Substacks recommended by Beth McNamara

Recommended by Beth McNamara

Reporting back from the extra years nobody prepared us for. Free guides and daily essays about the second act, when life's still going but the instructions have vanished.For when you need to know you're not alone.No gurus. No hustle. Tea. Obviously.

MUTHR, FCKD

Deep thoughts and petty bullshit about feminism, pop culture, and the human condition by journalist Vivian Manning-Schaffel. Gen XXX. Unbothered.

Her headlines alone are worth the follow - so funny and makes a Gen Xer like me feel "seen" in a good way.

- Beth McNamara

Whatever Nevermind

By Fawnia

The definitive Gen X perspective on pop culture, fashion, and beauty — right now.

The Open Letters

By The open Letters

An open magazine of essays, ideas, and letters to the world. Written by many, read by all.

The Optimist's Guide to Hollywood

By Robert

Film & TV Insights, Advice, and Entertainment Industry Optimism from Producer Robert Carroll. | Develop Your Story, Make a Pitch Deck, Greenlight Yourself 🚦🚀 Credits: HBO, Netflix, NBC Uni Stuff, 3x Features 🎬

The Missing Candy Heiress

The Missing Candy Heiress is an 7-part investigative series that reexamines the disappearance of millionaire Helen Brach, Heiress to the Brach’s Candy fortune.

Selena’s Substack

By Selena Mooney

My personal Substack

Selena is proof that when life seems unfair or too hard, adding colorful bling can help you through it.

- Beth McNamara

Cults Crimes & Cons

By Jonathan Hirsch

A true crime newsletter, that's closer to the bone.

The author is an accomplished audio storyteller with personal experience of cults.

- Beth McNamara