SHE BREAKS THE RULES

Faye Sheridan & Tarryn Williams
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She Breaks the Rules is the podcast for women who are done following health “rules” that are outdated and don’t work, and are ready to rewrite the rules to suit their health and life. Hosted by Faye Sheridan and Tarryn Williams, we will help you challenge the norms, dare you to think differently, and inspire you to take bold, self led action in your health and wellbeing. This is about breaking free from diet culture, understanding yourself and your body and learning what health really looks like for you. Expect raw conversations, expert insights, personal stories, and no-BS strategies on women’s health, menstrual cycle, body image, gut health, emotional eating, stress, hormones, mindset, and more. We’re here to empower you to come home to your body, trust yourself, and take control — on your terms. You’re only one decision away from changing your life. Hit follow and let’s break the rules — together.

  1. 4d ago

    EP #57: Is Your Fitness Tracker Helping You… Or Hurting You? The Pros and Cons of Wearable Health Trackers

    Wearable health tech is everywhere. Oura Rings. Apple Watches. Garmin. Tempdrop. Step counts. HRV. Sleep scores. Recovery data. But here’s the real question… Is your wearable helping you make healthier choices or making you more disconnected from your body? In this episode of She Breaks The Rules, Faye and Tarryn unpack the pros and cons of wearable health trackers, when they can be genuinely useful, and when they can quietly fuel stress, anxiety, obsession, and health perfectionism. Because while data can be empowering… more data doesn’t automatically mean better health. We explore how wearables can help identify patterns around stress, sleep, movement, recovery, alcohol, and cycle health but also where they can become a crutch that overrides your own internal cues. If you’ve ever cancelled a workout because your recovery score was low… obsessed over a bad sleep score… or let your watch tell you how you feel before you’ve even checked in with your own body, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: The genuine benefits of wearable health trackersHow to use health data properly (hint: trends > daily snapshots)Why high-achieving women can become overly reliant on wearable dataThe connection between wearables, stress, and health anxietyWhy sleep scores and recovery metrics aren’t always accurateHow alcohol, illness, stress, and lifestyle habits impact wearable dataTracking your menstrual cycle: when wearables can actually be usefulThe problem with outsourcing body trust to technologySigns your wearable may be doing more harm than goodWhy reconnecting with your internal cues mattersThe big question we want you to ask yourself: Do I use my wearable as a helpful tool… or have I handed over my power to it? Because breaking the rules in women’s health sometimes means trusting your body more than the algorithm. If this episode resonated, we’d LOVE to hear from you. Are you obsessed with your wearable? Have you ditched one completely? Or do you still find yours genuinely helpful? DM us on Instagram and share your biggest takeaway. And if you loved this episode, send it to the friend who checks her sleep score before saying good morning 💜 Follow us on instagram: @shebreakstherulespodcast @tarrynwilliams_coach @fayesheridan_

    21 min

  2. May 19

    EP #56: Did You Escape Diet Culture… Just to Get Trapped by Anti-Ageing Culture?

    You survived diet culture… but have you unknowingly stepped straight into anti-ageing culture? In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, Tarryn and Faye unpack the pressure women face to constantly “fix” themselves... first through shrinking their bodies, and then through chasing youth, wrinkle free skin, and impossible beauty standards. Sparked by a quote that stopped us in our tracks: “I didn’t survive 30 years of diet culture to simply hand over the next 30 to anti-ageing culture. Our bodies aren’t our life’s project. Our project is to fill our bodies with life.” This conversation gets honest. We talk about our own experiences with body image, anti-ageing messaging, skincare, self-worth, and the subtle ways beauty culture can shape the decisions we make without us even realising. Because let’s be honest… when did ageing become something women were taught to fear? And more importantly… what are we missing while we’re busy obsessing over our appearance? This episode is an invitation to challenge the messaging, question what’s driving your choices, and redefine what health, beauty and confidence actually mean to you. In this episode, we cover: ✨ The connection between diet culture and anti-ageing culture ✨ Why body obsession often just changes form, not disappears ✨ The emotional difference between self-care vs self-fixing ✨ Botox, beauty standards, skincare and asking: what’s actually driving this choice? ✨ How health habits, nutrition, stress and internal health impact ageing far more than quick fixes ✨ The hidden cost of spending years hyper-fixated on your body ✨ What happens when you finally heal your relationship with food and appearance and the “void” that can come after ✨ Why creating joy, adventure, purpose and meaningful experiences matters more than chasing perfection ✨ The powerful question every woman should ask herself: If I stopped trying to perfect my body… what would I do with that energy instead? And a question to reflect on after this episode: What would change in your life if your body stopped being your biggest project?What memories would you create? What adventures would you say yes to? Where would your energy go? Because She Breaks the Rules isn’t about following society’s script for what women should look like. It’s about choosing your own rules. Follow us on insta @shebreakstherulespodcast Tarryn: @tarrynwilliams_coach Faye: @fayesheridan_

    34 min

  3. May 11

    EP #55: The Part of Gut Healing Nobody Talks About: How to Successfully Reintroduce Foods

    Most women think the hard part of a gut protocol is the kill phase… but what if the real healing actually happens afterwards? 👀 In this episode, Faye takes us deep into the phase of gut healing that nobody talks about enough: the reintroduction phase. Because healing your gut isn’t about staying restrictive forever. It’s about rebuilding resilience, restoring diversity in the gut microbiome and learning how to work with your body instead of fearing food. Together, we unpack: Why the kill phase is only the beginningThe biggest mistakes women make after a gut protocolWhy long-term restriction can actually create more problemsHow to successfully reintroduce foods without fearUnderstanding food thresholds, symptoms and body awarenessWhy bloating isn’t always “bad”, it’s informationThe connection between gut health, the nervous system and stressWhy some women keep repeating gut protocols without successHow food reintroduction can actually lead to more food freedom and confidenceThe importance of creating a resilient gut microbiome instead of chasing perfectionWe also dive into: ✨ Diet culture and why restrictive phases can feel “safe” ✨ The emotional side of gut healing ✨ Learning to trust your body again ✨ The role nervous system regulation plays in digestion and healing ✨ Why curiosity is more powerful than perfection This conversation is a powerful reminder that health isn’t about rigid rules or fear-based restriction. It’s about understanding your body, building resilience and creating a sustainable way of eating and living that supports you long term 💜 Because at the end of the day, She Breaks The Rules is about challenging the all-or-nothing approach to health and helping women reconnect with their bodies with confidence, compassion and self-trust. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to share it on Instagram and tag us with your biggest takeaway ✨ Follow us: @shebreakstherulespodcast @tarrynwilliams_coach @fayesheridan_

    24 min

  4. Apr 29

    EP #54: The Surprising Truth About Guilt, Shame & Why You Binge Eat

    You’ve probably said it before… “I feel so guilty for eating that.” But what if guilt isn’t actually the problem? And what if the real thing keeping you stuck in the binge–restrict cycle… is something much deeper? In this episode, we unpack the powerful (and often misunderstood) difference between guilt and shame and why confusing the two could be the exact reason you feel stuck in your relationship with food. Because here’s the truth… You can’t change your behaviours when you believe you are the problem. And this is something Tarryn sees every single day with her clients. Shame is the number one emotion keeping women stuck in binge eating, emotional eating and self-sabotage. Not lack of willpower. Not lack of discipline. Shame. And the moment that shame is released? Everything shifts. Behaviours change. Self-talk softens. And for many women, it’s the first time they actually feel free around food. In this episode, we cover: The critical difference between guilt (“I did something bad”) vs shame (“I am bad”)Why shame is one of the most damaging emotions for binge eatingHow shame keeps you stuck in cycles of hiding and self sabotageThe surprising reason guilt after eating actually makes things worseHow shame shows up (even when you don’t realise it)Why releasing shame can create instant shifts in behaviour and mindsetPractical steps to start breaking the shame cycle and moving forwardA powerful question to reflect on: Where are you still using guilt or shame to try to change your body or your habits… and what might change if you replaced that with self-compassion and self-trust? How this episode breaks the rules: At She Breaks the Rules, we don’t believe you need more discipline, more restriction, or more guilt to change your body. We challenge the idea that you need to “fix” yourself to be healthy. Because real change doesn’t come from shame… it comes from understanding, compassion, and learning to trust yourself again. Loved this episode? Share it to your Instagram stories and tag us with your biggest takeaway 💜 And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us: @shebreakstherulespodcast Tarryn: @tarrynwilliams_coach Faye: @fayesheridan_

    29 min

  5. Apr 20

    EP #53: Harmful Wellness Language: How It’s Keeping You Stuck in Avoidance

    “I’m just not ready.” “I’m honouring my nervous system.” “I’m listening to my body.” But what if the language that sounds like healing… is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, we’re calling out how “wellness talk” can become a subtle form of avoidance... keeping you in your comfort zone instead of moving you forward. Because awareness alone isn’t enough. 🔥 What We Cover Awareness vs action (and where most people get stuck)How wellness language can mask avoidanceThe truth about your nervous systemWhy discomfort is required for growthRadical honesty vs self-criticism💥 Key Takeaways Awareness without action keeps you stuckNot all “self-care” is actually helping you growAvoidance often sounds logical and justifiedYour nervous system is adaptable — not fragileYou can be honest with yourself and compassionate🧠 A Question for You Where are you using “healing” or “self-care” language… when it’s actually avoidance? ⚡ Your Challenge Catch your language this week. When you say: “I’m too busy” “I’m not ready” “I’m protecting my energy” 👉 Ask yourself: Is this true… or am I avoiding something uncomfortable? Then take one small step forward. 💜 She Breaks the Rules This is what breaking the rules looks like. Questioning even the “wellness” narratives that keep you stuck. Because real change comes from action, not just awareness. Follow us @shebreakstherulespodcast

    27 min

  6. Apr 14

    EP #52: Low Libido? It’s Not Just Your Hormones… The Real Reason Might Surprise You

    Low libido is something so many women experience… but barely talk about. And when they do? It’s usually blamed on hormones. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, we break down the real reasons your libido might be low. From hormones, nutrition and stress… to the deeper emotional and psychological factors most women are overlooking. Because the truth is… your libido isn’t “broken”, it’s being blocked. 🔥 What We Cover The physical “big rocks” impacting libido (hormones, sleep, nutrition, stress)Why it’s not just about hormonesThe role of emotional intimacy & connectionHow stress, motherhood & mental load shut down desireThe impact of body image & self-consciousnessWhy sex can start to feel like a choreThe importance of communication, safety & feeling seen💬 A Question For You What does your body need to feel safe, connected and present enough to want intimacy? 💥 She Breaks the Rules Because we’re not settling for “it’s just hormones”… We’re looking deeper, asking better questions, and taking back control of our health, our bodies and our relationships 🔥 Follow us @shrebreakstherulespodcast

    29 min

  7. Apr 7

    EP #51: Emotional Regulation: The Skill Every Woman Needs (But No One Teaches You)

    Emotional regulation is one of the most important skills for your health, mindset and relationships, yet most women were never taught how to actually do it. In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, we break down what emotional regulation really means and why feeling overwhelmed, reactive, anxious or completely shut down is often a sign that your nervous system is dysregulated. Tarryn also shares the 4-step emotional regulation framework she uses with her clients to help them move through difficult emotions instead of suppressing them, ignoring them or coping with things like emotional eating. Because when you learn how to regulate your emotions, you change the way you respond to stress, relationships, parenting, work and your relationship with food. And that’s exactly how she breaks the rules. In This Episode What emotional regulation actually meansSigns your nervous system is dysregulatedHyper-arousal vs hypo-arousal explainedWhy emotional eating is often a regulation problem, not a discipline problemHow to stop reacting and start responding to stressHow emotional regulation improves your relationships and daily lifeThe 4-Step Emotional Regulation Process Notice – Recognise the physical signs of dysregulation in your bodyName – Identify the emotion you’re feelingAsk – Ask yourself: What do I need right now?Give – Give yourself what you need in that momentQuestion To Reflect On Next time you feel overwhelmed or reactive, pause and ask: “What am I trying to regulate right now?” If you loved this episode, share it on Instagram and tag @SheBreaksTheRulesPodcast with your biggest takeaway.

    29 min

  8. Mar 23

    EP #50: Life Updates - Pregnancy at 38, Marriage at 41 & Listener Questions

    In today’s episode, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of diving straight into a health topic, we wanted to bring you behind the scenes of our lives and share some big personal updates that have been unfolding recently. Because the truth is… health, wellbeing and personal growth don’t happen in isolation. They happen within the real life experiences we navigate every day. And right now, there are some big life transitions happening for both of us. Tarryn shares the exciting news that she’s pregnant at 38 and reflects on what this moment means after waiting to find the right person to start a family with plus years of doing the work on her health, gut health and body image. Faye shares that she recently got married at 41, opening up about overcoming the stigma around divorce, being honest about what she truly wanted and allowing herself to fully embrace love again. This episode is a reminder that life rarely follows the timeline society expects and that’s exactly what breaking the rules is all about. We also answer two listener questions around: Managing PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)How to restart your health journey when you feel like you’re constantly starting over.If you’ve ever felt behind in life, stuck in a health cycle or unsure where to start again, this episode will give you both perspective and practical steps forward. Because your timeline doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. What We Cover In This Episode• Tarryn’s pregnancy announcement and navigating pregnancy at 38 • The role gut health and preconception health played in her journey • Body image during pregnancy and navigating physical changes • The identity shifts that can come with motherhood and postpartum • Faye’s recent wedding and getting married again after divorce • Letting go of stigma around second marriages • How honesty and personal growth transformed her relationship • Listener Question: What is PMDD and where should you start if you suspect you have it? • Listener Question: How to restart a health journey when you feel like you're always starting again Listener ReflectionIf you’ve ever felt like you’re behind in life or that you’re starting again… ask yourself: “Am I actually starting over, or am I simply continuing my journey with more wisdom than before?” Share With UsWe love hearing from you. If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram and tag us. And if you have a question you’d love us to answer on the podcast, send us a message, we may feature it in a future episode.

    33 min
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She Breaks the Rules is the podcast for women who are done following health “rules” that are outdated and don’t work, and are ready to rewrite the rules to suit their health and life. Hosted by Faye Sheridan and Tarryn Williams, we will help you challenge the norms, dare you to think differently, and inspire you to take bold, self led action in your health and wellbeing. This is about breaking free from diet culture, understanding yourself and your body and learning what health really looks like for you. Expect raw conversations, expert insights, personal stories, and no-BS strategies on women’s health, menstrual cycle, body image, gut health, emotional eating, stress, hormones, mindset, and more. We’re here to empower you to come home to your body, trust yourself, and take control — on your terms. You’re only one decision away from changing your life. Hit follow and let’s break the rules — together.

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  • Creator
    Faye Sheridan & Tarryn Williams
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 SHE BREAKS THE RULES
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