Comments on: A Place To Get More Personal – Brian And I Have A New Joint Substack Newsletter

By: Tana

Tana — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:46:33 +0000

In reply to laura. I was the “lead parent” for 20 years raising our kids while my husband travelled the world for his job. I don’t think it’s a gendered term at all: primary caregiver - raising the kids and managing the home.

By: Jacqueline Raymond

Jacqueline Raymond — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:23:46 +0000

I’m so psyched about this! I came for the design 10 years ago and while I still love that content (obviously still here and happy) , I get so excited about the personal (and Brian) stuff. I’m subscribing immediately.

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000

In reply to Mindy Bizzell. Same. So Substacked/Patreoned out, and truly need to weed what I’m already getting, both paid and non-paid. That being said, I truly believe content providers should be paid, so I wish you much success with your new venture! FWIW, I never subscribe to any Substack that doesn’t offer the occasional free post - that old saying about a pig in a poke. (The two week trial is not the same thing - it forces an obligation on me to cancel). I do switch to a paid level if I find I’m getting something from my free posts, however. I don’t know whether you’ve considered readers like me in your subscription model.

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:18:55 +0000

Hi, I love this idea – I came for the design content and stayed for the other stuff, so this is definitely up my street. For example, I’m sure it was you who mentioned Arthur Brooks’ From Strength to Strength and it has made a huge impact on me. The parenting and relationship side is also directly relent to me and my life. It won’t be to some but will to many. Good luck with it and I’m looking forward to following along!

By: laura

laura — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:44:30 +0000

I am stuck on the idea of a “lead parent” and wondering if theis is just a term men make up when they do as much work as moms normally do?

By: Mindy Bizzell

Mindy Bizzell — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:09:36 +0000

Very interested in the content but I have so many subscriptions its overwhelming and adding another one right now doesnt feel smart, we’re trying to stick to a budget (lame, but necessary). Wishing you the best with the new venture! If I can get my husband to cancel some other things Ill peak in after more content becomes available, Im here for the Emily stuff and not so much the man stuff (sorry Brian!)

By: Sally

Sally — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:47:28 +0000

Checking this blog each night is a nighttime ritual but I don’t click through to every article because llifestyle, clothing and personal things etc aren’t my jam and I’m here for image-focussed interior design (although I absolutely love the personal and conversational tone of the articles, which hits a sweet spot for me).
So I didn’t read this first up and assumed it would be about your relationship and those types of articles can sometimes feel voyeuristic to me and make me uncomfortable.
However, I clicked it later (obvs) and I think it sounds really interesting (I had no idea for example that lots of Mormons became bloggers – I know little about this religion and have never met a Mormon in person apart from the earnest American missionaries who come door knocking up and down the street which is what many Australians associate with Mormons (some invite them in for a cup of tea and a chat while most freeze and the house goes silent in the hope they go away, (I always answer and say thanks but no thanks)) and thoughtful.
I can’t promise to subscribe because my true reading time is so limited and even now I sometimes fall asleep mid EDH article two mins after falling in to bed, and wake up in the morning, phone on chest.
But good luck!! It actually sounds great and I think it’s something I will definitely consider when my next holidays roll around and I have more time. As a long time reader wanted to offer my feedback and support.

By: ELW

ELW — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:00:14 +0000

Just signed up – looking forward to some deep dives with y’all. Enjoyed your first pieces, Brian, it’s nice to read your voice again!

By: Martha

Martha — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:05:22 +0000

Congrats, Emily and Brian! I’ll subscribe. (The daughter’s desire to be a youtuber has hit us twice.) You’ll be glad to know that when I was driving to school with two of my kids whining about the community day the school had planned, my response was to be open to it and to remember that “today is a great day to have a great day.” 🙂 There was groaning, sure, but maybe it inched the needle toward receptiveness?

By: Monica

Monica — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:36:33 +0000

Wow, this is so exciting! I love newsletters and look forward to seeing your in my inbox!