Moms Without Capes

Perpetuated by the unrealistic expectations of both society and our own minds, it’s time we admit the truth, that being a Super-Mom just isn’t possible. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking about that mythical woman AKA the Super-Mom. Where does she come from and why do we continue to think she is real? Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to figh...

Chronic stress inevitably leads straight to burnout yet too often we don’t see it coming until we’re right there feeling at our wit’s end. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with coach Tara Reinbolt about her unique method to overcome work burnout that she herself used and now teaches other women to do the same. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she...

Are you just way too consumed with everything you’ve gotta do that it’s hard for you to let loose and have some fun? I n this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking all about why we need to let “fun mom” make an appearance every now and again.   Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to give moms a reason to relax and smile more. Support the show Join my Face...

Sometimes the tools we are given as parents - the things that are "supposed to work" - simply do not work for our own unique family. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Katherine Endy about the specific struggles that come along with parenting highly sensitive children when you yourself are highly sensitive as well. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Mic...

Burn out can lead to a myriad of physical, mental, and emotional health issues and should not be taken lightly.. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m sharing five specific ways that moms can avoid feeling burned out in their mothering role.  Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help Super-Moms design a life from which they don’t want to escape. To schedu...

Too often moms lose a part of themselves, see their spark dim, and find themselves yearning for fulfillment. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with empowerment coach Jodi Fried about embracing your vision and getting clear on what it is you want so that you can take action towards it. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire Super-Mom...

Modern moms rely quite a bit on their phones, laptops, and other devices to help keep things organized and running smoothly, but these same gadgets are adding to the overwhelm of their lives. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m sharing how technology is contributing to our stress-level and uncovering ways we can deal with the stress while staying connected. Join therapist, coach...

Forming and investing in healthy relationships is foundational to social self-care. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast , I’m talking with Couples Relationship Coach Cheri Timko about habits for a more connected relationship. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire moms to prioritize themselves to create an amazing life. To learn more about Cheri Timko,...

We all have 24 hours in a day but these moms have figured out how to make the most of their time so that they can make even more time in their day. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, these members of my community let you in on their secret time saving hacks and share with you some tips and strategies for getting more time. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks...

You are the pilot of your life and even though it’s inevitable you’ll face turbulence, you were absolutely made to fly so keep going, mama. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Tia Murry, the Founder and CEO of FLI, LLC all about how her process FLI equips women to become the pilot of their own life. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to insp...

Moms who have way too much on their plates and not enough time for self-care are at risk for experiencing burnout. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re taking a closer look at why and how burnout affects moms and how we can best protect ourselves against it. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help stressed-out moms to let go of their cape and take ca...

How do you make friends as a mom? In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with stay-at-home-mom Kaila Maguire about the difficulties and rewards of meeting mom friends in various seasons of motherhood. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she dives into the dynamics of social self-care. To learn more about Kaila Maguire, go to https://parenttellpod.buzzsprout.co...

Being chronically stressed can lead to an inability to rest, but lack of rest can make you more susceptible to stress. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m sharing a simple tactic that can lower stress and improve your ability to get the rest you need. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help stressed-out moms to let go of their cape and rest a while! T...

There isn’t a mom around that would say that sugar is good for you and while it would be ideal to say no more sugar and actually stick to it, it’s much easier said than done. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with holistic health and life coach Melissa Rohlfs all about her decision to break free from the sugar addiction that so many of us find ourselves trapped in. Joi...

Super-Mom Syndrome isn’t an actual disease or disorder but if we’re not careful, we can be suffering from negative symptoms, just the same. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m exploring the harmful effects of thinking you have to do it all and sharing some tips to escape Super-Mom Syndrome. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to empower overextended, stre...

Many super-moms get stuck by all the emotional baggage they carry around but learning how to get unstuck takes intention and mindfulness. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Jessie Mahoney, mindful coach, a yoga instructor, a Board-Certified Pediatrician, all about mindful minimalism and how to do some emotional decluttering to leave space for what matters most. Joi...

You can practice self-care without loving yourself but what really elevates your life is when you change how you feel towards yourself. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m sharing the steps to falling unconditionally in love with yourself. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help Super-Moms discover and fall in love with themselves! Support the show Jo...

Often moms are so busy making sure everyone else is taken care of, that sometimes our own nutrition takes a back burner. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Bethany Gettis, a holistic nutritional consultant and REAL food advocate about how moms can make sure they are prioritizing their own nutrition so that they can show up as their best self for all those who are d...

During the first week of February, we took a walk through the five pillars of self-care and challenged ourselves to fill our cups. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m reflecting on how the challenge went and sharing with you how the members of our group made time and space for themselves. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire Super-Moms to hang u...

Many Super-Moms struggle with being able to trust themselves or have a hard time discerning their passions to live outside of their role as a mom. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Stephanie Zito, intuitive soul purpose coach about the importance of tapping into our intuition and using it as a guide. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores h...

While you can certainly practice self-care without loving yourself, when you learn how to unconditionally love yourself, everything changes. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m sharing about the connection between self-care and self-love and how you need both to elevate your life. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she strives to help moms recognize that they are...

Being in a relationship with a narcissist can leave a woman feeling helpless, but it’s so important to take back some power and recognize that there are certain actions she can take to keep herself safe. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Chelli Pumphrey, mom, psychotherapist, and coach about what makes a person vulnerable to being in a toxic relationship as well a...

Take a moment and rate your opinion you hold of yourself. If it’s less than a 10, then this episode is for you. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m sharing five plus a bonus way to boost your self-esteem so that you can feel confidence, purpose, clarity, and fulfillment in life. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire Super-Moms to hang up their ca...

As moms, we don’t tend to think of our finances as part of our self-care practices, unless we are using it to fund those practices. In this episode, I’m talking with money confidence coach Aimee Cerka about how financial wellness can fit smoothly into your self-care routine. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores how we can align our finances with our values, priorities and...

Your self-esteem is a major player throughout your life so when you don’t love yourself, then much of what you are thinking, feeling, and doing are likely not serving you. In this episode, we are talking about the harmful effects of having low self-esteem. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she uncovers how low self-esteem may be showing up in your life and keeping you from becoming...