The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

Welcome to Episode 154 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with ElizabethBerget. Elizabeth is a speaker and author of Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God . Her work has appeared in Christianity Today , Coffee + Crumbs , Mothering Spirit , and other online spaces where mothers gather to find meaning in themundane. She shares her thoughts in her Substack newsletter, Back of the Flock , where she explores the image of God in the everyday work of motherhood. She has lived in Africa andAsia but now resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, three kids, and one mischievous dog. Some of the resources we mention include: Her book: Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God* The Place Between Our Pains by K.J. Ramsey* Famished by Anna Rollins* The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins* Music by Andy Squires Shout Spray Kielbasa Sheet Pan Dinner Insulated Food Bags* You can connect with Elizabeth via: Her website: elizabethberget.com Her Substack: Back of the Flock 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

Welcome to Episode 153 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Dr. Ioana Popa. She is a national board-certified life and leadership coach, spiritual care provider, physician-psychiatrist, speaker and trainer, with a Master In Theology. She is the co-founder of Team For The Soul® and the host of the 'Thriving In Christ' podcast and Youtube show. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Dr. Ioana's Thriving in Christ Podcast/YouTube Show where I was a recent guest! Dr. Ioana's Daily Renewal Blueprint The Lectio Divina You can connect with Dr. Ioana via: Her website: teamforthe soul.com LinkedIn 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

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

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 One-Pan Burrito Bowls Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 150 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Melissa Schulz. Melissa is a parenting coach and behavior analyst who helps parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiversekids turn daily struggles into calmer, more connected moments. Melissa has been recognized as the "Best Parenting Coach in the United States for 2025" by Evergreen Awards. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks* Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson* Robe Curls Heatless Curling Headband* You can connect with Melissa via: Her website: melissaschulz.com Instagram: @confidentlymommin 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

Welcome to Episode 149 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Pam Fields. Pam Fields is the host of The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith , a podcast that shares honest, hope-filled conversations with women navigating real life. She is a mom of nine, Gramma to six, and has over 25 years of homeschooling experience. Through storytelling and encouragement online, Pam creates space for women to feel seen, supported, and reminded that they are not alone. In this episode, we talk about practical prayer tips for busy moms. Some of the resources we mention include: My guest interview with Pam: Episode 249 of The Mom Next Door Aqua Notes Waterproof Pad * Legacy of Prayer: A Spiritual Trust Fund for the Generations by Jennifer Kennedy Dean* When God Doesn't Fix It by Laura Story* You can connect with Pam via: Her website: tendingfields.net The Mom Next Door Podcast Instagram: @tendingfields 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

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

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

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

Welcome to Episode 145 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Emma Donaldson. Emma is the founder of Joyful Mama Wellness and a licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health specialist who supports Christian moms in the postpartum season. She helps new mothers understand postpartum anxiety and depression, emotional overwhelm, and intrusive thoughts—offering support that honors both their mental health and their faith. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz* You can connect with Emma via: Her website: joyfulmamawellness.com Instagram: @joyfulmamamentalwellness 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

Welcome to Episode 144 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Tim and Mark Shoemaker, authors of What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen*. Together they have 50+ years of combined parenting and youth ministry experience. Tim is the author of more than 25 books and is a popular speaker at conferences and schools around the United States. Mark has been a youth and family pastor since 2011 and currently serves as a campus pastor and oversees youth and college ministries at The Bridge Community Church in Illinois. Some of the resources we mention include: What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen: A Parent's Guide to 30 Tricky Conversations* Music by Benjamin Williams Hastings Portable Tire Pump * Standing Desk* You can connect with Tim and Mark via: timeshoemaker.com Instagram: @markshoemaker3 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

Welcome to Episode 1 43 of the Perfectionist Guide to Mothering! Today is sort of a bonus episode, a fun podcast takeover that I did with Deb Weakly of Help Club for Moms . Thought it would be a fun way to celebrate book launch week with two episodes for you on the podcast. Deb is part of Help Club for Moms . They are a sisterhood of ordinary women with an extraordinary love. For Jesus. They equip Moms through the Help Club for Moms Podcast, their YouVersion, devotional plans, books, and their Radiant Mom Sisterhood. I hope you enjoyed this conversation that I had with Deb. Get a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days 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

Welcome to Episode 142 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today is book launch day!! Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms* is making its way into the world! Listen in for a short excerpt. Get a copy 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

Welcome to Episode 141 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Jennifer Dukes Lee. Jennifer is a bestselling author, speaker and morning evangelist from Iowa. She is the author of several books, including Growing Slow, It’s All Under Control, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She wants to live her life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus. We talk all about her new book, How to Love Your Morning* , which releases April 7th. Some of the additional resources we mention include: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans* Theo of Golden: A Novel by Allen Levi* Don't forget that my book, ⁠⁠ Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days* ⁠⁠ is available for pre-order and releases April 7th! You can connect with Jennifer via: howtoloveyourmorning.com ⁠⁠Instagram: @jenniferdukeslee You can connect with me via: ⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 140 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with my friend, Tiffany Snow. Tiffany is a writer, speaker, and Bible teacher passionate about helping women, especially moms, find God’s goodness in the midst of everyday life. She is the author of Seek the Goodness , a devotional rooted in faith, grace, and the realities of special-needs motherhood. She also serves as a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 ministries First 5 team. Tiffany lives in Arizona with her husband and three children and loves encouraging women to walk closely with Jesus in every season. Some of the resources we mention include: Tiffany's book, Seek the Goodness: 40 Devotions for Finding God in Special Needs Motherhood* The Bible Recap Don't forget that my book, ⁠ Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days* ⁠ is now available for pre-order! You can connect with Tiffany via: Her website: tiffanysnowwrites.com ⁠Instagram: @tiffanysnowwrites You can connect with me via: ⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠ ⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry.com⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 139 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with my friend, Laurie Davies. Laurie is a writer, speaker, and lay counselor who helps women deal with their “emotional accumulation,” letting go of things like regret, grudges, bitterness, and shame. Her book, Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck , has just released. * Laurie’s writing has been featured in Guideposts and she has just joined the Proverbs 31 First 5 writing team. Laurie lives in the Phoenix area with her husband of 30 years. Some of the resources we talk about include: Leaders in Fellowship Together (LIFT) Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge* Jamie MacDonald Music First 5 App by Proverbs 31 Ministries Don't forget that my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days* is now available for pre-order! You can connect with Laurie via: Her website: lauriedavies.com Instagram: @lauriedaviesauthor You can connect with me via: My website: andreafortenberry.com Instagram: @andreafortenberry.com *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 139 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Dr. Joy Owens. She is a mom of two, the CEO of Butler Travel , which specializes in group and humanitarian travel, and She loves adventure racing and the outdoors. Some of the resources we mention include: Butler Travel : Use code MOM10 for 10% off your booking. The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy* You can connect with Joy via: ⁠Butler Travel⁠ : Use code MOM10 for 10% off your booking. Instagram: @butlertravel1 As always, you can connect with me via: My website: andreafortenberry.com Instagram: @andreafortenberry Pre-order my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms, releasing April 7th.* *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 137 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! I'm talking about my favorite productivity practices. Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days , on Amazon.* It releases on April 7th! *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 136 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Emily Stroud. As a Christian Financial Advisor and bestselling author of Faithful Finance, Emily knows firsthand how finances can weigh onfamilies, and how grace can transform even the busiest seasons. She is also cohost of the Faithful Finance Podcast. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Emily's book, Faithful Finance* Budget worksheet on Emily's website Jump and Find Joy by Hoda Kotb* You can connect with Emily via: Her website: faithfulfinance.com Instagram: @emilygstroud As always, you can connect with me via: ​My website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms* ⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

For this episode of the podcast, I thought it would be fun to share some things I found life-giving in 2025 that improved my life or brought me joy. I’m a firm believer that real friends tell each other when they have food in their teeth and they tell each other about their favorite things. Some of the resources I mention in this episode include: Apps ​ Marco Polo ​ Splitwise Products ​ PowerSheets * ​ SofiaKashuk Travel Toiletry Bag at Target ​ Elemis Pro-Collagen MarineFacial Oil* ​ Elemis Superfood FacialOil* ​ Ember Mug* Books ​ Mother and Son: TheRespect Effect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs* ​ The Women byKristin Hannah* Rhythms ​ FASTer Way to FatLoss Program * New Things ​ SourdoughBread Recipe I Use ​ PioneerWoman’s Minestrone Soup As always, you can connect with me via: ​My website: ⁠⁠⁠andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠ ​Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠ ​ ⁠⁠⁠Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms* ⁠⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link