Welcome to the first episode of Don’t F*kn Shrink.

This show was born in a single moment. When Brittany Clark made a powerful declaration and then pulled back, I could not stay quiet. I told her: “Don’t Fkn Shrink.”* That moment lit the fire for everything you will hear here.

In this episode Brittany interviews me about why I had to bring this message to life. We talk about my journey, the lessons that shaped me, and why I believe confidence and resilience are skills we practice, not gifts we are born with.

You’ll hear:

• The story behind Don’t F*kn Shrink
• Why podcasting is the platform I chose to share without gatekeepers
• How childhood experiences and motherhood shaped my voice
• The role of courage, optimism, and nervous system awareness in building true confidence
• Why every single one of us has a story worth telling

This movement is about more than me. It’s about collaboration and lifting each other up. Check out Brittany’s Design work https://www.instagram.com/thewonderfoundry/

 Matt Lewis joins me for a real conversation about identity, work, and courage. Matt is a columnist and author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail, and the host of Matt Lewis Can’t Lose. He has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS NewsHour, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, and CBS News’ Face The Nation as a political commentator.

We talk about growing up in rural Maryland, early career detours, why political consulting was the wrong fit, and how writing, teaching, and podcasting became the right lane. You’ll hear what “crunchy cons” means, how to check whether your beliefs are truly yours, and the simple filter Matt uses for work and life: choose easy, work hard. If you are ready to stop shrinking and show up as yourself, this one is for you.

Resources and links:
 • Matt’s site: https://www.mattklewis.com/
• Matt’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattLewis/featured
• Matt’s podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-lewis-cant-lose/id1737212124
• Filthy Rich Politicians by Matt K. Lewis
• Too Dumb to Fail by Matt K. Lewis

 Doctors said “we don’t know.” Jennifer Burns said, “that’s not good enough.”

On this episode of Don’t F*kn Shrink, host Daffney Allwein sits down with Jennifer to share her story of refusing to shrink when traditional medicine had no answers. She fought for herself, found the right care, and reclaimed her vibrant health.

Part of her discovery was that foods she thought were healthy, eggs, yogurt, and cashews, were fueling her pain and weight gain. By uncovering hidden triggers, shifting to an anti-inflammatory diet, and embracing yoga, Jennifer lost 20 pounds, eliminated hip pain, and regained her energy in her 50s.

✨ What you’ll hear:

• Why refusing to shrink and self advocacy changes everything
  
  
• The turning point when Jennifer decided “we don’t know” was not acceptable
  
  
• The surprising food sensitivities that fueled her pain
  
  
• How she transformed her health and confidence in midlife
  
  
• A message of hope for every woman told to “just accept it”
  
  

Jennifer’s journey proves: you never have to 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.