56. Do You Have Supermum Syndrome? with Onnie Michalsky

That feeling when you sit down for five minutes and immediately think "I should be doing something" - therapist Onnie Michalsky from Moms Without Capes calls it supermum syndrome (or Supermom syndrome). In this conversation, she and Nina explore why so many mums carry it, and what it costs them. You'll Learn - What supermum syndrome is and how to spot it - How the do-it-all mindset affects your relationship and your kids - Why so many mums struggle to feel worthy of their own time - What healthy boundaries actually look like in motherhood - A simple daily check-in to start putting your needs on the list Why This Episode MattersIf you've ever eaten the crusts while your kids eat a proper meal, or felt guilty the second you sat down - this one is for you. Onnie brings real honesty to this conversation, and it's the kind of episode that makes you feel seen rather than lectured.Small Shift for Big ImpactOnnie's small shift: once a day, check in with yourself. Pause and ask - what am I feeling? How is it showing up in my body? What do I need right now? It takes less than 30 seconds, but it starts building the habit of treating your own needs as worth noticing. Take the Next StepSet the alarm now - attach it to something you already do, like brushing your teeth or making a coffee. Get this small shift started today. Links and ResourcesVisit Onnie's websiteListen to Onnies Tedx talk - link coming soon.Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with NinaRelated Podcast EpisodesEp 19 - Are You Drowning in the Parenting Juggle?Ep 20 - What If You Could Finally Let Go of Mum Guilt? with Dr Camille GuillereyEp 51 - How Worth Shapes the Way We Parent with Nellie HardenLet's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au.Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email.Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: [email protected] About the HostsNina Visic is a mindful parenting coach, mum of three and host of Your Calm Parenting Path. Trained through Hunter Clarke-Fields' Mindful Parenting programme, she helps overwhelmed parents find more calm, connection and confidence through practical strategies and mindfulness. Nina works with parents one-on-one and through group programs and workshops, supporting families to break generational patterns and build more connected, joyful homes.Onnie Michalsky is a licensed therapist, consultant, podcaster and mum of six. She is the founder of Moms Without Capes, a private therapy practice and online community supporting women in stepping out from under the pressure of doing it all and finding a more sustainable way through motherhood. Onnie also leads the Yellowstone County Mental Health Alliance and is a TEDx speaker on the societal expectations placed on mothers. She ran the Moms Without Capes podcast for over 265 episodes.