Moms Without Capes

Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC
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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 adding more to your plate or achieving an impossible ideal. The time has come to rediscover the you who’s been buried under the weight of motherhood and learn how to prioritize yourself without guilt. If you’re ready to stop running on empty, feel seen and appreciated, and finally reclaim the life you deserve, this podcast is for you. Listen now to the Moms Without Capes Podcast and let’s take this journey together.

  1. 257 | How Moms Can Reclaim Confidence Through Style with Lana Ashby Rowder

    DEC 17

    257 | How Moms Can Reclaim Confidence Through Style with Lana Ashby Rowder

    If getting dressed has ever felt overwhelming or if your closet feels like a reminder of all the versions of you you've been through, you're definitely not the only mother who feels this. Today, personal stylist, entrepreneur, and mom Lana Ashby Rowder joins me to talk about how style can be a simple, powerful way for moms to reconnect with themselves. We dive into why clothing feels so emotional after motherhood, how decision fatigue shows up in our closets, and the surprisingly big impact our outfits have on confidence, motivation, and daily mood. To schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if therapy could help with your journey, go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/start (This is for moms who live in Montana ONLY) Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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!

    32 min
  2. 256 | The Weight of Worry: When Motherhood Feeds Anxiety

    DEC 3

    256 | The Weight of Worry: When Motherhood Feeds Anxiety

    Ever feel like your brain just won’t turn off even when you’re bone tired? You’re not alone. In this episode, Onnie dives into how motherhood can actually fuel anxiety, from invisible pressures and perfectionism to the myth of the “good mom.” You’ll learn what anxiety really looks like for moms (hint: it’s not always panic attacks), how control and the mental load keep you stuck in overdrive, and the mindset shifts that can help you breathe again. Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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
  3. 255: Letting Faith Heal the Wounds of Perfectionism and Pain with Pamela Ann Good

    NOV 19

    255: Letting Faith Heal the Wounds of Perfectionism and Pain with Pamela Ann Good

    In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sits down with Pamela Good, author of He Never Let Go, to explore her journey from emotional survival to true freedom in Christ. Pamela grew up navigating life with a mother who lived with paranoid schizophrenia, and for decades she relied on perfectionism, self-reliance, and “holding it all together” just to make it through. But everything changed when she hit rock bottom and finally surrendered her pain, her story, and her past to God. This episode is for any mom who feels emotionally exhausted, spiritually distant, or weighed down by the pressure to be strong all the time. Pamela’s story is a beautiful reminder that no matter how far you’ve fallen or how broken you feel—God has never let go. Learn more about Pamela at her website: http://pamelawaggonergood.com To schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if therapy could help with your journey, go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/start (This is for moms who live in Montana ONLY) Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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!

    26 min
  4. 254 | From Stress to Shoulder Pain: How Emotions Create Physical Symptoms

    NOV 5

    254 | From Stress to Shoulder Pain: How Emotions Create Physical Symptoms

    Ever noticed how stress can show up in your body—like tension, headaches, or mysterious aches that appear out of nowhere? In this episode, Onnie shares a powerful personal story about how emotional pressure turned into physical pain and what it taught her about the mind-body connection. Learn how unprocessed emotions can manifest as real physical symptoms, why your body might be trying to get your attention, and what you can do to start healing from the inside out. ✨ Tune in for a story that might just change how you think about stress, pain, and the messages your body is sending you. Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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!

    10 min
  5. 253 | When You Step Back, Things Shift

    OCT 22

    253 | When You Step Back, Things Shift

    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped doing it all? In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, Onnie explores what can unfold when a mom finally steps back, sets boundaries, and starts prioritizing herself. It’s not always comfortable and it’s definitely not simple but sometimes the smallest shift in your own behavior can ripple through your relationships in surprising ways. Tune in to hear:  ✨ Why stepping back doesn’t mean giving up  ✨ How guilt and fear often show up when we create space for ourselves  ✨ What it really means to trust the process of change  ✨ A gentle challenge for you to try this week If you’ve been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders and wondering if things could ever look different, this episode will remind you that change often begins with a single brave step - yours. Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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
  6. 252 | How to Set Boundaries with Family Members

    OCT 8

    252 | How to Set Boundaries with Family Members

    Family can be one of the hardest places to set boundaries—especially when you’re used to keeping the peace, avoiding conflict, or saying “yes” when you really mean “no.” But when you constantly let others overstep your limits, resentment builds, burnout sets in, and your sense of self starts to fade. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, Onnie dives deep into what it really means to set boundaries with family members and how doing so is an act of self-love, not selfishness. She shares the three types of boundaries, how to recognize where yours are being crossed, and practical tools you can start using right away to protect your peace and reconnect with you. If you’ve ever left a family gathering feeling drained, frustrated, or invisible, this episode will help you find your voice, hold your ground, and create space for your own needs—without guilt. Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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!

    9 min
  7. 251 | Survival Mode Isn’t Living: Simple Tools to Get Back in Control

    SEP 24

    251 | Survival Mode Isn’t Living: Simple Tools to Get Back in Control

    Are you running on fumes—late nights, restless sleep, hitting snooze, and rushing through your days on autopilot? So many moms get stuck in survival mode, and while it might feel normal, it’s not sustainable. Survival mode isn’t living. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking about the everyday habits that keep you drained—like late-night scrolling, snoozing alarms, and inconsistent self-care—and how to replace them with routines that actually restore calm and control. Related Episodes: Eisenhower Matrix https://www.momswithoutcapes.com/217-transform-to-do-list Miracle Morning https://www.momswithoutcapes.com/14-transform-your-mornings Buy the MWC affirmation cards To schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if therapy could help with your journey, go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/start (This is for moms who live in Montana ONLY) Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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!

    13 min
  8. 250 | Five Signs You’ve Lost Yourself Under the Mom-Hat (And How to Start Finding You Again)

    SEP 17

    250 | Five Signs You’ve Lost Yourself Under the Mom-Hat (And How to Start Finding You Again)

    Do you ever feel like somewhere along the way, you stopped being you and became only “mom”? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we talk about the five signs that you may have lost yourself under the mom-hat and I offer gentle encouragement to start finding your way back. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, invisible, or unsure of who you are beyond motherhood, this conversation will help you see that it’s possible to reclaim your identity one small step at a time. Click here to grab the Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Moms. To schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if therapy could help with your journey, go to www.momswithoutcapes.com/start (This is for moms who live in Montana ONLY) Support the show Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on any of the resources mentioned in this episode by visiting www.momswithoutcapes.com/toolbox 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 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!

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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 adding more to your plate or achieving an impossible ideal. The time has come to rediscover the you who’s been buried under the weight of motherhood and learn how to prioritize yourself without guilt. If you’re ready to stop running on empty, feel seen and appreciated, and finally reclaim the life you deserve, this podcast is for you. Listen now to the Moms Without Capes Podcast and let’s take this journey together.

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  • Creator
    Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    262
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Moms Without Capes®, LLC
  • Show Website
    Moms Without Capes