Don’t F*kn Shrink

Send us Fan Mail 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 b...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when staying “acceptable” costs you your integrity? In this episode, Daffney talks with public theologian and bestselling author of Hell Bent , Brian Recker, for an honest conversation about faith, fear, and the moment you stop contorting yourself to belong. Brian unpacks his journey from growing up as a fundamentalist pastor’s kid to walking away from the pulpit when...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “ Why does my body feel wrong? ” this conversation will flip everything you’ve been taught on its head. Registered dietitian Maria Sylvester Terry joins Daffney to expose the hidden impact of skinny culture: the doctor’s-office shame, the gym-class comparisons, the magazine bodies that were never real, and the lifelong pressure to...

Send us Fan Mail What does real allyship, leadership, and courage look like today? It’s not a repost, a slogan, or a perfectly curated statement. It’s choosing to show up even when it’s uncomfortable, unpopular, or wildly misunderstood. Known to many from TLC’s I Am Jazz , Sander Jennings shares what it was really like growing up in a family that stood publicly for trans rights long before society...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling like you keep shrinking yourself to make everyone else comfortable? In this episode, Daffney explains why watering down your truth does not make people like you more. It only disconnects you from who you actually are. She walks you through a 30 minute reflection exercise that forces real honesty about your values, your goals, and what you truly want. Then she dives into th...

Send us Fan Mail Daffney chats with powerhouse sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, two former Hollywood insiders who walked away from high-profile careers to build something with far greater reach and purpose: a global community elevating women’s voices and amplifying stories that spark real change. From growing up in a deeply creative household to breaking barriers in the entertainment industry to...

Send us Fan Mail You don’t need a million followers to make an impact … you just need the courage to speak your truth. Sara Wiles, the ultimate girls’ girl and Founder of The Start And Grow Co.,  joins this episode to talk about what it really means to use your voice for change. From post election heartbreak to fearless activism, Sara shares her journey from quiet confidence to embracing her truth...

Send us Fan Mail What if your story could be the very thing that helps someone else heal? Rachel Daugherty, better known on Instagram as BootyAndBrains, joins this episode to talk about turning pain into purpose, movement into medicine, and why healing your body and brain doesn’t have to be hard. From losing her mom to Alzheimer’s to building a platform around brain health, humor, and fitness, Rac...

Send us Fan Mail When life hands you a pink slip in the middle of postpartum recovery, how do you rebuild not just your career, but your confidence, identity, and sense of purpose? In this episode of Don’t Fk n Shrink*, Daffney Allwein sits down with Kathleen Borgueta, founder of Pivoting Parents , a community created to help parents navigate professional pivots, layoffs, and reinvention with resi...

Send us Fan Mail When a career crisis hits, it might just be the push you needed. In this episode of Don’t Fk*n Shrink , Daffney Allwein talks with Love Rutledge, Executive Coach, host of the FedUpward Podcast , and founder of FedUpward Coaching . After more than 25 years in federal service, Love helps government professionals and executives reinvent their careers, build clarity, and thrive throug...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Don’t Fk*n Shrink , Daffney Allwein sits down with Jane Pilger, Certified Binge Eating and Body Trust Coach, host of the Binge Eating Breakthrough™ podcast, and endurance athlete. Jane shares her 25-year journey of struggling with binge eating, the moment she realized food was a tool for safety, and how she finally broke free from shame by understanding...

Send us Fan Mail  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 t...

Send us Fan Mail  How often do you say, “I’m fine” when you’re anything but? In this powerful episode of Don’t Fk*n Shrink , host Daffney Allwein sits down with podcaster and speaker Kari Hurd to unpack what it really means to live authentically and why “fine” just isn’t enough. Kari shares her candid story of becoming a single mom, navigating heartbreak, dismantling her old life, and building a n...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Don’t F*kn Shrink , Daffney Allwein sits down with Shelly McLaughlin, Program Director at Pathfinders for Autism, mom to a 23 year old autistic son, and a fierce advocate for families and communities. Shelly shares the devastating moment when a doctor told her that her son would never function in society, and how she refused to shrink in the face of that label....

Send us Fan Mail  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 healt...

Send us Fan Mail  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 ru...

Send us Fan Mail  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 F kn 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 una...