Moms Without Capes

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By: Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC

Practical Strategies for Reclaiming your Sense of Identity Beyond Motherhood. 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 journey of motherhood. Tune in...

203 | Embracing Your Voice: The Power of Asserting Your Needs
Last Wednesday at 6:00 AM

This episode discusses the importance of moms prioritizing their needs, reclaiming their identity, and practicing assertiveness. It covers the challenges of saying no, different communication styles, self-awareness, and practical strategies for being assertive, including developing nonverbal behaviors, recognizing the importance of one's needs, self-awareness, practicing saying no, and problem-solving with others. The overall message encourages moms to take care of themselves and set boundaries while juggling their responsibilities.

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202 | Wardrobe Essentials: Building a Closet That Works for You with Jennifer Mackey-Mary
04/10/2024

Looking to boost your wardrobe in a way that better shows off your fit and personality? This episode delves into the journey of reclaiming your sense of identity by finding your sense of style! Host Onnie Michalsky is joined by master stylist, Jennifer Mackey-Mary, who shares about the importance of dressing to feel good, building a capsule wardrobe, understanding personal style, and the impact of consciously choosing clothes. (Episode 202)

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201 | Techniques for Mastering Stress and Finding Your Calm
04/04/2024

In this episode, we are digging into the good, the bad, and the ugly of stress. Stress is part of life, and it can wreak havoc on our health, our well-being, our relationships, and our lives and since we are 100% responsible for our own lives, it is our responsibility to learn how to keep our stress levels in check. In this episode, you will learn how! (Episode 201)

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200 | From a Husband's Lens: Embracing Identity Beyond Motherhood
03/27/2024

It’s one thing to carve out space for ourselves in the pursuit of reclaiming our identity within motherhood, but what might our partners think about it all? In this episode, we're joined by my partner of 25 years. Jason and I are going to take you behind the scenes of our marriage and spill some secrets about how we've managed to stay together for so long. You’ll get a guy's perspective on self-care, the Fair Play Method, and what it’s been like to live life with six kids. (Episode 200)

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199 | Balancing Books and Busy Days: Strategies for Making Time to Read
03/20/2024

When’s the last time you sat down and relaxed with a book? If it’s been a while, then this episode was made for you. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we address the challenges that keep you from making time to read and I provide you with practical strategies and tips to overcome these challenges. Join me- therapist, coach, and recovering supermom as I seek to inspire you to do things that take you beyond your role as a mom. (Episode 199)

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198 | Building Your Village: Support Systems for Modern Moms Lauren Mora
03/13/2024

Have you heard the saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child’? Well, the same can be said about raising a mom and on this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we are talking with Lauren Mora, about her solution to dealing with all the overwhelm and guilt that comes along with being a mom. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to provide moms with the tools and resources they need to navigate the challenges of motherhood. (Episode 198)

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197 | Your Morning Routine Needs to Evolve through the Seasons of Motherhood
03/06/2024

What we do in the morning can change drastically depending on where you are in your motherhood journey, but one thing is for certain- we need to be aware of our expectations and adapt our routines to our personal needs. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we discuss how a mother's morning routine needs to evolve with the seasons of motherhood and we need to alleviate ourselves from the pressure of having to do it all before the sun comes up. Join me- therapist, coach, and recovering supermom as I seek to encourage moms to escape...


196 | Strategies for SAHM’s who Want to Reenter the Workforce with Tracy Crowley
02/28/2024

(Episode 196) Making the decision to reenter the workforce after so many years as a stay-at-home-mom can bring with it many doubts, questions, and hesitations. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we chat with Tracy Crowley about the fears that many moms face about returning to a career outside of the home. Join me, Onnie Michalsky- mom, therapist, and life coach- as I seek to inspire women to take back their power and to realize how much worth they hold!

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195 | Beyond Supermom: Reclaiming Your Identity and Reigniting Your Relationships
02/21/2024

Buried deep beneath that supermom cape of yours is a woman who wants to feel alive and excited for life yet the everyday demands of motherhood keep you stuck in busy-ness and exhaustion. The Beyond Supermom program may be the solution for your overwhelm.

In this episode, I share with you some ways to tell if the Beyond Supermom program is your right next step and whether it is or isn’t, I invite you to schedule a call with me so that you can get clear on what would be the next step in getting back to...


192 | A Novel Approach to Creativity with Mary Adkins
02/14/2024

(Episode 194) You may be struggling to find time to even cook a meal, much less write an entire book, but on this Moms Without Capes Podcast episode, writing coach and founder of The Book Incubator, Mary Adkins shares with us how to not only make time for creativity but you may just be inspired to finally write the book that’s been burning inside of you. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to motivate moms everywhere to stop living on autopilot and start living a life of intention.

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