Investor Due Diligence Report
A psychiatrist in recovery explores the addictions in all of us, integrating science, philosophy, and the art of flourishing in recovery. Columbia University bioethicist, author of THE URGE: OUR HISTORY OF ADDICTION, a New Yorker Best Book of 2022.
5K
350 paid
N/A
Insufficient data
18 of 30 days needed
Pricing
$8/mo
$80/yr annual option
$2K
350 paid subs
$2K/mo – $2K/mo(±0%)
Previously Monthly
0.3 posts/week
61/100
Consistent (~23.7d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Local Epidemiologist | 402K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Better Brain by Dr. Julie | 172K | -0.3% | $10/mo | substack |
| Nedra Nuggets | 152K | -0.3% | $6.99/mo | substack |
| 🌻 A Year of Mental Health | 150K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5K | $2,226 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 5K | $2,226 | ~0% |
| Apr 2026 | 5K | $2,226 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
5K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 123 similar-size peers in Health have paid tiers
Pricing position
$8/mo vs $14.36/mo category average (877 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $8 | $80 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| COVID Intel - by William Makis (McGill Medicine) |
| 139K |
| N/A |
| $7.5/mo |
| substack |