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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
15: Why Chasing ‘Skinny’ Is Making You Unhealthy with Maria Sylvester Terry
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Why does my body feel wrong?” this conversation will flip everything you’ve been taught on its head. Registered dietitian Maria Sylvester Terry joins Daffney to expose the hidden impact of skinny culture: the doctor’s-office shame, the gym-class comparisons, the magazine bodies that were never real, and the lifelong pressure to shrink yourself to be accepted. Maria shares the raw truth about her own journey through weight stigma, half-marathon burnout, and orthorexia, and how stepping into strength instead of skinny finally changed everything. Together, they unpack the science behind body types, why so many women are fighting biology itself, and what actually happens when you stop chasing the body you think you should have and start honoring the one you were built for. If you’re ready to question everything you’ve been conditioned to believe about your body, this episode will crack something open!
Connect with Maria Sylvester Terry:
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In This Episode:
- (01:50) Meet Maria; childhood conditioning and early body expectations
- (09:50) A career shift from teacher to dietitian, and what it revealed
- (12:15) Breaking down the 3 body types (ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph)
- (18:25) Can you actually change your body type?
- (22:00) Why the “perfect body” requires unhealthy trade-offs
- (25:20) The male gaze, blow-up-doll culture, and who you’re really performing for
- (30:00) Tips for a healthier body
- (34:10) Why men’s attraction vs. public shame creates body confusion
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!