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!
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EP #35 Is Your Health Advice Legit? 3 Rules to Avoid Wellness Misinformation
In a world of scrolls, swipes, and soundbites, how do you know if the health advice you're consuming is actually helpful... or just hype?In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, Faye and Taryn are diving into the reality of wellness misinformation online. From flashy headlines to personal stories masked as universal truth, they break down how to spot red flags, trust your own body, and think critically before you take action based on what you saw on Instagram.Whether you're navigating hormone health, gut issues, training advice or mindset work, this episode is your guide to protecting your energy, and your health, from the clickbait chaos.In this episode, we break down:The three filters every woman needs to apply when consuming health content onlineHow to check if your advice is coming from a reputable source or just an influencer with good lightingWhy context is everything, especially when it comes to age, hormones, lifestyle and phase of lifeHow to bring your own body and biofeedback into the conversationReal client stories showing how misinformation can do more harm than goodThe difference between nuanced, helpful guidance and fear-based adviceWhy it matters:Because not all advice is created equal. And following the wrong one-size-fits-all approach could be pushing you further away from the health you actually want.This episode is for you if:You’ve ever felt overwhelmed or confused by all the wellness info out thereYou’re tired of feeling like you're doing everything “right” but still not seeing resultsYou want to become your own filter for health advice, not a passive consumerYou're ready to make empowered decisions, not influenced onesReminder:The healthiest version of you isn’t built by trends.It’s built by you, with discernment, alignment, and bold self-trust.That’s what it means to break the rules.Follow us on Instagram: @shebreakstherulespodcastShare your biggest takeaway or tag us when you tune in!
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EP #34 From Cortisol Belly to Skinny Talk: Toxic Wellness Trends You Need to Let Go Of
From “cortisol face” to the rise of SkinnyTok, this episode is a bold breakdown of the wellness trends we’re done pretending are harmless. Faye and Taryn go full myth-busters on the most toxic fads circulating in women's health; the ones that prey on your insecurities, drain your wallet, and leave you feeling like you’re the problem when they don’t work.Together, we unpack 7 trends and wellness myths that have been flooding your feed (and maybe even your supplement drawer), and we’re not holding back. This episode is about cutting through the noise so you can stop outsourcing your health to influencers and start tuning back into your body.In this episode, we call BS on:“Cortisol belly” and “cortisol face” – Hint.. it's clickbait The perimenopause product boom – is it support, or are you being sold to?Berberine as a “natural Ozempic” – what it is really used forParasite cleanses & detoxes – necessary protocol or sexy marketing ploy?Muscle soreness and sweat – do they actually mean you’re training well?Breathwork, mindset work & healing trends – what’s real vs what’s performance for the gramThe rise of Skinny Talk – how diet culture just got rebranded for social mediaOur key message:You’re not broken. You don’t need fixing. You need to become your own investigator and stop giving your power away to trends that sound good but don’t serve you.This episode is for you if:You’re overwhelmed by health content and don’t know what to believeYou’ve tried every new trend and still feel stuck in your bodyYou want real tools, not TikTok tacticsYou’re ready to break the rules and take your health into your own handsFollow us on Instagram at @shebreakstherulespodcastDM us your biggest 'aha' moment from the podcast!
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EP #33 The Real Cost of Beauty: The Financial Pressure Women Don't Talk About
What does it really cost to “stay hot”? And are we truly choosing these beauty habits or are we just trying to keep up?In this episode of She Breaks the Rules, Faye and Tarryn get brutally honest about the beauty standards women face and the financial weight that comes with them. Inspired by an article from The New Yorker, this conversation peels back the shiny layers of skincare, Botox, nails, lashes, hair appointments, and “staying polished”... to reveal what it’s really costing us: our time, energy, confidence, and actual wealth.This one’s a wake-up call for any woman who’s ever said, “I can’t afford that", whether it’s travel, therapy, coaching, or investing in her future. Because when we start tallying up what we are spending to keep up appearances, the numbers are wild.In this episode, we dive into:How much women in their 20s, 30s & 40s are spending on beauty (spoiler: it’s confronting)Why women are pressured to look “polished” just to be taken seriouslyThe hidden opportunity cost of beauty spending (and what men are doing instead)How investing in mindset, health and emotional wellbeing could save you thousandsDistinguishing between what you want vs what you’ve been sold to wantOur personal audit: What we each spend on beauty and what we’re cuttingThis episode isn’t about judgment, it’s about awareness, choice and financial freedom. Because breaking the rules means redefining beauty and power… on your own terms.🎧 LISTEN IF:You’ve ever said “I can’t afford that” but still get botox or 6 weekly hair appointments.You’re tired of feeling like your worth is wrapped up in how you look.You’re ready to reclaim your money, time and confidence.🔗 Links & Resources:New Yorker Article: “How to Stay Hot”Follow us on Instagram: @shebreakstherulespodcast🎧 Subscribe, share, and tag us in your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Let’s change the conversation, and the system, together. 💥
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EP #32 Radical Responsibility: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
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 thatReal life stories of how we handled breakups, burnout, and boundariesHow to increase your capacity to handle stress without falling apartWhat it looks like to take full ownership in your health, relationships, and workPlus, 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.Connect with us on Instagram:👉 @SheBreaksTheRulesPodcastTag us and share your biggest takeaway. We LOVE hearing what hits home for you.
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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