Don’t F*kn Shrink

By Daffney Allwein

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.

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How many episodes does Don’t F*kn Shrink have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Don’t F*kn Shrink episodes:

February 27, 202626: Hormones, Peptides, and Joint Pain in Women
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Many women reach a point where their body stops feeling familiar, even while they’re doing all the right things. From postpartum into perimenopause, pain, fatigue, nervous system tension, and hormonal shifts can leave women feeling disconnected and confused. In this episode, women’s health chiropractor Dr. Shara Posner explains how alignment, hormones, and nervous system stress intersect, why these changes don’t mean the body is broken, and how support like peptides, mitochondrial health, and hormone care can fit into a bigger healing picture.

Connect with Dr. Shara Posner:
justadjustit.com

In This Episode:
(01:25) Dr. Shara’s path into women’s health and chiropractic care
(05:45) Supporting pregnant and postpartum bodies through alignment
(08:40) How daily posture and small imbalances create long-term tension
(12:40) Why peptides are gaining attention for women’s health
(18:20) Mitochondrial health, fatigue, and brain fog
(23:20) Red light therapy, cold plunge, and popular wellness trends

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!
liftprowellness.com
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26min
February 20, 202625: Why Fitness Fails: The Nervous System Problem No One Is Talking About
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If you’re working out, dieting, and still not seeing results, the problem may not be your discipline, it may be your nervous system. In this episode, Daffney breaks down why fitness fails long term, how chronic stress and cortisol impact weight loss, and why supplements, detoxes, and trending workouts don’t fix burnout or nervous system dysregulation. You’ll learn how comparison culture, AI body standards, doom scrolling, and high-achiever pressure disconnect you from your body, plus practical ways to calm your nervous system, regulate stress, and build sustainable health that lasts. This is fitness beyond aesthetics, beyond quick fixes, and beyond shame. It’s a grounded conversation about mental health, longevity, emotional regulation, and how to finally step off the stress rollercoaster and calm the f*ck down.

In This Episode:
(01:00) What does “health” actually mean to you?
(05:35) Why nervous system regulation matters more than supplements
(12:05) The morning grounding routine that actually works
(15:00) Listening to your body instead of the internet

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!
liftprowellness.com
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18min
February 13, 202624: Why You Crave Sugar, The New Food Pyramid 2026, and Healthy Pantry Staples
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You’ve seen the headlines about the New Food Pyramid 2026. More protein. Fewer grains. Whole foods. Less processed food. But what does that actually mean for how you eat every day? Registered Dietitian Maria Sylvester Terry returns to break down what the new food pyramid gets right, what people are misunderstanding, and why this conversation isn’t about dieting at all. It’s about understanding processed vs ultra processed foods, why you crave sugar, and how to stock your pantry so your body and brain stop running on short-term fuel. You’ll learn why blood sugar crashes happen, what to eat when you’re tired, and the healthy pantry staples that keep you full, focused, and energized. If you’re wondering why you’re always reaching for sugar, what the difference is between processed and ultra processed foods, or how to build a healthier pantry with simple foods that work, this episode is for you!

Connect with Maria Sylvester Terry:
mariaterrynutrition.com
instagram.com/vitamin_ri

In This Episode:
(00:50) Why the food pyramid isn’t actually “new” for dietitians
(06:10) Why most Americans don’t follow dietary guidelines anyway
(09:30) The protein, fat, and fiber snack swap that changes everything
(12:10) How to stock your pantry for storms, snow days, and busy weeks
(16:00) Pasta, rice, and affordable pantry carbs without guilt
(21:20) Long carbs vs short carbs and eating for long lasting energy

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
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24min
February 06, 202623: Unexplained Infertility: How Donor Eggs Made Motherhood Possible
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At 25, Emily was told she was in menopause and would never have kids. What followed was infertility, a failed adoption, a divorce…and one doctor who said the words no one else did: you still have options. In this episode, Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama, shares what infertility really looks like, why so many women are misinformed about their bodies, how it impacts relationships, and the paths to motherhood no one talks about. Her journey through early menopause and donor egg IVF led her to build a foundation that now provides grants, education, and support for women navigating infertility. If you or someone you love is facing infertility, don’t keep this to yourself. Listen, share this episode, and learn what options and support are actually available.

Connect with Emily Patel:
hopefulmamafoundation.org

In This Episode:
(01:20) Emily’s infertility story
(06:30) How infertility impacted her marriage
(12:15) Founding Hopeful Mama
(15:15) Support and resources for infertility
(21:10) What Hopeful Mama’s grants look like in 2026

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
...more
20min
January 30, 202622: Are Youth Sports Quietly Sidelining Your Kid’s Success?
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You remember what sports gave you. Confidence. Grit. Resilience. So why does it feel so different watching your kid go through it? Dr. Jonathan Jenkins and Dr. Kim O’Brien break down what is really happening in youth sports today and why kids are growing up under pressure, comparison, and expectations we never faced. They unpack the shift from helicopter parenting to snowplow parenting, why chasing outcomes is backfiring, and how youth sports are quietly creating kids who feel never good enough. The big takeaway is simple. Help your child become an expert on themselves through self compassion, perspective, joy, and learning how to fail without losing confidence. Tune in for practical tools you can use right away and a healthier way to think about youth sports that focuses on raising resilient humans, not just successful athletes.

Connect with Dr. Kim O'Brien & Dr. Jonathan Jenkins:
menatlitywins.com

In This Episode:
(00:15) JJ and Kim’s athletic backgrounds and how sports shaped them
(04:00) What it means to become an expert on yourself
(11:20) Teaching self compassion and managing social media comparison
(13:40) Specialization, burnout, and injury in youth sports
(21:50) What it really means to still be an athlete as an adult

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
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23min
January 23, 202621: Is It ADHD? Why So Many Adults Are Questioning Everything
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More adults are quietly asking a question they never expected to face: Is it ADHD? ADHD Career Coach, Elle O'Flaherty, unpacks why so many high-functioning adults are questioning their focus, energy, productivity, and identity later in life. She explains why ADHD often goes undiagnosed (especially in women), how stigma and masking keep people pushing through instead of getting support, and why major life shifts like burnout or perimenopause can suddenly make everything feel harder.

Connect with Elle O'Flaherty:
interlacesolutions.com

In This Episode:
(02:15) Late diagnosis and why ADHD is often missed
(04:00) Time blindness, hyperfocus, and how ADHD shows up day to day
(07:10) ADHD in social settings and relationships
(10:30) ADHD subtypes and why women are often misdiagnosed
(16:00) Sleep, vitamin D, and overlooked factors affecting ADHD symptoms

Resources Mentioned:
additudemag.com
youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
...more
23min
January 16, 202620: The Science You’re Missing That’s Quietly Undermining Your Fitness
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Fitness advice is everywhere, but science-backed answers are harder to find. In this episode, Daffney cuts through the noise by answering five of the most common health and fitness questions with clear explanations. From why fat can’t actually turn into muscle, how protein really works in the body, and which beginner-friendly exercise delivers the most impact without unnecessary strain. Daffney also addresses common confusion around testosterone, strength-training frequency, and why recovery matters just as much as the workout itself. Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? Head over to Instagram and send Daffney a DM to keep the conversation going → instagram.com/dontfknshrinkpodcast

In This Episode:
(01:00) Can you actually turn fat into muscle?
(04:30) How protein really works
(07:50) The most effective exercise for beginners
(11:00) Is testosterone an anabolic steroid?
(14:40) How often you should be working out
(18:00) Choosing workouts that align with your goals and lifestyle

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
...more
22min
January 09, 202619: Pelvic Health 101: What to Do About Leaking, Pain, and Hormonal Changes with Kim Dixon, DPT
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Leaking, pelvic pain, and hormonal changes are often dismissed as “normal”, especially during perimenopause and menopause. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. In this episode, pelvic health expert Dr. Kim Dixon breaks down what pelvic health actually is, why so many women experience issues like urinary leakage and painful intimacy, and what real solutions look like at every stage of life. Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy works, when hormone therapies like vaginal estrogen can help, and why symptoms during perimenopause, postpartum, and menopause are often misunderstood or ignored. This conversation gives you real answers, simple solutions, and the confidence to advocate for your body.

Connect with Kim Dixon:
pearl-physicaltherapy.com
instagram.com/ptkimdixon

In This Episode:
(02:05) The most common pelvic health issues women experience
(04:10) What pelvic health actually includes
(10:30) How pelvic floor physical therapy works
(22:40) Hormonal changes, perimenopause, and pelvic symptoms
(27:10) Vaginal estrogen and HRT explained
(36:40) When symptoms are being ignored or misunderstood by providers
(41:30) How to advocate for yourself

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
...more
29min
January 02, 202618: No Judgement January: A Smarter Way to Approach Change in 2026 with Jane Pilger
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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.”

Connect with Jane Pilger:
janepilger.com
janepilger.com/gather

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
...more
31min
December 26, 202517: The Unapologetic Start to Your 2026 Transformation
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What if the problem with New Year’s resolutions isn’t your discipline, but the way you’re talking to yourself? This episode flips January goal-setting on its head with No Judgment January, a radically different approach to change that doesn’t start with fixing yourself. Daffney explains why most resolutions fail within days, how self-judgment quietly drains your energy, and what actually creates sustainable change as women, moms, and high-performing professionals. You’ll hear why “going back” isn’t the answer, how perimenopause, stress, and nervous-system overload show up in everyday life, and a surprisingly simple way to reset your body when anxiety takes over. Daffney also introduces a powerful framework (your internal C-Suite) and shows how aligning your mindset, body, and nervous system can transform how you move into 2026 without shame, restriction, or burnout. If you’re done punishing yourself every January and ready for forward momentum that actually sticks, this episode is for you!

In This Episode:
(01:20) Why New Year’s resolutions fail faster than you think
(04:15) No Judgment January
(07:30) Your internal C-Suite; mindset, body, and nervous system explained
(13:50) What your body is trying to tell you; inflammation, chronic pain, perimenopause, and menopause
(18:40) How your nervous system drives stress, anxiety, and burnout
(27:00) Stress management techniques that actually work

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!
liftprowellness.com
Instagram | YouTube | Merch
...more
30min

FAQs about Don’t F*kn Shrink:

How many episodes does Don’t F*kn Shrink have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.