Welcome to Episode 154 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!

Today I have the privilege of chatting with Elizabeth Berget. 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 the mundane.

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 and Asia 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*⁠⁠

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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*⁠

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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

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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*
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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