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She Breaks the Rules is the podcast for women who are done following health “rules” that are outdated and don’t work, and are ready to rewrite the rules to suit their health and life.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.
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SHE BREAKS THE RULES
EP #55: The Part of Gut Healing Nobody Talks About: How to Successfully Reintroduce Foods
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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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