Have you ever wondered, “Am I the only one who feels this overwhelmed?” Or quietly questioned if you’re doing any of this motherhood thing “right”?

In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the sweetest conversation with Andrea Fortenberry—author of Two Minute Timeouts for New Moms—and I think her words will feel like a deep breath for your soul.

Andrea gently reminds us that motherhood is both beautiful and hard. From the sleepless newborn days to the bittersweet seasons of letting go, every stage carries its own mix of joy and stretching. And yet, in all of it, you are not alone—and you were never meant to do this on your own.

We talked about:
• Why so many moms feel overwhelmed and isolated (and the truth that sets us free)
• How pride can quietly keep us from asking for the help we truly need
• Letting go of perfectionism and embracing “good enough” motherhood
• Finding meaningful moments with God—even in the middle of a full, busy day
• Releasing mom guilt and receiving God’s grace for yourself

One of my favorite reminders from our conversation is this: God knows your season. He sees the late nights, the messy middle, the quiet prayers whispered in the bathroom, and He meets you right there with love and grace.

If your heart feels a little tired or stretched thin, I pray this episode encourages you to pause, breathe, and remember that you are doing better than you think.

And if a friend comes to mind who might need this encouragement too, would you share it with her? Sometimes the smallest encouragement can make the biggest difference.

You are deeply loved, friend, and what you’re doing matters more than you know.

 

Connect with Andrea Fortenberry:


Website: https://www.andreafortenberry.com/

Book: Two Minute Timeouts for New Moms
Instagram: https://instagram.com/andreafortenberry

Connect with Rachael Adams:


Website: https://rachaelkadams.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor

Read the Show Notes:

https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/

Download Your Free Love Always Devotional:

https://rachaelkadams.com/free/

Have you ever wondered, &ldquo;Am I the only one who feels this overwhelmed?&rdquo; Or quietly questioned if you&rsquo;re doing any of this motherhood thing &ldquo;right&rdquo;?
In this week&rsquo;s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the sweetest conversation with <a href="https://www.andreafortenberry.com/">Andrea Fortenberry</a>&mdash;author of <a href="https://amzn.to/48FFY77">Two Minute Timeouts for New Moms</a>&mdash;and I think her words will feel like a deep breath for your soul.
Andrea gently reminds us that motherhood is both beautiful and hard. From the sleepless newborn days to the bittersweet seasons of letting go, every stage carries its own mix of joy and stretching. And yet, in all of it, you are not alone&mdash;and you were never meant to do this on your own.
We talked about: &bull; Why so many moms feel overwhelmed and isolated (and the truth that sets us free) &bull; How pride can quietly keep us from asking for the help we truly need &bull; Letting go of perfectionism and embracing &ldquo;good enough&rdquo; motherhood &bull; Finding meaningful moments with God&mdash;even in the middle of a full, busy day &bull; Releasing mom guilt and receiving God&rsquo;s grace for yourself
One of my favorite reminders from our conversation is this: God knows your season. He sees the late nights, the messy middle, the quiet prayers whispered in the bathroom, and He meets you right there with love and grace.
If your heart feels a little tired or stretched thin, I pray this episode encourages you to pause, breathe, and remember that you are doing better than you think.
And if a friend comes to mind who might need this encouragement too, would you share it with her? Sometimes the smallest encouragement can make the biggest difference.
You are deeply loved, friend, and what you&rsquo;re doing matters more than you know.
&nbsp;
Connect with Andrea Fortenberry:
 Website: <a href="https://www.andreafortenberry.com/">https://www.andreafortenberry.com/</a>
Book:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/48FFY77">Two Minute Timeouts for New Moms</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/andreafortenberry">https://instagram.com/andreafortenberry</a>
Connect with Rachael Adams:
 Website: <a href="https://rachaelkadams.com" data-start="3304" data-end="3329">https://rachaelkadams.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor">https://instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor</a><a data-start="3343" data-end="3383"></a>
Read the Show Notes:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/">https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/</a>
Download Your Free Love Always Devotional:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/free/">https://rachaelkadams.com/free/</a>

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Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.

You were created to live a life of impact.
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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

In this heartfelt episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams sits down with Andrea Fortenberry to talk about the beauty and challenges of motherhood across every season. Andrea shares how easy it is for moms to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and weighed down by unrealistic expectations, yet reminds us that we are never alone in those struggles. Together, they discuss letting go of perfectionism, overcoming pride that keeps us from asking for help, and releasing the burden of mom guilt. Andrea offers practical encouragement for connecting with God in small, meaningful moments throughout the day and emphasizes the importance of caring for ourselves so we can love our families well. Ultimately, this conversation points listeners back to the truth of God’s unconditional love and grace, inviting every mom to embrace “good enough” and trust that He is with her in every moment.

Grace for Every Season of Motherhood: A Conversation with Andrea Fortenberry

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