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Big Blue Sky Dragonfly by
- “A newsletter on doing life while being human from a writer, life coach, and human being. I mostly write on the marvel of 20/20 vision in hindsight and the absurdities of being human in a world of binaries.”
Body Liberation for All by
- “QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered holistic wellness. Your health. Your way. Inclusive health and wellness, as individual as you are.”The Bright Life |
is a connoisseur of well-being, a sobriety advocate, a chiropractor, and lover of great coffee & human potential. She helps readers listen to their inner wisdom to unravel the deeply bound threads of our conditioning, and provides tools to move toward a more fulfilling life. Donna’s support of Qstack, her tireless positivity, and wealth of practical advice make her a treasured ally to the community.The Genderqueer Menopause Coach by
- “All things genderqueer and menopause related! Plus anything else I think belongs in the conversation. Subscribe now for access to gender-affirming menopause education, support, and resources.”
In Media Rez by
- “Views from the intersections of Queer, Indigenous, and recovery identities.”
by - ALLY. “A place to explore what it means to be you and make it lighter to live there. Ponderings on life when sometimes it feels hard to truly be yourself, understanding where we meet those around us and the wider world.”
Juhász’s Substack by Juhász Bence Psychologist - “A psychologist writing about anxiety, grief, and LGBTQ issues, and everything related to the psyche.”
Love Doesn’t Hurry by
- “Have questions of creativity, poetry, deconstruction, spirituality, addiction/recovery, gender-queer transitioning, or even baking? Find community, here!”meditations and musings by shannon | Shannon Grainne is an embodiment and liberation coach, supporting womxn to land and expand into the one perfect body they inhabit. By subscribing, you’ll get support for your own wellness, growth, and liberation—expect things to get fun and deep and weird!
The Next Write Thing |
is a woman who's got things to say about life, childhood, queer life, mental health, and recovery. “The Next Write Thing is about recovery. Recovery from eating disorders, recovery from depression and trauma. It’s about love and community. It’s about coming out in the 1970s and having a gay dad. It’s about the 12 Steps, one step at a time. About patience, honesty, and growth. About being human. About being alive. So, it's about almost everything.”No Vacation Required by
and - “Build a life you don’t need a break from. From the creators of —coaching and consulting solutions helping people and workgroups overcome some of the most challenging aspects of change, shape new visions and goals, and maximize potential.”
The Queer Autistic Newsletter by
- “A newsletter about healing trauma & coming home to our queer and autistic selves from a queer autistic trauma coach who works with autistic & queer humans. Writing about trauma resolution, unmasking and queer & neurodivergent joy and pleasure.”Queerly Enlightened: Skye's Love Is a Practice |
is an award winning writer, actor & director as well as a yoga/movement/creativity teacher committed to peace and justice. Queerly Enlightened details spiritual, psychological and physical approaches to more connection, joy and ease in all your relationships—including with yourself! Also, it’s funny. Irreverent. So not perfect. Because joy means laughing. Accepting everything. And a belief in everyday happiness.Sober Gemini by
- “Sobering thoughts on addictive feelings from a a gay & sober essayist writing from Long Beach, California.”
Sober Soulful by
- “For anyone exploring their relationship to unhelpful patterns. Intimate essays on addiction, sobriety, and being human from a sober Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and writer still figuring it out.” Also home of SoberStack™ an annotated directory of Substack newsletters devoted to addiction recovery and sobriety.Spirit Connections with Jenna Newell Hiott |
’s message is that we are never alone, and we are profoundly loved by the spirits all around us. When the practicality of witchcraft meets the deep pondering of metaphysics, magical webs are woven together to create a unique and powerful force. Qstack deeply appreciates the kindness and support of Jenna’s partnership with our community.Taking Up Space |
is a clinical psychologist, author, an expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and LGBTQ+ mental health, as well as a nature lover, meditator and spiritual seeker. In her Substack, she is writing “about the tough stuff, the self-disclosing stuff, the vulnerable and human stuff” in her journey to overcome fear, shame, and figure out a life worth living.Tom on the Trails |
says “exploring the world around the corner or many miles away begins with the first stroke of the pedal.” In his newsletter, he shares his passion for biking, and advocates for trails, cycling, and discovering the world, and also for people who might be seen as non-traditional cyclists, including queer and older enthusiasts.Under the White Coat by
- “Lessons on Humanity They Didn't Teach me in Medical School. Thought-provoking essays, data-driven articles and sex-positive clinical education.”Unfixed |
is founder and director of Unfixed—a multi-media company that explores how adversity can broaden our definition of what it means to live a “good life.” “Our world needs more models for how to live a meaningful, unfixed life - a life liberated from fixed notions of how we must feel in order to live fully.” Kim is a great ally, patron and friend to the Qstack community.What the Snail Knows with
- “Queer trails through uncertain terrains: menstruation, peri/menopause, death, dying and other states of change.”
Wild Cozy Free by
- “Weekly personal essays (and often a song/poem too!) A step towards more embodiment and authenticity. An exploration of the self that exists underneath all my roles, outside all the busyness.”The Zest of It All |
goes by many descriptions: artist, authenticity coach, forest-fairy, older sister, avid plant-lover, book nerd, magical nature child, singer, heart-led leader. Sara believes that with zest, we revel in joy, play, and weirdness, and that we are intimately connected to the magic of ourselves and the world. Topics include life, nature, coaching, seasons, queerness, why houseplants make the best pets, mental health, and occasionally, poetry or art.
Ace Dad Advice |
is a writer and asexuality educator who wants the world to better understand the ace, aro and agender communities. “I want aspec folks to build concrete networks of community and support and take our rightful place in the queer rights movement.” The Alphabet People: The LGBTQs of Teaching Kindergarten by
- “An irreverent, serialized memoir about how to be an amazing queer Latino kindergarten teacher. Posting every hump day.”
Cover your bases by
- “CYB focuses on my current interests and obsessions—right now those are becoming an expert user of Generative AI, lifting heavy weights, and making a life as an over-60 trying.”
Furrow and Fire by Wendy DeGroat - “A poet and long-time teacher-librarian contemplates what to cultivate in her next chapter, musing about purpose, creativity, aging, wonder, fear, belonging, loss, gratitude, faith, nature, technology, money, & more.”
The Liberated Porch by
- “Religious and queer trauma education by a licensed social worker and therapist who's queer and trans.”
Queer Computer by
- “Cruising the intersection of queerness and technology—exploring computers, games and the internet.”
Queer Ecologies by
- “Queer ecologies represents a desire to live an enchanted, compassionate, caring, and creative life in relation. This practice combines research, learning, feeling, reflection, connection, & co/creation rippling outwards.”
Queer Science Lab by
(she/they) - “Experiments in STEM, queerness, and society from a science researcher, educator, and PhD student studying nervous system development.”
Social Issues in Song by
- “Learning about history and songs and the people who made both. Most of the songs we usually listen to are about love and life. There are many more songs that are about working together to make a difference, taking care of the earth, standing up to bullies, and much, much more. I write a newsletter about those songs twice a week.”
