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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
18: No Judgement January: A Smarter Way to Approach Change in 2026 with Jane Pilger
Every January, we promise ourselves this time will be different: new routines, new rules, new motivation. And every year, most of it quietly falls apart by February. In this episode, Jane Pilger invites you into a kinder way to approach change in 2026. Learn what’s actually happening beneath the surface when motivation disappears, why forcing change through rules and restriction backfires, and how your nervous system and internal patterns quietly run the show. Jane also gives advice for creating sustainable change, how to stop starting over every Monday, and what to focus on instead if you want progress that lasts beyond the first few weeks of the year. If you’re tired of resetting and ready to build something that actually sticks, this episode will change how you think about “starting fresh.”
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In This Episode:
- (01:15) Your brain is wired for patterns, not perfection
- (05:35) The internal parts running your habits
- (09:10) Perfectionists, rebels, critics & protectors explained
- (18:30) How curiosity creates change
- (20:25) What to do instead of forcing motivation
- (24:10) How to start No Judgment January
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!