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The Self-Love Recovery PodcastBreaking the Codependency Cycle: Family Systems, Self-Differentiation, and the Path to HealingRoss Rosenberg and Jerry Weiss discuss codependency and its effects on identity and family dynamics. Jerry, a recovering codependent, shares how codependency impacted his self-esteem and happiness. They introduce Murray Bowen's family systems theory, highlighting how interconnected family behaviors influence individual identities and can perpetuate issues like codependency and narcissism across generations, illustrated by the concept of "family system Wi-Fi."The hosts also explore self-differentiation, the process of separating one's identity from family influences, which is often resisted in dysfunctional families. They use analogies like a thermostat and escape velocity to describe the challenges of breaking free...2025-04-2823 min
Moms Without Capes210 | Time Well Spent: Mastering Time Management for a More Balanced Life with Jill WrightIn this episode of Moms Without Capes, Jill Wright shares her expertise on time management for moms. She emphasizes the importance of weekly planning and offers personalized time management tips. Jill identifies challenges that women face in managing their time, including not feeling in control and dealing with overwhelm and comparison. She discusses the five types of supermoms and how to create a time management system that works for each type.
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Moms Without Capes210 | Time Well Spent: Mastering Time Management for a More Balanced Life with Jill WrightDig 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 their time, including not feeling in control and dealing with overwhelm and comparison. Jill discusses the five types of supermoms and how to create a time management system that works for each type.To learn more about Jill Wright, go to https://jillwright.ca/ or follow her on social: https://www.facebook.com/growlikeamother https://www.instagram.com/growlikeamother Don’t fo...2024-06-0521 minMoms Without Capes207 | Living a Purpose Beyond Our Title with Shelley Meche’tteThis 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.
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Moms Without Capes207 | Living a Purpose Beyond Our Title with Shelley Meche’tteUncover the challenges faced by women in maintaining their identity beyond their roles as mothers and explore strategies for reclaiming a sense of self, detaching from supermom syndrome, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. In this episode of Moms Without Capes, you will learn the importance of understanding one's purpose, forgiving, and exploring passions are highlighted. The need for moms to prioritize themselves and find joy outside of their titles is emphasized.Originally published September 7, 2022To learn more about Shelley Meche’tte, go to https://www.ShelleyMechette.com or follow them on social:www.in...2024-05-1529 min
Moms Without Capes203 | Embracing Your Voice: The Power of Asserting Your NeedsLearn the importance of moms prioritizing their needs, reclaiming their identity, and practicing assertiveness. This episode 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/momswithoutcapesGrab the resource mentioned in the show and get more comfortable saying...2024-04-1714 min
Moms Without Capes199 | Balancing Books and Busy Days: Strategies for Making Time to Read 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)To join my Facebook community of Moms Without Capes, go to www...2024-03-2016 min
Moms Without Capes198 | Building Your Village: Support Systems for Modern Moms Lauren Mora 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)To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/moms...2024-03-1327 min
Moms Without Capes196 | Strategies for SAHM’s who Want to Reenter the Workforce with Tracy Crowley (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!To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes2024-02-2831 min
Real Talk TherapyMom Guilt: How it impacts us and how to copeNooshin brings on her friend Lori to chat about mom guilt, the ways it comes up and how to handle it.
RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/2024-01-2346 minReal Talk TherapyNew year, Same You: Alternatives to ResolutionsKate's back from maternity leave! Listen to Kate and Nooshin discuss New Yew Years Resolutions and why they think they're dumb. Learn some new approaches to wanting to feel better within yourself.
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Moms Without Capes188 | Feng Shui: Harmony for the Home with Patricia LohanBringing 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.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www...2023-12-2733 minMoms Without Capes187 | 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.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapesGet your hands on...2023-12-2030 minReal Talk TherapySupporting Loved Ones with Addiction and Eating Disorders During the HolidaysRachel Singer, LCSW-C, addictions specialist, joins Nooshin to chat about how we can support loved ones during the holidays who have struggled with addiction and/or eating disorders. Learn some of the ins and outs and ways to help those around you.
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RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/ RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/2023-12-1940 minMoms Without Capes186 | From Perfectionism to Progress: Tips for Letting Go with Nicole Baker HollemanWith 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.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of id...2023-12-1351 minReal Talk TherapySocial Media: the Good, the Bad, the UglyNooshin brings on guest Sara Crossley, LCPC to discuss social media and the impact on mental health and our behavior. They share some of the good sides of access to social media but also the bad.
RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/ RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/2023-12-0436 minReal Talk TherapyIntuitive Eating, a Convo with a DietitianKate and Nooshin are joined by Amy Goldsmith, RDN, LDN to get a dietitian's perspective on intuitive eating. They dive into specifics around Halloween candy and the best way to approach with children. RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/
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2023-11-2145 minReal Talk TherapyThe Holidays are here! Stress, Strategies and WoosahKate and Nooshin chat about the start of the holiday season and the different stressors that people feel this time of year. They discuss the different strategies they use and offer thier clients to feel more grounded and mindful.RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/ RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/2023-11-2136 minReal Talk TherapyHow to Navigate Diet Culture as a ParentKate and Nooshin are joined by Cybele Hirschhorn, LCSW-C to discuss how to navigate diet culture as a parent. Nooshin and Cybele share how they approach social situations with other parents who make comments about food or bodies that are rooted in diet culture and how they implement intuitive eating at home with their own kids.RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/ RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/2023-11-1441 minMoms Without Capes181 | From Victim to Hero with Shannon PeelToo 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 Get your hands on any of the r...2023-10-2542 minReal Talk TherapyWe don't talk about it enough: InfertilityNooshin and Kate are joined again by Abby Hock, LCSW-C this week to explore the topic of infertility. Trained in fertility counseling, Abby talks about the mental health issues that come up around fertility issues, how they differ between men and women, the impact it has on relationships, and how clinics compound fertility issues with limits due to BMI (boooo). Abby also shares resources for those struggling and ways to support someone going through fertility issues.Resolve (The National Infertility Association): https://resolve.org/. As a Woman Podcast: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/podcast.Infertile AF Podcast: http...2023-10-2449 minReal Talk TherapyTaylor Swift and Mental HealthThis week, Kate and Nooshin are joined by Abby Hock, LCSW-C to talk all things Taylor! Abby shares insight into how Taylor Swift's music incorporates mental health themes, some of the controversies around her latest album, and why she resonates so much with her audience.RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/. RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/.2023-10-1338 minReal Talk TherapyHealth At Every Size- What is it?This week, Kate and Nooshin talk about the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework to treating eating disorders and explain how it can be applied to people outside the eating disorder recovery community. They discuss barriers to applying HAESRTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/ RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/2023-10-1037 minMoms Without Capes178 | The Hidden Damage of Negative Self-Talk and How to Shift Your Inner DialogueNegative self-talk is a common part of human experience, but excessive or persistent self-criticism can keep you from living up to your greatest potential. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we explore the common triggers to negative self-talk as well as its harmful consequences. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I share practical strategies to help you quiet your inner mean girl so that you can play bigger.To join my Facebook community of Moms Without Capes, go to www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Get your hands on a...2023-10-0428 minReal Talk TherapyPregnancy on both sides of being a therapistBefore Kate goes out on maternity leave, she talks with Nooshin about what it's like being pregnant as a therapist. They discuss the impact pregnancy has on the client-therapist relationship, how therapists plan for leave, and how little most women know going into their first pregnancy, labor, and delivery.Mommy Labor Nurse (pregnancy, labor and delivery): https://mommylabornurse.com/ Dr. Sterling (pregnancy and postpartum support): https://thesterlinglife.com/ Karrie Locher (breastfeeding and postpartum care): https://www.karingforpostpartum.com/Aeroflow Breastpumps (getting a breastpump through insurance): https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/ RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/. RTT We...2023-10-0338 minMoms Without Capes177 | How Super-Moms Can Achieve Balance with Kimberly TaraIs it even possible to feel balanced when we are wearing so many hats? Today’s guest is going to show us how it’s done as she walks us through her process of maintaining order while fulfilling her roles of parent, partner, and professional. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking with Kimberly Tara about the Super-Mom Complex and how she manages to balance all the plates she’s spinning. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to support you through your journey of motherhood.To join the...2023-09-2740 minReal Talk TherapyEMDR: What the magic is all about and who can benefitNooshin and Kate talk about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) in this week's episode. They cover what it is, how it works, and why it's so different from traditional talk therapy. From the clinical side, they explain how it has changed the game in how they conceptualize and treat clients, plus talk about how other therapists can get trained in this practice. EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): https://www.emdria.org/.RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/.RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/.2023-09-2642 minMoms Without Capes175 | Earn from Home: Steps to Start as a Virtual Assistant with Meredith RaberFor mothers who are looking to work from home and earn an income of their own, becoming a virtual assistant may be exactly what could fill the need. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Meredith Raber about the role of a virtual assistant, the benefits to becoming one, and what steps you need to take to get hired. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to inspire and motivate you to be your best version.To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/gr...2023-09-1324 minReal Talk TherapyImposter Syndrome; it's everywhere!On this week's episode, Kate and Nooshin get personal about imposter syndrome - how it shows up for them professionally, culturally, relationally, and while parenting. They also share ways to counteract and treat imposter syndrome so that it feels less pervasive and indicative of self-worth.RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/. RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/.2023-09-1244 minReal Talk TherapyHow do I know whether a therapist is the right fit for my child?In their first ever BONUS EPISODE (!!!), Nooshin and Kate dive deeper on how parents can tell if their child's therapist is the right fit. They discuss what to look for in both the therapist and child, how family dynamics play into therapy and parents' feelings about therapists, and how to approach a therapist if there's compatibility concerns.RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/.RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/.2023-09-0429 minMoms Without Capes173 | Setting Boundaries to Heal People-Pleasing with Suzanne CulbergOften, super-moms struggle with saying no and putting their own needs first but this is exactly what we need to do if we want to strengthen our relationships. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we are talking with Suzanne Culberg about how having boundaries can heal our inner people-pleaser. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to inspire you to get yourself off the back burner and start living a life you love!To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapesGet...2023-08-3045 minReal Talk TherapyLooking for a Therapist? Here's what to look out for!This week, Kate and Nooshin talk about how to find a therapist who's a good fit for you. They discuss their own personal experiences with therapy and share red and green flags in therapeutic relationships. Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us.RTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalktherapypod/.RTT Website: https://realtalktherapypodcast.com/.2023-08-2947 minMoms Without Capes172 | How to Reconnect with What You Love and Live Your Passion with Shelby Jo LongFor many super-moms, it’s been so long since they’ve pursued a passion, they forget what it is they even enjoy. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking with Shelby Jo Long about how to discover and live your passion so that you can feel fulfilled in your work. Join me- therapist, life coach, and mom- as I seek to support you as you learn to recognize your worth beyond being a mom.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within mother...2023-08-2340 minMoms Without Capes171 | Intentional Slow Down: Finding Calm in a Busy World with Laura MicklerFeeling overwhelmed by the constant juggle between work and motherhood? In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I sit down with Laura Mickler to explore the power of slowing down and carving out time for yourself—even when life feels impossibly busy. If you’re struggling to find balance, this conversation is exactly what you need! Tune in and discover practical tips for reclaiming your time and energy. Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapesGet...2023-08-1627 minMoms Without Capes170 | Over It: Overwhelm and Overeating with Melissa McCreeryOverwhelm, overload, and overeating go hand in hand and can create vicious cycles that erode confidence and limit our beliefs in what is possible. In today’s episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re chatting with psychologist and emotional eating expert Melissa McCreery about the relationship between overwhelm and overeating - how to finally escape the hamster wheel and change our relationship with food. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to empower mothers to take control of their own lives instead of simply focusing on everyone else’s!Join my Facebook commun...2023-08-0933 minMoms Without Capes169 | The Truth About Having It All: A Conversation with Ahuva Magder HershkopIn modern society, women are fed the idea that they can have it all- a rewarding career, a fabulous family, a loving partner. But what if “having it all” is simply a myth we have come to believe and thinking that we can leaves us feeling worse off? In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we are chatting with Ahuva Magder Hershkop about having it all as a mom- is it possible or does thinking you can lead straight to burnout. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help moms shift...2023-08-0226 minMoms Without Capes167 | How to Create Your Own Personal Paradise in Your Daily Life with Sarah SnyderWhat if you didn’t need to escape to a tropical island to find peace? In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, Sarah Snyder shares her Embodied Paradise Method, a powerful framework to help moms create a sense of paradise right within their daily lives. Discover practical tools to stay grounded, find joy amidst the chaos, and reclaim your sanity—no passport required!Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she empowers moms to take back their power and create a life they truly want to live, even within the realities of m...2023-07-1939 minMoms Without Capes166 | Emotional Resilience in Motherhood with Dr. Shahana AlibhaiCultivating emotional literacy empowers moms to better navigate the highs and lows of motherhood, build stronger relationships, and nurture their emotional well-being. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, Onnie Michalsky—therapist, life coach, and mom—talks with Dr. Shahana Alibhai about the importance of understanding and managing emotions.Discover how emotional literacy impacts every area of life, from parenting to self-acceptance, and why embracing your emotions is key to becoming the mom and person you want to be. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the mental load or struggled with emotional balanc...2023-07-1238 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCSeason 2 Episode 13: What You Need to Know About SEO featuring Gabriel ValdezGabriel Valdez, owner of Nerdalert Solutions & Web Therapia, has established himself as a leading authority in private and group therapist marketing. In this episode, we discuss:The importance of having a website that is HIPAA and ADA compliant.Google My Business 101 - what you need to know.On page SEO as a part of consistent ranking and conversion.Gabriel specializes in SEO and online presence that gains results. With his diverse skill set as an entrepreneur, therapist marketing expert, user experience and user interface specialist, business strategy coach...2023-07-0541 minMoms Without Capes165 | Empower Yourself Every Day: Embracing Motherhood and Individuality with Elle HartBeing a mother doesn't mean sacrificing your individuality. By staying true to yourself, embracing your strengths, and prioritizing self-care, you can feel empowered every day and create a harmonious balance between your role as a mother and your identity as an individual. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Elle Hart all about how to stay true to yourself and lean into your strengths so that you can feel empowered every day. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC as she seeks to inspire moms to step out of...2023-07-0546 min
Moms Without CapesMWC 165: Stay True to Yourself with Elle HartBeing a mother doesn't mean sacrificing your individuality. By staying true to yourself, embracing your strengths, and prioritizing self-care, you can feel empowered every day and create a harmonious balance between your role as a mother and your identity as an individual. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Elle Hart all about how to stay true to yourself and lean into your strengths so that you can feel empowered every day. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC as she seeks to inspire moms to step out of the Su...2023-07-0544 minMoms Without Capes164 | Incorporating Intuitive Eating into Your Busy Life with Courtney VickeryTrusting your body and your intuition can sometimes be challenging, especially when you haven’t been showing up for yourself or you’ve been operating constantly under the stress of everyday life. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I am chatting with Courtney Vickery about how to incorporate some intuitive eating guidelines into our daily routines without doing a complete life overhaul. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help moms understand the connection between loving themselves and becoming their best version.Join my Facebook community, Moms With...2023-06-2832 minMoms Without Capes163 | Boost Your Confidence Through Personal Style with Jammie BakerWhen you look good, you feel good but sometimes our wardrobe can hold us back from feeling like rockstars. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I am chatting with stylist Jammie Baker about how we can practice self-care and build our confidence by leaning into our personal sense of style. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to motivate women to feel their best both in and out of their mom-hat.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood...2023-06-2137 minMoms Without Capes162 | Easing the Stress of Caregiving for Moms in the Sandwich Generation with Stacey LucesMothers who are taking care of both their aging parents and their children, commonly referred to as the sandwich generation, face numerous challenges that can take a serious toll on their mental health. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I will be chatting with Stacey Luces all about the challenges of the sandwich generation and discussing some strategies to help ease the stress that comes along with these responsibilities. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to support moms who are ready to step into their greatest version both in...2023-06-1441 minThe Self-Love Recovery PodcastOvercoming PTSD & Trauma Caused by Pathological NarcissistsRick Belden is a life coach who helps men and women who are feeling stuck get their lives moving again. He is a respected explorer and chronicler of the psychology and inner lives of men whose interviews, poetry, and essays have appeared in books and on media platforms around the world, reaching an international audience of many thousands of men and women.Visit his coaching website at https://www.rickbeldencoaching.com/ to schedule a free discovery session with him to visit about where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go with your life.2023-06-1252 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCSeason 2 Episode 12: Life with Dyslexia featuring Paige WeberPaige Weber, LPC shares openly about living with dyslexia. Paige shares about the 3 types of dyslexia, strengths of dyslexia and accommodations that can help. Paige is a Licensed Professional Counselor and received her Master’s degree in Mental Health from Mid-American Nazarene University. Paige also has a certificate from the University of Kansas Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program. With an extensive background in working with inpatient mental health programs before graduate school, she is well-versed in navigating mental health systems. Paige often uses these tools with parents of special needs children who...2023-05-3145 minMoms Without Capes160 | Coping or Masking? A Deep Dive into Mommy Wine Culture with Jillian SpeckMotherhood is hard and one of the ways more and more women are coping is by consuming alcohol. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I will be chatting with coach Jillian Speck about mommy wine culture and how it’s masking a much bigger problem. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire women to step beyond their role as a mom and be their greatest version.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/gr...2023-05-3132 minMoms Without Capes158 | Saving Ourselves to Save Our Marriage: Beth Miller’s Guide to Relationship HealingWhen you’re struggling in your marriage, it doesn’t necessarily take both partners to get the relationship back to where you’d like it. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Beth Miller about how we can use hypno-journeying to completely transform our relationship with our spouses. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she strives to help moms create their best life.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapesGet yo...2023-05-1725 minMoms Without Capes156 | Finding Freedom Through Systems: Laura Hernandez’s Approach to Organizing LifeDecision fatigue is no joke and so the less we have to make decisions about, the better! In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking with Laura Hernandez, the founder of Mama Systems, all about having systems in place so that we can bring peace and joy to our home and have more time for self-care, creative pursuits, and fun. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to motivate moms to take charge of their own happiness.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women re...2023-05-0324 minMoms Without Capes154 | How to Unlock Your Natural Energy with Sarah ByrneJust like there are seasons of life and of the year, we, as women, transition through certain seasons each month and we can use this natural cycle to guide us to become our best version. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I am talking with wellness coach Sarah Byrne all about the importance of being aware of your menstrual cycle and how it impacts your day to day life. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to equip mothers with tools to live their greatest life.Join my...2023-04-1932 minMoms Without CapesBonus 3 | One Year Sober: Reflections on My Decision to Quit AlcoholToday, April 18th marks one full year since I made the decision to stop drinking alcohol and I want to celebrate with you. In this bonus episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I share with you some reflections about my decision, how it went, and what the future may look like for me. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire moms to explore their relationship with alcohol and determine what’s best for them.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of...2023-04-1823 minMoms Without Capes152 | Reframing and Conquering Mom Guilt for Good with Emily Rose HardyIt’s all too common for mothers to feel guilt and shame around putting themselves before their children and partners. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I am talking with Emily Rose Hardy all about mom guilt- where it comes from and more importantly, what we can do about it. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help moms overcome the roadblocks standing in the way of them becoming their very best version.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of id...2023-04-0527 minThe Self-Love Recovery PodcastThe Inner Trauma Child & The Inner Critic Share the Same Voice. With Wendy BeharyIn this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, is joined by Wendy Behary, author of Disarming the Narcissist, to discuss why the "inner critic," the voice in our minds that condemns, criticizes, or demeans us—whether justified or not, is formed out of painful early life experiences causing attachment trauma.By "Healing the Inner Trauma Child," a powerful psychotherapy technique to uncover unconscious, dissociated childhood trauma, one can "re-write the script," which previously consisted of negative, pessimistic thoughts caused by our childhood trauma, and replace it with positive, optimistic thoughts, and most importantly, self-love.► Vi...2023-03-3027 minMoms Without Capes150 | Hacking Your Health Through Habit Building with Coach MackWe can all agree that exercise is good for us but maybe the reason we struggle to actually do it is due more to our mindset than anything else. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we are talking with Coach Mackenzie Holzknecht about building fitness habits that support a healthy life and why we’ve been thinking about exercise all wrong. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire moms to take care of their body, mind, and soul!Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with ot...2023-03-2926 minMoms Without Capes147 | How to Master Your Relationship with Time with Ilonka RasWhen life throws you curveballs or ten piles of laundry, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and short on time. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Mindset and Transformation Coach Ilonka Ras about how our view of time contributes to any overwhelm we may be feeling and more importantly, how we can begin to shift our perspective and feel more centered and calm. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help moms transform how they view themselves and the world around them.Jo...2023-03-2231 minMoms Without Capes146 | Time to Declutter: Secrets to Getting Organized with Arieal DeLotteWhen you’re feeling discombobulated and disorganized, it may be difficult to even know where to start to bring order back to your home, or even your mental state. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking with Arieal DeLotte about getting organized and where to start when you’re feeling like your life is all over the place. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to motivate moms to get back into the driver’s seat of their life.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with oth...2023-03-1535 minMoms Without Capes145 | Stress Less, Eat Better: Easy Meal Planning Strategies with Kare MarynWhile it’s something we do nearly every day, when it comes to figuring out what’s for dinner, we often feel defeated before we even begin. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking with kitchen coach Kare Maryn all about meal planning and how it can help make dinner time your favorite part of the day. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help moms free up time in their days for self-expression and self-love.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with o...2023-03-0841 minMoms Without Capes143 | Reignite Your Inner Radiance and Feel Vibrant Again with Lisa TöscherWhen we are drowning in the sea of busy-ness, it can become so easy to shelve our desires, forgo our passions, and dim our inner light. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Lisa Töscher about reigniting our inner radiance so that we can shine our brightest. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire moms to recognize their own worth and take action towards becoming their best self.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of ide...2023-02-2239 minMoms Without Capes142 | Ditching the All or Nothing Fitness Mindset with Natasha CaleelWhen starting a fitness regime, it’s tempting to think you have to go all in and do things perfectly to get results. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re talking with expert Natasha Caleel about getting fit and how even fitness is best approached in moderation. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to move moms towards living a life filled with joy and passion.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.face...2023-02-1529 minMoms Without Capes141 | How to Create More Balance in Your Life with Lori OberbroeklingSupermoms can often feel off kilter when trying to juggle all the things and keep some sense of order in their home, career, and personal life. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Lori Oberbroekling all about balance and if it's even possible with all that we have on our plate! Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to move moms towards living a life filled with joy and passion.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of...2023-02-0839 minMoms Without Capes140 | Living Benefits for Moms: A Guide to Financial Protection with Sharon MooneyLife is full of disruptions, unplanned, and unfortunate situations. Living benefits can help with some of these disruptions. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Sharon Mooney all about living benefits, what they are, and why we need them. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to motivate moms to become their best selves and create lives that they love.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of identity within motherhood. www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapesGet yo...2023-02-0145 minMoms Without Capes133 | How to Embrace Radical Rest for a Healthier Life with Jen LarimoreSince sitting down and resting isn’t typically part of a super-mom’s day, doing so can be considered a radical act. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with my friend Jen Larimore about what rest is, why it’s so essential, and most importantly, how we can rest more often. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to inspire moms to take care of themselves from the inside out.Join my Facebook community, Moms Without Capes to connect with other women reclaiming their sense of ident...2022-12-2133 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 31: Boundaries You Need to Survive the Holidays featuring Yael ShumanYael Shuman, LMFT, EMDR trained, AAMFT Approved Supervisor and I have an open and honest conversation about creating and holding healthy boundaries with your family over the holidays. We all know the holiday season can be both joyful and stressful. Yael and I share our best tips to survive and thrive this holiday season! Yael is a Psychotherapist and is the creator of Equipt Emotional Agility Training. Healthy boundaries are hard to establish with family members. In Yael’s Equipt Emotional Agility Training she explains how to create healthy boundaries with others. On her web...2022-11-1630 min
Moms Without CapesMWC 103: More than a Mom: Living Beyond Titles with Shelley Meche’tteTo live a life of happiness and joy, moms must recognize that they can’t realistically do it all and they have to start living their lives on purpose. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I am talking with Life Purpose & Confidence Coach and Int'l EmpowHERment Speaker Shelley Meche’tte about how moms can live beyond their titles and how leaning into their purpose can help to shed the “supermom” syndrome. Join therapist, life coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she seeks to help moms get comfortable with hanging up their Super-mom capes.
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Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 20: Misdiagnosed: Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder featuring Jaime DukeDuring this episode, I talk with Jaime Duke, LCPC, MAC, NCC (she/her) about the importance of therapists understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Jaime is a private practice owner in Prairie Village, Kansas and specializes in working with women who are experiencing Perinatal or Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders, PMS or PMDD, menopausal symptoms, PCOS, Endometriosis, or other hormonal health problems.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Distinguish PMDD from other mental health conditions such as Postpartum Depression and AnxietyUnderstand the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment of PMDD...2022-08-3124 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 17: Simplified SEO for Therapists featuring Jessica TappanaDuring this episode, I talk with Jessica Tappana, LCSW (she/her) about the basics you need to know for SEO marketing. SEO can be so intimidating and Jessica explains how to integrate SEO into your website in a very clear way. I learned a lot from this episode. Jessica is the founder of Simplified SEO Consulting where she has a team that helps mental health professionals around the country do really in depth work on their website to improve SEO. Jessica believes we do our best work when we aren't worried about where the n...2022-08-1031 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 15: This Stuff Makes My Brain Hurt! SEO, SEM, Marketing & Branding featuring Daniel SanchezDuring this episode, I talk with Daniel Sanchez (he/him) about online marketing. You’ve heard of SEO (and maybe SEM) and I interview Daniel about all the things therapists need to know to understand the simple and cost-effective ways we can level up our online marketing. Daniel helps therapists create Brand Identity and to ensure that their digital footprint is creating traffic to their website and social media. Daniel develops a brand kit for therapists, offers website development, and ensures that there are solid SEO protocols for the therapists' online presence. Daniel is als...2022-07-2734 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 14: What the heck is Neurofeedback? featuring Susan DunawayDuring this episode, I talk with Susan Dunaway (she/her), LCPC, BCN about Neurofeedback. It’s something we’ve all heard of, but don’t necessarily understand. I ask the questions we want to know! Susan has been a therapist for over 20 years and is the co-owner of Amend Neurocounseling. Amend specializes in neurofeedback, a tool that helps the brain regulate attention, mood, and energy. They combine neurofeedback with talk therapy, parenting work and couples work. Her clients deal with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and post-concussion symptoms. A large part of her p...2022-07-2027 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 10: What’s Your Number? Understanding the Enneagram featuring Kelsi GroveDuring this episode, I talk with Kelsi Grove (she/her), LCPC, about the Enneagram. Kelsi and I dive in and go through the Enneagram types and how understanding these numbers can improve your relationships, your business and leadership. Kelsi is an Enneagram 9 and licensed clinical professional counselor in the Kansas City area specializing in adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions and identity work. She's continually excited to get to bring the Enneagram into her counseling work and continue her own growth through it as well. Her most favorite part of her work i...2022-06-2230 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 7: It's Tricky! Is is OCD, GAD or something else? Featuring Kari GregoryDuring this episode, I talk with Kari Gregory (she/her), LPC, LCPC, NCC about understand the nuance in diagnosing OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobia or something else. Grad school makes us think diagnosing anxiety disorders is clear and easy and that just isn’t true. Kari has a private practice in the Kansas City area specializing in the treatment of adults with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related disorders. She has specialized training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD from the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute. Kari is an active member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of...2022-06-0132 min
Moms Without CapesMWC 45: Prioritizing Nutrition for Moms with Bethany GettisOften moms are so busy making sure everyone else is taken care of, that sometimes our own nutrition takes a back burner. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I’m talking with Bethany Gettis, a holistic nutritional consultant and REAL food advocate about how moms can make sure they are prioritizing their own nutrition so that they can show up as their best self for all those who are depending on them. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores why moms have to stop running on auto-pilot and instead get themselves the proper nu...2022-02-1627 minMoms Without Capes23 | Energy-Zapping Habits: How to Defeat Them with Kelly RyanWe want the best for our family, but we can't give them our best if we don't feel it ourselves. In this episode, I’m talking with Registered Nutritionist, Kelly Ryan about the factors that destroy our energy levels and what we can do to get it back. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores the role food, exercise, sleep, mindset and stress plays in our everyday 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...2021-12-0143 min
Moms Without CapesMWC 23: Defeating Energy-Zapping Supervillains with Kelly RyanWe want the best for our family, but we can't give them our best if we don't feel it ourselves. In this episode, I’m talking with Registered Nutritionist, Kelly Ryan about the factors that destroy our energy levels and what we can do to get it back. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she explores the role food, exercise, sleep, mindset and stress plays in our everyday life.
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Moms Without CapesMWC 21: Let Authenticity Be Your Cape with Dr. Erika MichalskiWhen you lean into authenticity, it's easier to let go of what others are doing AND the opinions they have about what you are doing. In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Erika Michalski about living more authentically and how doing so helps us become our best version. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky to learn how to embrace who you are and live life to its fullest.
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Moms Without CapesMWC 15: Mornings for Moms with Brittan PackWaking up earlier than your family may require some tough love but it will do wonders to helping you fill your bucket. In this episode, I’m talking with morning expert, Brittan Pack about her path to becoming a morning person and how doing so has changed her experience of motherhood. Join therapist, coach, and mom Onnie Michalsky as she shares how to get an amazing head start to your day.
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Exploring Food Allergy FamiliesReal Talk with Jo Frost (aka Supernanny) - Part 2 of 2 [Ep. 21]My guest Jo Frost (also known as Supernanny) and I chat about so many important topics in this 2-part episode, including how to live an empowered life with allergies, navigating various family/parenting dynamics including divorced/blended families, and how values can be the compass that guides you to living a safe AND full life with allergies. Jo also shares insights into how her upbringing empowered her, how her family/friends support her allergy safety, and some fun insights into the filming of her show, Supernanny!Be sure to listen to both Part 1 (Ep. 20...2021-10-0629 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesReal Talk with Jo Frost (aka Supernanny) - Part 1 of 2 [Ep. 20]My guest Jo Frost (also known as Supernanny) and I chat about so many important topics in this 2-part episode, including how to live an empowered life with allergies, navigating various family/parenting dynamics including divorced/blended families, and how values can be the compass that guides you to living a safe AND full life with allergies. Jo also shares insights into how her upbringing empowered her, how her family/friends support her allergy safety, and some fun insights into the filming of her show, Supernanny!Be sure to listen to both Part 1 (Ep. 20...2021-10-0331 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesSocial & Life Tips for Allergic Teens and Young Adults; Guest: Kortney Kwong Hing [Ep. 19]Navigating the teen and young adult years is hard enough, but managing a food allergy can make it feel even more difficult. This episode offers guidance and tips to help allergic teens, young adults and parents navigate these years. My guest Kortney Kwong Hing and I discuss the following topics: Various common social & life scenarios, tips for speaking up about safety when shy, tips on how to fit in with friends safely, how/when to talk about your allergy when dating, talking to (and showing) parents you can be trusted, and taking ownership of...2021-07-3140 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesTaking Fear & Trauma Out of Epinephrine Use; Guest: Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD [Ep. 18]This episode explores dealing with fearful thoughts and a variety of emotions when just thinking about epinephrine, or when you actually need to use it. .My guest Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD and I share strategies and tips to prepare for, actually use, and process the thoughts, feelings and trauma that are often part of the allergic reaction experience. These tips are helpful for kids, teens, adults and parents!.Take advantage of two allergy-informed behavioral health clinicians discussing strategies to deal with the very real internal experiences when using epinephrine! And please feel free to let us k...2021-07-0237 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesFood Allergies & ARFID: Is It Just Picky Eating?; Guest: Tiffany Taft, PsyD [Ep. 17]Many people have picky eating habits and may even avoid a number of foods, but when do these food preferences become problematic, especially for those managing food allergy? This episode explores the answers to these questions and the diagnosis of ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) which is a diagnosis becoming more well-known in those managing chronic conditions focused on food intake. My guest, gastropsychologist Tiffany Taft, PsyD and I talk about: What ARFID is AND isn't; Differences between ARFID & picky eating habits; When to be concerned about picky eating habits; The role...2021-06-1243 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesSo, You Want to Be an Allergy Advocate or Professional?; Guest: Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. [Ep. 16]Maybe you're an allergic individual or allergy parent who wants to advocate on a larger scale? Or perhaps you're interested in learning more about what a food allergy consultant or allergy-informed therapist does and how to become one? Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. and I discuss food allergy advocacy, consulting and counseling, paying special attention to not burning yourself out, especially as an advocate. We offer tips on recognizing burnout, determining your own boundaries, prioritizing your advocacy efforts based on your own values, referring people to others when needed, and prioritizing a balanced approach so...2021-05-2236 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesComparing Moms' & Dads' Experiences - Allergy Parenting Survey Review [Ep. 15]In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, I'm reviewing the 2020 Food Allergy Mom Experiences survey results to gain better insight into how moms feel about allergy parenting. Additionally, I'll compare the data from the 2020 Food Allergy Dad Experiences survey (which asked the exact same questions), and explore similarities and differences in their experiences. [Be sure to check out Episode 2, which is all about the dads' survey results] The survey questions look at:The hardest aspects of food allergy parentingWhat allergy parenting tasks each parent felt they were more confident withWhat allergy parenting...2021-05-0429 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesTips for Managing Oral Food Challenge Anxiety; Guest: Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD [Ep. 14]It's common to feel nervous or anxious in anticipation of an oral food challenge (OFC). On this episode, fellow allergy-informed therapist Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD and I will discuss navigating oral food challenge anxiety. We will specifically explore: Tips to encourage readiness for kids, teens, parents and adultsAnxiety management strategies to practice Tips to help determine anxiety versus allergic reaction sensationsStrategies to navigate nerves during the actual OFC appointmentHow far in advance to tell your child about an OFC Answering the question "How does the allergist know what's happening in my body?"The importance of having a mantraA fun idea...2021-04-1936 minExploring Food Allergy Families3 Things Allergists Want You to Talk with Them About; Guest: Dr. Zachary Rubin [Ep. 13]Open communication with your allergist is crucial - it helps them meet you where you're at and in turn, provides you with valuable guidance and information to help navigate life with food allergies. However, not everyone knows how to advocate for their own patient needs or when they should or shouldn't reach out to their allergist with questions. In this episode, I'll be chatting with my guest, allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin on the following topics and more: Benefits of open communication with your allergist or doctor;3 things your allergist wants you to talk to t...2021-04-1135 minExploring Food Allergy Families4 Things You Should Know About Therapy [Ep. 12]In honor of Counseling Awareness Month in April, Season 2 kicks off with an episode focusing on therapy, because after the last 12 months, many could benefit from additional support. This episode will specifically explore: WHY (and when) people might decide to seek out therapyWHO provides counseling services WHAT some common counseling approaches are, and determining which is right for youWHERE to find therapistsRead more tips on finding allergy-informed therapists: https://www.foodallergycounselor.com/blog/how-to-find-an-allergy-knowledgeable-counseling-providerWebsites to locate therapists or co...2021-04-0220 min