# The Ritual Guide > The Ritual Guide is an independent editorial publication covering the rituals, products, and practices of high-performing women. We publish in-depth, science-backed guides on sleep, beauty, performance, recovery, longevity, and nutrition, alongside The Ritualist, our weekly newsletter founded by Michelle Songy. ## About - [About The Ritual Guide](https://www.ritualguide.co/about): Our editorial mission and approach - [Editorial Standards](https://www.ritualguide.co/editorial-standards): How we research, test, and recommend products - [The Ritualist Newsletter](https://ritualguide.substack.com/): Our weekly Substack newsletter ## Topics - [Sleep](https://www.ritualguide.co/topics/sleep): Sleep optimization, rest, and recovery rituals - [Beauty](https://www.ritualguide.co/topics/beauty): Skincare, makeup, and beauty rituals - [Performance](https://www.ritualguide.co/topics/performance): Cognitive performance, focus, and energy - [Recovery](https://www.ritualguide.co/topics/recovery): Physical and mental recovery practices ## Newsletter The Ritualist publishes weekly editions exploring rituals across morning routines, performance, recovery, and longevity. Subscribe at https://ritualguide.substack.com/ ## Founder Founded by Michelle Songy. Built from burnout. The Ritual Guide is a publication for women who take their recovery as seriously as their ambition.