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
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how introverts can better approach social situations when they're married to an extrovert.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' by Agatha Christie): https://tinyurl.com/49vzcc9x
Jessica's suggestion ('The Art of Manliness' podcast): https://tinyurl.com/bdfzbcjd
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica speak with business owner Micala Quinn about how to balance freelance work with being a stay-at-home mom.
LINKS:
Micala's suggestion: No link - book yourself a facial at your local spa!
Keelia's suggestion (Oatly Oatmilk): https://tinyurl.com/2jwrvph6
Jessica's suggestion (Zero-Waste Muffin Recipe): https://tinyurl.com/2crebyay
Micala's IG: @micala.quinn
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Micala's website here: www.micalaquinn.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how we can learn how to handle conflict healthily and fight "well" in a way that heals a marriage rather than harming it.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('Widmung'): https://tinyurl.com/49k3nxur
Jessica's suggestion (Old Friends, New Friends): https://tinyurl.com/y9yctxbf
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how we can cultivate and grow in compassion from a Christian perspective.
LINKS:
Book referenced ('Spiritual Disciplines Handbook' by Adele Calhoun): https://tinyurl.com/4z74hx98
Keelia's suggestion (Not Your Mother's Beach Spray): https://tinyurl.com/vju55h4f
Jessica's suggestion (Beyond sausage links): https://tinyurl.com/3my3x7yj
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to love your child's unique personality, and why it's actually a gift to have a child who's nothing like you.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Pride & Prejudice on Audible): https://tinyurl.com/bdezdwfz
Jessica's suggestion (Runar Blesvik Spotify playlist): https://tinyurl.com/2p9k3ayb
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss what modesty truly means.
LINKS:
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion: 7-Eleven cold brew (no link, just go try it for yourself!)
Jessica's suggestion: rooibos tea (no link, have a cuppa this week!)
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on how an independent woman can approach romantic relationships, and what submission actually means.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Home Goods candles): https://tinyurl.com/4t567f7r
Jessica's suggestion (Yellowbird's Serrano Condiment): https://www.yellowbirdfoods.com/
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica invite Paula Gallagher on the show to discuss how women who struggle with infertility can find new hope and a way forward.
LINKS:
Paula's suggestion (Olive & June SE nail polish): https://bit.ly/3ByfdAE
Keelia's suggestion (Peter Pauper Press Journals): https://bit.ly/3o4TSvz
Jessica's suggestion ('Interior Freedom' book): https://amzn.to/2OJQkrS
Paula's ministry IG: @catholic.infertility.resources
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Catholic Infertility Resources here: www.catholicinfertilityresources.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/
Eden + Me on IG: @edenandme.ig
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Dr. Laura Briden: https://www.larabriden.com/
Dr. Jolene Brighten: https://drbrighten.com/
Nicole Jardim: https://nicolejardim.com/
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how we can learn how to forgive, and what it looks like to "forget."
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Trader Joe's habanero hot sauce): https://bit.ly/41OFTZg
Jessica's suggestion ('The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen' book): https://amzn.to/428CPqU
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/
Eden + Me on IG: @edenandme.ig
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
This week, Keelia and Jessica are joined by licensed professional counselor and author Aundi Kolber to discuss what trauma is, how we can name it, and how we can begin to heal from it.
LINKS:
Find Aundi's books here: https://aundikolber.com/books/
Aundi's suggestion (The Lazy Genius podcast): https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy
Keelia's suggestion ('The Body Keeps the Score' book): https://amzn.to/426KndD
Jessica's suggestion: No link—just enjoy some asparagus this week! :)
Aundi's IG: @aundikolber
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Aundi's website here: https://aundikolber.com/
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/
Eden + Me on IG: @edenandme.ig