Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC
Moms Without Capes
Your days are a blur of cleaning, chauffeuring, cooking, and managing every detail of family life. You’re juggling everyone’s needs, yet you feel invisible, unappreciated, and completely drained. Somewhere along the way, you’ve disappeared. Welcome to the Moms Without Capes Podcast . This isn’t just another podcast telling you to “take care of yourself” without showing you how. Here, we dig into the real struggles moms face—emotional exhaustion, invisible labor, and constant guilt—and offer practical, sustainable solutions to help you reclaim your identity and find balance. We're not about add...
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Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC
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Dec 29, 2025
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Episodes
12 | Healing Through Self-Forgiveness: How Moms Can Move Forward with Compassion 04.10.2021 27:00
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 se...
11 | Move Your Body, Boost Your Mind: The Link Between Exercise and Mental Health 27.09.2021 21:57
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. Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with o...
10 | The Truth About Self-Care: It’s Not Selfish, It’s Essential for Moms 20.09.2021 16:56
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 schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if ther...
9 | Why Moms Don’t Have to Do It All: Pushing Back Against Hustle Culture 13.09.2021 30:57
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...
8 | ‘I Don’t Have Time’: How Moms Can Shift Their Mindset and Find Freedom 06.09.2021 20:29
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 o...
7 | Perfectionism in Motherhood: Signs You’re Striving for Unrealistic Standards 30.08.2021 22:15
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:...
6 | Common Self-Care Myths Moms Need to Stop Believing 23.08.2021 17:20
What lies are you believing that are keeping you from practicing daily self-care? In this episode, we're talking about the three most common myths surrounding self-care. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she busts through the myths that may be keeping you from becoming your best version. To join my Facebook community for moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mwcapes Want to s...
5 | Finding Your Flow: How Moms Can Create Balance Without Losing Themselves 17.08.2021 13:13
Is having balance as a mom even a thing or is it some elusive concept that is totally unattainable? In this episode of Moms Without Capes , we're talking about how to recognize if you’re off balance and what to do to restore the balance. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares three ways to once again feel content with how you’re spending your time and energy. Support the...
4 | The Power of Emotional Hygiene: How Moms Can Stay Mentally Strong 10.08.2021 14:02
Having “good hygiene” is more than just brushing your teeth and washing your hands. Let's talk about the kind of hygiene that runs a bit deeper, where you take good care of your emotional and mental health. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares five ways to practice emotional self-care. Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with othe...
3 | From Critic to Cheerleader: How to Quiet Your Inner Mean Girl 03.08.2021 29:57
Shame and self-criticism can keep us from doing the things we need to do to take care of ourselves and ultimately find comfort, connection and motivation. In this episode of Moms Without Capes , we're taking a look at our inner mean girl to see what kind of damage she’s causing and how we can stop her in her tracks. Join me- therapist, coach, and mom as I share the steps to getting rid of the...
2 | Counseling vs. Coaching: Which Approach Will Help You Thrive as a Mom? 27.07.2021 27:33
You know you need help, but you’re not quite sure which direction you need to go. In this episode, we're seeing which will help you most- coaching or counseling. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares the main differences between the two and helps you decide the best route for your unique situation. To schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if therapy could help with y...
1 | Beat the Heat: How Moms Can Prioritize Self-Care This Summer 19.07.2021 11:26
Is having balance as a mom even a thing or is it some elusive concept that is totally unattainable? In this episode of Moms Without Capes , we're talking about how to recognize if you’re off balance and what to do to restore the balance. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares three ways to once again feel content with how you’re spending your time and energy. Support the...
0 | Introducing the MWC Podcast: Helping Moms Reclaim Their Sense of Self 13.07.2021 1:27
Hang up your Super-Woman cape and learn that it's totally okay to take care of YOU! In this episode, I'm sharing with you who I am and what you can expect from the Moms Without Capes podcast so that you can confidently subscribe and make this podcast one you listen to each and every week! Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaimi...
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