SHE BREAKS THE RULES
She Breaks the Rules is the podcast for women who are done following health “rules” that are outdated and don’t work, and are ready to rewrite the rules to suit their health and life.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.
SHE BREAKS THE RULES
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 seriously
- The hidden opportunity cost of beauty spending (and what men are doing instead)
- How investing in mindset, health and emotional wellbeing could save you thousands
- Distinguishing between what you want vs what you’ve been sold to want
- Our personal audit: What we each spend on beauty and what we’re cutting
This 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. 💥