The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

Happy Mother's Day and welcome to Episode 99 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the pleasure of sharing my friend, Colleen Engle, and her words with you. Grab a tissue because you're likely going to need it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 98 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today we're talking about battling burnout. Some of the resources I mention in this episode include: Maycember by The Holderness FamilyIt Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping by Lisa-Jo Baker*Out of the Ordinary Podcast Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my email list *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 97 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m chatting with my friend Becky Beresford. Becky lives in North Carolina and is happily outnumbered by her husband and three wonderful boys. She is an author, speaker, and coach with a master's certificate in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. Becky loves encouraging God’s daughters to embrace Christ-centered empowerment through the truth found in the gospel. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: She Believed He Could, So She Did*The Pause App You can connect with Becky via: beckyberesford.com@becky.beresfordfacebook.com/beckyberesfordauthor Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠ Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my free monthlyish magazine, Restore. ⁠ *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 96 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today we're talking about contentment. Some of the resources I mention in this episode include: Girls with Swords by Lisa Bevere*The MomCo Leader PodcastThe Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman* Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ My website⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my free monthly magazine, Restore. ⁠ *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 95 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m chatting with my friend Megan Wright. Megan believes that her assignment from God is to help women find confidence in Christ. Her exuberant passion for scripture has brought the Bible to life in a fresh way for audiences across the country. She boldly teaches how to experience life transformation through real talk for real women. Megan is a speaker, a popular author on the YouVersion Bible app, a full-time seminary student, and a Bible teacher at her local church. We chat about her latest You Version plan: Full of It! Living a Life FULL of Faith. You can connect with Megan via: Her website: meganwrightspeaks.comInstagram: @meganwrightspeaks As always, you can connect with me via: My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberry --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 94 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m chatting with Kendra Roehl and Julie Fisk. Kendra and Julie are Central Minnesota authors and collectively, they are mom to seven kids between the ages of 10-32. They believe in the immense power of authentic community and of intentionally living one’s faith out loud through kindness and friendship. They have several published books, including the One Year Daily Acts of Kindness devotional, One Year Daily Acts of Friendship: 365 Days to Finding, Keeping, and Loving Your Friends, 100 Daily Acts of Friendship for Girls: A Devotional, One Good Word A Day and their newest, the One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude.* Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Susie LarsonHeaven by Randy Alcorn*N.T. Wright on YouTubeYou Bet Your Garden PodcastCooks Illustrated Pancake Recipe You can connect with Kendra and Julie via: Their website: theruthexperience.comInstagram: @theruthexperienceFacebookPinterest Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ My website⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my free magazine, Restore. ⁠ *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Just a reminder that my application for interns is still open until January 31st, just a few more days! Head to ⁠andreafortenberry.com/intern⁠ Some of the resources I mention in this episode: Winnie's Great War by Lindsay Mattick* Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ My website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Subscribe to my free monthly magazine, Restore. ⁠ *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 92 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m replaying an episode from last year with my friend Sarah Martin. Just a reminder that my application for interns is still open! Head to andreafortenberry.com/intern Sarah Martin is a wife, mom, author, and a Certified FASTer Way Health & Wellness Coach. She is passionate about gathering purpose-driven women and coaching you in health and wellness to love God heart, soul, mind, and strength to be fit for the call He has on your life. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: The YouVersion Bible App The Last Dance ESPN Documentary Reduce Insulated Tumbler* Sarah's book, Higher Pursuits: Positioning Yourself for Everyday Revival* You can connect with Sarah via: Instagram: @sarahmartinvibrantlife Her website Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My website⁠ ⁠Subscribe to my free monthly magazine, Restore. New issues come out the first Friday of every month.⁠ *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 91 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m answering your questions! Here are links to some of the resources I mention: The MomCo by MOPS InternationalCitrus PearMy application for internsMy Insider Team Facebook GroupMy amazing agent, Barb RooseToastmasters InternationalE67: Start SlowlyThe MomCo Leader PodcastSubscribe to Restore Magazine Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram: @andreafortenberryFacebookMy Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 90 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! I'm continuing the conversation all about the holidays with my friend, Jennifer Iverson. Find her at⁠ jenniferiverson.com⁠ and ⁠on Instagram @ivymamma.⁠ In this episode we dive into the practical: activities and traditions, gift giving, budgeting and saving money, food, and some of our favorite holiday hacks. Don't forget that my application for interns is open now through December 31st! You can find all the details and the application at andreafortenberry.com/intern. Some of the resources Jennifer and I mention in this episode include: ⁠Qwirkle⁠⁠Azul⁠⁠Pass the Pigs⁠⁠Throw Throw Burrito⁠⁠Killer Bunnies⁠⁠Kiwi Co. Subscriptions⁠⁠Soundtracks by Jon Acuff⁠⁠Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Power of Mindset by John Acuff with L.E. Acuff and McRae Acuff*⁠⁠Domino Masters Show⁠ *Affiliate Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 89 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! We are officially in the Christmas season and it’s such an exciting time of the year! To help you for your holidays, I’m replaying two of my most popular episodes, Part 1 and 2 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to the Holidays that I recorded with my friend, Jennifer Iverson. Find her at⁠⁠ jenniferiverson.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠on Instagram @ivymamma.⁠⁠ In this episode, I also mention that I'm accepting applications for interns for 2024! You can find all the details at andreafortenberry.com/intern. The deadline is December 31st. Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠My website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 88 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m sharing my conversation with Jodi Kinasewitz. Jodi is a previous guest of the podcast, you can check our conversation on Navigating Mental Health Issues in Episode 31. She is the author of Soulful Surrender: Learning to Do Less So God Can Do More*, which we chat about in this episode. We also talk about how to stop striving and hustling through our days, and how to to slow down to enjoy the holidays. Some of the resources we mention include: Called CreativesThrivers by Michele Borba, Ed.D.* You can connect with Jodi on: ⁠Instagram @jkinasewitz⁠⁠Her website Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram @andreafortenberryMy website ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 87 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m sharing my conversation with Laura Haver, author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness.* Laura Haver is obsessed with uncovering the secrets of how to live an unstoppable and joyful life. She is a mom, life coach, author, speaker and athlete. She has helped hundreds of individuals to experience more play, adventure, growth and inspiration in their lives and businesses. She has been featured on the Today Show, CBS, Fox, Parents and more. Laura holds a master’s degree in International Communication and has been coaching for over 25 years in leadership, life design and tennis. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness.*Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World by Dr. Devorah Heitner*The Calm App You can connect with Laura via: Her website: laurahaver.comInstagram: @lauramhaverAuthor Mom Community Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: My website: andreafortenberry ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthlyish magazine,Restore here.⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 86 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I want to talk to you about something I’ve been hearing about lately: limiting beliefs. In this episode we talk about: your Resources I mention in this episode include: The Global Leadership SummitSoundtracks by Jon Acuff*On Writing Well by William Zinsser*"1,000 Names" by Phil WickhamThe Microdelivery Vitamin C Resurfacing Peek Kit by Philosophy*The MomCo by MOPS International Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram: @andreafortenberryFacebook: @andreabfortenberryMy website: andreafortenberry.com ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthlyish magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Yay for happy email! *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 85 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! I'm so excited to be chatting with my very funny friend, Noelle Rhodes, all about strategies for the sports mom. We are both moms of kids in sports and have some insight and tips to help you if you are a sports mom or if you become one in the future. In case you don’t know her, Noelle Rhodes is a comedian, a pastor, and a previous guest of the podcast. We chatted all about Trusting God’s Timing in Episode 28 and she was also on Episode 65, Five Loaves and Two Fish. Some of the resources we mention in the episode include: VoxerdoTERRA Purify essential oil for stinky sports equipment.visit my Amazon store You can connect with Noelle on: Instagram @yourfriendnoelleTik Tok @noellephrhodesHer website: noelleprhodes.com Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram: @andreafortenberryMy website: andreafortenberry.com ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. Yay for happy email! *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 84 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m sharing my conversation with Molly DeFrank, author of Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids.* Molly is a mom to six children, three boys and three girls, ages six to thirteen. She spends most of her time telling them to put on their shoes. She helps parents get back in the driver’s seat to better navigate the stress of screen time in the home. We chat all about her book and I share my experience with our family's digital detox we implemented over the summer. You can connect with Molly via: Her website, where she has some amazing goodies that complement her book: mollydefrank.comInstagram: @mollydefrank Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram: @andreafortenberryMy website: andreafortenberry.com ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 83 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! I am so excited to share this episode. I had the privilege of interviewing my high school biology teacher, Rick Cole. We talk about what moms can do (and stop doing) to help their kids' educational journey, how we can love and support teachers, and much more! He offers such great wisdom and insight. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: · Hawaii by James A. Michener* · John Grisham Novels You can connect with Mr. Cole via email: rtcoleclan at msn.com Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram: @andreafortenberryMy website: andreafortenberry.com ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 82 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I'm so excited to welcome my mentor and friend, Alli Worthington, back to the podcast.⁠ (You can listen to Episode 9: Standing Strong with Alli here.) ⁠ This time, we're chatting all about her new book, ⁠Remaining You While Raising Them.* ⁠ We talk about how modern motherhood is broken, mom guilt, the greatest gift a mom can give her kids, and more. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: ⁠Remaining You While Raising Them*⁠⁠Happier Hour by Cassie Holmes, PhD*⁠⁠Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 Moisturizer*⁠ You can connect with Alli through: ⁠alliworthington.com⁠⁠Instagram @alliworthington⁠⁠The Alli Worthington Show⁠ Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 81 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! This is the last episode of our Body & Soul Summer Series. It's been fun to chat through topics to help us as moms, body and soul. Today I'm talking about mom overwhelm: why we feel it and the cure for it from Psalm 23. Some of the resources I mention in this episode include: Psalm 23:1-4 NASB2 Corinthians 9:8God Knows by Lisa Whittle*The Hard Good by Lisa Whittle*Called Creatives*The Craig Groeschel Leadership PodcastLead Like It Matters by Craig Groeschel*The Grove Collaborative*: Get a free gift set with my link.Kitch Satin Sleep Scrunchies Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠ ⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

Welcome to Episode 80 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Right now we’re right in the middle of our Body & Soul Summer Series and today’s episode is about the body, particularly pelvic floor health. I think we’ve all heard of the pelvic floor, but maybe aren’t sure what it is or how to take care of it. That’s why I invited Dr. Kate Palmer to join us on the podcast. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in women’s health, specifically pregnancy, postpartum, dancers, and pelvic health, and wellness. She believes in a holistic, whole-body approach to treating musculoskeletal issues. We chat about what the pelvic floor is, why it's important for us to pay attention to these muscles, and much more! Some of the resources we mention in this episode: Beach Read by Emily Henry* You can connect with Dr. Kate via: Instagram: @flourishconciergeptFacebook: @flourishconciergept Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram: @andreafortenberryMy website: andreafortenberry.com Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore. Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support