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Dear Wallflower
by Wallflower Journal
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 [email protected] — everything will be kept anonymous!
Episodes
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80 | How To Stop Feeling Like You Need To Be Productive
This week, Keelia discusses a few ideas to help anyone stuck in a loop of feeling pressured to be productive all the time. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion: 'Everwood' TV show Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Preorder your copy of Chapter One Again: https://tinyurl.com/5ycmuf46 Get your copy of The...
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79 | Longing For The Quiet Life
In this episode, Keelia discusses why we long for the "quiet" life and explores how to bring the peace we're longing for to our everyday lives. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion: Put flowers in your kitchen :) Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Preorder your copy of Chapter One Again:...
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78 | Investing In Community As An Introvert
This week, Keelia answers a letter asking about how a Christian who is also introverted can pursue community healthily. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Harry Potter audiobook): https://tinyurl.com/w3kfhhww Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Preorder your copy of Chapter One Again:...
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77 | Meeting His Parents For The First Time
This week, Keelia offers advice on how to make a good first impression when meeting your significant other's family for the first time. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (preorder Chapter One Again): https://tinyurl.com/5ycmuf46 Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal:...
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76 | How To Host A Dinner Party
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:...
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75 | Finding Your Calling
This week, Keelia discusses the true meaning of "calling" and how we can go about discovering what we were created to do. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion: Watch Gilmore Girls (or another small town show!) Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal…
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74 | Finding Excitement In The Everyday
This week, Keelia shares thoughts on inviting enchantment and joy into your everyday life without having to leave it. LINKS: 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…
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73 | Getting Out Of A Reading Rut
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:...
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72 | Family Drama & The Holidays
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…
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71 | Are Romance Movies Bad For Us? (with Jillian Schroeder)
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...
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70 | When You're Ready For Marriage, But He Isn't
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…
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69 | Navigating Grief & Loss (with Natasha Smith)
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...
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68 | How Do We Cultivate Contentment?
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...
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67 | How To Heal From A Break Up You Didn't Initiate
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):...
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66 | Why Does Community Matter? (with Sarah E. Westfall)
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:...
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65 | Listening More To Your Head Than Your Heart
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)…
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64 | Theology & Women (with Kaitlyn Schiess)
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…
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63 | Why Can't I Make Friends With Other Women?
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...
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62 | Improving Your Mental Health When You Can't Afford Therapy (with Jo Hargreaves)
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...
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61 | Cultivating Healthier Self Talk (with Joy Clarkson)
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':...
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60 | Following Your Dreams, Even When It's Scary
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...
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59 | Being Single During the Holidays
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...
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58 | Getting Along With Your Family During The Holidays
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…
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57 | How To Celebrate Christmas Without A Big Family
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):...
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56 | Letting Go Of Someone You Still Love
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:...
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55 | Navigating The End Of A Friendship
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…
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54 | Learning Your Husband’s Love Language
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...
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53 | Moving Away From Home
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on how to make peace with moving away from your hometown and how to feel at home in a new city. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Vera Wang body spray): https://tinyurl.com/2muv8dtw Jessica's suggestion ('Psalms: the Poetry of Prayer' album by Caroline Cobb):...
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52 | How To Write Your Novel (with Amanda Dykes)
This week, Keelia is joined by author Amanda Dykes, who offers aspiring writers all kinds of advice on how to write their first novel. LINKS: Order 'All the Lost Places': https://tinyurl.com/yaahymu8 Amanda's suggestion (electric blanket): https://tinyurl.com/bdhdc2cr Keelia's suggestion (The...
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51 | Passing On Your Faith To Your Children (with Kayla Craig)
This week, Keelia welcomes Kayla Craig to the show to discuss how we can pass on our faith to our children—even when we feel we don't have all the answers. LINKS: Order Every Season Sacred: https://tinyurl.com/3fnnvmwc Kayla's suggestion (BLK & Bold Coffee): https://blkandbold.com/ Keelia's...
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50 | Are Your Standards Too High?
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss what healthy standards are in dating, and how to tell if our standards are unrealistic. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (silky loungewear): https://tinyurl.com/y542sku3 Jessica's suggestion ('Elemental' movie): https://tinyurl.com/3vf8zbv8 Keelia's IG:...
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49 | Longing to Live Abroad
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss whether or not relocating to another country is the wisest move. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Soap and Glory Smoothie Star Lotion): https://tinyurl.com/3pa6uwey Jessica's suggestion (All Day Breakfast Tea): https://tinyurl.com/8mb87yhm Keelia's IG:...
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48 | Celebrating One Year Of Dear Wallflower (with Sally Clarkson)
This week, Keelia and Jessica are joined by beloved author, podcaster, and speaker Sally Clarkson, covering a multitude of subjects and letters to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dear Wallflower. LINKS: Sally's suggestion (The Boys In The Boat book): https://tinyurl.com/2v5y8b2e Keelia's...
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47 | How To Become A Book Worm
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to fall in love with literature—for the first time, or all over again. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Mielle leave-in conditioner): https://tinyurl.com/bdd8wnp7 Jessica's suggestion (Silas Marner by George Eliot): https://tinyurl.com/yc7j42rj Keelia's IG:...
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46 | Purity Culture & Hookup Culture
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss the unique issues with purity culture and hookup culture. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (cinnamon roll recipe): https://tinyurl.com/mr32vkw8 Jessica's suggestion (tofu feta recipe): https://tinyurl.com/hzuasva3 Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Jessica's IG:...
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45 | Finding Contentment Right Where You Are
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice to a listener who's caught between her love of the city and her new home in the country. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Craft & Kin Vintage Leather candle): https://tinyurl.com/5n6bd55m Jessica's suggestion (John Lucas on Spotify):...
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44 | Can A Guy Be Good But Not Right For You?
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer thoughts on if a good guy can still be a bad match for you, and whether love can truly conquer all. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion ("A Little Closer" song): https://tinyurl.com/yc57axcs Jessica's suggestion ("On Getting Out Of Bed" podcast):...
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43 | What Are Red Flags In A Guy?
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss possible red flags in dating, and which red flags could merit no second date. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Oil cleanser): https://tinyurl.com/397yt6zj Jessica's suggestion (Rosé): https://tinyurl.com/ej6amh43 Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Jessica's IG:...
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42 | How To Be Kind Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to remain gentle, patient, and kind—even when we don't feel like it. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Captivators YouTube channel): https://tinyurl.com/3t4jxpfa Jessica's suggestion (Svaneborg Kardyb on Spotify): https://tinyurl.com/mrkdb4hj Keelia's IG:...
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41 | Outgrowing A Friendship
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer their thoughts on what to do when you're wondering if you've outgrown a friendship. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Trader Joe's Ice Cream Bon Bons): https://tinyurl.com/mr3tcjx3 Jessica's suggestion: Eat some tacos! Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Jessica's IG:...
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40 | Socializing As An Introvert With An Extroverted Husband
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):...
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39 | Being An Entrepreneur & A Stay At Home Mom (with Micala Quinn)
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...
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38 | How To Handle Conflict With Your Husband
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):...
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37 | Growing in Compassion
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)…
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36 | Embracing Your Child’s Unique Personality
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):...
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35 | The Meaning Of Modesty
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...
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34 | Finding Love As An Independent Woman
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):...
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33 | Struggling With Infertility (with Paula Gallagher)
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):...
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32 | How To Forgive & Forget
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:...
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31 | How To Heal From Past Trauma (with Aundi Kolber)
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):...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 [email protected] — everything will be kept anonymous!
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