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 Super*mom* 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 Matters** If 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 Impact** Onnie'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 Step** Set 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 Resources** - Visit Onnie's website - Listen to Onnies Tedx talk - link coming soon. - Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with Nina - Related Podcast Episodes - Ep 19 - Are You Drowning in the Parenting Juggle? - Ep 20 - What If You Could Finally Let Go of Mum Guilt? with Dr Camille Guillerey - Ep 51 - How Worth Shapes the Way We Parent with Nellie Harden **Let'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 Instagram - Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au - Email: [nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au](mailto:nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au)   **About the Hosts** **Nina 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.