Women's Mental Health
And more articles from our Collective members
🔊 The comments section contains the Directory of Women’s Health 365 Collective member publications and articles related to this topic.
There are two additional parts of this newsletter: one for readers (aka all subscribers) and one for Substack writers (click link to jump below). Read the section(s) that interest you.
If you’re new here, welcome! The Women’s Health 365 Collective is the definitive resource for finding women’s health topics on Substack. And, for those who received the launch newsletter last week, thank you for your continued support!
As our talented writers begin to add their outstanding work to the Directory, you’ll be treated to some special articles on women’s health in each newsletter.
Today’s Featured Articles
Kristi Koeter just celebrated her 2nd anniversary on Substack, writing her publication, Almost Sated, a newsletter about “the messy process of detoxing from diet culture, body-hating and self-suppression.”
Reaching perimenopause for me was a wake-up call to how I had really been treating my body. No beauty treatment makes up for a lack of true self-care.
Read her take on the menopause industry in Unpacking the black box of menopause, which includes 5 impactful takeaways and excellent resources.
Vibe: Relatable
Sheila Góis Habib writes about menstrual health and fertility awareness from her “Brown, Shia Ismaili Muslim, Portuguese” perspective in Menstrual Health 101. She’s a bilingual author on Substack who meets the educational needs of women in both English and Portuguese.
In her recent article, she shares what it was like growing up in a closed community that didn’t speak about menstrual health, birth control, or fertility. She’s challenging the norms of her family's traditions and culture to highlight these important topics. Below is the English version.
Vibe: Inspirational
Chitra is an Ayurvedic Doctor here to share this ancient Indian medicine with us while we navigate midlife. She shares her wisdom and practical tips in the Art of Menopausing: Hidden in Plain Sight. If you’ve heard of ashwaganda, you can thank Ayurvedic medicine. Although Ayurveda is a well-developed philosophy that encompasses various interconnected elements, Chitra writes in a down-to-earth and practical way to implement the best that Ayurveda has to offer.
In the U.S., we're just coming out of our Thanksgiving food coma and are trying to regain momentum again after being slowed down by tryptophan, the amino acid in turkey that makes everyone sleepy, and overeating. Chitra’s timely article is here to help! I now have my ginger tea on stand-by.
Vibe: Ms. Fix-it
Jess Mujica writes Go With The Flow: Women’s Cycle Awareness, and knows how to harness the secrets of the menstrual cycle to maximize our body’s potential. She’s been a Substack writer since June 2023.
Her latest article explains why I sometimes feel the urge to be quiet while at other times I want to sing at the top of my lungs. As women, we aren’t meant to remain consistent throughout the month; instead, we adapt and change as our hormonal ratios change. Rhythm is an inherent part of who we are.
Vibe: Sing it, sister!
Writers: Would you like to have an article featured here? Introduce yourself in the Guest Book on the C’mon In and Get Involved page. It’s free.
“A woman is like a tea bag - you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
The first topic to build the Directory is women’s mental health.
Does your Substack publication focus on women's mental health and emotional issues? Have you written one or more articles that shed light on this important topic?
I’m looking for healthcare professionals, individuals with lived experiences of mental health, and others to share their work in the comments section of this post.
🔆 It’s free to include your work in the Directory as a free subscriber!
To have your work included in the Directory, post your work in the comments section following the suggested format below.
Ready to include your work? If you have multiple articles to post, you can post them in the same comment or separate ones.
Suggested Format for Women’s Health Mental Health *Publications*:
PUBLICATION NAME
Publication Link
Description of your publication. Feel free to include more about yourself, too!
Suggested Format for Women’s Health Mental Health *Articles*:
PUBLICATION NAME
Article Name
Article Link
Description of the article and anything else you’d like to include.
Suggested Format for Women’s Health Mental Health *Podcasts, etc…*
PUBLICATION NAME
Podcast/Video Title
Podcast Link
Description of the article and anything else you’d like to include.
Recommended Next Steps for Writers:
If you haven’t yet introduced yourself in the Guest Book, please do so when you have a chance. This is how we’ll know you’re a Substack writer member. Poke around and check out other writers you may want to get to know better. It’s free to participate in the Directory project and be a part of the community.
I’m really looking forward to what we can accomplish together over the next few months! The best thing about being on Substack is getting to know everyone. If you’re new on Substack and feeling a bit lonely, the Women’s Health 365 Collective is a great way to start meeting people. Just jump right in.
If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email. I have a pretty quick turnaround time, but allow up to 48 hours for a reply.
In health,
Directory of Women’s Health on Substack: Mental Health
Read through comments section:
Hi, I'm C.Daley. I write about wellness and offer writing advice. It's a space where I share insights that inspire personal growth, balance, and creativity, hoping to guide both your well-being and writing journey.
Publication Name: AUTHOR C. DALEY
Publication Link: https://cdaleypublishing.com
Description:
AUTHOR C. DALEY is a space where wellness and the art of writing converge. Created by C. Daley, this publication offers insights designed to nourish both the mind and the creative spirit. It is a place where personal growth, balance, and the craft of writing are explored in depth.
Whether seeking guidance on well-being, inspiration for mental clarity, or expertise in writing, readers will find resources that nurture both their health and their literary journey. Through thoughtful reflections and practical advice, AUTHOR C. DALEY invites its audience to craft a life of intention, creativity, and fulfillment.
With each post, C. Daley aims to inspire, guide, and cultivate a space where both personal growth and the writing process can flourish.
Hi Shelby! I'm super excited for this first call for mental health articles! I have a few I'd like to put forward (including 1 podcast episode, if that's okay? If not, that's totally fine too!). Here's my submissions following your suggested format . I'm looking forward to reading all the amazing submissions!
PUBLICATION NAME Dose of Wonder
Article Name – Please Don’t “Grief Shame” others
Article Link https://caitlinmccoll.substack.com/p/please-dont-grief-shame-others
Description of the article and anything else you’d like to include:
This is about the overall societal penchant to rush people through grief and to ‘get over it’, because it makes us (individually, and as a society) uncomfortable when dealing with people who are grieving, and this is a reminder to not ‘grief shame’ others and make them feel like something is wrong with them, when things are hard enough as it is.
PUBLICATION NAME Dose of Wonder
Article Name – Connection Is Key
Article Link https://caitlinmccoll.substack.com/p/connection-is-key
Description of the article and anything else you’d like to include
This is all about the importance of connection – with ourselves (emotionally/internally), with the outside world, and most importantly, with each other – because we’re all interconnected in ways we might not even realize and it is so important for our mental health (connection with others in particular).
PUBLICATION NAME Dose of Wonder
Article Name – Strong At The Broken Places (podcast)
Article Link https://caitlinmccoll.substack.com/p/podcast-2-strong-at-the-broken-places
Description of the article and anything else you’d like to include
In this podcast episode I talk about the last 4 years and the challenges of the pandemic and other challenging things that happened during this time - and how challenges can make us stronger and more resilient.