Daddy Issues with Violet Benson

Staying at a billionaire's house? That's a dream come true! But girl, don't forget to show your finesse and charm while you're there.  Today, Violetta shares a few updates about her life. She starts off with the post-surgery experience after she had her eggs extracted successfully, how it affected her mentally, and what no one tells you about post egg freezing. Then, she talks about her recen...

There's something special about growing up alongside someone who knows you so well and has seen you through all of life's ups and downs. Childhood best friends are the ones who stick with you through thick and thin, who know your secrets and your dreams, and who always have your back.  Today, Violetta is joined by her childhood best friend, Kylie Gerber. The duo are all about good laughs and...

Life is like a game of Jenga, you never know which block is going to make the whole thing come crashing down. One minute you're on top of the world, and the next you're wondering how you ended up in a pile of rubble. But that's the beauty of life, isn't it? The unpredictability keeps things interesting and makes every day a new adventure, or in some instances, a misadventure.  Today, Violetta...

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of self-hate, unable to escape the negative thoughts and feelings that consume you? It's a painful and difficult place to be, but it's not a permanent one. With time, patience, and effort, you can break free from the grip of self-hate and learn to love yourself fully and completely.     Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta welcomes...

Egg freezing is an increasingly popular option for women who want to preserve their fertility and have children later in life. By freezing their eggs, women can extend their reproductive lifespan and increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy in the future.  Today, Violetta shares her incredible egg freezing journey - from doing an extensive research about the pros and cons of the p...

Manifesting the love you deserve starts with knowing your worth and setting clear intentions. Take the time to reflect on what you truly want in a relationship and focus on the positive aspects you want to attract.  Today, Violetta shares how she manifested the ideal guy she wanted to date through the love letter method. This method of manifesting what you want, although silly-sounding at fir...

This month, we jumped into Reddit and picked out the most WTF confessions.   While the act of cheating can take many different forms, the underlying motivations and consequences of cheating remain consistent across all situations. One of the primary reasons why people cheat is a lack of satisfaction or fulfillment in their current situation. Violetta is back and ready as she sits down to...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to struggle with infertility? Infertility affects millions of people around the world and can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, genetics, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. Coping with infertility can be a lonely and isolating experience, but it's important for those struggling to know that they're not alone.     Tod...

How can one navigate the difficult and emotional process of dealing with grief and family problems? Coping with grief, conflicts with family members, or other familial issues can be emotionally draining and can take a toll on an individual's mental health.  Today, Violetta sits down to share a very personal situation that she and her family are currently going through. No light-hearted moment...

Have you ever wondered if height really matters? According to one wise mom, what men lack in height, they make up for in other ways. But is it enough to make a difference?    Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome internet personality, comedian, and podcast host Trevor Wallace! Violetta and Trevor start their conversation with a random but hilariously funny game, the rapid fire questi...

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER! Have you ever had a sexual experience that left you in stitches? Well, you're not alone! We're all about sharing the most hilarious and unforgettable tales of sexual misadventures.     Today, Violetta is joined by her friend Steeven Zuleta for another round of funny sex stories. From a breakup s*x that turned out to be a weird kink your partner nev...

Whether you're an introvert who needs alone time or a social butterfly who thrives on interactions, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to dating.    Today on Almost Adulting,we welcome back internet personality, comedienne, and podcast host Hannah Berner! Violetta and Hannah explain why guys with addiction problems are the best partners because they love deeply and intensely but...

Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Benson Knows Best Q&A session. What would you do if you were ghosted by the person you thought was into you? Today, Violetta discusses how clinging to one another is an important part of intimacy, but only if it's a two-way street, the importance of self-awareness in relationships and how our reactions can impact their outcome, and why you need to raise you...

Why is talking about sex in the early stages of dating such a challenge? Could it be the fear of rejection or judgment? Or maybe it's those pesky societal norms telling us to keep things hush-hush.   Today on Almost Adulting, sex and relationships therapist Todd Baratz is back! Violetta and Todd explores the ways to break down societal norms and overcome the shame associated with sex, pr...

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER! This week, we are going to feature bad, worse, and funny s*x stories. And since we couldn’t get enough of the revelations and teas spilled last Thursday, Francesca Farago is joining us again today!   Join Violet and Francesca as they react to fan stories about getting infection over a forgotten tampon, from getting embarrassed over v*ginal farts to getting h...

Welcome to another episode of Benson Knows Best! This week, due to public demand, we’re going to be sharing a few top Hollywood secrets you’d never find out through the media. The keyword being top secret, no name dropping anything. Just facts that are common in the industry but not open to the public. Today, Violetta sits down to answer questions you guys sent in. She’ll start with 8 Hollywood se...

Hey Besties! Love month is almost over. And as we come close to the end of February, let’s wrap it up with self love! Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome body confidence advocate, speaker, writer, and host of The Papaya Podcast, Sarah Landry. Violetta and Sarah focus on self-love as an essential aspect of our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. They share their thoughts on how we can deve...

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER - PART 3 Hey Besties! this month's confession corner is all about your WORST first dates! We couldn’t get enough of last week’s drunken first date stories about hilarious, shocking, or just the worst ever you’re starting to have second thoughts about dating.  Today, Violetta and her childhood friend Bree are back with another batch of horrible date stories. One in...

Hey Besties! Happy Heart’s Day! It’s Valentine’s week so it’s only natural that we talk about being in love and experiencing these strong feelings with the right partner.   Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome back celebrity heartthrob, best-selling author, esteemed host of The Viall Files podcast, and adored member of Bachelor Nation, Nick Viall. A year ago or so, Violet and Nick talked...

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER - PART 2 Hey Besties! this month's confession corner is all about your WORST first dates where you call in with YOUR hilarious stories -  Today, Violetta and her childhood friend Bree sit down to listen to some of your horrible date stories. Specifically the ones that include a drunk and/or drugged story that ended up in a failed date and for some, an actual relat...

Hey Besties! In the second week of the LOVE month, we will focus on dating - when to know when you’ve found the right man for you. Today on Almost Adulting, Violet is once again joined by Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger. There is no stopping the two from going deep into the dating game. They discuss how success can affect the relationship depending on who’s more successful, turning casual dat...

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER! This week we’re diving into our worst first dates ever because well…everyone has one. Join Violet as she listens and reacts to all of your most cringeworthy, hilarious, and unbelievable tales of dating disasters. From spending the night in the hospital to getting pegged with a pool ball, we've got it all. So grab a glass of wine, sit back, and be glad it wasn’t you wh...

Hey Besties! Welcome to the month of LOVE! This month we will be diving into everything relationships so you know what that means…the good, the bad, and the unavoidable ugly To kick off love month on Almost Adulting Violet is joined by human connection specialist and friend of the show, Mark Groves! Mark is the founder of Create The Love movement and is a self-described ‘emotional translator’. Tog...

Hey Besties! It’s the last Tuesday of the month, so you know what that means! To close this month Violet gives us a special Benson Knows Best episode, featuring a Q&A session where she reads messages from you all and gives the life changing advice that we all need.   This week Violet channels her inner MUA influencer and finally lets everyone in on her skincare and hair routine. Next...

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER! This week is a continuation of CC: SUGAR BABIES, where Violet will be sitting and reacting to ALL of your risque (and risky) sugar baby endeavors. Sit back and relax because things are about to get a little crazy besties.  Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm   Zocdoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/ADULTING   What to Listen For: 00:00 Introduction 02:1...