SHE BREAKS THE RULES

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.
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Faye: @fayesheridan_

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 beginning
The biggest mistakes women make after a gut protocol
Why long-term restriction can actually create more problems
How to successfully reintroduce foods without fear
Understanding food thresholds, symptoms and body awareness
Why bloating isn’t always “bad”, it’s information
The connection between gut health, the nervous system and stress
Why some women keep repeating gut protocols without success
How food reintroduction can actually lead to more food freedom and confidence
The importance of creating a resilient gut microbiome instead of chasing perfection
We 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.
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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 eating
How shame keeps you stuck in cycles of hiding and self sabotage
The surprising reason guilt after eating actually makes things worse
How shame shows up (even when you don’t realise it)
Why releasing shame can create instant shifts in behaviour and mindset
Practical steps to start breaking the shame cycle and moving forward
A 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.
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“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 avoidance
The truth about your nervous system
Why discomfort is required for growth
Radical honesty vs self-criticism
💥 Key Takeaways
Awareness without action keeps you stuck
Not all “self-care” is actually helping you grow
Avoidance often sounds logical and justified
Your nervous system is adaptable — not fragile
You 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.
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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 hormones
The role of emotional intimacy & connection
How stress, motherhood & mental load shut down desire
The impact of body image & self-consciousness
Why sex can start to feel like a chore
The 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 🔥
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