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Moms Without Capes

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.

Motherhood Parenting Mental Health Wellness Education Health & Fitness Self-Improvement Kids & Family Relationships
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
253
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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228 | Motherhood and Loneliness: Why Moms Feel Isolated and How to Overcome It

228 | Motherhood and Loneliness: Why Moms Feel Isolated and How to Overcome It

Let’s address a struggle that many moms experience but rarely talk about: loneliness. Have you ever felt isolated, even while surrounded by your family? You’re not alone. Society often tells us that …

00:23:09  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
227 | Strong as a Mother: Finding Identity, Joy, and Community with Mary Pust

227 | Strong as a Mother: Finding Identity, Joy, and Community with Mary Pust

Explore how fitness, community, and self-compassion can help moms reconnect with their identity beyond motherhood. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I sit down with Mary Pust, owner …

00:27:58  |   Thu 07 Nov 2024
226 | No Pressure, Just Play: Exploring Hobbies Without Perfectionism

226 | No Pressure, Just Play: Exploring Hobbies Without Perfectionism

There is power in play! By rediscovering hobbies, moms can reconnect with their sense of self beyond the demands of motherhood. Many of us fall into the trap of thinking every moment needs to be prod…

00:24:57  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
225 | A Higher Paycheck Doesn’t Make His Time More Important than Yours

225 | A Higher Paycheck Doesn’t Make His Time More Important than Yours

Is your partner’s time more valuable just because he earns a paycheck? Let's dive into the mindset that often leaves moms believing their time is worth less, leading to guilt, burnout, and a loss of …

00:25:37  |   Thu 24 Oct 2024
224 | The Hidden Pressures of Motherhood: 10 Unrealistic Expectations to Let Go Of

224 | The Hidden Pressures of Motherhood: 10 Unrealistic Expectations to Let Go Of

Take a deep dive into the unrealistic expectations society places on moms and how these pressures can lead to burnout, guilt, and feeling lost within motherhood. In this episode of Moms Without Capes

00:36:36  |   Thu 10 Oct 2024
223 | Co-Dependency in Motherhood: How to Stop Over-functioning and Find Space for Yourself

223 | Co-Dependency in Motherhood: How to Stop Over-functioning and Find Space for Yourself

Dive into the heart of why so many moms feel responsible for everyone else’s happiness and how this ties into co-dependency. Learn how to recognize the signs of co-dependency in motherhood, such as f…

00:25:45  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
222 | Thriving or Just Surviving: Recognizing High Functioning Anxiety in Motherhood

222 | Thriving or Just Surviving: Recognizing High Functioning Anxiety in Motherhood

If you're feeling overwhelmed, constantly overthinking, and driven by perfectionism, this episode is for you. We discuss how high-functioning anxiety can appear successful on the surface, but inside,…

00:26:30  |   Wed 25 Sep 2024
221 | Overcoming Mom Guilt: Setting Boundaries without Feeling Guilty

221 | Overcoming Mom Guilt: Setting Boundaries without Feeling Guilty

Explore what’s really going on when we try to set boundaries to protect our own time and energy. In this episode of Moms Without Capes, we are going to look at the common sources of guilt and the rea…

00:26:46  |   Wed 18 Sep 2024
220 | Touching Down: Conquer Anxiety & Stop Helicopter Parenting

220 | Touching Down: Conquer Anxiety & Stop Helicopter Parenting

 Explore the deep connection between perfectionism, anxiety, and the all-too-common phenomenon of helicopter parenting. Tune in to learn how relentless hovering, micromanaging, and striving for flawl…

00:27:27  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
219 | Three Ways I Almost Killed My Marriage

219 | Three Ways I Almost Killed My Marriage

In this episode, I share three ways that I was damaging my relationship with my husband. It takes two to make or break a relationship, but I believe that changes one partner makes can have a profound…

00:24:34  |   Wed 28 Aug 2024
218 | Uncover your Enneagram Type to Understand Yourself Better

218 | Uncover your Enneagram Type to Understand Yourself Better

In this episode of the Moms Without Capes podcast, host Onnie Michalsky discusses the Enneagram as a tool for self-discovery and personal growth, particularly for mothers who may feel lost in their r…

00:45:32  |   Wed 21 Aug 2024
217 | A Secret Weapon for Transform Your To-Do List

217 | A Secret Weapon for Transform Your To-Do List

Use this game-changing strategy to help busy moms conquer their overwhelming to-do lists using the Eisenhower Matrix. In this episode of Moms Without Capes, you will learn how to effectively prioriti…

00:20:59  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
216 | Release the Grip of Fear to Live a Fuller Life with Tricia Thornton

216 | Release the Grip of Fear to Live a Fuller Life with Tricia Thornton

Explore how fear shapes our lives and how we can transform it into a tool for growth. In this episode of Moms Without Capes, Onnie Michalsky sits down with Tricia Thornton, author of Blessing from Fe…

00:39:47  |   Wed 07 Aug 2024
Bonus 4 | Three Years Strong: Moms Share Their Journey to Reconnecting with Themselves

Bonus 4 | Three Years Strong: Moms Share Their Journey to Reconnecting with Themselves

On this special episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re celebrating three incredible years of empowering and supporting mothers! To mark the occasion, I’m bringing on some amazing members of…

00:17:01  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
215 | The Myth That Moms Can’t Relax: Reclaiming Your Right to Rest

215 | The Myth That Moms Can’t Relax: Reclaiming Your Right to Rest

In this episode of Moms Without Capes, we explore the challenges moms face with taking time to unwind and the physical, emotional, and relational tolls of never relaxing. We validate these struggles …

00:21:36  |   Wed 10 Jul 2024
214 | The Transformative Practice of Gratitude Journaling with Autumn McKay

214 | The Transformative Practice of Gratitude Journaling with Autumn McKay

Learn the transformative benefits of practicing gratitude, how to maintain a gratitude journal, and other practical strategies for improving mental health and family relationships. In this episode of…

00:19:43  |   Wed 03 Jul 2024
213 | Big Fat Lies that Suck the Joy out of Motherhood

213 | Big Fat Lies that Suck the Joy out of Motherhood

Explore the assumptions and lies that keep us stuck in thinking that our sole purpose is to be a mom. Addressing the lies surrounding motherhood helps us see beyond societal pressures and unrealistic…

00:18:54  |   Wed 26 Jun 2024
212 | Sort, Organize, Sustain: Building a Home Space that Supports You with Tammy Schmidt

212 | Sort, Organize, Sustain: Building a Home Space that Supports You with Tammy Schmidt

Learn practical strategies for sustainable home organization with Tammy Schmidt, a mom of three and founder of Sort Organize Sustain. Let's explore the three key steps of sorting, organizing, and sus…

00:31:59  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
211 | Beyond the Cape: Recognizing the Signs of Supermom Syndrome

211 | Beyond the Cape: Recognizing the Signs of Supermom Syndrome

Like anything, awareness is key and so today I am sharing with you the telltale signs of what to look for to determine if you are stuck in supermom mode. While Supermom syndrome is not a clinical dia…

00:21:58  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
210 | Time Well Spent: Mastering Time Management for a More Balanced Life with Jill Wright

210 | Time Well Spent: Mastering Time Management for a More Balanced Life with Jill Wright

Dig into time management and learn the importance of weekly planning in this episode. You get personalized time management tips from Jill Wright who identifies challenges that women face in managing …

00:21:45  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
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