SHE BREAKS THE RULES

Faye Sheridan & Tarryn Williams

She Breaks the Rules is the podcast for women who are done following health “rules” that are outdated and don’t work, and are ready to rewrite the rules to suit their health and life.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. 3D AGO

    EP #43: The Client Journey with Tarryn: From Food Struggles to Food Freedom.

    In this episode, Faye sits down with Tarryn to unpack what it actually looks like to move from food stress and body shame to freedom, confidence and deep self trust. This is for every woman who’s ever started a diet on January 1st… and felt like a failure by February. Tarryn walks us through the full client journey, from the initial consult call, through mindset shifts, nervous system regulation, and emotional breakthroughs... all the way to lasting body image healing and sustainable health. You’ll hear: What happens during a discovery call and how Tarryn knows if someone is ready for this workThe biggest red flags that someone still stuck in diet culture may not be ready to face yetThe real reasons behind binge eating, emotional eating or food obsessionWhat most women don’t realise about their “bad weekends” and food guiltWhy the goal isn’t perfection but learning how to trust your body againThe ripple effect of healing your food and body story, for your future kids, relationships, and careerIf you’re standing at the edge of another diet but know something deeper needs to shift this year, this episode is for you. 💜 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: “What would change if I focused on healing my relationship with food… instead of shrinking my body?” ✨ Ready to start your own journey? Book a free consultation with Tarryn: 🔗 opuswellness.com.au 📱 Or DM @tarrynwilliams_coach on Instagram Follow us on Instagram: 👉 @shebreakstherulespodcast Tag us with your biggest takeaway from this episode! Signature Reminder: This episode is exactly why we break the rules. Because health isn’t about shrinking yourself. It’s about coming back home to yourself. 💥

    29 min

  2. JAN 6

    EP #42: Reflect to Project: Turn What 2025 Taught You into 2026 Growth

    New year, same pressure? In this first episode of 2026, we’re flipping the script on how you reflect on the year that’s been and how you actually set goals that stick. If you’ve ever found yourself setting the same resolutions year after year (and falling off by February), this episode will show you how to do it differently. We talk about why most New Year goal setting fails, how to reflect without shame or guilt, and what it really takes to create health goals that are realistic, aligned with your values, and sustainable all year round. This isn’t about “New Year, New Me.” This is about self-trust, honest reflection, and creating habits that support who you truly want to become. 🎧 What We Cover: Why typical New Year goal-setting doesn’t work (and how to break the cycle)How to reflect on 2025 in a way that gives you clarity and direction (not just guilt)The underrated power of small wins and “failures”Habits to leave behind and ones to take into 2026Self-talk, mindset, and identity shifts that make or break your progressThe problem with all-or-nothing thinking (and what to do instead)How to create a roadmap that aligns with your values, not someone else’s rules💭 Journal Prompts & Reflection Questions Mentioned: ✔️ What am I most proud of from 2025? ✔️ What habits drained me or felt forced? ✔️ When did I feel most connected to my health and body? ✔️ What expectations or beliefs am I ready to let go of? ✔️ Who do I want to become in 2026 and what needs to shift to support that? Grab your journal, take some time, and reflect to project. This episode will help you build momentum in 2026, not burn out by February! Follow @tarrynwilliams_coach and @fayesheridan_

    28 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    EP #41: Food Obsession Isn’t About Food. Here’s What’s Really Going On.

    Ever feel like food is always on your mind? Whether you're obsessing over what you should eat, scanning menus for the "cleanest" option, or beating yourself up for that snack you "shouldn’t" have had, this episode is for you. In this real and revealing conversation, we break down the true root causes behind food obsession and spoiler alert, it’s not about willpower. We talk restriction, emotional suppression, control, body image pressure, and why your obsession with food is rarely about the food itself. We’ll help you get curious (not critical) about your eating habits, unpack the deeper unmet needs that drive emotional eating, and offer questions and practices to help you feel more connected, empowered, and grounded around food again. 🔥 What We Cover: Why food obsession often comes from restriction, not lack of disciplineHow emotional eating is a coping mechanism and how to shift itWhy women feel mentally exhausted from food choices and how to reclaim that energyThe difference between binge eating, stress eating & using food for comfortHow perfectionism, body image, and control all get tangled in your plate📝 Journal Prompts We Mention: What am I really hungry for right now?What need is going unmet in this moment?What do I notice when food thoughts get louder?What would it look like to nourish the real need underneath my food fixation?🎙️ Whether you’ve struggled with emotional eating, food rules, or simply want peace around food again, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported and ready to break the rules in the best way. 💭 Listener Question: What’s one thing you notice about your food obsession after listening to this episode? DM us or share in your stories, we love hearing your reflections!

    42 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    EP #40: Still saying Good Food & Bad Food? It's time to break that rule.

    You might think you’ve left diet culture behind… but what if it’s still hiding in your everyday language? In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, we dive into the sneaky phrases that seem harmless, or even normal, but are actually rooted in restriction, shame, and toxic beliefs around food, exercise and our bodies. From “I’ve been so bad this weekend” to “I need to work off those calories”, we’re unpacking the mindset traps that keep you stuck in the all-or-nothing loop, even when you think you're doing better. We also explore: The language that reveals how much you actually trust yourselfWhy “starting again on Monday” is hurting your progressWhat your words are really saying to your kids (yep, they’re listening)How to reframe common phrases in a way that supports food freedom, self-trust and real healthWhy it’s not “just words”, your language holds the key to your beliefs, emotions and behaviourWe’re not here to judge, we’re here to bring awareness, shake things up, and empower you to make changes that actually last. Because if you want to break free from diet culture… You’ve got to stop speaking its language. 🎧 Tune in now and ask yourself: What sneaky diet culture phrases do you still catch yourself saying? 💜 Tag us on socials with your takeaways or language swaps, we’d love to hear from you!

    35 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    EP #39: Thinking About HRT? Here’s What You’re Not Being Told.

    In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, we're diving deep into the truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I go on HRT?”, or felt overwhelmed by the black-and-white advice all over your social media feed, this is the conversation you need. Faye and Tarryn bring their trademark real talk and nuance to a topic that’s too often oversimplified. We’re talking symptoms, misconceptions, risks, benefits and most importantly, how to make informed decisions about your body, your hormones, and your health. You’ll learn: What bioidentical HRT actually is (and how it differs from synthetic options)The most common symptoms HRT can help with and where it won’t help unless you’ve built a healthy foundation firstWhy your lifestyle, stress, sleep and training habits matter just as much as hormonesHow to have a smarter, more empowered conversation with your GP about treatmentA real client story showing the powerful impact of the right supportThis isn’t about being “for” or “against” HRT, it’s about breaking the rules of oversimplified health advice and giving women the tools to take back control. 🔥 Takeaway Truth: HRT is a tool, not a fix-all. Before reaching for the patch or cream, make sure the big rocks of your health, nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, are in place. Then, get informed and advocate for yourself. ✨ Ready to take back control of your health, with or without HRT? Tune in now. And share this with a friend who needs real answers, not Instagram sound bites.

    22 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    EP #38: Cycle Syncing is Overrated: What You Really Need to Know About Your Cycle.

    Are you trying to ‘do health right’ by following all the cycle syncing rules... but just ending up confused, exhausted and still not feeling better? This episode of She Breaks the Rules is your permission slip to stop following rigid cycle syncing advice that doesn't work for YOUR body. In this refreshingly real conversation, Faye and Tarryn pull apart the cycle syncing trend, from nutrition and training to lifestyle, and explain why your body deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach. You’ll learn: What cycle syncing actually is (and where it came from)Why it’s been overhyped on social media (yes, even we fell for it 👀)The danger of outsourcing your body’s wisdom to generic ‘phases’How to tune into YOUR body and self-parent your way through your cycle with confidenceThe simple practices to track your cycle and actually use that info to support yourself betterWhy symptoms like PMS, fatigue or bloating might be signs of something deeper and how to spot itThis episode is a challenge to stop micromanaging your hormones, and start building real self-trust with your body. ✨ Health isn’t about perfect timing. It’s about powerful awareness. ✨ 💭 Episode Challenge: What’s one way you can start tuning in to your body this week? Try tracking your mood, cravings, or energy for a few days and see what patterns show up. 💬 Let’s Chat: Loved this episode? Screenshot and tag us on IG with your biggest takeaway. We’d love to know how you’re rewriting the rules of your own health!

    27 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    EP #37: What We Got Wrong About Health... And How We Made It Right. A Personal Share from Tarryn & Faye.

    In this powerful and raw episode, Faye and Tarryn peel back the curtain and share the negative parts of their health journeys that led them to where they are today. From overtraining and using the gym to numb emotional pain, to navigating an eating disorder while working in the fitness industry, this conversation is about more than just health, it’s about healing. You’ll hear personal stories of burnout, toxic patterns, and how they both came to redefine what true health means. It’s real, unfiltered, and a reminder that even your health heroes don’t have it all figured out. This is the episode every woman needs to hear if you’ve ever questioned whether your "healthy habits" are actually helping or hurting you. What We Talk About: What triggered our toxic health habits (and why they went unnoticed)Using exercise to cope and when that becomes unhealthyReleasing perfectionism and body controlHow strength training shifted our focus from aesthetics to empowermentLetting go of food rules and obsessive thinkingWhat real healing actually looks like (hint: it’s not sexy or fast)The power of internal motivation and redefining your whyWhy This Episode Breaks the Rules: We challenge the belief that being “disciplined” or “healthy” always looks like green smoothies and 10k steps. We talk about the messy truth, that sometimes, what looks healthy is actually masking deeper emotional struggles. And that true health? It starts with honesty, compassion, and real self-trust. Your Reflection Prompt: Take a moment to check in with yourself: 🧠 Are your current health habits supporting or suppressing your emotions? 💜 Are you chasing perfection or building strength from the inside out? 💬 Loved this episode? Screenshot and share it on Instagram and tag us @SheBreaksTheRulesPodcast with your biggest takeaway!

    34 min

  8. 11/09/2025

    EP #36 The Perfectionism Trap: How High Standards Are Secretly Wrecking Your Health

    Think perfectionism is just “high standards”? Think again. In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, Faye and Taryn unpack how perfectionism, often worn as a badge of honour, is quietly draining your energy, fuelling anxiety, sabotaging your goals, and keeping you stuck in all-or-nothing cycles. Whether you're waiting for the perfect time to start, spiralling after a small slip-up, or constantly trying to prove your worth through performance… this one is for you. This is about calling out the pressure to have it all together and learning what real progress actually looks like. 🔥 In This Episode: The difference between high standards and perfectionismWhy perfectionism often hides deep anxiety, shame and disconnection from your bodyTwo types of perfectionists and how both stay stuckThe nervous system cost of being constantly “on”How perfectionism shows up in disordered eating, health burnout and emotional fatiguePractical ways to shift into self-leadership, even when you slip upWhy giving yourself grace doesn’t mean giving up 🧠 Takeaway Question: What would change in your life if you stopped trying to be perfect, and started trusting your ability to come back? Follow us at @shebreakstherulespodcast and DM us if this resonated!

    34 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
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 SHE BREAKS THE RULES
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