The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

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The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry episodes

  • Episode 6: How to Keep Dreaming

    In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Jessica Carey, about how to keep dreaming as a mom.  We also discussed how to persevere, praise, and give yourself grace as a mom. 

    Some of the things we mention include:

    • Waymaker
    • Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments* by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
    • Fervent* by Priscilla Shirer
    • The Armor of God* by Priscilla Shirer

      • To connect with Jess, you can find her:

      • On Instagram @jess_careyaz
      • On her website: jessicacarey.com

        • After we stopped recording, Jess reminded me of some awesome FREE resources on her website about dreaming. Click here to access.

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        51 min
      • Episode 5: How to Have Peace During a Pandemic

        Today I’m talking about how to have peace through a pandemic. Life has certainly been interesting since March and things are constantly changing, but we can still have peace!


        Some of the things I mention in today's episode include:

        • My 2016 Blog Post: Either Way
        • Psalm 146:1-2
        • Psalm 52:9
        • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* by J.K. Rowling
        • The Winding Ways Quilt* by Jennifer Chiaverini
        • Family Reunion
        • Family Matters
        • My Faith and Summer Playlists on my Pinterest Board
        • Beach Body on Demand
        • Proverbs 19:21
        • James 4:13-15
        • 2 Corinthians 5:7
        • My Instagram Feed

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          33 min
        • Episode 4: How to Parent on Purpose

          In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Amy Carney, about how to parent on purpose, not for perfection. Amy is the mom of five teenagers and is a speaker and the author of Parent on Purpose.* 

          Some resources we mention in our conversation:

          • Amy's Summer of Significance 2020 Pack (It's just $9!)
          • Have More Fun by Mandy Arioto*

            • To connect with Amy, you can find her on Instagram @amylcarney and on her website amycarney.com. 

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            45 min
          • Episode 3: Strategies for a Neat and Tidy Space

            In this episode, I interview my friend, Melissa Stutz. Melissa is the owner of The Neat and Tidy Space, a professional organizing business. We talk about: 

            • Two common ways perfectionist moms approach cleaning and organizing and helpful strategies for both 
            • How to ask for help and accept it 
            • How to create practices 
            • How to stay focused 
            • The 30-Minute Hustle 

              • Melissa's recommendations include: 

              • Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone* 
              • Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix* 
              • Jesus Calling* 
              • The Year of Living Happy* 

                • To connect with Melissa, head to her website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook: @theneatandtidyspace.  

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                49 min
              • Episode 2: Choosing Faith Over Fear as a Mom

                In this episode, I interview my mom, Brenda Fuentes. We talk about:

                • What it was like to raise a perfectionist
                • How she chose faith over fear as a mom
                • How we can trust God with our kids and our mistakes
                • How to make confident choices for your family


                  • Great things she recommends include:

                  • "Rising Strong" by Brene Brown*


                    • To connect with Brenda, head to the I Am Huruma College Fund website or Facebook page. 

                    Hope you enjoyed this episode! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you're listening. 

                    xoxo,

                    Andrea


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                    34 min
                  • Episode 1: Welcome to The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering

                    Welcome to The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! In this first episode, I share:

                    • My story with perfectionism and why I started the podcast
                    • What we'll talk about in future episodes
                    • What God is teaching me in this season

                      • I also shared some recommendations:

                      • "Rejection Proof" by Jia Jang*
                      • The Great British Baking Show
                      • Spend time with your kids, but also spend time away on you.
                      • Spend time in God's Word

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                        20 min

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                      Welcome to The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!