282 | The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism - Finding Rest in Christ with Andrea Fortenberry
Thriving in Christ | Burnout, Stress, Leadership, Faith & High Performance · 2026-05-22 · 42 min
Episode notes
Today, I want to share about a common phenomenon: many of us women carry a quiet pressure to do everything well, hold everything together, and never fall short. This typically stems from a perfectionistic part of us, which can often help us, but at times can lead us into tiredness, stress, and even a disconnect with God. I had the joy of interviewing Andrea Fortenberry, author, podcast host and Leadership Development Manager, and we explored the hidden cost of perfectionism and the gentle invitation to lead, live, and love from a place of grace instead. In this conversation, we discuss how: ️ Perfectionism often acts as a coping strategy, not a calling. ️ We can pursue excellence without carrying the weight of "being perfect". ️ Rest is not weakness - it is modeled by Christ and rooted in wisdom. ️ Small daily rhythms of care can help you show up with greater patience, clarity, and love. The Bible verse that brings Andrea a sense of relief is this: "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.