Don’t F*kn Shrink

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. 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 quitMindset strategies to push past fear, self-doubt, and perfectionismPerformance habits that fuel success without burnoutReal 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. 

  1. 3D AGO

    35: The One Thing Your Trainer Never Told You About Your Period

    Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you feel exhausted, inconsistent, and like nothing is working isn't a lack of discipline, but that no one ever taught you how your body actually works? Adrienne Irizarry, host of The Reproductive Rebel podcast, joins this episode for a conversation that will fundamentally change the way you think about your body, your training, and your cycle. Whether you're in your prime cycling years or deep in the fog of perimenopause, this episode gives you the tools to stop working against yourself and start working with your biology. Adrienne breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and explains what's happening hormonally, physically, and mentally in each one - and exposes how most women have been operating off a blueprint designed for a male body. You'll learn exactly when to push hard in the gym, when to pull back, and why ignoring those signals may be the only thing standing between you and the results you've been chasing. Connect with Adrienne Irizarry: moonessence.life instagram.com/moonessenceme In This Episode: (01:20) Meet Adrienne Irizarry(06:15) The massive gap in reproductive education(11:00) Breaking down the 4 phases of your menstrual cycle(19:45) Training your life around your cycle(23:10) Why injuries happen at certain points in your cycle(28:20) When to push vs. pull back in your workouts 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

    38 min
  2. MAR 20

    29: Running Toward Responsibility When Life Demands More

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you realize no one else is coming and it has to be you? At 29, Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs is a mom of four, a military veteran, and stepping into one of the biggest leadership roles of her life. But this is not a political conversation. It is about what it looks like to step up when life demands more from you. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her perspective on leadership, responsibility, and showing up when the stakes are high, even when you are already carrying a lot. If you have ever felt the pull to do more but questioned whether you actually have the capacity, this conversation will challenge you to move forward anyway. Not just for yourself, but for the future you are shaping. (Note: This episode includes a brief discussion of abortion as part of a broader conversation around reproductive health.) Connect with Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs: elizabethforvirginia.com In This Episode: (02:15) Meet Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs(04:15) What the military taught her about leadership(09:05) Listening to people, not just leading them(16:00) Education, socialism, capitalism(25:00) Why people feel disconnected and overwhelmed(33:25) What needs to change for the next generation(39:40) How to support 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

    43 min
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7 Ratings

About

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 quitMindset strategies to push past fear, self-doubt, and perfectionismPerformance habits that fuel success without burnoutReal 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. 

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