This morning started with a baby glued to my hip, a rumbling stomach, and a pan of butter burning on the stove. I hadn’t brushed my teeth, my hair had given up on me, and my clothes were whatever I grabbed off the floor. In the middle of it all, I opened my old work inbox just to escape for a second. And then the thought hit me, so loud I could hardly believe it. I wish I was at work. If you’ve ever wanted to run from the life you love, this one’s for you.In this episode of Ask Me How I’m Really Doing: A Mom’s Podcast, I share the moment I realized it wasn’t my old job I missed, but my own autonomy. If you’re navigating postpartum identity shifts, emotional labor, and the longing to feel like yourself again, this conversation is for you.Timestamped Highlights☕ (00:38) The morning chaos that pushed me to my breaking point💭 (02:29) The unexpected thought that made me question everything🌿 (03:33) Stepping outside and finding peace in the crisp morning air🐾 (05:20) The joy of seeing my daughter sign “dog” for the first time❤️ (06:10) Realizing I didn’t want my old job, I just wanted more presence🪞 (07:00) Asking myself what I truly want from my days as a mom🌱 Dream Seed Journal PromptWhen are you longing for freedom that you’re not getting right now? Whisper it to yourself. Then ask...what would it take to give myself even a piece of it?Some days we want to run. Other days, we find our way back to ourselves in the smallest, sweetest moments. You don’t have to choose between motherhood and your dreams. You can hold both.Hadiya ☕️ 💖Links Mentioned in This EpisodeSubscribe on YouTube: @HadiyaCoppedgeFollow on TikTok: @HadiyaCoppedgeJoin the Rediscover Me Ritual Series Waitlist: [Link]

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