What happens when your ambition stays the same, but your capacity doesn’t?

Before becoming a mother, Bunmi thought she understood balance — flexible hours, a thriving coaching and yoga business, midweek coffee dates. But when pregnancy hit hard, her version of balance began to quietly unravel.

In this deeply personal solo episode, she shares the raw, real story of trying to “do it all” through exhaustion, sickness, and postpartum transition — and the quiet reckoning that followed.

This episode challenges the myth of symmetrical balance, revealing how real life asks us to adjust the dials — to choose rest over progress, to let some things pause, and to redefine what “doing it right” actually looks like.

Whether you’re navigating parenthood, burnout, career transition, or a life that no longer fits the brochure version of success, this conversation invites you to rethink the myths we’re sold about balance — and redefine it on your own terms.

In this episode:

• The unseen cost of curated balance
• Redefining ambition after physical or emotional depletion
• Letting go of (or pausing) identities when seasons shift
• What real, compassionate balance can look like

The Work No One Sees is hosted by Bunmi Ogunbona — executive coach, facilitator, and curious human exploring the quieter side of success.

Some reflections in this episode are inspired by real coaching or facilitation experiences. These are always anonymised and often blended across sessions or workshops. The stories shared reflect my personal learning — not anyone else’s.

This podcast is not therapy or personalised advice. If you need professional support, please reach out to a qualified provider.

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