Welcome to Episode 132 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Shannon Popkin. Shannon is a wife, mom, author and speaker. She loves combining her gifts for humor and storytelling with herpassion for Jesus and the truth of God’s Word. She speaks for ladies’ events, retreats, and conferences, and hosts the Live Like It’s True Podcast. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:Restore: Soul Care for Moms TicketsShannon's Book, Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible*Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund*Speechify AppControl Girl QuizYou can connect with Shannon via:Her website: shannonpopkin.comInstagram: @shannonpopkinAs always, you can connect with me via:My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberryPre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms**Affiliate Link
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E131: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness with Nichole Thompson
Welcome to Episode 131 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, and I thought it would be timely for us to have a conversation with a woman who has walked this road and found hope. My guest for today is Nichole Thompson. She is a faith-based writer and the author of The Miscarriage Journal. A wife and mom of two, she lives in North Carolina and is passionate about creating Christ-centered content and co-authoring Bible studies. When she’s not writing, you can find her skiing, coaching middle school volleyball, or spending time with her family, including their beloved dogs. P.S. She’ll never say no to a gummy bear, they’re her weakness.Some of the resources we mention include:The Miscarriage Journal*The Boxcar Librarian by Brianna Labuskes*Wild and Distant Seas by Tara Karr Roberts*Being Fully Known by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith*Untamed on NetflixYou can connect with Nichole via:Her website: nicholekthompson.comYou can connect with me via:My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberryPre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms**Affiliate Link
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E130: The Beauty of Adoption
Today I have the privilege of chatting with Sherri Crandall.Sherri is an amazing lady and I’m so privilege that I get to work with her at The MomCo, where she is the Vice President of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience for The Mom Co. She is also an author and speaker for women’s eventsacross the country and internationally where she shares her passion for encouraging women to live life to the fullest.We chat all about her new book, Lexi the Butterfly*, and her family's story of adopting her daughter from China.Some of the resources in this episode include:Restore: Soul Care for Moms on November 14thBody and Soul Bible Study by Lisa Whittle*The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin HarmelYou can connect with Sherri via:Her website: sherricrandall.comInstagram: @sherri_crandallYou can connect with me via:My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberryPre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms**Affiliate Link
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E129: Tips for Moms of High School Seniors
Welcome to Episode 129 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Cindy Manko. She is an author, podcast host of The Listen-Love-Launch Podcast and is a life coach for moms of high school seniors. She has raised three children and has great wisdom and resources. Even if you’re momming little ones and senior year seems a long way off, listen in and tuck her wisdom into your mom toolbox for when you need it. You can connect with Cindy via:Her website: cindymanko.comInstagram: @cindymankoFacebookGet The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes here*You can connect with me via:My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberryGet a Mom's Guide for Back to School here Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days.* Join my book launch team. *Affiliate Link
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E128: How to Parent in Troubling Times
Welcome to Episode 128 of The Perfectionist’s Guide toMothering! I originally had different content planned for this episodebut after the events of last week, felt compelled to record this episode instead. I hope you find it helpful and encouraging!You can connect with me via:My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberryGet a Mom's Guide for Back to School herePre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days.*Join my book launch team.*Affiliate Link
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