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The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

Andrea Fortenberry
The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry
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  • The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

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

    2026/08/09 | 50 mins.
    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
  • The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

    E150: Parenting Strong-Willed, Sensitive and Neurodiverse Kids

    2026/07/24 | 40 mins.
    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
  • The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

    E149: Practical Prayer Tips for Busy Moms

    2026/07/11 | 38 mins.
    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
  • The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

    E148: Strategies for Sleepless Nights

    2026/06/25 | 50 mins.
    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
  • The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

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

    2026/06/11 | 29 mins.
    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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About 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.
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