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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.
Episodes
248 episodes
243 | The Paradox of Me-Time: Finding Peace Without the Pressure
You finally get a break—some rare, uninterrupted time to yourself. But instead of feeling free to relax, you feel pressure to use it wisely. Should you tackle your to-do list? Catch up on work? Get ahead on errands? Before you know it,...
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15:51
242 | Racing Thoughts and To-Do Lists: Managing an Overactive Mind
Dive into the pervasive issue of racing thoughts and overactive minds that many mothers experience. We explore how the mental load, societal expectations, and personal pressures contribute to this mental overwhelm. In this episode of Moms Witho...
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25:58
241 | Releasing the Rage: How Moms Can Process and Grow from Anger with Bronwyn Schweigerdt
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or on the verge of snapping, yet unsure of how to manage those emotions without guilt or shame? In this episode of Moms Without Capes, we are chatting with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a licensed psyc...
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26:20
240 | The Willpower Trap: Why Motivation Fades and What to Do Instead
Ever wonder why you start the day feeling motivated but by the afternoon, you’re reaching for snacks, snapping at your kids, or ditching your well-intentioned plans? It’s not because you lack discipline—it’s because willpower isn’t a limitless ...
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239 | Simplifying Health and Living Naturally: Bite-Sized Tips from Dr. Autumn Dugas
Feeling drained, overwhelmed, and stuck in the endless cycle of caring for everyone but yourself? In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dugas, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in breaking down heal...
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38:55
238 | The Invisible Mom: How to Feel Seen and Valued Again
Do you ever feel like all the effort you put into running your household and caring for your family goes completely unnoticed? Like you’re juggling a million tasks, but no one truly sees everything you do? In this episode of the Moms W...
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21:59
237 | Adjust Your Expectations and Find Joy in Imperfection with Liz Kent
Are you tired of feeling like you have to do it all—and do it perfectly? Explore how you can adjust your expectations, embrace imperfection, and let go of the guilt that often comes with trying to measure up to impossible standards. In this epi...
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236 | Breaking Free: How to Escape the Exhausting Caretaking Cycle
Dive into the exhausting cycle of overextending yourself in the name of caretaking. Many moms feel stuck in a loop of giving and giving without ever replenishing their own energy. If you've ever felt emotionally drained, resentful, or guilty fo...
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36:48
235 | Trust Your Body: Unlocking Wellness and Inner Peace with Molley Sutton
Discover how to recognize the signals your body is sending, strengthen your intuition, and trust yourself to make decisions that support your health and happiness. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re joined by Moll...
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234 | From Devastation to Healing: Navigating Life After Loss
Onnie opens her heart to share her journey of grief following the devastating loss of her 20-year-old daughter, Kaylah in this deeply personal and vulnerable episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast. She reflects on how this tragedy h...
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233 | The Art of the Juggling Act: Balancing Work, Family, and Self with Sarah Armstrong
Explore the delicate balance of juggling work, family, and self in this episode of Moms Without Capes, where we’re joined by Sarah Armstrong, author of The Art of the Juggling Act. Sarah shares her wisdom on managing life’s ma...
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232 | Lost in Motherhood? How Counseling Helps Moms Reconnect with Themselves
Have you ever felt like you've lost yourself in the demands of motherhood? You're not alone. Dive into how counseling can help moms reconnect with their sense of self, rediscovering who they are beyond the roles of “mom,” maid, chauffeur, and e...
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231 | Take Charge of Your Finances and Enjoy True Peace of Mind with Elizabeth Hansen
Explore how simplifying your finances can reduce stress and help you reclaim your sense of self. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, I sit down with Elizabeth Hansen, financial expert and Executive Vice President at Five...
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230 | How to Set Emotional Boundaries with your Kids
Dive into a skill that can transform both your parenting and your personal peace of mind: healthy detachment. As moms, it’s easy to get swept up in every mood and meltdown our kids experience, leaving us feeling emotionally drained and overwhel...
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27:48
229 | Stop Chasing, Start Owning: How to Embrace Your Worth and Confidence with Nellie Harden
Stop chasing external validation and start owning your self-worth by learning practical strategies for building self-esteem, setting boundaries, and prioritizing yourself without guilt. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcas...
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35:58
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 motherhood alone should be enough to make us ...
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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 of FIT4MOM Billings as she shares st...
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27:58
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 productive or perfect, but what if joy lies in do...
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24:57
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 identity. In this episode of Moms W...
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25:37
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, we uncover the top 10 harmful beli...
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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 feeling like it’s your job to manage everyone’...
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25:45
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, it fuels worry and emotional exhaustion. You...
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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 reasons we often say yes when we really...
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26:46
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 flawlessness can actually undermine children’...
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27:27
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 impact on the relationship itself. The chang...
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