Don’t F*kn Shrink
You know that voice in your head that whispers “play it safe, stay small, don’t rock the boat”?
Yeah… we’re not listening to that here.
Welcome to Don’t F*kn Shrink, the podcast for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to stop holding back, build unshakable confidence, and show up fully in their lives.
I’m Daffney Allwein, performance coach, athlete, and unapologetic believer that you were never meant to shrink yourself to fit. For nearly two decades, I’ve helped elite performers, from pro athletes to top-level executives, rebuild their bodies, strengthen their mindset, and rise higher than they thought possible.
On this show, you’ll get:
- Unfiltered conversations with people who’ve faced setbacks, reinvented themselves, and refused to quit
- Mindset strategies to push past fear, self-doubt, and perfectionism
- Performance habits that fuel success without burnout
- Real talk on leadership, resilience, and personal growth, the kind nobody puts in their highlight reel
This isn’t fluff. This isn’t fake inspiration. This is the place to get tools, truth, and a powerful reminder that you were made to take up space.
So if you’re ready to stop shrinking, break through your limits, and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside… hit that follow button.
Because the journey starts now.
Don’t F*kn Shrink
Redefining Success: Ellen Bryan on Fear, Faith, and Finding Peace
In this episode of Don’t Fk*n Shrink, Daffney Allwein sits down with journalist, author, and storyteller Ellen Bryan for a conversation that blends honesty, courage, and grace.
Ellen opens up about walking away from traditional definitions of success and finding a new rhythm in her life that honors her values, her family, and her purpose. She shares how fear once kept her from taking bold steps, why she finally decided to leap anyway, and what it really looks like to balance ambition with motherhood.
From newsroom deadlines to bedtime stories, Ellen has lived both sides of the story. This raw and real conversation reminds us that confidence doesn’t mean pretending you have it all together — it means showing up even when you’re scared.
✨ In this episode:
- Letting go of external validation and redefining success
- Finding purpose and peace through faith and alignment
- Navigating motherhood and ambition with honesty
- Pushing past fear and starting before you feel ready
- Living authentically without shrinking for anyone
🎧 Listen now and remember: growth happens when you stop waiting for permission.
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