Substacks recommended by Bethany Joy Dawson

Recommended by Bethany Joy Dawson

A mother's meditations on the mammalian experience in times of crisis.

Weekly illustrated stories about Fig and Ishka, two friends trying to show up to the world’s current ecological and social crises without jumping ship to complacency, cynicism or despair.

For stunning illustrations that explore complex issues.

- Bethany Joy Dawson

Leah Boden || The Collective

Learn, Be Inspired, And Grow - Together || Home of The Collective Community

For accessible, inspiring educational content.

- Bethany Joy Dawson

Can I Just Say

By Ruth Joy Morrison

Writer of short stories and observational pieces.

Because my mum is a wonderful writer!

- Bethany Joy Dawson

GORSE

By Ciara Ohartghaile

Baking, Cooking, North Coasting

For beautiful prose rooted in the Irish landscape and seasons as well as recipe inspiration.

- Bethany Joy Dawson

The Murmuration by Grace Pengelly

Digging beneath the topsoil of life and chronicling the birth pangs of a world in transition. Bring your curiosity, questions - and maybe a spade?

Thought-provoking, beautifully-written articles on a wide range of topics.

- Bethany Joy Dawson

g l i m m e r s

By Kerri ní Dochartaigh

A meditation on why we need creativity, inspiration, & beauty; now more than ever. Trying to honour those bright, fleeting moments that weave themselves into our days. Feeling my way towards tenderness through beauty. On one-another-ness; tenderness &

As the name suggests, light and beauty from the wild west coast.

- Bethany Joy Dawson

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie

New work from the award-winning author and psychologist. A gathering place for lovers of myth, fairy tales and depth psychology, exploring the mysteries of the psyche and reimagining women's stories.

The woman who inspires me to be wild.

- Bethany Joy Dawson

Days Like This with Deborah Sloan

I write about leaving. There are things I used to believe I should be and do. Then in midlife, it all changed. Mum, wife, writer, Belfast, North of Ireland. My book Everything I Know About Leaving is out on 20 March!

She makes me laugh. Every. Time.

- Bethany Joy Dawson

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Recommended by Bethany Joy Dawson