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She Breaks the Rules is the podcast for women who are done following health “rules” that are outdated and don’t work, and are ready to rewrite the rules to suit their health and life.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 #41: Food Obsession Isn’t About Food. Here’s What’s Really Going On.
Ever feel like food is always on your mind?
Whether you're obsessing over what you should eat, scanning menus for the "cleanest" option, or beating yourself up for that snack you "shouldn’t" have had, this episode is for you.
In this real and revealing conversation, we break down the true root causes behind food obsession and spoiler alert, it’s not about willpower. We talk restriction, emotional suppression, control, body image pressure, and why your obsession with food is rarely about the food itself.
We’ll help you get curious (not critical) about your eating habits, unpack the deeper unmet needs that drive emotional eating, and offer questions and practices to help you feel more connected, empowered, and grounded around food again.
🔥 What We Cover:
- Why food obsession often comes from restriction, not lack of discipline
- How emotional eating is a coping mechanism and how to shift it
- Why women feel mentally exhausted from food choices and how to reclaim that energy
- The difference between binge eating, stress eating & using food for comfort
- How perfectionism, body image, and control all get tangled in your plate
📝 Journal Prompts We Mention:
- What am I really hungry for right now?
- What need is going unmet in this moment?
- What do I notice when food thoughts get louder?
- What would it look like to nourish the real need underneath my food fixation?
🎙️ Whether you’ve struggled with emotional eating, food rules, or simply want peace around food again, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported and ready to break the rules in the best way.
💭 Listener Question: What’s one thing you notice about your food obsession after listening to this episode? DM us or share in your stories, we love hearing your reflections!