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
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
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
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
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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): http://tinyurl.com/mv6h6zfe
Jo's IG: @the.faith.filled.therapist
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Jo's website: www.johargreavestherapy.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
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