Substacks recommended by Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Recommended by Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Under the Jacarandas

By Sandra Miller

We woke up empty nesters and said, why not move to Portugal?

Wild Writing with Sanjida

By Sanjida Kay

Teaching writers who want to be published by Sanjida Kay, award-winning thriller & nature writer.

Goatfury Writes

By Andrew Smith

I want to give you something interesting to think about every single day.

Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman

The heart and science of parenting

Mental Health for Parenting

A place for overwhelmed parents to protect their sanity.

Cara Achterberg

writer, wonderer, wanderer, wrangler of dogs

Cara is not afraid to get into the weeds of a story and always figures out how to help the reader navigate what she's learned. She isn't shy about challenge but always provides hope.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Digging in with Joan Fernandez

By Digging In with Joan Fernandez

Bringing overlooked women’s stories to light—and lighting the way.

Get Writing with Liz Mugavero

By Liz Mugavero/Cate Conte

Welcome to my community! I'm Liz, a writer, content creator, and host of The Get Writing Podcast. I'm here to connect with other writers, create community and navigate the writing life together.

Dr. Amber_Writes

By Amber Groomes

Clinical Psychologist who wants to help you feel your feelings. Emotions come naturally, but feeling them takes some work. Concrete tools, in-depth essays, and book club.

A Wonderful Mess

By Kathryn Barbash

A space for navigating parenthood with humor, compassion, and common sense while also trying to read a good book (or two).

I enjoy connecting with the realness of parenting Kathryn presents in her stories.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Gabi’s Substack

By Gabi Coatsworth

I'm an author of memoir and entertaining fiction and I help other writers tell their stories too.

Gabi shares interesting resources for writers that spark curiosity.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Animal Politics with Ed Boks

To share and discuss proven no-kill strategies for animal shelters and communities; and explore the intersection of animals and politics, covering topics such as animal welfare legislation, advocacy, and the political landscape surrounding animal issues.

The depth of Ed's knowledge and willingness to tackle big topics keeps me returning to his site.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Carol’s Newsletter

By Carol Cox

Politics, media, women, gender

Companion Animal World (CAW)

By Kat Albrecht / Companion Animal World

Police detective-turned-pet detective, story teller, creative thinker (I once flirted an armed robber into custody!), Jesus lover, and champion for spiritual health!

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Helping writers and creators share their work and connect with readers in meaningful ways. Digging deep into marketing, book launches, and platform development. Get my weekly newsletter every Friday.

Pets and the City

By Fern Watt

Fern Watt covers New York City's canine affairs. Also a column in amNY!

Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents

By Kate of Atypical Kids

A community of parents of neurodivergent kids who want to feel more connected, calm, and present.

Every parent needs a place to call "home," where "atypical" is the norm and others are grounded in self-worth and compassion. I like it here!

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Moms of Bigs with Esther Joy Goetz

By Esther Goetz (Moms of Bigs) Newsletter

Giving our BIG KIDS (teens and young adults) the roots of love and the wings of freedom to be completely themselves. I am here to provide you with MOM help, humor and hope. That's my mission and I'm sticking to it.

Middle-Aged Lady Mom

By Shelly

Humorous, observational, sometimes irrelevant, always relatable parenthood non-advice.

Substack Writers at Work | Sarah Fay

Your all-in-one guide to real Substack growth—with the leading Substack Strategist, Sarah Fay

Substack Writers at Work is a lifeline of community and comfort to writers honing their craft. They sure know how to draw in a crowd.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

The Writing Long Game

By Tom Kuegler

Learn how to grow your Substack holistically, without burnout! Master Notes, improve your storytelling, and enjoy the act of writing. No hustle. No posting on 48 platforms. Just great writing that grows your audience.

Empty-Nest Joyride!

By Linda Hanstra

Where empty-nesters find joy, through faith and hope, in life's next chapter; from a mom who's fledged four younglings and (mostly) held it together. I'm here to guide you on your empty-nest joyride!

Linda's stories are relatable, enjoyable, and engaging. You'll want to read her book, too.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Your Best Horse Relationship

By Darin

A Stack for people who want the Best Relationship with their horse.

Midwest State of Mind

By Kerry On

Stories and perspectives from the Midwest. I was born, raised, and stayed right where I was planted. I like to feature notes and drawings that I saved from childhood and teenage years.

Wendy Lyons Sunshine

Award-winning journalist and author of Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs. Co-author of The Connected Child and Raising the Challenging Child.

Soul Touched by Dogs

By Anke Herrmann

Your weekly 🐾 treat - life lessons taught by dogs, canine cuteness, podcast episodes, tips and expert guidance on kind and holistic ways of caring for dogs.

I listen to Anke's podcasts for the learning and levity and everything dogs!

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Teen Health Today

By Christopher Pepper

How to talk to youth about mental health, substance use, nutrition, exercise, sleep, relationships, and sexuality.

Christopher presents a wide variety of topics in easy to digest storytelling that are as helpful as they are engaging.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Morgan Harper Nichols

An ongoing series by artist and writer Morgan Harper Nichols exploring journaling, notebook keeping, and the various designated spaces we create and keep for thinking and discovery, reflection and imagination.

Best of Book Marketing

Book marketing help from hosts of the Best of Book Marketing Podcast, Lainey Cameron and Paulette Stout. We showcase what’s worth your time, what’s just hype, and what fellow authors learned along the way!

Modern Freedom

By Tim Denning

I will help you live with less stress and more freedom by improving every aspect of your lifestyle – money, work, productivity, relationships.

The Mittens Companion Project

Thoughtful writing on cat care, the human–cat bond, and cat loss grief, from an animal welfare expert focused on aging felines.

Trifling w/ Food

By Lisa Golden Schroeder

Bits and pieces from sometimes remote corners of my kitchen & pantry...what I want to eat NOW

Nature Moments

By SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments

nature photography + nature stories to inspire you to be curious, be amazed, and then do it again!

Joel's Creative Garden

By Joel Wisniewski

It is a place for words, thoughts, art, photos, serialized fiction, and occasional nonfiction stories. Fiction novels include Life of Bāo (May 12, 2024) and CASCADE (January 28, 2025). It is a place to rest, renew your mind, and enjoy story and art.

Minding Mittens

By The Mittens Companion Project

On a mission to improve the lives of cats and support the people who care for them through thoughtful, heartfelt, and evidence-based writing.

A Good Spot

By Jeanne Grant

A documentation of what will surely be a long process of building an animal sanctuary. From dreaming through all the uncertainties to, hopefully, the creation of a good spot where animals and humans can find a bit of peace.

Jeanne Grant speaks from the heart, never shying from the dirt of parenting pets.

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through motherhood, the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

Motherhood Minute

By Chanel Riggle

For mothers who need a minute. Deep dives into parenting, mental health, and building community.

Ken’s Substack

By Ken Macko

Random thoughts of a (former) trainman

Shy Guy Meets the Buddha

By Don Boivin

Reflections on Work, Love, and Nature.

The Lemon Tree Mindset 🌳🍋

By Veronica

I help you turn your hobby into a creative business. Strategies to grow your community, monetize your creativity and build a lifestyle business. Substack Bestseller | Penguin Author | Public Speaker

SilentPunt

By Henny Hiemenz

Stories and ruminations intended to provoke thought, laughter, and the occasional WTF.

Marketing for Introverts

By Robin

Practical, introvert-friendly marketing advice to help you grow without burning out

Letters From Therapy

By Kate Harvey

Come home to yourself and feel less alone with personal growth tools, words & journalling. Flourish in a life you love!

the smitten kitchen digest

By deb perelman

notes, updates, and seasonal cooking from the smitten kitchen

I love the fabulous photos and wide variety of food-related topics. I always find something useful!

- Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

Chasing Nature

By Bryan Pfeiffer

Essays on wildlife, wild places and the human condition.

The Kettle with Meagan Francis

A midlife exploration of connection: with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Food, history, traditional skills and wisdom, simpler living...and, of course, tea.

musings by mika

By Mika

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.👑

Jill Dyche

Executive Director of @OuttatheCage, a grassroots animal rescue saving shelter dogs and advocating for shelter reform. We're a 501(c)3 all-volunteer nonprofit based in L.A.--donate, foster, adopt! #adoptdontshop

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

By caro chambers

one ridiculously impressive complete-meal recipe delivered to your inbox every saturday morning that dirties minimal dishes and requires under an hour of time.