Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackHealth
Science, public health, and global health through the lens of equity and love-thy-neighbor.
52K
3.5K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
-0.0%
net churn
Pricing
$8/mo
$80/yr annual option
$22K
3.5K paid subs
$22K/mo – $22K/mo(±0%)
7.4
104.5
0.22%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Bi-weekly
0.6 posts/week
45/100
Variable (~12.2d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vajenda | 128K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Inside Medicine | 84K | N/A | $5.99/mo | substack |
| The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie | 59K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life | 50K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 53K | $22,419 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 52K | $21,992.88 | ~0% |
| Apr 2026 | 52K | $21,992.88 | ~0% |
| May 2026 | 52K | $21,992.88 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Some posts outperform significantly
Subscriber threshold
52K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 49 similar-size peers in Health have paid tiers
Pricing position
$8/mo vs $6/mo category median (918 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 47/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 37/100 | 10% |
| Mental Health Movement by Dr. Jake Goodman | 46K | N/A | $20/mo | substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier