Embodied CEO Why I’ll Never Apologize for My Ambition Again
Aug 12, 2025
Dive into the intricate dance between ambition and personal healing. Discover why embracing your drive can coexist with self-growth. The discussion tackles the struggle of maintaining ambition while pursuing inner peace. Explore how reclaiming your ambition can ultimately empower you, helping you break the cycle of doubt. If you've ever felt torn between ambition and the healing journey, this conversation offers valuable insights to harmonize both.
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Ambition Can Be Authentic
- Emily Hirsh realized her lifelong ambition is often authentic and not inherently unhealthy.
- She differentiates ambition fueled by inner connection from ambition driven by disconnection.
Burnout After Motherhood
- Emily recounts seasons after having kids when she overrode her needs and pushed past limits.
- She describes being bottom of the list while working, breastfeeding, and parenting a toddler.
The 'Addiction' To Healing
- Emily noticed she was dimming her drive by labeling it 'unhealthy' or 'running from something.'
- She recognized an addiction to healing had developed where continual working on the past became an identity.