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 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.