Moms Without Capes® Podcast
Moms Without Capes® Podcast
Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC
Are you a Super Mom who feels like you're drowning under the pressure of having to do it all and totally losing yourself in the process? You're not alone. Onnie Michalsky, MA, licensed therapist, wellness coach, and mom to half-a-dozen kids can relate. In the Moms Without Capes Podcast, Onnie dives into the ins and outs of discovering and embracing the woman underneath the Super-Mom cape. She shares how you can find yourself and enjoy the journey even if you've already lost yourself in the process of motherhood. Tune in and learn how to reclaim your identity and fall in love with the woman you were meant to be.
Ep 189: The Need to Simplify
There’s never been a better time to declutter your mind, create space for joy, and embrace a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I share with you my plan for a simpler life and encourage you to choose a word to embrace in the year ahead. Join me, Onnie Michalsky, therapist, life coach, and fellow mom as I seek to inspire you to stop living on autopilot and instead live with intention. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Stop Making Excuses and Start Taking Care of Yourself Guide: www.momswithoutcapes.com/sc-excuses I invite you to schedule a discovery call with me to learn more about how I can help you improve your relationships- with your partner, your children, and yourself: www.momswithoutcapes.com/loveyourself Watch this on YourTube: YouTube: https://youtu.be/I1wyDskWn_A Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Jan 10, 2024
28 min
MWC 188: Feng Shui: Harmony for the Home with Patricia Lohan
Bringing intention into our physical space can nurture balance and harmony in our personal relationships and enhance our well-being. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I am chatting with Patricia Lohan about how to improve the overall atmosphere of the home through the art of Feng Shui. Join me, Onnie Michalsky- therapist, life coach, and mom, as I seek to motivate women to be more than who they are in their mom-hat. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Grab a list of 15 self-care practices you can do in under 15 minutes! www.momswithoutcapes.com/self-care-ideas Struggling with thinking you have to do all the things and drowning under the pressure? Let’s chat! Here’s your chance to get coached by a mom who’s not only been there, but has the skills and strategies in her back pocket ready to hand them over. www.momswithoutcapes.com/loveyourself Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! The Moms Without Capes Unstoppable Self-Growth Book Club is a great way to connect with other moms while working on your own personal growth. www.momswithoutcapes.com/bookclub To learn more about Patricia Lohan, visit her at https://patricialohan.com/ or follow her on social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerhousefengshui https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaLohan.RestoringYouBack.ToHarmony/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousefengshui/ https://www.youtube.com/@PatriciaLohan Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast.com/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom!  Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Dec 27, 2023
31 min
MWC 187: Regrets or Lessons: What Will You Take from 2023?
Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, victories, and challenges. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we dive into the power of choosing to take lessons from our struggles instead of carrying the weight of regret. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to inspire you to give yourself permission to step out of the background of your life. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Stop Making Excuses and Start Taking Care of Yourself Guide: www.momswithoutcapes.com/sc-excuses I invite you to schedule a discovery call with me to learn more about how I can help you detach your worth from your to-do list and create more opportunities for joy and fun in your life. www.momswithoutcapes.com/loveyourself ***TIME SENSITIVE*** Join us during the final week of the year to set intentions and create a visual tool that will serve you as you move towards your goals in 2024. Go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/visionboard to learn more! Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast.com/mwc , subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Dec 20, 2023
28 min
MWC 186: Break Free from Perfectionism with Nicole Baker Holleman
With never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking everything needs to be done and done just right! In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we are talking with Nicole Baker Holleman about the different types of perfectionism and how to break the patterns. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to inspire mothers to stop living on auto-pilot and instead get back in control of their own lives. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes To grab a helpful list of self-care ideas, go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/self-care-ideas It's time for you to hang up your cape, mama! Being a super-mom is exhausting and there's a much more to you than you're letting the world see. Book a call with me today to learn how I can help you slow down. www.momswithoutcapes.com/loveyourself Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! To learn more about Nicole Baker, go to www.lifecoachbaker.com or follow her on social: www.instagram.com/lifecoachbaker/ Take Nicole’s free quiz to discover your type of perfectionism: www.lifecoachbaker.com/quiz Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast.com/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Dec 13, 2023
49 min
MWC 185: Living the 80/20 Rule
Embracing imperfection can bring balance, joy, and self-compassion into your life. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we explore the ins and outs of perfectionism, its impact on maternal well-being, and a practical solution – the 80/20 rule. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to inspire you to let go of the perfectionism and aim for creating a more fulfilling life. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Grab this helpful list of 15 self-care practices that you can do in 15 minutes or less: www.momswithoutcapes.com/self-care-ideas I invite you to schedule a discovery call with me to learn more about how I can help you detach your worth from your to-do list and create more opportunities for joy and fun in your life. www.momswithoutcapes.com/loveyourself Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Dec 6, 2023
18 min
MWC 184: Maternal Gatekeeping
Maternal gatekeeping is when mothers unintentionally create barriers that hinder their partners or family members from actively participating in caregiving and household responsibilities, often stemming from a desire to be the best mom possible. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we explore the concept of maternal gatekeeping, identifying how it shows up and what we can do to step back and open the gate for others to step in and share the load. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to motivate moms to take responsibility for their own well-being. To join my Facebook community of Moms Without Capes, go to www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes The Fair Play Method works to make the invisible load visible by providing a space to communicate about what it takes to raise children and run a home. Send me an email at [email protected] with the words FAIR PLAY to learn more about how I can help you create more equity in your household! Stop the Excuses and Start Taking Care of Yourself. Grab my free guide at www.momswithoutcapes.com/sc-excuses ***TIME SENSITIVE*** The Self-Care through the Holidays Masterclass is happening on November 30th. If you’d like to learn more and sign up, go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/masterclass Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast.com/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom!  Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Nov 15, 2023
19 min
MWC 183: Building Confidence as a Gift to our Children with Laura Orlando
We are our children’s first role models which means we have to continually work on ourselves, most of all ensuring that our own self-confidence is at its highest potential. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Laura Orlando about how we owe it to our children, and especially our daughters to be our most confident selves. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to help moms recognize that prioritizing ourselves has a profound effect on those we love the most. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Make self-care a regular habit by downloading my free guide, Building Strong Habits by going to www.momswithoutcapes.com/habits The MWC Inner Circle is an exclusive membership for women who have lost themselves within motherhood and are desperate to reclaim their own identity. Join us inside the Circle by going to www.momswithoutcapes.com/circle Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! To learn more about Laura Orlando, go to www.graciousadventures.com or follow her on social @graciousadventures Grab Laura’s free gift, 10 ways to boost your daughter's confidence: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60bd3ce3544cc840b5a04da2 The two books that Laura recommended are: Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast.com/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Nov 8, 2023
23 min
MWC 182: Losing Yourself with People-Pleasing
Mothers often find themselves prioritizing the needs of their children, partners, and extended families, sometimes at the expense of their own well-being. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we explore how to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing and regain a stronger sense of identity and purpose. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to help women reclaim their sense of self within motherhood. To join my Facebook community of Moms Without Capes, go to www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Transform your inner critic to your biggest cheerleader by enrolling in the Quiet Your Inner Mean Girl program. www.momswithoutcapes.com/mean-girl Stop the Excuses and Start Taking Care of Yourself. Grab my free guide at www.momswithoutcapes.com/sc-excuses ***TIME SENSITIVE*** The Moms Without Capes Claim Your Me-Time Challenge is happening November 13-17th. Come join the fun and win prizes while learning how to carve out time just for you! www.momswithoutcapes.com/challenge Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Nov 1, 2023
24 min
MWC 181: From Victim to Hero with Shannon Peel
Too often, moms fall into a victim mentality where they feel helpless to their circumstances. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we are talking with Shannon Peel about how shifting our personal narrative from victim to hero can attract better opportunities and people into our lives and work. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to inspire women to take back control of their own happiness. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes To grab a helpful list of self-care ideas, go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/self-care-ideas If you'd like to transform your inner critic into your biggest cheerleader, enroll in the Quiet Your Inner Mean Girl program today by going to www.momswithoutcapes.com/mean-girl Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! To learn more about Shannon Peel, go to www.shannonpeel.com or follow her on social: www.linkedin.com/in/shannonpeel www.twitter.com/shannonpeel1 www.facebook.com/marketapeel www.instagram.com/market_apeel Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at https://ratethispodcast/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Oct 25, 2023
40 min
MWC 180: Confronting Mom Rage
Mom rage is a complex emotional response experienced by many mothers, often stemming from the overwhelming demands of parenthood, societal pressures, and a sense of constant responsibility. In today's episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we discuss the complexities of mom rage, exploring its roots and sharing valuable insights on how to manage and overcome it. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to help moms navigate the emotions of motherhood. To join my Facebook community of Moms Without Capes, go to www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get clear on what’s stopping YOU from hanging up your super-mom cape and rediscovering who you are aside from being a mom, a wife, and a professional. Book a complimentary call with me today. www.momswithoutcapes.com/loveyourself Stop the Excuses and Start Taking Care of Yourself. Grab my free guide at www.momswithoutcapes.com/sc-excuses Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at [email protected] If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast.com/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world!
Oct 18, 2023
22 min
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