SHE BREAKS THE RULES

In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, we’re diving deep into one of the most powerful (and confronting) mindset shifts you can make: Radical Responsibility.

Tarryn and Faye unpack why this concept is at the core of building physical health, emotional resilience, and mental strength and how embracing it will transform how you show up in every part of your life.

This isn’t about toxic positivity or blaming yourself for everything that’s gone wrong. It’s about owning your choices, your reactions, your habits and realising that power lives in that ownership.

We chat about:

• What radical responsibility actually means (and doesn’t mean)
• The difference between living “at cause” vs “at effect”
• Why so many women feel stuck in stress and how to shift that
• Real life stories of how we handled breakups, burnout, and boundaries
• How to increase your capacity to handle stress without falling apart
• What it looks like to take full ownership in your health, relationships, and work

Plus, you’ll get a powerful journaling exercise to help you reflect on where you might be giving your power away and how to take it back.

Listener Task:
Get your journal out. Draw two columns: “CAUSE” and “EFFECT”.
Be radically honest, where are you taking ownership in your life, and where are you making excuses?

Because once you truly understand radical responsibility…
You can’t unsee it.

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A diagnosis can change everything, but is it always for the better?

In this episode, Faye and Tarryn dive deep into the complex world of health diagnoses and unpack the powerful impact they can have on your mindset, identity, and overall wellbeing. Whether it’s PCOS, endometriosis, ADHD, anxiety, or any other “label,” we ask the big questions:

• Is this diagnosis helping you move forward or holding you back?
• Are you using it to access the right support… or hiding behind it like a security blanket?
• Have you unknowingly made it part of your identity?

From the medical system’s quick-fix mentality, to the shame, fear, and confusion many women face after getting diagnosed, this episode challenges you to rethink what labels really mean for your health.

You’ll hear real stories from clients, personal examples from Faye and Tarryn, and mindset shifts to help you reclaim your power, confidence and clarity, no matter what diagnosis you’re living with (or chasing).

In this episode, we cover:

• When a diagnosis gives you clarity… and when it creates chaos
• Identity and labels: how your words shape your experience
• Secondary gains and the sneaky comfort of staying stuck
• Why your health issues are multifactorial — not just one label
• What to ask yourself before seeking a diagnosis

This one’s a must-listen if you’ve ever felt boxed in by a diagnosis, or are ready to take back control of your health story 💥

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Let’s be real, “wellness” has become one of those words. Which is why we are re-releasing our MOST POPULAR episode!

The word 'wellness' has been overused, over-polished, and plastered all over your feed by influencers sipping green juices and swearing by 4 a.m. cold plunges. Meanwhile, you’re just trying to figure out how to feel good in your body, have more energy, and not lose your mind in the process.

In this episode, we’re calling out the wellness noise and giving it to you straight.

We break down the four REAL pillars of wellness that actually make a difference,  and no, they don’t require a $98 collagen powder. Plus, we unpack a few unexpected “bonus pillars” that most people never consider.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why “wellness” has lost its meaning (and how to reclaim it)
• The 4 foundational pillars: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual
• Why the physical stuff (food, fitness, sleep) is just the starting line
• Bonus pillars that matter: relationships, finances, sex, and your environment
• How to create your own version of wellness — not someone else’s

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being real, curious, and courageous enough to define what wellness means for you.

We’ve all heard that exercise is “good for you”  but what happens when something healthy turns into a form of punishment, obsession, or emotional escape?

In this powerful episode, Faye and Tarryn dive deep into the blurry line between healthy training and harmful obsession. They share raw stories from their own journeys; from disordered eating to rigid discipline, overtraining, and the struggle to “earn your food” through workouts.

This one’s for every woman who has ever:

• Felt guilty for missing a session
• Trained to fix or punish her body
• Measured self-worth by gym performance
• Cancelled life plans to stick to the schedule
• Questioned if she's doing it “right”

We’re rewriting the rules because training should support your health, not control it.

🔑 In This Episode:

• How to spot the signs your relationship with exercise might be unhealthy
• The physical and emotional toll of overtraining and undernourishing
• When training becomes a coping mechanism (and how to know the difference)
• How to shift from punishment to power in your workouts
• What positive, values-aligned movement actually looks and feels like
• A powerful question to check in with your “why” for moving your body

💭 Reflect & Take Action:

Is your training building you up or breaking you down?
Ask yourself: What’s my real WHY for movement?
Then start making choices from self-respect, not self-criticism.

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In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, we're getting real about the quiet struggle so many women face: the loss of self-trust after years of dieting. If you’ve ever said “I can’t be trusted around food” or felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting health advice out there, this one's for you.

We explore how diet culture disconnects us from our bodies, and how that lack of self-trust leads to anxiety, confusion, and constantly outsourcing our health decisions. We also share how we've rebuilt that self-trust in our own lives and how we guide clients through that same journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The definition of self-trust and how to build it again
• Why diet culture erodes your connection with your body
• How to recognise hunger and fullness cues (beyond the rumbling tummy!)
• How food rules and “good vs bad” labels keep you stuck
• Why "messy consistency" is the real key to confidence
• 3 practical ways to start rebuilding self-trust today

Your Takeaway Task:
Choose one small promise you can keep to yourself this week. Start tiny. Make it so doable that you can’t fail. Keep showing up, and then build from there.

Reflect on this:

Where in your health journey have you been outsourcing your decisions?
What’s one area where you can start trusting yourself again?

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📩 DM us your small promise or reflection; we’d love to keep you accountable!
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In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Aisha returns for part two of our series and this time, we dive into the spiritual and energetic roots of disordered eating, body image struggles, and eating disorders.

If you’ve ever felt like your relationship with food is a battle you can’t win, or your body feels more like a burden than a home, this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start looking deeper.

Aisha shares from her personal journey and clinical experience how binge eating, restriction, and food obsession are often not the problem but the symptom of deeper spiritual and emotional disconnection. You’ll learn why shame is at the root of most eating struggles, and how trauma, sensitivity, and the absence of spiritual grounding can keep women stuck in cycles of control, punishment, and emotional hunger.

We explore:

• The metaphysical root of disordered eating
• Why it’s not about food, it’s about shame, safety, and survival
• How trauma causes disembodiment (and how to come back home to your body)
• Why spiritual disconnection often drives eating issues
• Simple grounding rituals to begin feeling safe inside yourself again
• Why your sensitivity is not a weakness, but a gift that needs guidance
• The truth about fasting, food rules, and spiritual bypassing

This episode is your reminder:
✨ You are not broken.
✨ Food is not the enemy.
✨ You are not alone.
✨ Healing is not about control, it's about connection.

Connect with Aisha:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @alchemy.isha on Instagram

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Tarryn: @tarrynwilliams_coach

Faye: @fayesheridan_

This episode is an invitation into a deeper way of thinking about your health, one that goes far beyond diet, exercise or mindset.

We’re joined by our long time healer and friend Aisha, who shares her profound insights into trauma, spirituality, the unconscious body, and the ancient wisdom woven into the fabric of our nervous system.

Together, we explore how your body stores emotional experiences, how unresolved trauma is linked to gut health and hormone issues, and how true healing requires more than just “talking about it.”

We dive deep into the seven-year cycles of the mind and body and how your experiences in childhood, adolescence and beyond shape everything from emotional regulation to PCOS, relationship to food, gut issues, self-worth, and the voice you use (or don’t) today.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not healing, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• The difference between talk therapy and somatic/emotional healing
• How unresolved trauma impacts the gut, periods, body image, hormones and fertility
• Why the body holds what the mind cannot process
• How women’s health issues often start in early childhood
• What our first period teaches our body and what happens when it's ignored
• How the seven-year life cycles shape your physical and emotional health and how a mental/physical health issue you're experiencing now, might be linked to one of these seven year cycles.

This episode breaks the rules by reminding you that your symptoms are not failures, they are your body’s deepest attempt to protect you.

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In this deeply personal and reflective episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you into our world, not just as coaches, but as women navigating our own health journeys.

We chat about the real lessons we’ve learned over the past six months, the changes we’ve made in our routines, mindset, and priorities and how growth doesn’t always look like doing more… sometimes, it’s about softening, slowing down, or letting go altogether.

You’ll hear us speak openly about:

• How we’ve both redefined what health looks like for us in this season of life
• Faye’s powerful decision to walk away from bodybuilding and what it gave (and took) from her
• Tarryn’s journey of trusting herself more deeply and releasing control
• What happens when we stop striving and start living
• Why connection, presence, and joy are becoming our non-negotiables
• How we’re approaching movement, food and our bodies with more curiosity and compassion

This isn’t a list of tips or a “how-to” guide. It’s an honest conversation between two women who are doing the work, evolving, and challenging the norms around health and wellness.

What if the next level of your health isn’t about pushing harder but about asking better questions and making softer choices?

🎧 Tune in and reflect with us.

✨ YOUR TURN:
After listening, ask yourself:

What am I holding onto that no longer serves me?
And what could I create space for if I let it go?

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We’ve all looked in the mirror and zoomed in on something we don’t like. We’ve all retaken a photo because “ugh, my face looks weird.” But what if the real problem isn’t your body... or your face... or the way you look at all?

In this raw and eye-opening episode, we dive into:

• Why we were never meant to see our own face this much
• How social media and video calls have created a toxic obsession with self-image
• The very real impact of constant body checking and self-surveillance
• How to shift from appearance-based worth to connection, presence and self-expression
• Why checking photos, mirrors and your reflection could be sabotaging your body image (and what to do instead)
• How to reframe the way you see your body in a more empowering and freeing way

We also get personal about our own experiences with body checking, video editing fatigue, check-in photos, and how the health & fitness industry fuels the obsession.

This one’s not just about beauty standards, it’s about reclaiming how we feel in our bodies, how we connect with others, and how we show up in the world.

🔥 Quote of the Podcast:

“You are not an image — you are an experience.”

💭 Ask Yourself:

How often are you checking your reflection... and is it helping or harming your self-worth?

💌 We'd Love to Hear From You:

Has this episode made you rethink your habits with mirrors, photos or filters?

DM us on Instagram — we want to know what landed for you.

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This week’s episode is a little different, and we think you’re going to love it.

We invited Mandy Richardson, founder of Raise Toddlers, onto the podcast to talk about one of the most misunderstood and overwhelming seasons of motherhood: toddlerhood.

Why?
Because so many of the incredible women who listen to She Breaks the Rules are either mums, mums-to-be, or thinking about starting a family. And just like health and wellness, parenting comes with a LOT of outdated advice, conflicting information, and pressure to “get it right.”

Mandy’s work flips the script on mainstream parenting by challenging the old-school obedience model and helping parents build respectful, connected relationships with their toddlers. In this conversation, we dive into:

• Why “good child” praise can actually create more problems in the long run
• How to decode what’s really going on beneath toddler meltdowns
• The difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting
• Simple ways to set boundaries without power struggles or guilt
• Practical tips for managing screen time and sibling conflict
• Why toddlerhood is an opportunity for connection, not just survival

Whether you’re deep in the toddler trenches or you’re years away from it, this episode is packed with insights on emotional regulation, leadership as a parent, and breaking away from outdated rules that don’t serve you or your child.

Guest Links:
Find Mandy on Instagram at @raisetoddlers

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