SHE BREAKS THE RULES

Why are so many women feeling exhausted… even when they’re eating well, sleeping enough, and doing “all the right things”?
In this episode, we’re unpacking fatigue, tiredness, and exhaustion from a deeper angle.
Because yes, low iron, under-eating, poor sleep, blood sugar crashes, thyroid issues, and overtraining absolutely matter. But what happens when you’ve looked at the big rocks and you’re still feeling flat?
That’s where this conversation gets interesting.
We dive into the emotional, psychological, and nervous system side of fatigue, the part so many women overlook. The pressure to always be productive. The inability to slow down. The way self worth gets tied to output. The emotional suppression, overstimulation, and constant “doing” that leaves women running on empty.
This episode is your reminder that fatigue is not always just physical. Sometimes your body is asking for something deeper.
In this episode, we cover:
The physical root causes of fatigue to look at first
Why under-eating, low carbs, poor meal timing, hydration, and overtraining can all drain your energy
Why iron deficiency can be a band-aid explanation instead of the full picture
The emotional and psychological drivers of exhaustion
Why so many women feel unsafe slowing down
How childhood, family culture, and hustle identity shape your relationship with rest
The connection between emotional suppression and burnout
The 7 types of rest and how to work out what you’re actually depleted in:
This episode is for you if:
You feel tired all the time, even though you’re “healthy”
You struggle to switch off or relax
You feel guilty when you rest
You tie your worth to how much you get done
You know you’re running on empty, but you don’t know how to stop
Key takeaway:
Sometimes the rule to break isn’t about food, fitness, or hormones.
Sometimes it’s the belief that your worth is measured by your productivity.
And that’s exactly what She Breaks the Rules is about. Challenging the conditioning that keeps women stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from themselves, so they can rebuild health on their terms.
Your challenge after this episode:
Ask yourself:
What is my relationship with rest?
And…
Where is my self worth tied to my productivity or output?
Then do a quick audit of the 7 types of rest and notice where your cup feels empty.
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In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most overused (and misunderstood) words in the health space: discipline.
Because here’s what we see every single week:
Women blaming themselves for not being “disciplined enough”…
Setting rigid rules…
Burning out…
Breaking the plan…
Then starting again Monday.
Sound familiar?
We’re challenging the idea that discipline is the missing ingredient, and offering you something far more powerful instead:
Self-trust.
Because when you don’t trust yourself, you try to control yourself.
And when you try to control yourself, you create rigidity.
And rigidity always leads to burnout.
Inside this episode we talk about:
Why discipline often feels harsh, restrictive and unsustainable
How perfectionism quietly erodes your self-trust
The difference between discipline and devotion
Why most women are actually exhausted, not lazy
How trying to do everything at once is sabotaging your consistency
Micro-actions that rebuild trust with yourself
How to play the long game instead of chasing quick fixes
We also share real client stories about:
✔️ Burnout from trying to “do it all”
✔️ Unrealistic expectations
✔️ The guilt of resting
✔️ And how small shifts created massive change
Because consistency isn’t built through pressure.
It’s built through proof.
Small wins.
Kept promises.
Momentum.
And here’s the truth:
You don’t struggle with discipline.
You struggle with trusting yourself to follow through without punishing yourself.
That’s a very different problem.
A Question for You
Instead of asking:
“Why can’t I be more disciplined?”
Ask yourself:
What is one small promise I can keep to myself this week?
Start there.
Build from there.
And watch what happens.
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“I don’t have time.”
We hear it every single week.
From clients. From women in their 30s and 40s. From high-achieving professionals. From mums. From women who genuinely want to feel better in their bodies.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth…
You probably do have time.
You’re just not prioritising yourself.
In this episode, we break down the “busy woman” identity and how hustle culture is quietly sabotaging women’s health, hormones, energy, and relationship with food.
Because being busy isn’t a personality trait.
And burnout isn’t a badge of honour.
We explore:
Why “I don’t have time” is often a protective excuse
The difference between being busy and being productive
How sleep deprivation fuels procrastination, emotional eating and low energy
The concept of “sleep revenge” and why women stay up scrolling even when they’re exhausted
How weak boundaries are draining your time and capacity
Why hustle culture is contributing to reproductive and hormonal issues
The dangerous identity of the “busy woman”
How to identify where your time is actually leaking
Why your health goals keep getting pushed “until things calm down”
The power of aligning your time with your values
We also share practical tools to help you:
✔ Do a time audit (and be brutally honest with yourself)
✔ Identify what needs to be removed from your life
✔ Reclaim energy by improving sleep
✔ Have the hard conversations with your partner
✔ Create boundaries that protect your time
✔ Prioritise your needs without guilt
This episode is a call forward, not a call out.
Because She Breaks the Rules isn’t about hustling harder.
It’s about asking:
What would your schedule look like if your needs actually mattered?
It’s time to stop wearing “busy” as a badge of honour and start creating space for the woman you actually want to become.
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In this refreshingly real conversation, Faye and Tarryn dive deep into what a sustainable fat loss journey actually looks like... and it’s probably not what you’ve been sold. This episode is for the woman who wants to feel confident, strong, and healthy… without the obsessive rules, toxic restriction, or chasing a number on the scale.
They share their own personal journeys with fat loss, the mindset shifts, the mistakes, the breakthroughs and the powerful difference between approaching your goals from self-hate vs self-respect.
You’ll Learn:
Why fat loss isn’t a dirty word and how it can still align with body confidence
The mindset red flags that lead to yo-yo dieting and burnout
How to know if you’re really ready to start a fat loss phase
What realistic progress looks like (hint: it's not 5kg in 4 weeks)
How to avoid post-diet rebounds and actually maintain your results
Faye’s real-life example of losing 10kg over 10 months, while still living her life!
4 Journal Prompts to Reflect On:
Do I have the capacity mentally, emotionally and physically to pursue fat loss right now?
What does realistic progress look like for me?
How will I handle setbacks or slower weeks?
What are my non-negotiable health habits, no matter what?
Why this episode breaks the rules:
Because we’re done with desperation-driven weight loss that leaves women feeling depleted and disconnected from their bodies. This episode is about reclaiming fat loss from a place of grounded self-respect, not punishment. It’s about playing the long game. This is how we rewrite the rules on women’s health.
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to work with a women's health coach who sees you as a whole person, not a diagnosis, not a body to shrink, not a “project”?
In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Faye to explore exactly what the coaching journey looks like when you work with her. From the first discovery call to long-term transformation, Faye shares the full picture, no fluff, no false promises.
You’ll hear:
What happens during a discovery call (and what red flags she screens for)
The real foundations of health (hint: it’s not just about food)
Why symptom tracking and blood work matter
The difference between coaching for health vs. fat loss
How Faye helps you build health literacy, body awareness and long-term self-trust
Why consistency beats diversity when it comes to food (and how this helps women actually follow through!)
How she works with the menstrual cycle and nervous system—not against them
How she knows when a client is ready to finish coaching
If you’ve been sitting on the fence, unsure about whether Faye's coaching is right for you, this episode is your sign to listen in. Faye gets real about how she helps women reclaim their health from the inside out.
✨ Links & Resources:
Book a free discovery call with Faye: https://www.healthyher.au/

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