The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea Fortenberry

Welcome to Episode 24 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking with Heather Creekmore. Heather is a pastor’s wife, a homeschooling mom of four, a failed Netflix baker (season 1, episode 1 of Nailed It!), an author, podcaster, and speaker. Most of all, she’s a woman who loves Jesus but knows what it feels like to struggle with body image and comparison. Her passion is to see Chr...

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking with Simi John. Simi is a speaker, author and a full time physical therapist. She has been married to her best friend Jayson John for 10 years and they have two beautiful children. Currently she lives in Oklahoma and serves with her husband who is the lead pastor of New Life Bible Church in Norman.  Her calling...

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking with my friend, Amy Wicks. Amy is a faith-based Enneagram Coach, workshop creator and speaker who lives in Kansas City with her family. She is the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast and has co-authored The Unseen Way, a book study created for Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World that Loves to be...

Today I’m talking with my friend, Sherri Crandall, who is also my boss at MOPS International. Sherri Crandall is the Vice President of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience for MOPS. She is also a blogger and speaker for women’s events where she shares her passion for encouraging women to live life to the fullest. Sherri loves to garden, read historical fiction, play tennis and most of all,...

Welcome to Episode 20 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking all about rest for the weary mom. Do you wish you could stop your hectic schedule? Do you need time to refresh but can’t figure out how to make it possible? I’d love to share with you how to experience rest and peace during your busy week through practicing Sabbath rest. I talk about five reasons we should observe S...

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking with my friend and MOPS teammate, Stacey Morgan. Stacey is on staff with MOPS International as an Executive Leadership Coach and is a frequent writer for MOPS. She lives in Friendswood, Texas and has four children, ranging from high school to elementary school, and is married to Drew, a NASA astronaut. Her newest pr...

Today I’m talking with author and speaker, Brittany Ann. She is the owner of EquippingGodlyWomen.com , where she challenges, encourages, and  equips Christian women to be "all in" in faith and family.  Brittany is married and has three adorably energetic little ones. She is about to release a book called Fall in Love with God’s Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women * on February 1st....

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Happy New Year! It’s great to be back with you. Today I'm talking about daring to hope, even as we navigate difficult times. Just a quick note that when I say Tuesday several times in the episode, I actually meant Wednesday of last week. Just got my days a little mixed up! Some of the things I mention include: Romans 15:13 NIV 1984:...

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking with author and speaker, Crystal Stine. Crystal loves encouraging women to live the best life God has designed for them. She is the author of two books, Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work-Hard, Rest-Well Life * and her most recent book, Quieting the Shout of Should: How a Life of Less Can Lead to More * . She is also rel...

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking with Brooke French. Brooke is a nurse, writer, and an encourager to moms. She is a wife and mom to two teenagers and lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Brooke has a passion for empowering moms to simplify, slow down, and find joy in their everyday life.  We talk about: how she became passionate about simpli...

Today I share how we can choose joy this holiday season. I discuss my definition of joy, three joy stealers, and give antidotes for each. While choosing joy this holiday season may not come easy because of the pandemic and other circumstances, it’s still possible! Having a flexible attitude, determined to choose joy no matter what happens, is the best way to handle the holidays. I hope you have gr...

Today I’m talking with my friend, Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of From Lost to Found: Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free. * As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, she enjoys writing and speaking on topics that merge her professional knowledge and personal experience. She lives in Connecticut with her hus...

Today I’m talking with my friend, Kimberly Amici. Kimberly is the host of The Build Your Best Family Podcast and is a writer, speaker and Family Culture Coach. She’s the mom of three children, ages 13, 15 and 17. We talk about what it means to create a family culture, how culture is different than atmosphere, and how knowing your why allows you to make day-to-day decisions with courage and confide...

In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Alison Wallwork. Allison is a wife, mom, author, speaker, and encourager. She has been in ministry for more than 15 years and she and her husband are the campus pastors of Dream City Church in Scottsdale, Arizona . She is the mom of four energetic boys, who range in age from 7-13.   We chat about some of the best advice Alison received from a mento...

In this episode, I'm answering your questions about motherhood, marriage, the podcast, and the pressure of perfectionism. Listen in for my answers to these questions: What is the most challenging thing as a parent? What advice would you give to a mom earlier in her motherhood journey? Is there anything you changed your opinion or approach on along the way? What is your best encouragement to give a...

In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Alli Worthington. Alli is the author of four amazing books, a speaker, and a business coach. She is the mom of five boys and she and her family live outside of Nashville, Tennessee. I love being part of Alli’s intern team, I learn so much from her, I’m sure you will too! We talk about how to stand strong as a mom, our desire for control, where our...

Today I'm chatting with my friend, Becky Baudouin. Becky is a speaker and the author of a brand-new book called Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms . She is the mom of three daughters, ages 21, 19 and 15. She and her family live outside of Chicago, IL. We talk about how to receive and give mom advice, mom guilt, and how God uses our parenting mistakes for good. Some of th...

Today I’m talking with my friend, writer, and speaker, Ginger Ciminello. Ginger is the mom of two girls, a second grader and a preschooler. I’m so grateful to be her friend and have her on the podcast. We talk about how to remember God's faithfulness, how false stories put us in bondage, and practical ways we can intentionally remember God's faithfulness in our lives. Some of the things we mention...

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 connec...

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 Reu...

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 @amylcarne...

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...

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 Facebo...

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 W...