Dear Wallflower
Dear Wallflower is a podcast for the woman who desires to deepen her inner world. Every week host Keelia Clarkson (along with frequent guests) reads anonymous letters from listeners — inspired by the model of the beloved “Dear Abby” column, listeners write “Dear Wallflower,” and send in the questions that are important to their story, right now. Send in your questions to dearwallflower@wallflowerjournal.com — everything will be kept anonymous!
Episodes
This week, Keelia offers tips on hosting for those who don't have much experience.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Chai tea): https://tinyurl.com/t5wwmcds
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia discusses the true meaning of "calling" and how we can go about discovering what we were created to do.
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Keelia's suggestion: Watch Gilmore Girls (or another small town show!)
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia shares thoughts on inviting enchantment and joy into your everyday life without having to leave it.
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Keelia's suggestion: Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia shares tips on how to get out of the dreaded reading rut.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Nivea Creme): https://shorturl.at/XLnaU
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7
Read Wallflower's book lists: https://www.wallflowerjournal.com/art-books-media
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
On today's new episode, Keelia discusses how best to navigate family difficulties and drama during the holidays.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Colombian hot chocolate with cheese): https://tinyurl.com/2j79226c
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Read more about Keelia's novel: https://tinyurl.com/y6fphkdm
Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7
Read Wallflower's article on boundaries: https://tinyurl.com/bdfsd...
On today's new episode, Keelia welcomes writer and film buff Jillian Schroeder to discuss the potential drawbacks (as well as the benefits) of watching romantic movies.
LINKS:
Jillian's suggestion: Go to your local farmer's market
Keelia's suggestion: The 9 Most Romantic Movies Scenes Of All Time (article)
Jillian's IG: @tardypilgrimgirl
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jillian's writing: https://www.eviemagazine.com/author/jillian-sc...
This week, Keelia discusses how to navigate being ready for marriage when your partner isn't.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'The Wallflower Journal' guided diary: http://tinyurl.com/5t4vazdx
Keelia's suggestion ('And Then There Were None'): https://tinyurl.com/56u5zvj3
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia is joined by certified grief educator Natasha Smith to talk about how we can grieve well and navigate the losses that come our way.
LINKS:
Natasha's suggestion: Eat some key lime pie :)
Keelia's suggestion (A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis): https://tinyurl.com/ymherr64
Natasha's IG: @imnatashasmith
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Natasha's website: www.imnatashasmith.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflower...
This week, Keelia discusses what discontentment can lead to, and how to begin the process of cultivating contentment.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'The Wallflower Journal' guided diary: http://tinyurl.com/5t4vazdx
Keelia's suggestion: Make a smoothie this week!
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia discusses how we can begin the healing process when going through a breakup we wish hadn't happened in the first place.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'The Wallflower Journal' guided diary: http://tinyurl.com/5t4vazdx
Keelia's suggestion (oatmeal chocolate chip cookies): https://tinyurl.com/yd59um2x
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia is joined by author and podcaster Sarah E. Westfall to discuss why community is important, and how to challenge the voice that tells us that we'll never belong.
LINKS:
Preorder your copy of 'The Way of Belonging': https://tinyurl.com/ah8v3u78
Visit Sarah's website: www.sarahewestfall.com
Sarah's suggestion (No Home, song by Jess Ray): https://tinyurl.com/dmfe2h6z
Keelia's suggestion: No link — text that person you...
This week, Keelia discusses how we can choose to be cautious and prudent yet open to love when our hearts are doing all the talking.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'The Wallflower Journal' guided diary: http://tinyurl.com/5t4vazdx
Keelia's suggestion ('Persuasion' audiobook): https://tinyurl.com/4rtcf29s
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia is joined by writer, speaker, and theologian Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss why theology needs more women, and what we have to gain from studying it.
LINKS:
Kaitlyn's suggestion (Fully Alive by Elizabeth Oldfield): https://tinyurl.com/mkhhaurc
Keelia's suggestion (no link — listen to daunting theological audiobooks while you do chores!)
Kaitlyn's IG: @kaitlynschiess
Kaitlyn's X: @kaitlynschiess
Kaitlyn's website: www....
This week week, Keelia discusses the various reasons why some women might struggle to form close female friendships.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'The Wallflower Journal' guided diary: http://tinyurl.com/5t4vazdx
Keelia's suggestion (How To Not Die Alone by Richard Roper): https://tinyurl.com/y6srafu8
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
This week, Keelia is joined by psychotherapist, writer, and speaker Jo Hargreaves to discuss how we can improve our mental health, even when we can't afford counseling.
LINKS:
Find 'Managing Your Mind God's Way here: http://tinyurl.com/wh8md3vm (use code WALLFLOWER for 25% off!)
Find 'The Camouflaged Sacred' here: http://tinyurl.com/y5ehkk8f
Jo's suggestion: Drink some kombucha!
This week, Keelia is joined by author Joy Clarkson to talk about how we can go about cultivating healthier self talk and the metaphors we use to describe ourselves and our life, as well as her brand new book, You Are A Tree.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'You Are A Tree': https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/542727
Joy's suggestion: Go get a manicure!
Keelia's suggestion ('The Printed Letter Bookshop'): http://tinyurl.com/25fbrejc
This week, Keelia answers a question about whether or not it's wise to follow our dreams — even when it's scary to do so.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'The Wallflower Journal' guided diary: http://tinyurl.com/5t4vazdx
Keelia's suggestion (OPI nail polish in Malaga Wine): http://tinyurl.com/yf55w9st
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
BOOKS MENTIONED:
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron:...
In the final episode for 2023, Keelia and Jessica offer thoughts how to do answer questions like, "Are you still single?" during family holiday gatherings.
LINKS:
Get your copy of 'The Wallflower Journal' guided diary: http://tinyurl.com/5t4vazdx
Keelia's suggestion (Acoustic Eidolon Christmas music): http://tinyurl.com/mr29jeb8
Jessica's suggestion (Bombas socks): https://shop.bombas.com/
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on getting along with your family during the holidays, even when you aren't very close.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (no link — top your coffee off with whipped cream and cinnamon this week!)
Jessica's suggestion ('Women, Work, and Calling' by Joanna Meyer): https://tinyurl.com/jxw79ddx
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflow...
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on having a Christmas for two that doesn't feel small or any less merry.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('The Hidden Art of Homemaking' by Edith Schaeffer): https://tinyurl.com/2fwvjf7d
Jessica's suggestion (Leslie Odom Jr.'s Christmas albums): https://tinyurl.com/3ra9ubh6
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
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