Daddy Issues with Violet Benson
byViolet Benson
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Formerly Almost Adulting… but let’s call it what it always was.Welcome to DADDY ISSUES with Violet Benson.I brought the original name back. Because I am the OG Daddy Issues - the brand that started 12 years ago and turned a meme page into a movement. The name you've always known me by. So we’re done pretending.This podcast WILL change you... or at least your standards. We talk dating disasters, attachment styles, adulting, evolving past your patterns, confidence comebacks, mental health spirals, breakups, friendships, and how to stop chasing, settling, and playing small. Tough love backed by real psyc...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Let's Talk - March 22, 2026
Let's talk about... men with money kink/fetish + how I made $500. Watching TV > doing meth. IG couples are FAKE. When your man is only faithful bc no one else wanted him lol. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives + what I learned. Taylor Frankie Paul. How pregnant women are the closest thing to a god. And whatever else I yapped about.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 25m 3s
Let's Talk - The Bachelorette Men
Let's talk about... the bachelorette men. That's it... just for 7 minutes. ok bye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 7m 14s
Let's Talk - March 21, 2026
Let's talk about... bleeding haemorrhoids. Devil o'clock. Anger issues. How having a friend full of rage will bring you peace. The older your parents get the more they'll like you. Lana del ray. SLOMW Mikayla and her weasel husband. and Taylor Frankie Paul + DV + The Bachelorette.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 26m 54s
WHY MEN PULL AWAY - The Psychology of a Man's Mind
WHY DO MEN ALWAYS PULL AWAY IN RELATIONSHIPS!?! Whether beginning, middle, or end, it seems to always happen at some point. That is why Violetta did all the research written by men, re-read "Why Men Don't Love Women Like You" and "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" so you don't have to, TO GIVE YOU THE ANSWER YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.Today, Violetta is set on discussing the psychology behind a man's mind, the three steps to deal with the situation when a man pulls away, and how dating can be beautiful and perfect but...
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 34m 37s
Let's Talk - March 13, 2026
Let's talk about.... that time I tased myself. That time I stabbed myself. How people pay to run marathons. My tiny feet. My crooked leg. Not surviving the zombie apocalypse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Mar 14, 2026Duration: 33m 33s
Why You Chase and He Pulls Away (The Anxious-Avoidant Trap) with Thais Gibson
Is your attachment style running the relationship?This week on Daddy Issues, Violet sits down with relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down why you chase, why he pulls away, and how subconscious wiring shapes the way you date.Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor, and founder of the Personal Development School, known for her work on attachment styles and subconscious relationship patterns.They discuss the four attachment styles, the anxious-avoidant cycle, emotional triggers, and how childhood conditioning shapes the way you give and receive love.If the same dating...
Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 20s
Act Like a Prize
Daddy Issues starts now.This week, Violet Benson officially launches her podcast under the name that built her brand. After 12 years of building the Daddy Issues community, Violet shares the moment that pushed her to reclaim the name, protect what she created, and step fully back into the identity that started it all.Then Violet delivers a Russian big sister pep talk. She breaks down why so many women give girlfriend energy to men who can’t even text back, how “potential” keeps you stuck in the wrong relationships, and why confusion in dating usually means...
Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 52m 27s
The Conversation You’re Avoiding with Mel Robbins
You’re not crazy. You’re anxious.This week on Almost Adulting, Violet sits down with Mel Robbins to unpack high-functioning anxiety in love — why women attach fast, date potential, ignore red flags, and stay in relationships where they can’t ask for what they need. Mel breaks down the 5 Second Rule, how to stop spiraling, time blindness, and the worst thing you can do when anxiety hits.They talk separation anxiety, loving someone who’s wrong for you, being right vs. being connected, and the obvious signs he just doesn’t like you.If you’re...
Published: Feb 26, 2026Duration: 1h 21m 19s
How to Reinvent Yourself in 2026 After Losing Yourself
After a month-and-a-half break and a big network move, your Russian big sister Violet Benson is back – and she’s starting 2026 the only way she knows how: with tough love.Violet breaks down the four shifts that changed her life – and can change yours too.• setting real boundaries (and holding the door open when someone wants to leave) • radical self-awareness (aka stop lying to yourself) • knowing exactly who you are • and changing your perspective so you stop feeling like the victim in your own storyShe then breaks...
Published: Feb 19, 2026Duration: 42m 17s
How To Master Your Emotions with Jay Shetty
If you’ve ever wondered why you settle, sabotage, or shut down.. this episode tells you the truth.Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta is joined by Jay Shetty - New York Times best-selling author, host of On Purpose, former monk, and one of the most influential voices in self-improvement, emotional healing, and modern spirituality.In this powerful conversation, Jay and Violetta dive into:the limits we place on ourselves (and each other)fear as an unformed boundarywhy timelines sabotage our growththe real meaning of love (beyond romance)how to build connection through...
Published: Dec 18, 2025Duration: 1h 13m 23s
GET HIM OBSESSED - CAPRICORN
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This December, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Capricorn man obsessed with YOU.Get ready to discover:🔥 How to win over his ambitious and disciplined heart—and keep him hooked.🔥 Foolproof ways to earn his trust and build a solid connection.🔥 What he values most in a partner (and what will make him pull away).🔥 The signs he’s losing interest—and how to reignite his commitment to you.🔥 Proven s...
Published: Dec 15, 2025Duration: 26m 55s
She Comes First with Dr. Emily Morse Pt.2
WELCOME TO PART 2, b*tches! :)We ended Part 1 with how to give your man a good head and the #1 Oral Method to make a girl c*m. Now listen up as Emily shows me the best way to find the REAL G-Spot. We end the episode with tips to not c*m too fast, hilarious fan sex stories and how I ended up in the ER after a fingering gone wrong.Connect with Dr. Emily Morse:WebsiteInstagramSex with Emily PodcastConnect with me on:InstagramYouTubeS...
Published: Dec 11, 2025Duration: 38m 27s
She Comes First with Dr. Emily Morse
From getting your taco licked to c*mming EVERY time, this week’s episode is SO good, I’m giving you TWO parts.Welcome to part 1 besties :)I have Renowned sex therapist Emily Morse join us to teach you how to cum over and over again, so take out your notepad and get ready to take some notes. We discuss how to, love your body and vageen, get your man to go down on you, tips for giving a wifey blowie, facts vs myths about intercourse, the #1 ORAL METHOD THAT WILL MAKE YOUR GIRL C*M EV...
Published: Dec 8, 2025Duration: 40m 43s
Manifest Miracles I Law of Attraction 432 Hz I Elevate Your Vibration
Bonus episode - 3 hours of manifesting sound for anyone looking to elevate their vibrations and energy to better attract and manifest while sleeping or for anyone looking for frequency music to listen to while practicing gratitude or doing my manifesting techniques from last episode/other episodes.This powerful track uses the 432Hz frequency as a base and continuously builds on itself, allowing you to elevate your vibrations and focus your energy on manifestation. Listening to this audio track or meditating at a frequency of 432 Hz can help you elevate your vibration and connect with...
Published: Dec 1, 2025Duration: 3h 0m 44s
Here’s Why He Went Cold
The Real Reason Men Shut Down, Pull Away, and Go Blank.Ever dated someone who was warm one minute… and emotionally shut down the next? In this week’s Benson Book Club, we break down Chapter 7 of The Untethered Soul - “Transcending the Tendency to Close.”This chapter explains:why people emotionally close offwhy your ex suddenly went coldthe psychology behind emotional shutdown and avoidancehow to recognize when YOU close your heartand how this pattern destroys connectionI also give you a step-by-step Law of Detachment routine for heartbreak that I did to get over...
Published: Nov 27, 2025Duration: 41m 38s
Finding My Husband: Is This the End of Bookman?
Everything felt perfect… until the rabbit showed up.An emotional shift I couldn’t explain, a pullback I didn’t see coming, and the moment Bookman and I quietly unraveled. This episode dives into the signs you miss, the distance you feel before it’s spoken, and the breakup you don’t want to admit is happening.Did I make a mistake walking away… or would you have done the same?You tell me.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-
Published: Nov 20, 2025Duration: 34m 30s
GET HIM OBSESSED - SAGITTARIUS
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This November, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Sagittarius man obsessed with YOU.Get ready to discover:🔥 How to capture his adventurous spirit and keep him intrigued.🔥 Foolproof ways to balance his love for freedom with your desire for connection.🔥 What he craves in a relationship (and what will send him running).🔥 The signs he’s losing interest—and how to reignite his excitement for you.🔥 Strategies to win him...
Published: Nov 17, 2025Duration: 18m 12s
Why You Don’t Feel Loved Unless He Says It
You don’t want flowers.You want reassurance.If he can post a story, he can send a sentence that says “I care about you.”This episode is for every woman who feels crazy for needing words - because guess what? You’re not clingy. You’re not insecure. You’re under-affirmed.We’re unpacking why hearing “I love you,” “I’m proud of you,” or “I’m here” hits like emotional oxygen… and why silence feels like abandonment.If his silence makes you overthink,if you keep replaying one compliment for...
Published: Nov 13, 2025Duration: 25m 31s
Feeling Happy? Don’t Tell Your Friends
The evil eye lives in your group chat. Did I stutter? Ever notice the SECOND you share good news - your life collapses faster than a Nature Valley bar? Same.One minute I’m being loved correctly, soft life era unlocked… Next minute? Like not even 24 hours later - I break my foot, bleed from my privates, and end up crawling around my house like a feral naked raccoon throwing up on my hardwood floors with my milk bags hanging low, while I genuinely wonder how I got here.The evil eye i...
Published: Nov 12, 2025Duration: 34m 41s
Build Better Habits in 4 Steps
Struggling with your goals? then listen to this.Today we dive into my dumpster fire of a life before diving into the science of habit formation with a sprinkle of sarcasm. We’re breaking down the game-changing insights from James Clear's Atomic Habits to help you build habits that actually stick. I'll walk you through the four simple steps to form habits that work for you, not against you. It’s educational, it’s real, and eye opening. Tune in to stop overthinking and start automating your way to a better life. Listen now, and thank...
Published: Oct 29, 2025Duration: 31m 18s