Moms Without Capes

3 out of 4 moms fall victim to disordered eating as we battle diet culture as well as our own beliefs we hold about food, weight, and our bodies. In this episode, I’m talking with dietitian and nutritionist Amelia Sherry about how to recognize the signs of disordered eating and change our relationship with food. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores how to feel freedom and...

The way you feel about yourself is a huge factor in determining your quality of life and whether or not it is filled with happiness and satisfaction. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we are exploring the consequences of low self-esteem and weighing them against the benefits of changing the way you feel about yourself. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores...

Reflecting on the good times through pictures and memories can benefit our mental health in so many ways but creating scrapbooks and memory books aren’t for everyone. In this episode, I’m talking with Suzi B about her idea for reminiscing about the good memories without the hours of cutting and gluing. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores how important it is to find what...

What’s the difference between self-image, self-esteem, self-concept, and self-identity, and where does self-love and self-care fit into it all? In this episode, we are diving into our view of self and how to move towards making it positive and healthy. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how focusing on self-love and the practice of self-love can improve yourself in so man...

Women are suffering from hormonal imbalances that are affecting their fertility and mental health at alarming rates and it seems no one is talking about this enough. In this episode, I’m talking with Tianna Trinidad, a certified holistic hormone coach about the signs of being imbalanced and what we can do to improve our hormonal health. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explore...

There’s just no escaping stress when you’re a mom, but there are certain actions you can take to get better at managing it. In this episode, we are talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to stress and how to best minimize its effects. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores the physical and emotional effects of stress and how to effectively cope. To sche...

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 b...

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! Support the show...

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.  Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other...

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 of the Moms Without Capes Podcast , 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...

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...

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. Get in touch...

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. Support the show Join my Facebook community...

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, and mom...

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 schedule a 15 mi...

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 schedule...

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. Today’s...

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...

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. Join my...