The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

Welcome to The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!I’m Andrea Fortenberry and I’m here to help you break up with perfectionism, unrealistic expectations and mom guilt to enjoy motherhood and love this one and only beautiful life God has given you. In these episodes, we will be real, vulnerable, and have fun too! My hope is that you will walk away encouraged and equipped for the hard and amazing work of motherhood.

The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry is a kids podcast hosted by Andrea Fortenberry, with 151 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andrea Fortenberry hosts The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry, a kids show with 151 episodes published.

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  Episode #152

  E152: Change Up Kids

  Aug 19, 202636 min

  Welcome to Episode 152 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Lauren McLaughlin. Lauren is a wife and mom of three, and the founder of Change Up Kids, a portable changing room designed to give kidsdignity and privacy wherever life takes them. Driven by her faith and a deeply personal story, Lauren built her business with a mission that goes beyond the product. Through her work, she supports families on-the-go while donating a portion of every purchase to help fight child trafficking. Lauren is passionate about encouraging women to pursue God first, trust His timing, and walk boldly in both motherhood and their calling. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Change Up Kids Portable Changing Rooms Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski* Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait by DawnChere Wilkerson* The Lie You Don't Know You Believe: How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free by Jennie Allen* Procrastination Proof * by Jon Acuff⁠ ⁠ How to Love Your Morning* by Jennifer Dukes Lee You can connect with Lauren via: changeupkids.com Instagram: @change_up_kids_lauren Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms* *Affiliate Link

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  Episode #151

  E151: My Best Back-to-School Tips for Moms

  Aug 8, 202651 min

  Welcome to Episode 151 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I'm talking all about my best back-to-school tips for moms. The resources I mention in this episode include: A Mom's Guide to Back to School: 20 pages of practical resources to help you and your kids thrive. Just $13 on my website. My book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days* Theo of Golden* by Allen Levi E141: How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee Remarkably Bright Creatures* by Shelby Van Pelt Procrastination Proof * by Jon Acuff How to Love Your Morning* by Jennifer Dukes Lee Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

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  Episode #146

  E148: Strategies for Sleepless Nights

  Jun 25, 202651 min

  Welcome to Episode 148 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Dr. Benjamin Long. Dr. Benjamin Long is a sleep doctor by day & seminary student by night with an interest in the integration of theologyand sleep. These interests have culminated into his debut book Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers, & Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights. He lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, son, and their dog, Rolo. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Restore: Soul Care for Moms Tickets Crime Scene Kitchen Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets* You can connect with Dr. Long via: His website: thewholeheartedmd.com Instagram: @thewholeheartedmd Substack: The Nocturn Get a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

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  Episode #147

  E147: You Don't Have to Hold it All Together

  Jun 11, 202630 min

  Welcome to Episode 147 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Nichole Suvar. As a coach, writer, and speaker, Nichole helps Christian women embrace the unfolding of God’s work in them, finding peace and purpose through intentional living. Together, they lean into His quiet leading, discovering strength and clarity in the refining spaces of grace. Nichole’s passion is to equip women to release overwhelm and walk with confidence in thelife God has called them to. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and three children. Today we’re going to talk all about her newbook, I Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: Cultivating the Peace of Eden When Feeling Overwhelmed.* Some of the resources we mention include: ⁠Restore: Soul Care for Moms tickets Michael Connelly Books* You can connect with Nichole via: Her website: livewithintent.org Instagram: @nicholejsuvar Get a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

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  Episode #146

  E146: The Parent's Secret Superpower with Jody Hill

  Jun 3, 202636 min

  Welcome to Episode 146 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Jody Hill. She is abestselling author, speaker, and parent educator who helps parents become the loudest and most positive voice in their child’s life by harnessing the power of their everyday words. With a BA in Speech Communication, Executive Coaching Certification, and over a decade of hands-on parenting experience, Jody combines practical insight with relatable, real-life stories and easy-to-apply strategies that help parents shift how they speak, support, and show up for their children. She is the author of the Amazon bestseller The Parent’s Secret Superpower, which we’re going to chat about today! Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Restore: Soul Care for Moms tickets Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel Amen & Charles Fay* Eight Great Smarts by Kathy Koch* You can connect with Jody via: ⁠ Her website: itsjodyhill.com ⁠Instagram: @jodyhillparenting Get a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠⁠⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

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