
Daddy Issues with Violet Benson
byViolet Benson
ComedyEducationSelf-ImprovementSocietyCulturePersonalJournals
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)
I Broke My Foot on a Date
What do you do when your hot‑girl era turns into a medical horror story? I broke my foot on a date, got a UTI, and spent the day being gaslit by the ER - who sent me home TWICE with a literal displaced fracture… but not before charging me for wasting my time. I can’t walk for two months, might need surgery, and now I’m side‑eyeing my friends because my scorpio senses are tingling that one of them definitely gave me the evil eye. It’s giving delusion, humiliation, and the American healthcare system at it...
Published: Oct 23, 2025Duration: 37m 19s
What Men Still Don’t Know About Women’s Bodies with Winx Health
Start with the PSA - it’s your biology lesson in detachment. Send it to every girl who caught feelings after he came inside her.Then we dive into vag myths, s@x lies & the patriarchy - we’re breaking down everything men still get wrong about women’s bodies.What’s the craziest thing a woman’s admitted about her taco?The biggest myth men still believe in 2025?And is it true a fishy taco is actually HIS fault?Yeah, I asked all of it and more. :) The founders of...
Published: Oct 16, 2025Duration: 49m 56s
Finding My Husband: Dating an Avoidant - Vegas Part 2
The trip ended, the lessons didn’t.In Part 2 of Finding My Husband: Vegas, I’m talking about the real game:how to keep him hooked without losing yourselfWhy even healthy love will still drive you a little insane sometimesHow to self-regulate before you self-sabotageFrom overthinking to attachment theoryEverything you need to know about dating an avoidantAnd how to actually win an avoidant over(dating podcast • attachment styles • relationship advice • how to love an avoidant • female-hosted podcast)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Published: Oct 9, 2025Duration: 35m 17s
Finding My Husband: American Meets Russian Standards - Vegas Part 1
It was supposed to be a romantic Vegas trip… until I got hemorrhoids, threw up in a $900 suite, did shrooms (allegedly), and had second thoughts about Bookman.Why? Because this man did the unthinkable… he texted back, planned dates, opened doors, used empathy, and was willing to change. Is this too good to be true… or have I met my match? You tell me.Welcome to Part 1 of Finding My Husband: Vegas - where romance meets chaos, Russian standards meet American men, and emotionally stable men are the new red flag. I said what I said.<...
Published: Oct 9, 2025Duration: 31m 46s
Why You Need to Stop Caring Who Thinks You’re Cringe
Thinking about starting that business, becoming an influencer, or finally posting that video?? If the only thing standing between you and your dreams is worrying what people might think.. then this episode is about to set you FREE.Truth is, other people’s opinions are keeping you Broke & boring babe.. which is why today, we’re unpacking Mel Robbins’ Let Them Think Bad Thoughts. And once you get it, you’ll realise other people’s opinions have zero power over you. This is your permission slip to post, build, create, and live unapologetically.Want an ad free pod...
Published: Oct 2, 2025Duration: 27m 43s
Finding My Husband: Billionaire or Bookman? - Part 6
Do you pick the billionaire with private jets and a family fortune, or the guy who makes you feel safe but probably flies coach? In Part 6 of “Finding My Husband,” the universe drops a literal billionaire into my life right as I’m about to take things with Bookman to the next level. I unpack lust vs. stability, attachment wounds, and the messy decisions that follow… and by the end, I make a huge choice.WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE, BESTIE?Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes and leave a 5...
Published: Sep 25, 2025Duration: 52m 17s
GET HIM OBSESSED - LIBRA
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This September, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Libra man obsessed with YOU.Get ready to discover:🔥 How to charm the ultimate romantic and keep him captivated by you.🔥 Foolproof ways to balance his love for beauty, harmony, and connection.🔥 What he values most in a relationship (and what will tip the scales against you).🔥 The signs he’s pulling away—and how to bring back the spark.🔥 Strategies t...
Published: Sep 22, 2025Duration: 25m 5s
Finding My Husband: The Bar Is in Hell - Part 5
Think you’ve had the worst date ever? Try going out with a musician… WORST. DATE. FINAL. BOSS.From men wearing my Skims to guys with kids my age, the dating pool isn’t just in hell… it’s swimming in piss and UTIs. Welcome to Part 5, besties. Buckle up because this episode is UNHINGED and will have you laughing your socks off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Sep 19, 2025Duration: 33m 29s
Top 5 Mind Games Narcissists Play
Welcome to the narcissist playbookThink you’ve never dated a narcissist? Think again. From love bombing to gaslighting to the classic “I’m sorry you feel that way” non-apology—these are the Top 5 Mind Games Narcissists Play that’ll have you questioning your reality, your group chat, and maybe even your sanity. On today's episode, Violetta is breaking down their playbook, exposing every trick, and telling you exactly how to spot the BS before it wrecks your self-esteem. If you’ve ever left a date wondering if you’re crazy… spoile...
Published: Sep 11, 2025Duration: 36m 48s
Finding My Husband: Fight or Flight - Part 4
From choking games to first kisses. Welcome to the most chaotic update yet. Is Bookman too good to be true… or did I just meet my match?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Sep 4, 2025Duration: 35m 41s
Finding My Husband: Meet Bookman - Part 3
He planned the perfect rom-com date.. five hours of sparks, soul-connection, and eye contact so intense - it puts your favourite book daddy to shame. Twenty minutes later? I dumped him. Did I fumble… or dodge a bullet? You tell me.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 28, 2025Duration: 39m 29s
Finding My Husband: The Tinder Swindler - Part 2
No intro. No filter. Just me crashing out mid-coffee jitters, questioning a man’s job, his five passports, and whether I just met my future husband or the next Tinder Swindler. Welcome to Part 2.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 21, 2025Duration: 34m 10s
GET HIM OBSESSED - VIRGO
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This August, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to getting a Virgo man obsessed with YOU.Get ready to discover:🔥 The secrets to understanding his perfectionist tendencies—and how to meet his high standards.🔥 Foolproof ways to earn his trust and keep his attention.🔥 What he values most in a partner (and what will make him back away).🔥 Subtle signs he’s losing interest—and how to win him back effortlessly.🔥 The best strat...
Published: Aug 18, 2025Duration: 23m 19s
Finding My Husband: Date From Hell - Part 1
Okay besties… it begins. I’m officially back in the dating game - I'm talking Hinge, matchmakers, awkward dates I already regret, and I’m taking you with me. This is Part 1 of Finding My Husband, and yes, there will be updates. Stay tuned as I take you on this journey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Aug 14, 2025Duration: 37m 18s
4 Proven Ways to Turn Any 'No' Into a 'Yes'
Think getting ahead is about luck? Think again. In this episode of Almost Adulting, I’m giving you my unfiltered playbook for turning every 'no' into a 'hell yes,' getting hired when you’re underqualified, nailing interviews, and beating the competition for the promotion you deserve. Today you’ll learn how to:• Get a YES (even when you’re not the obvious choice) through manipulation• Turn rejection into opportunity• Outshine everyone in an interview and get hired on the spot• Position yourself for the next big promotion• And walk away...
Published: Aug 9, 2025Duration: 36m 10s
Younger Men Do It Better: Caroline Stanbury & Sergio from Real Housewives of Dubai
Why Women Are Choosing Younger MenThis week on Almost Adulting, I’m joined by the power couple that broke the internet—and probably a few age-gap double standards. Caroline Stanbury (yes, that Caroline from Ladies of London and Real Housewives of Dubai) and her hot husband Sergio (ex-pro footballer, full-time golden retriever energy) are here to prove that age is just a number—and chemistry is undefeated.We’re talking:Vagina Watch 2016—where the love story beganSleeping together early (and why Sergio needed a second chance)The car he tried to hide and Caroline’s...
Published: Jul 31, 2025Duration: 50m 35s
How Emotionally Immature Parents Affect You
Do you ever feel weirdly lonely in your relationships? Like you’re the one always doing the work—overthinking, overgiving, overfunctioning—and you still feel...empty? You’re not crazy. You might just have grown up with an emotionally immature parent.In this special Benson Book Club episode, I break down the first chapter of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and walk you through the hidden patterns that are silently shaping your love life, self-worth, and ability to trust your instincts. From guilt for feeling unhappy, to people-pleasing, to dating men who “just don’t get it”—...
Published: Jul 27, 2025Duration: 27m 7s
20 Things Your 20’s Are Too Short For
If you're in your twenties then listen to this.Your 20s are all about embracing mistakes, growth, and becoming the person you’re meant to be. In today's short episode, I’m sharing 20 things your 20s are too short for—like staying in toxic relationships, letting others define your worth, and holding back from living your best life. Plus, stick around for a powerful manifesting mantra at the end to help you shape the future you desire.
Published: Jul 21, 2025Duration: 18m 40s
GET HIM OBSESSED - LEO
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This July, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Leo man obsessed with YOU.Get ready to discover:🔥 What he craves in a partner—and how to become his ultimate desire.🔥 Foolproof ways to grab his attention and keep his spotlight on you.🔥 Subtle signs he’s losing interest—and how to win back his fiery passion.🔥 How to handle his bold personality and keep the romance alive.🔥 The best strategi...
Published: Jul 21, 2025Duration: 22m 52s
Right Person, Wrong Time - Listen to This Before You Decide
Ring ring… hellllllo? It’s your big sis Violetta coming to your rescue!Hi besties!! It’s the second week of the month, and you know what that means: a brand new episode of Ask Violetta. But today, we’re doing things a little differently... We’re answering just one question. But not just any question—the one that haunts your group chat at 2am:“What if they’re your soulmate… but the timing’s off?”You swear they’re the one. Your twin flame. Your human dopamine hit. Every text gives you fanny flutter...
Published: Jul 10, 2025Duration: 29m 44s