Become the woman you are meant to be. Join our community of women over 40 in the midst of life pivots, career and relationship upgrades, perimenopause, building businesses, and more. Together, we're designing fulfilling, healthy lives on our terms.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 411 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
themidst.substack.comLatest Issues
You're invited: The Midst L.A. with Justina Blakeney
Are you in the midst of building something?
If you’re a founder, creator, or want to step off the corporate ladder to build something new, you’re exactly where you need to be. The Midst is a community for womyn over 40 building businesse...
Trusting the evolution: Lisa Congdon on late blooming, loud quitting, and building a life that fits
AMY SCHROEDER OF THE MIDST: Welcome, everybody. Lisa, thank you so much for joining us — we’re so excited you’re here. I was just looking at your wonderful photo dumps on Instagram from your trip to Italy. Before we kick off, happy Pride Mo...
You didn’t fail. You succeeded at the wrong life.
Let’s unfigure some shit out together
Here’s the thing psychology keeps trying to tell us: the women who feel most disoriented in midlife aren’t the ones who didn’t make their dreams come true. They’re the ones who executed flawlessly —...
Lakshmi Rengarajan created an AI-proof career as a dating culture decoder
The solopreneur earns a living teaching what modern work can learn from modern dating.
I’m a little biased because I went to grade school with Lakshmi Rengarajan, but I think she’s the epitome of the modern self-made solopreneur. As a self...
Move over, brain fog. Our minds peak at this age:
You’re not declining. You’re peaking.
New research says the best version of your brain arrives in your 50s — and the science might surprise you.
By
If you’ve ever fumbled for a word mid-sentence, walked into a room and forgotten w...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Midst.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 77 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where The Midst ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 1.4k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Become the woman you're meant to be. Join our community of women in the midst of life pivots, building businesses, career and relationship upgrades, perimenopause, etc. We're playing by our own rules together. By Amy Cuevas Schroeder
I'm a serial contentpreneur and fractional content marketer who's led content strategy at Etsy, Minted, Writer AI, Atlassian, and Unusual Ventures. I also founded The Midst Substack to empower women 35+ to live healthy, inspired lives on their terms.
Artist, illustrator, writer, bike ripper. Portland, OR.
Rebecca Chace is the author of five books, a playwright, screenwriter, and contributor to The New York Times, The Yale Review, The New England Review, LitHub, and more. Her third novel, Talking to the Wolf, was published in May 2026 (Red Hen Press).
Preparing and educating mothers + healthcare providers for postpartum recovery, maternal healthcare gaps, birth trauma, and postpartum mental health through advocacy and research. Author of The Alchemy of Motherhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Midst?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Midst 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 The Midst have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Midst, 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 The Midst?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Midst 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 The Midst?
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 The Midst using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Midst?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Midst. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Midst?
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.