Substacks recommended by Mary Ellen Barrett

Recommended by Mary Ellen Barrett

Author of the books, ‘A Gut Feeling: A Mom’s Discoveries in Search of a Cure for Autism’ and ‘Beyond the Spraying Field.’

Grace & Growth

By Danielle Bean

Mentorship and coaching space for faith-based creators seeking clarity, confidence, and purpose. We help you grow spiritually, personally, and professionally with the support you need to take the next step—rooted in grace, growing with purpose.

The School for Housewives

By Leila Marie Lawler

Practical help for wives to manage their households, meant for the spirited woman who is ready to be competent and cares not a fig for perfection, nor does she wish to live in a mess, but wants to make a warm home for her family and friends.

I am loving Leila's new venture here on Substack. Small shots of beauty and encouragement, much like her blog.

- Mary Ellen Barrett

Heidi Hess Saxton

Editor. Adventurer. Mother of two young adults who are slowly grappling their way to independence. Heaven help us all. And a husband and a longsuffering chiweenie who still give me my quota of cuddles, now that the kids are (mostly) gone.

Not that you asked, but ...

By Kevin Clark

My personal Substack

Girlfriends

By Danielle Bean

Inspiration for Catholic women who want practical ideas, wisdom, and encouragement as they seek peace, balance, and joy in daily living.

Grouchy’s Substack

By Grouchy Historian

My personal Substack

The Culture Recovery Journals

By Regina Doman

A project by regina doman on what we can save in our decaying culture and pass on to the next generation. Particularly from the perspective of a Catholic homemaker. Enter your email to subscribe or click "I'd rather just read it" or the X to read it.

Born of Wonder

By Katie

Firm believer in the beauty of the world. Taking seriously the words of St. Gregory: "We make idols of our concepts but wisdom is born of wonder."

Peachy Keenan's Extremely Domestic

Content for Discontents

Word & Song by Anthony Esolen

reclaiming the good, the beautiful, and the true

Lessons

By Molly G.

Things I've learned from years inside startups and scaling companies.

Catalog of Enthusiasms

By Melissa Wiley

Juicy explorations of the reading-thinking-stitching life from the author of THE NERVIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD, FOX AND CROW ARE NOT FRIENDS, and other books.