Recommended by The Shoulds by Francesca Specter
I love Isolde's personal writing. It's generous, funny, and eloquent. She also shares recommendations for things like thermal underwear, which frankly I need more of in my life.
From spot-on recommendations for books and food (is there anything better?!) to generous, heartfelt essays about life in your thirties, I always jump at the chance to read Michaella's newsletter the moment it arrives in my inbox.
As a leading health journalist who's contributed extensively to Women's Health (where she was formerly a commissioning editor), The Telegraph, Body & Soul and more, Lauren knows the wellness industry inside out. As a paying subscriber, I've found her to be a trusted authority on how to navigate the oft-confusing wellness landscape. Her writing is funny, reflective and full of deep research on zeitgest topics from Ozempic to Pilates. Plus, the 'Buy This, Not That' saves me money every issue!
Morning Person is a triple threat: thoughtfully-curated, beautifully written and, well, beautiful (writer Leslie Stephens has an eye for aesthetic!). I love reading about Leslie's day-to-day life in Portland, Oregon, following how she's built a meaningful life post-divorce, with great care for the people, things and spaces around her.
Haley's monthly advice column, Dear Baby, is wise, illuminating and reassuring – the issues always resonate even if I haven't directly navigated some of the content (e.g. wedding dread) and I always leave feeling both reassured and expanded.