Wallflower Journal
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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May 27, 2026
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Episodes
80 | How To Stop Feeling Like You Need To Be Productive 27.05.2026 18:23
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 Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7 Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
79 | Longing For The Quiet Life 13.05.2026 19:14
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: https://tinyurl.com/5ycmuf46 Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7 Visit Wallflower Journal he...
78 | Investing In Community As An Introvert 19.11.2025 17:57
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: https://tinyurl.com/5ycmuf46 Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7 Visit Wallflower Journal her...
77 | Meeting His Parents For The First Time 22.10.2025 20:29
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: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7 Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
76 | How To Host A Dinner Party 08.10.2025 21:08
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: www.wallflowerjournal.com
75 | Finding Your Calling 24.09.2025 16:19
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: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7 Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
74 | Finding Excitement In The Everyday 10.09.2025 20:17
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 Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
73 | Getting Out Of A Reading Rut 09.04.2025 22:16
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
72 | Family Drama & The Holidays 22.12.2024 17:03
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 bo...
71 | Are Romance Movies Bad For Us? (with Jillian Schroeder) 02.10.2024 46:19
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...
70 | When You're Ready For Marriage, But He Isn't 14.08.2024 18:16
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
69 | Navigating Grief & Loss (with Natasha Smith) 24.07.2024 35:43
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 Wall...
68 | How Do We Cultivate Contentment? 11.07.2024 20:57
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
67 | How To Heal From A Break Up You Didn't Initiate 05.06.2024 20:17
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
66 | Why Does Community Matter? (with Sarah E. Westfall) 15.05.2024 48:37
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 suggest...
65 | Listening More To Your Head Than Your Heart 01.05.2024 21:22
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
64 | Theology & Women (with Kaitlyn Schiess) 10.04.2024 44:12
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: @kai...
63 | Why Can't I Make Friends With Other Women? 20.03.2024 23:54
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
62 | Improving Your Mental Health When You Can't Afford Therapy (with Jo Hargreaves) 28.02.2024 33:50
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 suggestio...
61 | Cultivating Healthier Self Talk (with Joy Clarkson) 15.02.2024 44:20
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'):...
60 | Following Your Dreams, Even When It's Scary 31.01.2024 23:15
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...
59 | Being Single During the Holidays 13.12.2023 26:37
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'...
58 | Getting Along With Your Family During The Holidays 06.12.2023 34:28
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 W...
57 | How To Celebrate Christmas Without A Big Family 29.11.2023 34:17
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: @jessicajschr...
56 | Letting Go Of Someone You Still Love 16.11.2023 18:05
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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