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

  • E96: Choosing Contentment

    Welcome to Episode 96 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to

    Mothering! Today we're talking about contentment.


    Some of the resources I mention in this episode include:

    • Philippians 4:11-13
    • Girls with Swords by Lisa Bevere*
    • The MomCo Leader Podcast
    • The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman*
    • The Next Right Thing Podcast

    • Just a reminder that you can connect with me via:

      • ⁠⁠Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
      • My website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠
      • ⁠Subscribe to my free monthly magazine, Restore. ⁠

      • *Affiliate Link

        17 min
      • E95: Living a Life Full of Faith

        Welcome to Episode 95 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!

        Today I’m chatting with my friend Megan Wright. Megan believes that her assignment from God is to help women find confidence in Christ. Her exuberant passion for scripture has brought the Bible
        to life in a fresh way for audiences across the country. She boldly teaches how to experience life transformation through real talk for real women.

         

        Megan is a speaker, a popular author on the YouVersion Bible app, a full-time seminary student, and a Bible teacher at her local church. We chat about her latest You Version plan: Full of It! Living a Life FULL of Faith.


        You can connect with Megan via:

        • Her website: meganwrightspeaks.com
        • Instagram: @meganwrightspeaks

        • As always, you can connect with me via:

          • My website: andreafortenberry.com
          • Instagram: @andreafortenberry
          • 42 min
          • E94: Daily Acts of Gratitude

            Welcome to Episode 94 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to

            Mothering!
            Today I’m chatting with Kendra Roehl and Julie Fisk. Kendra and Julie are Central Minnesota authors and collectively, they are mom to seven kids between the ages of 10-32. They believe in the immense power of authentic community and of intentionally living one’s faith out loud through kindness and friendship.

            They have several published books, including the One Year Daily Acts of Kindness devotional, One Year Daily Acts of Friendship: 365 Days to Finding, Keeping, and Loving Your Friends, 100 Daily Acts of Friendship for Girls: A Devotional, One Good Word A Day and their newest, the One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude.*


            Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:

            • Susie Larson
            • Heaven by Randy Alcorn*
            • N.T. Wright on YouTube
            • You Bet Your Garden Podcast
            • Cooks Illustrated Pancake Recipe

            • You can connect with Kendra and Julie via:

              • Their website: theruthexperience.com
              • Instagram: @theruthexperience
              • Facebook
              • Pinterest

              • Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠

                • Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
                  • My website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠
                  • Subscribe to my free magazine, Restore. ⁠

                  • *Affiliate Link

                    32 min
                  • E93: Perfection Versus Progress

                    Just a reminder that my application for interns is still open until January 31st, just a few more days! Head to ⁠andreafortenberry.com/intern⁠

                    Some of the resources I mention in this episode:

                    • Power Sheets
                    • Erin Condren Monthly Planner
                    • Winnie's Great War by Lindsay Mattick*
                    • Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠ ⁠

                      ⁠ Instagram

                      @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

                      My

                      website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠


                      Subscribe to my free monthly

                      magazine, Restore. ⁠

                      *Affiliate Link

                      23 min
                    • E92: Fit for the Call

                      Welcome to Episode 92 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m replaying an episode from last year with my friend Sarah Martin.

                      Just a reminder that my application for interns is still open! Head to andreafortenberry.com/intern

                      Sarah Martin is a wife, mom, author, and a Certified FASTer Way Health & Wellness Coach. She is passionate about gathering purpose-driven women and coaching you in health and wellness to love God heart, soul, mind, and strength to be fit for the call He has on your life.
                      Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:
                      The YouVersion Bible App

                      The Last Dance ESPN Documentary

                      Reduce Insulated Tumbler*
                      Sarah's book, Higher Pursuits: Positioning Yourself for Everyday Revival*
                      You can connect with Sarah via:
                      Instagram: @sarahmartinvibrantlife
                      Her website
                      Just a reminder that you can connect with me via:
                      ⁠⁠Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My website⁠
                      ⁠Subscribe to my free monthly magazine, Restore. New issues come out the first Friday of every month.⁠
                      *Affiliate Link

                      44 min
                    • E91: End-of-Year Q&A

                      Welcome to Episode 91 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to

                      Mothering! Today I’m answering your questions!


                      Here are links to some of the resources I mention:

                      • The MomCo by MOPS International
                      • Citrus Pear
                      • My application for interns
                      • My Insider Team Facebook Group
                      • My amazing agent, Barb Roose
                      • Toastmasters International
                      • E67: Start Slowly
                      • The MomCo Leader Podcast
                      • Subscribe to Restore Magazine
                      • Just a reminder that you can connect with me via:

                        • Instagram: @andreafortenberry
                        • Facebook
                        • My Website
                        • 29 min
                        • E90: The Perfectionist's Guide to the Holidays - Part 2

                          Welcome to Episode 90 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! I'm continuing the conversation all about the holidays with my friend, Jennifer Iverson. Find her at⁠ jenniferiverson.com⁠ and ⁠on Instagram @ivymamma.⁠


                          In this episode we dive into the practical: activities and traditions, gift giving, budgeting and saving money, food, and some of our favorite holiday hacks. 


                          Don't forget that my application for interns is open now through December 31st! You can find all the details and the application at andreafortenberry.com/intern.


                          Some of the resources Jennifer and I mention in this episode include:

                          • Advent cards: I've searched and can't find the pin or the file on my computer. :( I'll keep looking and will update when I find it.
                          • Board Games: ⁠Qwirkle⁠, ⁠Azul⁠, ⁠Pass the Pigs⁠, ⁠Throw Throw Burrito⁠, ⁠Killer Bunnies⁠*
                          • ⁠Kiwi Co. Subscriptions⁠*
                          • ⁠Soundtracks by Jon Acuff⁠*
                          • ⁠Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Power of Mindset by John Acuff with L.E. Acuff and McRae Acuff*⁠
                          • ⁠Domino Masters Show⁠
                          • *Affiliate Links

                            1 hr 41 min
                          • E89: The Perfectionist's Guide to the Holidays - Part 1

                            Welcome to Episode 89 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! We are officially in the Christmas season and it’s such an exciting time of the year!


                            To help you for your holidays, I’m replaying two of my most popular episodes, Part 1 and 2 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to the Holidays that I recorded with my friend, Jennifer Iverson.

                            Find her at⁠⁠ jenniferiverson.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠on Instagram @ivymamma.⁠⁠
                            In this episode, I also mention that I'm accepting applications for interns for 2024! You can find all the details at andreafortenberry.com/intern. The deadline is December 31st.

                            Just a reminder that you can connect with me via:

                            • ⁠Instagram @andreafortenberry⁠
                            • ⁠My website⁠

                            • ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠⁠ 

                              1 hr
                            • E88: Learning to Do Less so God Can Do More

                              Welcome to Episode 88 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m sharing my conversation with Jodi Kinasewitz. Jodi is a previous guest of the podcast, you can check our conversation on Navigating Mental Health Issues in Episode 31.


                              She is the author of Soulful Surrender: Learning to Do Less So God Can Do More*, which we chat about in this episode. We also talk about how to stop striving and hustling through our days, and how to to slow down to enjoy the holidays.


                              Some of the resources we mention include:

                              • Called Creatives
                              • Thrivers by Michele Borba, Ed.D.*
                              • "All the Light We Cannot See" on Netflix

                              • You can connect with Jodi on:

                                • ⁠Instagram @jkinasewitz⁠
                                • ⁠Her website

                                • Just a reminder that you can connect with me via:

                                  • Instagram @andreafortenberry
                                  • My website

                                  • ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month.


                                    *Affiliate Link

                                    38 min
                                  • E87: The Importance of Play

                                    Welcome to Episode 87 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m sharing my conversation with Laura Haver, author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness.*

                                    Laura Haver is obsessed with uncovering the secrets of how to live an unstoppable and joyful life. She is a mom, life coach, author, speaker and athlete. She has helped hundreds of individuals to experience more play, adventure, growth and inspiration in their lives and businesses. She has been featured on the Today Show, CBS, Fox, Parents and more. Laura holds a master’s degree in International Communication and has been coaching for over 25 years in leadership, life design and tennis.


                                    Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:

                                    • Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness.*
                                    • Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World by Dr. Devorah Heitner*
                                    • The Calm App

                                    • You can connect with Laura via:

                                      • Her website: laurahaver.com
                                      • Instagram: @lauramhaver
                                      • Author Mom Community

                                      • Just a reminder that you can connect with me via:

                                        • My website: andreafortenberry
                                        • Instagram: @andreafortenberry
                                        • ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthlyish magazine,Restore here.⁠⁠ 


                                          *Affiliate Link

                                          43 min

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