Substacks recommended by Claire Venus ✨ | Creatively Conscious by Claire Venus

Recommended by Claire Venus ✨

I write about the moments that make up our extraordinary lives, especially related to creativity, relationships, sobriety, motherhood, grief and joy. I like hearing other's experiences too, so we can connect through a sense of our shared humanity

INCREDIBLE memoir writing from Clover's world that lands right in ours. So glad she's here on Substack.

- Claire Venus ✨

Vicki Lesley is... Documental

Your friendly virtual cinema cafe-bar, with honest talk about life & work, content recommendations, extended topic explorations (right now, atomic culture/history) & THE FILM THREAD, an online film club for slow, deep immersion into life's big themes

The Simple Letter

By Jessica Rose Williams

A community of like-minded hearts, devoted to living our version of a beautiful life from the inside out. Here, you'll find musings on choosing simple, slow, soft living and embracing the path that’s truly ours.

I've been a subscriber to Jessica's channels for years. She shares quiet honesty in the journey to a simple life so beautifully and her photos are just gorgeous!

- Claire Venus ✨

The Haven

By Gabrielle Treanor

I write about life with ADHD (suspected or diagnosed) as an introverted, sensitive and empathetic woman in midlife - one or two emails a month from a quiet, late-diagnosed ADHD coach.

I met Gabrielle a few year's back at an event we were both speaking at. She has such a calm presence and connection to being and feeling gentle. I really recommend her beautiful words here.

- Claire Venus ✨

Poles & Crocs

By Poles and Crocs

Poles & Crocs is a community of fighters, military personnel & ultra runners dedicated to #mensmentalhealth. We meet in the UK fells for challenging activities & social events, emphasizing accountability & commitment. Stronger Together Inside and Out

The Feeling Of Life

By Eva Lydon

A warm, kind place to land and read one highly-sensitive woman's insights into a life felt deeply. A mix of light-hearted observations, deeper personal essays and poetry. Written with raw honesty, compassion and a healthy dollop of humour. 💛

(Un)Learning

By Lee Griffith

For purpose-led people who care deeply and are done living by rules they never chose. We unlearn the BS shaping how we work and live - and reclaim agency one experiment at a time. Subscribe & get the 30 Day FLIP in your welcome email.

Sow, Grow, Harvest, Rest

By Everything Looks Rosie

This is a newsletter for old souls who want to slow down, simplify and connect with the seasons.

I found Rosie recently on here and can't believe I haven't been following her beautiful instagram account until now. I adore EVERYTHING she has to say about seasonal living and the quiet life. Plus her visuals are DREAMY!

- Claire Venus ✨

The Body Breath Journal

By Haven Hall

Master your breath. Master your life. Essays on breathwork, body wisdom, and intentional living. Where being seen is better than being right, and the coffee comes with a side of taboo.

Honest musings on the twists and turns of leaning into creativity and see behind the scenes of my Substack journey. *NEW* Side Quest Queens: A supportive, fun, like-minded community for distractible queens.👑

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. Top literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

I love Emma for keeping it real and just the yellow and the ambition and the ALL OUT honesty of living and being in an online world and staying sane.

- Claire Venus ✨

Flourish & Fare

By Aimée Francis

Seasonal tales from the Cotswolds. Inside, you’ll find musings on the British landscape, heritage and food. A joy-giving, whimsical publication that celebrates all that is beautiful.

Soulful shares from the Cotswolds and always a perfectly timed read for me.

- Claire Venus ✨

Mother, Nurture & Wild

By Lisa Mabberley

🪴Looking for a soft space to land? Join me!🪴 This is a journal about: Owning our own version of motherhood | Not just surviving but THRIVING | Learning to take deep care of our selves on this wild journey | from coach Lisa Mabberley

James’s Substack

By James Winestock

My personal Substack

Born for Something More

By Caroline Ferguson

For women in mid-life and beyond who know you were born for something more – and are done pretending otherwise. A therapist-led space for expansion, the odd giggle, and building a life that matters – and cats.

Mindset advice and generous support and words from Caroline.

- Claire Venus ✨

Quiet Growth Chronicles

By hannah bay

Exploring the art of an ordinary, well-lived creative life 𖥔 Weekly essays on building a quiet business with steadiness, simplicity, and care.

Slow Scottish Stories

By Molly Ella

Slow stories from the Scottish Highlands. The perfect quiet community to help simplify your life, leave your phone behind, hone your creativity, swap seasonal book recommendations and immerse yourself in nature. So grab a cuppa and come on in…

I only discovered Molly's newsletter and internet presence but it's EXACTLY the type of content I was hoping to find here on Substack - she is so generous with her time and tips too!

- Claire Venus ✨

The Boy Who Bakes

By Edd Kimber

All things baked. Recipes, bakery recommendations, behind the scenes and more

Beautifully written recipes and photos of just lovely things I might never bake one day.

- Claire Venus ✨

Not Too Busy To Write

By Penny Wincer

Writing amongst life’s many other demands

savour by Alice Vincent

notes on the delicious things in life: womanhood, words and overlooked daily wonders

I've only recently discovered Alice's writing but I'm so so glad I have. Her books are glorious and her writing is incredibly generous here.

- Claire Venus ✨

Parents Who Think

By Danusia Malina-Derben

Controversial reflections for parents who think deeper, are curious and socially aware, from an obnoxious mother of ten. Unashamedly delivered weekly for you to feel less alone in the forbidden aspects of parenthood.

The Curious Magpie

By Océane Meftah

A cosy nest for curious creatives of all sorts. Weekly creative prompts to inspire you. Monthly 'Draw Together' online sessions and quarterly challenges. A supportive community helping you find pockets of time to create without pressure or expectations.

Coffee with Coops

By Ruth Cooper-Dickson

Welcome to Coffee with Coops☕️💛. Helping you put yourself back together when sh*t falls apart due to grief and loss.

Follow Your Gut

By Elin Petronella

The artist life and business for the dream-driven artists and writers who are fed up with gut-wrenching advice

Elin brings a unique artistic perspective to Substack. Her posts on how she balances and manages an online art business and keeps herself inspired blow my mind! ✨

- Claire Venus ✨

Hapitalist

By Russell Nohelty

At Hapitalist, we turn stressful businesses into easeful joy engines. Make the money you want while staying true to your values.

The Garden & Well Journal

By Claire

Seasonal and mindful moments from the garden.

Nature, growth and connection - Claire has it all here and writes in such a soulful way. A beautiful read and excuse to slow right down.

- Claire Venus ✨

Small Stories with Laura Pashby

Searching for magic & meaning—notes from my writing desk & beyond. A space for seekers of everyday beauty. 💫

Laura's take on nature and winter has soothed my soul - I can't wait to read more from her.

- Claire Venus ✨

REASONS FOR LIVING with Esmé Weijun Wang

Step into a sanctuary curated by Esmé, featuring guest contributors like R.F. Kuang & Jenny Odell. Each edition presents essays & prompts exploring the beauty/complexity of being alive. Unlock 2 monthly essays & bonus resources with a paid subscription.

Introvert Drawing Club

By Beth Spencer

Playful drawing prompts and practice sessions. 🌻 Art tips & techniques to explore your creativity with a fun, encouraging community.

💛 The Shelf Help Clubhouse

By Toni Jones

The world's first dedicated self-help book club. A membership and community to help you to read more and feel better.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

By Jeannine

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it can save yours.

beauty & bone

By Layla O'Mara

Exploring, from a real, raw, lived place, how it feels to live on this beautiful, tattered planet right now.

The Publishing Spectrum

By Amanda Bray

Trusted by thousands of authors, founders & creatives for publisher-led, voice-first Substack publishing strategy — data-informed, creatively led, editorially grounded. ☀️ Home of the Publishing Archetype Quiz

Love, Satya

By Satya Robyn

How can we tilt towards love in this complicated world?

Lemon Soul by Emma Simpson

By Lemon Soul served by Emma Simpson

Refreshing Perspectives & Slices of Life. "Highly Relatable", "Profoundly Human" 🍋

Emma's writing is poignant and beautifully honest. I'm glad to have met her via Substack and always look forward to her posts... 💕

- Claire Venus ✨

The WilderNest

By A. Wilder Westgate (she/they)

A soft place to land for those with tender hearts and tangled lives, in the messy middle of rewilding.

Lia’s Living Almanac

By Lia Leendertz

Join me to mark and celebrate the seasons as they change

The moon is magic and Lia know's exactly how to invite us in to share in that.

- Claire Venus ✨

Chez Hanny

By Hannah Ashe

Finding creative rhythm and throwing out the career rule book. Writing and podcasting on creative career change, interior design and living a multi-hyphenate life.

Hannah offers beautifully though through lifestyle content here on Substack. I always look forward to her posts and loved guest posting with her. ✨

- Claire Venus ✨

The Luminarium

By Raine Sillito

Gentle practices for reorienting to your own life. Exploring story fields, ordinary magic, and what it means to feel yourself beloved on the earth—amid the dishes, doubt, and beauty of everyday living.

The Quiet ADHD Club

By Gabrielle Treanor

A membership for quiet, introverted, sensitive women with ADHD (or who think they have ADHD) to help them understand their brains, and build inner calm and confidence to be their true selves.

Making Time by Bella Foxwell

Your practical, honest guide to the weird and wonderful world of freelancing, whether you’re about to take the leap or you’re in the first few years of figuring it all out.

Kitchen Projects

By Nicola Lamb

Taking the Recipe Development process from behind the scenes directly to you. Part toolkit, part love letter to food, this is a deep dive into dessert and pastries.

The Freelance Writing Network

By The FWN

Providing the opportunities and insight needed to help writers get paid and grow their careers.

as slow as possible

By Tuğba Avci

slowly is the fastest way to get where you want to be - all things creativity, well-being and a life that’s yours

Everyday Knitter

By Louise Tilbrook

A cosy, creative community for yarn lovers, celebrating all things warm & handmade. A space to chat about what makes you happy, brings you comfort & what’s on your needles. Join us for weekly chats & inspiration. Grab a coffee, cosy up & tap to subscribe!

Finding Simple & Calm

By Sophie

Welcome to the forest retreat. I write about my journey to finding simple and calm again, and share stories from ND creative small business owners, mothers and those whose body, brain or life doesn’t fit the 9–5. A place to feel held, seen and supported.

Sophie has a beautiful way with words and helps us to pause and strip back some of beliefs to find the simplicity calling to us.

- Claire Venus ✨

Hyacinth Studio by Georgia Garnett

By Georgia

Curating beautiful spaces for a romantic life. Interiors, photography and art.

SoulStack by Beth Kempton

📖 Insights into the creative life from bestselling British non-fiction author Beth Kempton. ✍️Home of the SoulCircle writing community. All welcome ❤️ The most popular British 'education' Substack in the world 🥰 recommended by over 1000 other Substacks

Aw Beth and her words! She's taken Substack by storm, modelled wonderful community gatherings and writes the most thoughtful, open and honest pieces. Adore her and her books and very grateful to have access to her writing in this way. ✨

- Claire Venus ✨

Create.Write.Monetise

By Jody Shield

Turning creativity into income with clarity, confidence, and flow. Helping writers and creatives transform their money story.