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Welcome to The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!   Today I have the privilege of chatting with Crystal Paine. Crystal is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, and a New York Times bestselling author. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. Shelives with her husband and six kids in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Fun fact: Crystal is a two-time guest on The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! She was with us for Episode 70: How to Be a Time-Saving Mom. In this episode, we chat all about her new book, The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women.* Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Crystal's Five-Day Budget MakeoverThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower*Chilean Mine Rescue: Race Against Time by National GeographicDancing with the StarsGoogle CalendarKevin's Meals You can connect with Crystal through: ⁠Her website: moneysavingmom.com⁠⁠Her podcast: The Crystal Paine Show⁠⁠Instagram: @themoneysavingmom⁠Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a copy of my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms*⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 156 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!   Today I have the privilege of chatting with Jackie Kelley.Jackie is a vibrant and neurodivergent storyteller, illustrator, wife and mother of two. Through her Instagram content and popular “Marriage Rules” videos, she hopes to empower others to cultivate marriage rhythms that workwell for them. Jackie has called Arizona home for the past decade and I’m so lucky that I get to be her IRL friend! Her book, So You Married a Human: The Totally Doable Unconventional Guide to a Thriving Partnership* is out nowand we’re going talk all about it today! Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Episode 72: Hot Date NightNational Geographic's Eye of the Storm You can connect with Jackie via: Her website: stayathomejackie.com⁠Instagram: @stayathomejackie Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a copy of my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms*⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 155 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!   Today I have the privilege of chatting with Nathan Graham.He is the author of Why Won’t He Just Log Off?, a speaker, coach, entrepreneur, AI consultant, and father. His work sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, family connection, leadership, and personal growth. Through his work with families, parents, partners, communities, and business owners, Nathan helps people better understand the growing challenges of video game addiction, excessive screen time, digital dependency, and our increasinglycomplicated relationship with technology. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Nathan’s Book: Why Won’t He Just Log Off?*The Peterson AcademyC.S. Lewis Books*The Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien*The 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson*  You can connect with Nathan via: His website: syntheticecho.caInstagram: @nathan.graham.ai  Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a copy of my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms**Affiliate Link

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 SquiresShout SprayKielbasa Sheet Pan DinnerInsulated Food Bags* You can connect with Elizabeth via: Her website: elizabethberget.comHer Substack: Back of the Flock Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a copy of my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms*⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

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 BlueprintThe Lectio Divina You can connect with Dr. Ioana via: Her website: teamforthe soul.comLinkedIn Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a copy of my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms*⁠ *Affiliate Link

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 RoomsAway 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 Acuff⁠⁠How to Love Your Morning* by Jennifer Dukes Lee You can connect with Lauren via: changeupkids.comInstagram: @change_up_kids_lauren Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab 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 LeviE141: How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes LeeRemarkably Bright Creatures* by Shelby Van PeltProcrastination Proof * by Jon AcuffHow to Love Your Morning* by Jennifer Dukes LeeOne-Pan Burrito Bowls Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @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.comInstagram: @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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @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 DoorAqua 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.netThe Mom Next Door PodcastInstagram: @tendingfieldsGet 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

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 TicketsCrime Scene KitchenPre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets*You can connect with Dr. Long via: His website: thewholeheartedmd.comInstagram: @thewholeheartedmdSubstack: The NocturnGet 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @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.orgInstagram: @nicholejsuvarGet 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @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.com⁠Instagram: @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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @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* You can connect with Emma via: Her website: joyfulmamawellness.comInstagram: @joyfulmamamentalwellnessGet 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 144 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering!   Today I have the privilege of chatting with Tim and Mark Shoemaker, authors of What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen*. Together they have 50+ years of combined parenting and youth ministry experience. Tim is the author of more than 25 books and is a popular speaker at conferences and schools around the United States. Mark has been a youth and family pastor since 2011 and currently serves as a campus pastor and oversees youth and college ministries at The Bridge Community Church in Illinois. Some of the resources we mention include: What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen: A Parent's Guide to 30 Tricky Conversations*Music by Benjamin Williams HastingsPortable Tire Pump*Standing Desk*You can connect with Tim and Mark via: timeshoemaker.comInstagram: @markshoemaker3Get 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.com⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome to Episode 1 43 of the Perfectionist Guide to Mothering! Today is sort of a bonus episode, a fun podcast takeover that I did with Deb Weakly of Help Club for Moms. Thought it would be a fun way to celebrate book launch week with two episodes for you on the podcast. Deb is part of Help Club for Moms. They are a sisterhood of ordinary women with an extraordinary love. For Jesus. They equip Moms through the Help Club for Moms Podcast, their YouVersion, devotional plans, books, and their Radiant Mom Sisterhood. I hope you enjoyed this conversation that I had with Deb. Get a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠ Don't forget that you can connect with me via: ⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠