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!
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
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
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
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/bdfsdftd
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
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-schroeder
Jillian's Substack: https://tardypilgrim.substack.com/
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
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
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
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.wallflowerjournal.com
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
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
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
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
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
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've been meaning to reach out to!
Sarah's IG: @sarah_westfall
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
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
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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.kaitlynschiess.com
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com