Every week co-hosts Keelia Clarkson and Jessica Schroeder read anonymous letters from listeners — inspired by the model of the beloved “Dear Abby” column, listeners write “Dear Wallflower,” and send in their questions about life, relationships, work, purpose, God, mental health, romance, and any other subjects that today’s women are looking for insight on. Send in your questions to dearwallflower@wallflowerjournal.com — everything will be kept anonymous!
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
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
BOOKS MENTIONED:
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: http://tinyurl.com/mrhytupd
Walking On Water by Madeleine L'Engle: http://tinyurl.com/9awe8vad
1/31/2024 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
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 music): http://tinyurl.com/mr29jeb8
Jessica's suggestion (Bombas socks): https://shop.bombas.com/
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
12/13/2023 • 26 minutes, 37 seconds
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 Meyer): https://tinyurl.com/jxw79ddx
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
12/6/2023 • 34 minutes, 28 seconds
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): https://tinyurl.com/3ra9ubh6
https://tinyurl.com/2s3za7hb
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
11/29/2023 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
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
11/16/2023 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
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
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
11/8/2023 • 34 minutes, 49 seconds
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 Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
11/1/2023 • 35 minutes, 35 seconds
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): https://tinyurl.com/mrxx8jkf
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
10/25/2023 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds
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 Writing Life by Annie Dillard): https://tinyurl.com/d74bva2m
Amanda's IG: @amanda_spins_stories
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Amanda's website here: www.amandadykes.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
10/18/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 4 seconds
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 suggestion (Bible in a Year Podcast): https://tinyurl.com/bdhc2bpu
Kayla's IG: @kayla_craig
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Visit Kayla's website here: www.kaylacraig.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
10/11/2023 • 32 minutes, 22 seconds
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: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
10/4/2023 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
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: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
9/27/2023 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
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 suggestion (Burt's Bees lip shimmer): https://tinyurl.com/2zhh37vm
Jessica's suggestion (Pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe): https://tinyurl.com/yn3jvsfd
Sally's IG: @sally.clarkson
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Sally's blog here: www.sallyclarkson.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
9/20/2023 • 35 minutes, 5 seconds
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: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
9/13/2023 • 33 minutes
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: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit Eden + Me here: https://edenandme.com/blog
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
9/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds
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): https://tinyurl.com/2p852h7c
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/
8/30/2023 • 41 minutes, 29 seconds
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): https://tinyurl.com/mrxdx4x3
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/
8/23/2023 • 38 minutes, 44 seconds
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: @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/
8/16/2023 • 36 minutes, 17 seconds
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: @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/
8/9/2023 • 34 minutes, 33 seconds
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: @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/
8/2/2023 • 38 minutes, 26 seconds
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): 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/
7/26/2023 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
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 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/
7/19/2023 • 41 minutes, 36 seconds
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): 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/
6/28/2023 • 36 minutes, 42 seconds
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): 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/
6/21/2023 • 34 minutes, 59 seconds
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): 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/
6/7/2023 • 35 minutes, 35 seconds
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 Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
Visit Jessica's substack here: https://jessicajschroeder.substack.com/
5/31/2023 • 34 minutes, 25 seconds
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): 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/
5/24/2023 • 31 minutes, 40 seconds
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): 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/
5/17/2023 • 49 minutes, 30 seconds
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: @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
5/10/2023 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
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): 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
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to repair a relationship between a mother and daughter who are not on speaking terms.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('Boundaries' book):https://amzn.to/3LfNUj8
Jessica's suggestion (Little Women 2019 film): https://amzn.to/41VLhti
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
4/26/2023 • 34 minutes, 55 seconds
29 | How To Get Back Into Dating
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer thoughts on how to get back into dating after ending a toxic relationship.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (e.l.f. Brow Gel): https://amzn.to/43LBjww
Jessica's suggestion (Sleeping At Last "Atlas: Enneagram" album: https://spoti.fi/3LdHhPv
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
4/19/2023 • 31 minutes, 11 seconds
28 | Planning Your Dream Wedding On A Budget (with McKenna Folmar)
This week, Keelia and Jessica are joined by wedding planner and business owner, McKenna Folmar, to discuss how brides-to-be can plan a beautiful wedding on a budget.
LINKS:
McKenna's suggestion (plant potting): https://amzn.to/3Md47aN
Keelia's suggestion (Lulu's online dress shop): https://bit.ly/3K7SMpT
Jessica's suggestion (Minimalist Baker vegan chocolate cake): https://bit.ly/430JEfn
McKenna's IG: @mckennafolmar
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Events by McKenna here: www.eventsbymckenna.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
4/12/2023 • 37 minutes, 58 seconds
27 | How To Start Holding Better Conversations
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on having better conversations for those who struggle to open up.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Trader Joe's seaweed snacks): https://bit.ly/40IeqrQ
Jessica's suggestion (100 Percent Pure Lipstick): https://bit.ly/2Dmta9t
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
4/5/2023 • 30 minutes, 53 seconds
26 | How To Find Happiness While You’re Single (with Ellen Wildman)
This week, Keelia and Jessica invite writer Ellen Wildman on the show to talk about how to find happiness and purpose in seasons of singleness.
LINKS:
Ellen's book (Single And Not Sorry): https://amzn.to/3KiIZP7
Ellen's suggestion (Jervis Campbell music): https://spoti.fi/3ntXQ04
Keelia's suggestion (Paper Rifle Co reusable bottle): https://bit.ly/3LVFwHd
Jessica's suggestion (banana bread recipe): https://bit.ly/40NfYQZ
Ellen's IG: @ellen_wildman
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Ellen's website here: www.ellenwildman.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
3/29/2023 • 41 minutes, 38 seconds
25 | Navigating Relationships With Age Gaps
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to wisely enter a relationship with an age gap and offer thoughts on how to decipher when the gap is too big.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (silk pillowcases): https://amzn.to/3YXUf7t
Jessica's suggestion ('Awaken' playlist): https://spoti.fi/3ZeDEN2
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
3/22/2023 • 31 minutes, 47 seconds
24 | How To Balance Motherhood & Dreams (with Caroline Cobb)
This week, Keelia and Jessica welcome singer/songwriter Caroline Cobb to speak about how mothers can go about balancing their daily duties with their dreams.
LINKS:
Caroline's suggestions ('All Creatures Great & Small' TV show): https://amzn.to/4050asn (and 'The Green Ember' book): https://amzn.to/3YKo8rL
Keelia's suggestion (Dark Academia playlist): https://bit.ly/3l8sifv
Jessica's suggestion (Hope*Writers membership): https://bit.ly/3JfCtGV
Caroline's IG: @carolinecobbmusic
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Find Caroline's music here: https://slinky.to/CarolineCobbCollection
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
3/15/2023 • 48 minutes, 7 seconds
23 | Finding Your Kindred Spirit Friend
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on how to find a kindred spirit friend when you're struggling to cultivate that kind of connection.
Keelia's suggestion ('How to Win Friends & Influence People' book): https://amzn.to/3L15JDP
Jessica's suggestion (The Chronicles of Narnia book series): https://amzn.to/3Zv3FbF
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
3/8/2023 • 41 minutes, 16 seconds
22 | How To Fall In Love Wisely
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on how to wisely enter the dating world when you're nervous about the reality of getting into a relationship.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Abbie Emmons YouTube channel): https://bit.ly/3m3ndoE
Jessica's suggestion ('Every Moment Holy' book): https://amzn.to/41viEDV
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
3/1/2023 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
21 | How To Move Forward In Life When You Feel Stuck
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss what our options are for forging a path forward when we feel stuck, lost, and depressed with life.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('The Midnight Library' book): https://amzn.to/3kaiD7t
Jessica's suggestion ('Reading Adventure' playlist): https://spoti.fi/3IisK1Y
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
2/22/2023 • 39 minutes, 42 seconds
20 | Should We Follow Our Dreams?
Updated! This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss whether we should step out of our comfort zone to pursue our dreams, or stick with what's familiar.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Cherry Crisp Recipe): https://bit.ly/3XspEhL
Jessica's suggestion ('I Am a Leader' book): https://bit.ly/3IqvzPZ
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
2/15/2023 • 33 minutes, 10 seconds
19 | Hookup Culture Is Hurting Us
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss the pressure that young women face today with hookup culture, and how the wrong advice and friends can further impact the problem.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('The Four Loves' by C. S. Lewis): https://amzn.to/3jfJPkU
Jessica's suggestion (Finding Holy podcast): https://apple.co/3jcY5L5
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
2/8/2023 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
18 | How to Find Your Sense of Style (with Annalise Herrmann)
This week, Keelia and Jessica are joined by Annalise Herrmann to discuss how to find our sense of style (especially once you become a busy mom), and how to stay fashionable through the years.
LINKS:
Annalise's suggestion (Sea to Skye: https://bit.ly/3kITEbg)
Keelia's suggestion (Francesca's): https://bit.ly/3R8LUf3
Jessica's suggestion (Render Goods Towel): https://bit.ly/3wEKFe3
Annalise's IG: @sprigandbird
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Sign up for Girls of Gumption here: https://sprig-bird.mailchimpsites.com/
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
2/1/2023 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds
17 | Teaching Your Daughter To Love Her Femininity
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how parents can create a rite of passage for their daughters, and which virtues are most meaningful for young women to possess.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Covergirl Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm): https://amzn.to/3GQBixV
Jessica's suggestion (100 Percent Pure Fruit Pigmented Mascara): https://bit.ly/2PBwOy0
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
1/25/2023 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
16 | How to Face Your Fears
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on how to step outside of our comfort zone and face our fears.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('Singin' in the Rain' movie): https://amzn.to/3H6Jav4
Jessica's suggestion (Xero shoes): https://bit.ly/3ZSyec7
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
1/18/2023 • 28 minutes, 6 seconds
15 | How To Patch Things Up With Your Ex
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice for those looking to restore a romance from their past.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Yorkshire Bedtime Brew): https://amzn.to/3GPD0iT
Jessica's suggestion (Beet Muhammara recipe): https://bit.ly/3GPTNCz
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
1/11/2023 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
14 | How to Love Your Body Well
In their very first episode of 2023, Keelia and Jessica discuss how we can cultivate both health and love for our bodies.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('The Little Way of Saint Therese of Lisieux' book): https://amzn.to/3Ci8wmU
Jessica's suggestion ('The Proof is in the Plants' book): https://amzn.to/3IkSCvY
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
1/4/2023 • 33 minutes, 18 seconds
13 | Battling Loneliness During the Holidays
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer words of advice for those facing loneliness and sadness during what's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('Dear Evan Hansen' soundtrack): https://apple.co/3H7P13L
Jessica's suggestion (Sunday Supper Stuffing recipe): https://bit.ly/3H9SajK
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
12/14/2022 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
12 | To Homeschool, or Not to Homeschool (with Rachael Alsbury)
This week, Keelia and Jessica are joined by Rachael Alsbury to talk about how to decide if home education is right for your child, and how to do it well.
LINKS:
Rachael's suggestion (Maestri Milk Frother): https://a.co/d/9whmCPS
Keelia's suggestion ('Anne of Green Gables' audiobook): https://adbl.co/3UzinLj
Jessica's suggestion ('Winnie the Pooh'): https://amzn.to/3VReCBY
Rachael's IG: @rachael.alsbury
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Rachael's blog here: www.rachaelalsbury.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
12/7/2022 • 38 minutes, 2 seconds
11 | Family Feuds & the Holidays
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on handling difficult family dynamics and fostering harmony with the ones we love this holiday season.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('Sabrina' 1995 movie): https://amzn.to/3Ev7JRl
Jessica's suggestion (Harney & Sons loose leaf decaf tea): https://bit.ly/3E5mLvv
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
11/30/2022 • 33 minutes, 14 seconds
10 | Discovering Your Passion (with Joanna Meyer)
This week, Keelia and Jessica welcome Joanna Meyer, the founder of Women, Work, & Calling, to the podcast to discuss how to discover your passion when it's not immediately clear.
LINKS:
Joanna's suggestion (Olive & June Nail Polish): https://bit.ly/3TL0JUE
Keelia's suggestion (Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark): https://amzn.to/3UPvZ6o
Jessica's suggestion (Deux Pensées song): https://spoti.fi/3URsv3f
Joanna's IG: @joannameyerco
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Joanna's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3AuaUpE
Visit Women, Work, & Calling here: www.womenworkandcalling.com
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
11/23/2022 • 31 minutes, 16 seconds
9 | Managing Unrealistic Expectations in Marriage
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to manage our unrealistic expectations in marriage and what to do when being married is more challenging than we anticipated.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Book Print Scarf): https://bit.ly/3UAe9n9
Jessica's suggestion ('Daddy Long Legs' musical): https://bit.ly/3TgqDzw
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
11/16/2022 • 34 minutes, 16 seconds
8 | Motherhood or Career?
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice to those who find themselves stuck between different dreams and desires.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Quarantine Stew recipe): https://bit.ly/3zwvHZl
Jessica's suggestion ('Blue Flower' album by The Gray Havens): https://apple.co/3DTDD9T
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
11/9/2022 • 27 minutes, 14 seconds
7 | Longing to Love My Body
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice on how to cultivate a healthy love and respect for ourselves, both interiorly and exteriorly.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ('Jane Eyre' on Audible): https://adbl.co/3f4BT3E
Jessica's suggestion (Harvest Loaf recipe): https://bit.ly/3MVEA4i
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
11/2/2022 • 30 minutes, 52 seconds
6 | Healing From Past Mistakes
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice for those struggling to find hope and healing while dealing with regrets and a painful past.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Indie Folk Central playlist): https://bit.ly/3eUAEnU
Jessica's suggestion (Pinot Meunier wine): https://bit.ly/3D2lgxy
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
10/26/2022 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
5 | Single & Hoping for Marriage
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer insight to those who desire marriage but have yet to find "the one."
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Burt's Bees Lip Crayon in Redwood Forest): https://amzn.to/3TrFZ59
Jessica's suggestion (Women, Work, & Calling): www.womenworkandcalling.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
10/19/2022 • 31 minutes, 26 seconds
4 | Pursuing Your Passion
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss whether or not we should pursue our passions, and how to discover what our path forward is.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ("Anne of Green Gables" 1985 movie): https://bit.ly/3VTuF3f
Jessica's suggestion ("Unseduced and Unshaken" by Rosalie de Rosset): https://amzn.to/3FctTZ9
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
10/12/2022 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
3 | Mother-Daughter Bonding
This week, Keelia and Jessica offer advice to moms looking to better connect with their daughters.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion ("Inherit the Bones: A Detective Gemma Monroe Mystery" by Emily Littlejohn): https://amzn.to/3sFrcIl
Jessica's suggestion ("This Beautiful Fantastic" movie): https://amzn.to/3Tv7WZx
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
10/5/2022 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
2 | Commitment Issues
This week, Keelia and Jessica discuss how to handle a significant other who won't commit to the next step: marriage.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Voluspa Goji Tarocco Orange Candle): https://amzn.to/3F3LmmB
Jessica's suggestion ("The Next Right Thing" by Emily P. Freeman): https://adbl.co/3z95G21
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
9/28/2022 • 29 minutes, 31 seconds
1 | Social Anxiety & Making Friends
In their first episode of Dear Wallflower, Keelia and Jessica give their best tips on overcoming social anxiety, making friends, and having good conversations.
LINKS:
Keelia's suggestion (Novo Amor): https://apple.co/3TrNGbx
Jessica's suggestion (Peach Einkorn Muffin recipe): https://bit.ly/3FawZNu
Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson
Jessica's IG: @jessicajschroeder
Visit Wallflower Journal here: www.wallflowerjournal.com
Visit This Real Journey here: www.thisrealjourney.com
9/21/2022 • 27 minutes, 1 second
0 | Welcome to Dear Wallflower
Welcome to Dear Wallflower, your new podcast advice column where we'll talk about the issues today's women are facing, offer book/movie/music recommendations, and our best tips on beauty, homemaking, and travel. To have your question featured, send your letter to dearwallflower@wallflowerjournal.com. For more, visit www.wallflowerjournal.com