Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon
Mara Gordon, MD, Cait Van Damm, Katherine Goldstein, WeatherproofIf your doctor told you what she's really thinking.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 98 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
maragordonmd.substack.comLatest Issues
Why I’m only having one kid
This week, I’m republishing one of my most popular Substack essays from 2025. I wrote about why my husband and I decided to have one — and only one — child. He’s five and hilarious! To read the many thoughtful comments on the original essay...
How I talk to families when they have questions about their child’s weight
I met Jaden1 when he was about two years old. His family moved to the area, and Jaden and his older brother and sister all started coming to our clinic for primary care.
Jaden was an adorable toddler. (He’s still an adorable first grader,...
ICYMI: Life in the sandwich generation
I’ve always found the term “sandwich generation” spot-on: Two huge slices of bread, preferably a really good sourdough, pressing in on the unsuspecting tuna salad or mozzarella and tomato. Pressure from all directions. That sure does sound...
I had an abnormal mammogram. Stories – not data – helped me get through it.
I turned 40 at the end of last year, which meant it was time for my first mammogram.
“Cancer screening saves lives,” I tell my patients daily. “If you catch it early, you can treat it early!”
I dutifully scheduled it for early last spring...
Should a doctor tell you to make friends?
Every day in clinic, I meet people who are profoundly lonely.
It usually comes up in a roundabout way. I recommend a patient get a colonoscopy, and my patient tells me they don’t have anyone to drive them home from it. I’m chatting with a...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon .
| Subscribers | Engagement | 78 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 213 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #88 | |
| #166 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
If your doctor told you what she's really thinking. I write NPR's *Real Talk With A Doc* column. My book HOW TO TAKE UP SPACE is coming in Spring 2027.
pelvic floor therapist with expertise in chronic pelvic pain for all genders.
Community building + social connection + building a world that cares. My book, Neighboring: How to Build Community You Can Count On is out April 6th 2027, from PRH
I am a family medicine physician and writer. By curating health information and sharing the stories of black women, I hope to close the gap in positive health outcomes—in other words, make black women weatherproof.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon ?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon have?
To see how many people subscribe to Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon , simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon ?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon ?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon ?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon . You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon ?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.