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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 and discover that your true superpowers come when you stop trying to be supermom!

Moms Without Capes Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC

    • Health & Fitness

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 and discover that your true superpowers come when you stop trying to be supermom!

    207 | Living a Purpose Beyond Our Title with Shelley Meche’tte

    207 | Living a Purpose Beyond Our Title with Shelley Meche’tte

    This episode discusses the challenges faced by women in maintaining their identity beyond their roles as mothers. It explores strategies for reclaiming a sense of self, detaching from supermom syndrome, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. The importance of understanding one's purpose, forgiving, and exploring passions is highlighted. The need for moms to prioritize themselves and find joy outside of their titles is emphasized.

    To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes

    Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more!

    To learn more about Shelley Meche’tte, go to https://www.ShelleyMechette.com or follow them on social:

    www.instagram.com/shelleymechette/

    Don’t forget to grab Shelley’s book, 70 Days of Happy. Details are on her website!

    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 onnie@momswithoutcapes.com

    If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM

    Originally published September 7, 2022

    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!

    • 27 min
    206 | Self-Care is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Family

    206 | Self-Care is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Family

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of moms prioritizing self-care and personal fulfillment alongside familial responsibilities. Host Onnie Michalsky emphasizes the benefits of self-care on the family and shares personal experiences and insights to encourage moms to carve out time for themselves and set boundaries, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

    Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes

    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 onnie@momswithoutcapes.com

    If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom!

    Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM

    Originally published September 12, 2022

    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!

    • 21 min
    205 | Embrace Imperfections: Redefining What It Means to Be a Good Mom

    205 | Embrace Imperfections: Redefining What It Means to Be a Good Mom

    Motherhood can come with a lot of pressure, especially with unrealistic expectations of what it means to be a good mother. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we look at the impact of the expectations we hold about our role as a mom and attempt to rewrite the definition of what it means to be a good mom. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to provide support and encouragement to mothers who feel lost under their super-mom cape.

    To join my Facebook community of Moms Without Capes, go to www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes

    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 onnie@momswithoutcapes.com

    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

    This episode was originally published May 10, 2023

    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!

    • 12 min
    204 | Understanding the Invisible Load: Tips for Lightening Your Mental Burden with Morgan Cutlip

    204 | Understanding the Invisible Load: Tips for Lightening Your Mental Burden with Morgan Cutlip

    In this episode, we dive into the concept of the mental load carried by mothers, exploring how it impacts relationships and self-identity. Dr. Morgan Cutlip shares with us about the invisible workload and the importance of making it visible through conversations with our partner.  

    Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. 

    Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more!

    To learn more about Dr. Morgan Cutlip, click here or follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

    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 onnie@momswithoutcapes.com

    If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom!

    Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM 

    This episode was originally published November 20, 2022.

    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!

    • 25 min
    203 | Embracing Your Voice: The Power of Asserting Your Needs

    203 | Embracing Your Voice: The Power of Asserting Your Needs

    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.

    To join my Facebook community of Moms Without Capes, go to www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes

    Grab the resource mentioned in the show and get more comfortable saying no: www.momswithoutcapes.com/say-no

    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 onnie@momswithoutcapes.com

    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!

    • 14 min
    202 | Wardrobe Essentials: Building a Closet That Works for You with Jennifer Mackey-Mary

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

    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)

    To learn more about Jennifer Mackey-Mary, go to www.youreverydaystyle.com or follow her on Facebook or Instagram

    Grab her recommended book, Playing Big by Tara Mohr

    Take Jennifer’s body shape quiz!

    This interview was originally published on December 29, 2021

    More from Onnie:

    Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more!

    Grab Self-Care Ideas for Moms, 15 easy and free practices you can do under 15 minutes to feel refreshed and recharged.

    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 onnie@momswithoutcapes.com

    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!

    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!

    • 30 min

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