I recorded this one from the edge of a spare bed at my mom’s house in Virginia, in a t shirt I hadn’t changed in three days, while Estelle napped beside me with her tiny hand curled around my shirt. It was day eight of solo parenting, and I was holding so much. Not just my daughter, but the ache of what I’d quietly put down since becoming a mom. I didn’t plan to write that day, but something sparked and I followed it.If you’ve ever felt like your dreams are gathering dust while you pour yourself into everyone else, this one’s for you.In this episode of Ask Me How I’m Really Doing, I share the quiet moment that reminded me I’m allowed to want more. We talk motherhood, ambition, identity, and how to make space for your dreams during nap time.💫 In This Episode:🍼 (01:22) The scene that sparked this episode in Virginia, a sick baby, and no village👕 (02:45) Wearing the same shirt for three days and still showing up to create💔 (03:50) When sister time turned into solo survival mode📝 (04:58) Why I wrote this episode just for me and what poured out⚖️ (06:34) Real talk on what balance really looks like in motherhood📺 (08:15) How Netflix, housework, and nap time taught me to choose with intention🍽️ (09:40) What we give up to be good moms and how to gently take some of it back🌱 Dream Seed Journal Prompt:What’s one ambition you’ve quietly shelved since becoming a mom? What gentle, real life step can you take toward it this week even if it’s small, even if it’s messy?You don’t have to take a leap today. Just one moment of truth is enough. You matter, even in the messy middle.Hadiya ☕️ 💖FOLLOW ME AROUNDSubscribe on YouTube: @HadiyaCoppedgeFollow on TikTok: @HadiyaCoppedgeRitual Club: Save My SeatDOWNLOADSDownload the Balancing Ambition Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3GVT4CH

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