The Haven

My personal Substack

Solo traveler and New York Times bestselling author goes rogue to bring readers a first-person report from the far reaches of the American road.

This is heart work

I read a lot and share what I learn. Spiritual seeker. Pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are so we can re-write a truer version. Host of the podcast Pulling the Thread, and author of the New York Times bestseller ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR.

Cautionary tales, unsolicited advice, and notes on living in liminal space, evolution, and returning to yourself.

Examining current cultural trends through the lens of addiction, recovery, alcohol, and all the other drugs like your smartphone

The reader is my notebook

Advice and wisdom from Heather Havrilesky, published since 2012 (formerly at The Awl and NY Magazine). Paid subscribers receive 1-2 weekly posts on how to navigate our broken world with compassion, realism, and an open heart.