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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
13: 3 Steps to Becoming a Fearlessly Authentic Version of Yourself
Feeling like you keep shrinking yourself to make everyone else comfortable? In this episode, Daffney explains why watering down your truth does not make people like you more. It only disconnects you from who you actually are. She walks you through a 30 minute reflection exercise that forces real honesty about your values, your goals, and what you truly want. Then she dives into the three pillars of stepping into your most authentic self: your mindset, your physical body, and your nervous system. Think athlete-level discipline, nourishment that supports your energy, and being aware of the environments that mess with your calm. If you have been craving clarity, confidence, or just a “get real with yourself" moment, this episode is the nudge you have been avoiding. Daffney’s message? Stop diluting yourself. Stop being palatable. Start being you.
In This Episode:
- (01:20) The truth about diluting your personality to fit in
- (02:55) The three pillars of authenticity
- (05:50) What an athlete mindset actually looks like in everyday life
- (09:00) Nourishment, energy, and taking care of your physical body
- (14:00) How your environment affects your nervous system
- (18:00) Stop being palatable and step into unapologetic confidence
Connect with Daffney:
The Game-Changer Consult → This 60 min deep dive offers you clarity and insight into what’s possible for your next 60 days. Leave this consult feeling full of possibility and with the energy of purpose!