Substacks recommended by Yael Schonbrun

Recommended by Yael Schonbrun

Rom-coms and relationship science? Could there be any better combination? One of my favorite new podcasts for its combined entertainment and learning values.

- Yael Schonbrun

Culture Catalyst with Mary C. Murphy

By Mary C Murphy

This substack is for those of us who recognize that we're all culture creators, and are asking the questions, "How can we change our culture for the better?"

Simple Advice for Couples

By Jake Thiessen PhD

I've been a couple therapist for over 45 years and I've learned a lot. I'm offering some very simple advice for those who want to make the connection they have with their partner the best it can be. The advice is simple but likely not easy.

The Upper Hand with Alison Fragale

Science-based strategies to help women excel, from organizational psychologist, professor, and author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get The Success They Deserve.

Want to learn about the science of success from one badass lady? Then this one's for you. So excited Alison is now on Substack and can't wait to absorb more of her wisdom through this new newsletter.

- Yael Schonbrun

It's Not An Either/Or

By Wendy K Smith

Facing tensions and challenges? We lean into the art and science of paradox to explore how to address complexities - from daily dilemmas to global challenges. Join us monthly as we tackle new issues, apply both/and thinking and offer tools and research.

A Place To Loiter

By Debbie Sorensen

Rediscovering the joy of writing, with short essays about life.

Rat Park with Carl Erik Fisher

A psychiatrist in recovery explores the addictions in all of us, integrating science, philosophy, and the art of flourishing in recovery. Columbia University bioethicist, author of THE URGE: OUR HISTORY OF ADDICTION, a New Yorker Best Book of 2022.

The Fishbowl

By Colin M. Fisher

Learn how organizational science can help us live and work better together. And have a little fun along the way with UCL Professor Colin Fisher, a world-leading expert on group dynamics, creativity, and improvisation at work.

Modern Virtue

By Selda Koydemir

Deep dives into emotional wellbeing, relationships, and mental health, challenging popular psychology myths. I blend research with my work as a therapist to provide insights into life.

Office Hours with Rosalind Chow

Translational services for the social-scientifically curious.

A Wonderful Mess

By Kathryn Barbash

Navigating parenthood with humor, compassion and common sense.

Practically Deliberate with Abby Davisson

Actionable insights that lead to greater well-being, brought to you by my efforts to be intentional about everything (within reason)

A thoughtful newsletter with science-backed advice on decision-making around our most important life choices. Abby's writing is personal and wise, and her book recommendations have kept me engaged in between her newsletter posts. Love this one!

- Yael Schonbrun

Parent Smarter, Not Harder

By Emily Edlynn

I critique modern parenting in the pursuit of a healthier way for families, including how to practice autonomy-supportive parenting. I'm here as a voice of common-sense, sound information, and balance.

Accessible and scientifically backed parenting advice from a warm, personable writer. The perfect read for parents seeking an antidote for intensive parenting guidance!

- Yael Schonbrun

How to Feel Alive with Catherine Price

By Catherine Price & How to Feel Alive

Scroll less and live more with science journalist, author, Screen/Life Balance founder and TED speaker Catherine Price. Subscribe to receive essays, ideas, and evidence-backed advice for how to fill your life with more adventure, fun, and delight.

A hilarious newsletter written by a brilliant writer. Sign up for this one if you want to learn how to break up with your phone, be a happier person, and laugh.

- Yael Schonbrun

attention activist

By Jay Vidyarthi

live mindfully and love technology

The Sherwood Report

By Ashley Merryman

Finding the best of social science, neuroscience, and more to help you succeed. And having a fun time while doing it. For leaders of all types—from executives and coaches to parents.

Thinking in Bets

By Annie Duke

Decision making in an uncertain world.

I've been a fan of Annie Duke for a while now, her book Quit is one of my all-time favorite reads. Her newsletter provides a way to connect with her more informally, and to access her wisdom more regularly.

- Yael Schonbrun

Influence Insights

By Zoe Chance

Behavioral Science & using your influence to make good things happen!

Tessa West @Work

help with your trickiest workplace dilemmas.

Disambiguation

By David McRaney

Walls of words about how brains and minds disambiguate the ambiguous

Parenting Translator

By Dr. Cara Goodwin

Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD, is a child psychologist and mother to four children who "translates" research on parenting and child development into information that is accurate, relevant, and useful to parents.

Sign up for this one if you're interested in hearing the latest parenting research shared in a super accessible way. Dr. Cara Goodwin makes research digestible and interesting and so very helpful.

- Yael Schonbrun

Provoked with Dr. Todd Kashdan

By Provoked by Dr. Todd Kashdan

Get sophisticated content on well-being and human performance. Access new psychological angles on how to get the good stuff in life.

This newsletter covers all sorts of topics in the science of well-being. Dr. Kashdan is funny, informative, and will always turn you on to new and relevant findings in science.

- Yael Schonbrun

Experimental History

By Adam Mastroianni

1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.

The Psychology of Happiness

By Dr. Jeff Perron

Proven lessons on worry, happiness, and living a rich life.

Techno Sapiens

By Jacqueline Nesi

Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi shares the latest research on technology and the people who use it, plus practical tips for living and parenting in the digital age.

Publish Peace

By Jacob Z. Hess

Even in an age of tormented minds, hollowed out relationships, and a deluge of deception, don't give up on real, enduring, unshakeable peace!

Rest, Work, and the Good Life

By Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Notes on creativity, rest, and the search for meaningful work.

Now What

By Melinda Wenner Moyer

A newsletter that brings science and nuance to parenting advice and challenges fear-mongering, shame-inducing content.

Science-backed ideas on parenting from one of the warmest, most relatable writers out there

- Yael Schonbrun

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