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Finally Seen
Finally Seen™ is a curiosity-fueled podcast for ambitious women who are ready to move to the next level, personally, professionally, and spiritually, but feel unseen, out of sync, or stuck playing small.
Hosted by Chrissy Bernal, Visibility Strategist and Brand Architect, this podcast blends bold conversations with real-life reinvention to help you show up fully and be recognized for who you truly are, not just what you do.
Here, we believe women are never just one thing. We honor the complexity of your story, and we celebrate your desire to grow. From business and branding to motherhood, mindset, and personal power, this is a space for women (ok, men, too heehee) who are done hiding and ready to lead.
Because when we share their stories, we create momentum for ourselves and for others.
Whether you're building a brand, launching a platform, or rebuilding your sense of self, you’ll walk away from each episode feeling seen, supported, and strategically aligned with your next-level vision.
Finally Seen
Rachel Erasmus, Returning to Work After Having a Baby
In this week’s episode of the Finally Seen™ podcast, we welcome Rachel Erasmus, certified coach, former NHS midwife, and founder of Full Spectrum Maternity Coaching. With over twenty years of experience in clinical care, spiritual leadership, and organizational development, Rachel brings a unique perspective on the identity-shifting experience of becoming and being a mother.
Listen in as we unpack what really happens when women move through pregnancy, birth, and return to work. From invisible emotional shifts to systemic gaps in care, we’ll explore what it means to truly see and support mothers in all their complexity.
In This Episode:
- Why continuity in maternity care changes everything
- How cultural and systemic gaps leave new moms unseen
- The importance of processing birth trauma, even years later
- Why motherhood reshapes identity and leadership
- How workplaces can better support women post-baby
This episode is sponsored by:
Bobelo (Use code ChrissyBernal15% at checkout to get 15% off!)
Bio:
Rachel Erasmus is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) who partners with powerful leaders as they navigate the life-changing transition of becoming a mother. Her mission is to help women embrace their responsibilities at work and at home with courage, consciousness, and purpose.
A former NHS midwife turned coach and facilitator, Rachel has supported women and leaders across a wide range of professional settings. Her unique blend of clinical experience and leadership development allows her to bridge care, consciousness, and performance in ways that help mothers feel both grounded and seen.
Having spent her career in regulated professions, Rachel holds herself to the highest ethical and professional standards. She trained with the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), which is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a global benchmark for excellence in coaching and ethics.
Through her company, Full Spectrum Maternity Coaching, Rachel creates spaces for transformation where working mothers can reconnect with their identity, reclaim their confidence, and lead with renewed clarity and compassion.
Website: https://www.rachelerasmus.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-erasmus-3a4583aa/