Dear Wallflower

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

April 9, 2025 22 mins

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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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July 10, 2024 20 mins

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

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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

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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...

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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

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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....

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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

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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!

Keelia's suggestion (Auelife Lavender Fields candle):...

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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

Joy's I...

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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:...

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December 13, 2023 26 mins

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

Jessica's IG...

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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...

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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

https://tinyurl.com/2s3za7hb

Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson

Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder

Visit Wallflower Journal here:...

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November 16, 2023 18 mins

This week, Keelia offers thoughts on how to extend grace towards and let go of someone you still care for.

LINKS:

Keelia's suggestion (Maple Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream recipe): https://tinyurl.com/3pyr4hd3

Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson

Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com

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November 8, 2023 34 mins

This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to handle it when a friendship ends, and what to do when you see than ex-friend again.

LINKS:

Keelia's suggestion (Jesus I Never Knew book): https://tinyurl.com/2n3sdr5f

Jessica's suggestion (Rich Roll podcast, Ep 781): https://tinyurl.com/yc69e8pk

Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson

Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder

Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com

Visit Eden + Me here: ht...

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This week, Keelia and Jessica offer thoughts on how to learn new love languages.

LINKS:

Keelia's suggestion (fuzzy socks): https://tinyurl.com/3kzw4wjs

Jessica's suggestion: No link, just enjoy some spiced chai :)

Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson

Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder

Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com

Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog

Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschro...

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