SHE BREAKS THE RULES

In this Q&A episode, we tackle your anonymous questions, raw, real, and straight from the DMs. From feeling stuck in a cycle of weight loss failure to ditching the all-or-nothing mindset, navigating PCOS naturally, and stepping into low-tox living, we’re covering it all.

We’re diving deep into the mindset blocks, emotional drivers, and diet culture lies that are keeping women feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their bodies. If you’re a woman in your 30s or 40s trying to reclaim your health (without another restrictive diet), this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.

In This Episode, We Break Down:

• Why your mindset and approach matter more than the “perfect plan”
• What to focus on if you’ve been trying to lose weight for years and feel like giving up
• How to shift from all-or-nothing to “all-or-something” (this one’s a game changer)
• Why your emotional state is impacting your physical body
• Managing PCOS naturally (without jumping straight to meds)
• What you really need to know before coming off birth control
• How to start living a low-tox lifestyle without overhauling your entire house overnight
• And… why the number on the scales is NOT the ultimate measure of progress

Listener Challenge:
Ask yourself: “Is the approach I’m using to care for my health actually working for me… or am I just following old rules that don’t fit my life anymore?”

Resources & Links:

• Curious about working with us? DM us at @fayesheridan_ and  @tarrynwilliams_coach
• Send your Qs for the next episode via Instagram!

This episode is a perfect example of what She Breaks the Rules is all about; rewriting the rules of health, one honest convo at a time.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of tracking calories. Should you be tracking your calories and is it needed for your health journey OR do you need to let go of food rules and learn how to make food choices from a solid mindset? We explore the pros and cons of each approach, share personal experiences, and provide practical advice to help you decide which one is right for you. We also discuss when tracking can become harmful and how to build a balanced, intuitive relationship with food. Whether you're a beginner trying to understand nutrition or someone who has struggled with yo-yo dieting, this episode has something for you.

What We Cover:

• Why the term "tracking calories" can be misleading.
• The difference between being a "robot" with food versus being emotionally driven by it.
• How emotional eating can show up and why some people feel "bored" with food.
• Recognizing the role of food in your life – is it just fuel, or is it filling an emotional void?
• Understanding when tracking macros or calories is useful and when it can be harmful.
• How to rebuild a balanced relationship with food after years of dieting or bingeing.
• Identifying physical vs. emotional hunger cues.
• How to know when it’s time to stop tracking and transition to intuitive eating.

Key Takeaways:

• Tracking calories can lead to hyper-focusing on numbers and losing sight of balanced nutrition.
• Emotional eating is common but can be managed by recognising triggers and developing other coping mechanisms.
• Understanding your hunger cues and emotional triggers is crucial for a healthy relationship with food.

Call to Action: If you’ve ever felt confused about whether to track calories or macros, this episode is for you. Tune in, get clear on what works for you, and take back control of your relationship with food. Share your thoughts & takeaways with us on instagram @shebreakstherulespodcast

In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, we dive into a raw, unfiltered conversation about mental resilience and why our modern, convenient world is making us mentally weak. They share personal stories of embracing discomfort, from Faye’s intense experience preparing for a bodybuilding competition to Tarryn’s treks in the Himalayas to above 5000ft. Together, they break down why intentionally seeking discomfort is the secret to building inner strength, confidence, and grit.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

✅ Why our modern world is making us mentally soft.

✅ The importance of intentionally seeking discomfort for personal growth.

✅ How physical challenges can build mental resilience.

✅ The power of consistency – even when it’s hard.

✅ Practical ways to build resilience in your daily life.

Key Takeaways:

• Comfort is a slow poison for mental resilience – seek discomfort to grow.
• Physical challenges can be a powerful tool for building inner strength.
• Resilience isn't just about big challenges, it's about the small, daily moments.

Quote of the Episode: "Every time you do a hard thing, you come out the other end stronger and that’s where true confidence is built."

Reflective Question: Where in your life are you avoiding discomfort and what would change if you leaned into it?

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📍 Episode Summary:
In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain and introducing you to Faye, women’s health expert, cycle educator and co-host of She Breaks the Rules. We dive into Faye’s journey from personal trainer to integrative women’s health coach and explore why understanding your menstrual cycle is one of the most empowering things a woman can do. From PCOS to perimenopause, gut health to fatigue, Faye explains how real health isn’t just about calories and training; it's about truly understanding your body and taking radical responsibility for your wellbeing.

🎧 What We Cover:

• Faye’s backstory: how she transitioned from PT to women's health coach
• Why menstrual health matters (even if you're not trying to conceive)
• The emotional + physical impact of ignoring your cycle
• What true health looks like beyond fitness culture
• The kind of clients Faye loves working with (hint: open-minded and ready for change!)
• What "integrative health" really means and why you need it
• Why education — and reeducation — is a non-negotiable
• What lights Faye up the most in her work

💬 Quote to Remember:
"It’s not just about health from the outside in. It’s about healing from the inside out, and watching women come back to life."

🔥 Key Takeaway:
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, unsure about your cycle, or frustrated by vague advice from doctors and diet culture alike, this episode is your invitation to start understanding your health in a whole new way.

📲 Connect with Faye:
Instagram: @_healthy_her
Website & Programs: https://www.healthyher.au/

In today's episode, we dive into a vulnerable and important conversation sparked by a viral Instagram post by actress and body image advocate, Jameela Jamil. With over 150,000 likes and 8,000 shares in just a few days, her post raised a question that hit home for us; and one we believe every woman deserves to reflect on:

Is it truly your choice or have you been conditioned to believe it is?

We’re not here to judge or shame. Instead, we invite you to get curious with us:
✨ Why do we feel the pull to alter our faces and bodies?
✨ How much of our "personal choice" is actually influenced by society?
✨ What does true acceptance, self-worth, and aging look like when we break the rules set by culture?

We share our personal experiences, the societal pressures we’ve felt, and the gentle questions you can ask yourself to start building awareness around your choices.

This episode isn’t about telling you what to do, it's about empowering you to know yourself deeply and make choices from a place of true autonomy, not unconscious influence.

Key Takeaways:

• The rise of sameness in female beauty ideals
• How social media amplifies beauty pressures
• The power of curiosity and self-inquiry over blind acceptance
• Why individuality, aging, and body diversity matter more than ever
• How to begin separating self-worth from appearance

Reflective Question:
If you lived in a world without social media or external opinions, would you still feel the same desire to change the way you look?

Resources Mentioned:

• Instagram Post by Jameela Jamil: check it out here @jameelajamil

We’d Love to Hear From You!
If this conversation resonated with you (or even challenged your own self image), reach out to us on Instagram to chat. Let's keep rewriting the rules, together. 💜

In this powerful and honest episode, we flip the script and interview our very own Tarryn Williams , body image and mindset coach, as she shares her raw, emotional journey from disordered eating and body obsession to true freedom, inner strength and deep, self-trusting health.

Tarryn opens up about the pivotal moment that changed everything: realising her body struggles were standing in the way of the life she truly wanted and the woman she wanted to become. This episode dives deep into how her healing unfolded, why mindset is the missing piece for so many women, and what it really takes to reclaim your body and break free from diet culture for good.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I’ve tried everything.”
• “Why can’t I just stick to it?”
• “I’m sick of starting over…”

This one’s for you.

🔥 What We Cover:

• The moment Tarryn knew she couldn’t keep living with an eating disorder
• Why traditional therapy didn’t work, and what finally did
• What emotional fitness really means (and why it matters more than motivation)
• How healing your relationship with food impacts every other area of life
• Why kindness > criticism is needed when it comes to lasting change
• How to reclaim your body, your identity, and your future

🎙️ Signature Message:

This episode is She Breaks the Rules to the core: Tarryn’s story is a reminder that we don’t have to follow the outdated rules of diet culture, perfectionism or “discipline at all costs.” Real strength starts with compassion, emotional intelligence, and radical self-trust.

🔗 Links & Resources:

👉 Join the waitlist for Reclaim Your Body: opuswellness.com.au

👉 Connect with Tarryn on Instagram: @tarrynwilliams.coach

👉 Connect with She Breaks the Rules on Instagram: @shebreakstherulespodcast

🎧 Listen Now:

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this deep-dive conversation, we unpack what body image really means, how it impacts every part of your life (way beyond what you see in the mirror), and why healing your body image has nothing to do with changing your body — and everything to do with changing your perception of it.

From calling out the sneaky signs of negative body image to understanding how deeply rooted these beliefs are in our culture, this episode will challenge you to think differently about your body and your self-worth.

💥 What We Cover:

• What body image actually is (and isn’t)
• Sneaky red flags you might be ignoring
• Why your self-worth is not tied to your body size
• How poor body image shows up in your daily life (and sabotages your goals)
• The cultural and societal roots of how we think about our bodies
• What a positive or neutral relationship with your body really looks like
• How to start shifting your body image — without changing your body

💬 Ask Yourself:
If I woke up tomorrow with the exact same body, but my mindset had shifted… how would my life feel different?

💜 Links & Resources:

• Read the Body Image Behavior Spectrum blog HERE.
• Connect with us on Instagram: @shebreakstherulespodcast

Want support? DM us the word WORTHY on Instagram and let’s chat

If you’ve ever told yourself,
“I just need to be more disciplined,”
“I know what to do… I just can’t stick to it,”
“I always fall off the wagon,”

This episode will change everything. 💥

We’re breaking down what mindset actually is, not just positive thinking or motivation, but a powerful framework that explains why you do what you do, and how to finally create change that sticks.

Because if your identity, values, beliefs, thoughts, and emotions aren’t aligned…
Your health habits don’t stand a chance.

🧠 In this episode, we dive into:

• Why motivation and discipline aren't your problem (and never were)
• The Mindset Model of Change—and why most people are working backwards
• The 5 mindset pillars: Identity, Values, Beliefs, Thoughts & Emotions
• How your emotions quietly sabotage your habits without you even realising
• Why trying to force new habits without addressing mindset leads to burnout
• What real self-trust looks like and how to build it for lasting consistency

💜 This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels stuck in the “start again on Monday” loop
• Knows she wants to feel strong, confident, and in control but can’t figure out why she’s not following through
• Wants to ditch diet culture for good and reconnect with her body from a place of empowerment
• Is ready to stop outsourcing her health decisions and start trusting herself again.

🔥 Quote to remember:

“It’s not about willpower—it’s about identity. When you believe you’re a healthy person, you show up like one. Period.”

🎧 Press play to discover:

The mindset shift that changes everything, from how you eat, train, and care for yourself… to how you show up in your relationships, career and life.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the menstrual cycle — the often misunderstood and overlooked fifth vital sign of health. Faye takes the lead and breaks down why understanding your menstrual cycle is one of the most empowering things you can do for your physical, emotional, and mental health. We talk about why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies, how common symptoms are often dismissed or band-aided with birth control, and why real health comes from paying attention to what your cycle is telling you.

Expect a frank, empowering and insightful conversation about how to reconnect with your body, understand hormonal fluctuations, and take ownership of your health. Whether you're coming off birth control, dealing with PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, or just want to understand your cycle better — this one's for you.

What We Cover:
✔ Why the menstrual cycle is called the "fifth vital sign"
✔ How your cycle is connected to your thyroid, gut health, brain, and more
✔ The hidden impacts of hormonal contraception
✔ Why PMS is common but NOT normal
✔ How cycle awareness can radically shift your body image, mental health, and eating habits
✔ How to begin tracking your cycle and decode its messages
✔ Practical tips to support your cycle naturally
✔ The importance of preparing for perimenopause now

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Connect with us on Instagram: @tarrynwilliams_coach & @fayesheridan_
• Want help connecting with your body? Head to www.opuswellness.com.au or https://www.healthyher.au/ to learn how to work with Tarryn & Faye and how we can support you 💜

💭 Your Action Step:
Start tracking your menstrual cycle. Notice the physical, emotional, and mental shifts you experience and begin to connect the dots. Awareness is the first step to breaking the rules.

Let’s be honest... wellness can feel like a wanky word.

In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, we’re stripping it back to what wellness really means, beyond green juices, 5am club culture and curated morning routines.

We dive into the four foundational pillars of wellness we focus on with our clients — physical, mental, emotional and spiritual — and why most women are focusing way too hard on just one of them.

PLUS: We're talking about the often overlooked bonus pillars of wellness that play a huge role in your overall health — like financial stability, relationships, sexuality, and your environment.

This episode is a real-life, no-BS breakdown of wellness that makes space for your version, not just what’s trending on Instagram.

💡 In this episode, we explore:

• The difference between mental and emotional wellness (and why it matters)
• What real spiritual wellness looks like (hint: you don’t have to be into crystals)
• How your environment and friendships may be affecting your health more than your food
• The silent pressure women feel to “look the part” of wellness — and how to drop it
• Why physical health is just the tip of the iceberg

💬 Memorable Quotes:

“Nothing in the body works in isolation — and neither does your wellness.”
“You don’t need another wellness routine — you need self-awareness.”
“Being well doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being real, grounded, and in tune with you.”

💭 Ask Yourself:

Which pillar of wellness am I hyper-fixated on? And which one am I avoiding?

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Join the community on IG: @tarrynwilliams_coach & @fayesheridan_
• Want coaching support on your own wellness journey? Head to www.opuswellness.com.au or https://www.healthyher.au/ to see how you can work with Tarryn & Faye.