Moms Without Capes

When you're taking care of everyone else, you may be getting through the day sporting pajamas and yoga pants. In this episode, I’m talking with stylist Jennifer Mackey-Mary about how moms can boost their style and what we can do with all those clothes in our closets that we just don’t wear. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores how we can feel better about ourselves by lik...

A new year is upon us and with that comes a fresh slate and perhaps you are resolving to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we are exploring what you can do to keep your motivation high when you want to just give up on your goals. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she dives into the source of motivation and how to stay driven on the journey to becoming your best self....

Most of us can’t imagine raising our kids on a sailboat, but that’s exactly what today’s guest is doing! In this episode, I’m talking with Tanya Hackney about what life is like living on the wide open seas and how she manages to keep her sanity despite close quarters. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores how a mom can continue to pursue her dreams while raising a family....

In order to have a life that you love, it’s crucial to recognize that you are in the driver’s seat. In this episode, we are talking about five guidelines for designing your life and learning how to enjoy the journey. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to stick to the design even when life throws you for a loop, because life tends to do that at times! Join the party- t...

Saying “No” is one of the most difficult things we can do especially when we are people-pleasers and want to make sure everyone else is happy. In this episode, I’m talking with Candice Smiley, host of Create the Ripple Podcast, a self proclaimed master manifestor and personal development junkie all about what happens when moms learn to speak up for themselves. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie...

You are 100% responsible for your own life and so it’s super important to know where you’re going. In this episode, I’m exploring the art of personal goal setting, why we need them, and what we should be focusing on. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as shares how to create a compass for your life. To grab the free resource, 15 self-care practices under 15 minutes, go to www.momswitho...

If you’ve never tried yoga, you’re about to learn why it may be a missing tool in your mothering toolbox. In this episode, I’m talking with Anja Simmons, a yoga teacher, parenting coach, and mom of two as she shares how practicing yoga has made her a much better mom. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she dives into using breathwork and meditation to improve your experience of mothe...

In this modern hustle culture, the pressure to do more keeps us from being completely present in the here and now. In this episode, we are talking about the advantages of being fully present in the moment and how you can do it more. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she walks listeners through three exercises that allow you to practice being fully present. Grab my list of self-care...

We want the best for our family, but we can't give them our best if we don't feel it ourselves. In this episode, I’m talking with Registered Nutritionist, Kelly Ryan about the factors that destroy our energy levels and what we can do to get it back. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores the role food, exercise, sleep, mindset and stress plays in our everyday life. To find...

As women, we tend to downplay our strengths; so much so that we stop recognizing them in ourselves. In this episode, we are talking about how to identify where we excel and how to use both our strengths and our weaknesses to better ourselves. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares why it is important to know our strengths and use them as a guide towards becoming our best selv...

When you lean into authenticity, it's easier to let go of what others are doing AND the opinions they have about what you are doing. In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Erika Michalski about living more authentically and how doing so helps us become our best version. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky to learn how to embrace who you are and live life to its fullest. To join the Moms...

We often think if we felt confident enough, we’d do the thing but confidence does not happen in a vacuum. In this episode, we are talking about the cycle of confidence and how you can feel more confidence in yourself by taking action. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to improve your confidence by having the courage to act. Grab my list of self-care practices for mom...

Whether or not you meet an official diagnosis for ADHD, its symptoms can be amplified once you become a mom.  In this episode, I’m talking with Tara O’Brien, an expert on everything ADHD as she shares how ADHD often shows up in women, why its symptoms are magnified once becoming a mom, and what three things moms with ADHD should focus on when managing their symptoms. Join therapist, coach, an...

Caring about what others are thinking about you can keep you miserable and is no way good for your mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, we are talking about how to stop caring about what other people think about you so that you can live your best life. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares why we care so much about other people’s opinions and how to move past it. To...

A lack of confidence in yourself can keep you from stepping into your greatest potential. In this episode, we’re talking about ways you can build your self-confidence so that you can change your life and become who you are meant to be. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to change the beliefs you hold about yourself and gain the confidence you need. To find out more ab...

Just as a night of interrupted sleep can lead to a miserable morning, an amazing night of sleep can lead you to feel refreshed and ready to face the day. In this episode, I’m sharing three ways that you can improve your slumber so that you can wake up and have an awesome morning. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to get an amazing head start to your day. To find out...

Waking up earlier than your family may require some tough love but it will do wonders to helping you fill your bucket. In this episode, I’m talking with morning expert, Brittan Pack about her path to becoming a morning person and how doing so has changed her experience of motherhood. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to get an amazing head start to your day. To join...

If you’re rolling out of bed at the same time as your kids yet feeling overwhelmed and drained throughout your day, it may be time to rethink how you’re starting your day. In this episode, we're talking about building a morning routine that gives you a head-start and gets you mentally prepared for what’s to come. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to set up your morni...

When you’re new to putting yourself on your to-do list and you’ve got a list a mile long, it’s typically a struggle to find the time. In this episode, we're talking about using your mornings, evenings, and weekends to support you as you begin practicing self-care. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to best leverage your bookends to get some self-care in. To join my Fa...

Forgiving ourselves is an act of self-compassion that allows us to accept our humanity and move towards our best self. In this episode, we're talking about why it’s such a struggle to forgive ourselves and what we can do to work through the process of self-forgiveness. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to change self-critical patterns by learning the skill of self-fo...

Exercising is recommended to improve your physical health, but how does it affect your mental health? In this episode, we're talking about the effects of movement on your mood, mental functioning, and self-esteem. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how moving your body is vital to any self-care routine. To join my Facebook community for moms: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Ever feel a bit selfish about doing something just for yourself? In this episode, we're talking about the pangs of guilt that come up when you think practicing self-care is a selfish act. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how self-care is anything BUT selfish and what you can do to get past feeling guilty about it. To join my Facebook community for moms: www.facebook.com...

Moms can get swept up pretty easily into the do-it-all, be-it-all mentality but it’s not the most fulfilling way to live life. In this episode, we're talking about why it’s so easy to get caught up in “hustle culture” and how to escape it. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how thinking we have to do it all is harming us and what steps need to be taken so that we can impr...

The #1 reason moms give for not practicing self-care is that they don’t have time, but why do some moms have the time and other moms don’t? In this episode, we're uncovering the truth behind the excuse that moms give about why they don’t focus on themselves. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares what has helped her gain the confidence and courage to put herself on her own to...

Perfectionism can stop you from being fully present with your children, your husband, and with others you love. In this episode, we're talking about how and why perfectionism shows up as well as how to let it go. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how you can let perfectionism go so that you can get more joy out of life. To join my Facebook community for moms: https://www...