Finally Seen
Finally Seen
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast focuses on topics ranging from personal development, mental health, and entrepreneurship to branding, motherhood, and self-discovery. Episodes include interviews such as Amber Powers discussing her transformation from a cult-like background to a powerful voice in marketing and Jocelyn Pepe exploring the interplay of mental health and women's hormonal cycles.
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.
What are the warning signs of burnout, and how can you begin to manage stress before it takes over your life?
In this week’s episode of the Finally Seen™podcast, we sit down with Tim Wagner, a regenerative health practitioner and transformational breathwork guide based in Cape Town, South Africa, to talk about burnout, nervous system regulation, and the hidden cost of high achievement.
After 27 years in hospitality, Tim reached a breaking point in 2018 when he realized he could no longer find solutions to the problems in the business he was running. He shares how his career change began, why high-performing people can struggle to recognize burnout, and how the pressure to appear successful can conceal what is happening beneath the surface.
We’ll explore burnout warning signs, including disrupted sleep, poor eating habits, skipped breaks, missed family commitments, and feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress. Tim also shares how breathwork became part of his personal transformation and why he believes people need to pay attention to what their bodies are telling them.
If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, leader, or ambitious professional who feels stretched thin, this conversation offers a candid look at burnout, stress management, and the importance of making room for your health and your family.
In This Episode:
- The 8 warning signs a Duke University study found in medical professionals right before they burned out
- The real difference between being tired and being dysregulated
- Why 86% of HR practitioners in one audience admitted burnout gave them an ongoing medical condition
- What holotropic breathwork is and what actually happens in your body during a session
- How nose breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system as a natural tranquilizer
- A 60-second breathing practice you can do at your desk, in a meeting, or mid-conversation
- Why 80% of weight loss happens through your breath, not your feet on a treadmill
- How neurolinguistic programming works alongside breathwork to release inherited beliefs
Bio:
Tim Wagner is a regenerative health practitioner and transformational breathwork guide based in Cape Town, South Africa. After 27 years in the hospitality industry, Tim experienced a personal turning point in 2018 that led him to rethink success, prioritize his family and well-being, and embrace a more holistic approach to health. Today, he helps others reconnect with themselves, manage stress, and build a healthier relationship with their bodies and lives.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professionalpointer/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalpointer
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