian Leslie writes smartly about our modern travails. My must-read on Saturdays.

- Russell Smith

Just Enough to Get Me in Trouble

By Lyle McKeany

Personal, vulnerable, and sometimes funny essays from a husband, father, and disability advocate, delivered whatever days he wants at exactly 8:08 am PT.

Lyle writes poignantly about his family's journey through life. Read and reflect on becoming a better human being.

- Russell Smith

A Continuous Lean

By Michael Williams (ACL)

Always: practical style advice. Sometimes: watches, golf, travel, gear.

White Noise

By Tom White

A weekly missive about books and behavior, psychology and philosophy, faith and freedom. Tune in.

Taking Personal Inventory

By Cams Campbell

I'm a recovering alcoholic on a Scottish island. I share ways in which I improve my mental health and keep depression at bay.

Tiny Revolutions

By Sara Campbell

A monthly dispatch of candid writing and links about becoming who you are. Always: inspiration, encouragement, possibility. Never: bullshit.

Beautiful writing from a beautiful soul.

- Russell Smith