I made this episode in the quiet glow of a humidifier, sitting on the edge of a spare bed in Virginia while Estelle slept beside me. It was day eight of solo parenting, and everything felt raw. No sisters. No backup. Just me, my baby, and a t-shirt I hadn’t changed in three days. But somehow, in that exhaustion, something lit up inside me and I followed it.If you’ve ever felt like your dreams are collecting dust while you carry everything else, this one’s for you.In this episode of Ask Me How I’m Really Doing, I talk about the messy, beautiful tension between motherhood and ambition. We explore postpartum identity, emotional labor, and the tiny choices that keep us from disappearing.💫 Timestamped Highlights👚 (00:58) A crusty t-shirt, a humming sound machine, and the spark that started this episode💔 (02:35) No sister village, no support just me and a baby who didn’t know my mom anymore📓 (04:30) The moment I wrote, not for money or content, but just for me🤹🏽‍♀️ (06:10) Why balance isn’t symmetrical and how I try not to drop the baby or the dream🍳 (07:48) Choosing between making coffee or making meaning in five stolen minutes🥹 (10:05) What I’ve quietly shelved and how I’m reclaiming it, one breath at a time🌱 Dream Seed Journal PromptWhat’s one ambition you’ve quietly shelved since becoming a mom? What small, gentle step can you take toward it this week—even if it’s imperfect, even if it’s just five minutes?Links Mentioned:📝 Download the Balancing Ambition Worksheet🎥 YouTube + TikTok: @hadiyacoppedge

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