Violet Benson

Daddy Issues with Violet 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 backe...

Author

Violet Benson

Category

Society

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Are You Being Needy? 14.11.2024

Are you being needy or jumping through hoops Like a circus poodle to make someone's crusty a$$ son happy? then stop right there and listen to this episode sugar tits. Ever wondered why most women crave something from a man that they need to give themselves or where the key is keeping your rhythm intact to avoid creating a void in your life? Learn why lowering yourself to fit his criteria lowers th...

Dating Nightmares: First Dates From Hell 07.11.2024

In this wild episode, we share the unforgettable story of a disastrous elevator incident that turns hilariously messy, delve into dating horror stories like discovering a date is married, and a Tinder match nearly goes off a cliff (literally). From ex-girlfriend party ambushes to duffel-bagged sleepover assumptions, and the epic Taco Bell 100-taco fiasco—these are dating fails you won’t believe. W...

That’s Not What Makes You a Mother with Whitney Port 31.10.2024

In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Port, beloved reality TV star from The Hills and The City , entrepreneur, and podcast host. Whitney opens up about her deeply personal journey with infertility, the pressure of public life, and the complexities of navigating anxiety and self-worth. Prepare for a candid, relatable, and incredibly inspiring conversation as we delve into her struggles and triu...

HE’S NOT YOUR PERSON SIS - LISTEN TO THIS 17.10.2024

In this episode, we go all in on love, dating, and relationships—holding nothing back. If you're fed up with mixed signals, emotionally unavailable partners, or just feeling like you’re not getting what you deserve, this is the episode that will turn it all around for you. What we discuss: If you catch me doing THIS, then just KNOW I’m going through it and someone’s dusty a&&amp...

October Tarot Reading - Pick A Card 15.10.2024

Pick your colour, pick your path! In this special October tarot card reading, I’ve pulled out three different decks that predict the rest of your month—from your career to life to love! Each deck is tied to a colour that calls out to you.  Timestamps: Green  - 2:03 Pink - 12:51 Red  - 21:16 Each colour holds a unique reading packed with guidance for the month ahead. So, which one is...

HITTING ROCK BOTTOM 10.10.2024

If you're feeling lost, stuck at rock bottom, unloved, unheard, unmotivated, or unhappy in your current situation—if you feel completely defeated, like you've lost your sense of purpose, and that things will NEVER get better— this episode is for you! This is the wake-up call you've been waiting for. Today I get personal on what hitting rock bottom taught me and how I pulled myself out, and how you...

Decolonizing Trauma: Did You Choose Your Trauma? with Yemi Penn 03.10.2024

Instead of colonising why don't we DEcolonise today? Trauma that is! Join me in this transformative conversation with global thought leader and TEDx speaker, Yemi Penn, as we dive into alternative approaches to healing trauma. We explore powerful topics like: Decolonizing trauma: What it means and how it changes your healing journey. Bending your reality: How to rewrite your narrative and create a...

ADHD Made Me Do It: My Worst Date Stories 26.09.2024

My most unhinged episode yet or at least in the top 5! If you have ADHD or think you might or just want to laugh your a$$ off then this episode is for you.  From my worst date stories to my doctor drug testing me for a snow habit at 9am, to giving you a tarot card reading for that one burning question on your mind—this episode has it all! Don’t forget to subscribe and share with your friends....

The Lie: YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH 26.09.2024

Have you ever caught yourself thinking,  "I’m not enough?"  Today, we’re calling that out for what it is—the biggest lie you’ve ever told yourself, and the one thing holding you back from living the life you’re meant for. This week, we’re kicking off a brand-new series ! Every week, we’ll be debunking one LIE   that’s been holding us back from living our best lives, and we...

Stop Struggling: The Real Path to Business Success With Ret Taylor 12.09.2024

Ready to uncover the dark, dirty secrets of starting a business? But first, Violetta catches you up on her $95,000 dentist bill (yes, you read that right), and the mid dude that made her an offer she almost couldn't refuse... ALMOST. "Violetta is joined by Ret Taylor, co-founder of the wellness brand Ned, as they dive into the often overlooked, not-so-glamorous realities of starting and growing a...

Get Him Back Using This Method 12.09.2024

Find out why this episode hit over 100,000 downloads on its first day —Tune in RIGHT NOW to learn the psychology of WHY MEN ALWAYS PULL AWAY IN RELATIONSHIPS !!! whether beginning, middle, or end--it seems to always happen at some point.  That is why Violetta is bringing you part two of one of her most viral episodes to explain the reasoning behind this unavoidable phenomenon and a 3 step pla...

Transform Your Dating Life in 5 Steps - Bad B*tch University 02.09.2024

Do you want to stroll into any room like you own it and have people hanging on your every word? Do you want to be so magnetic that the partner of your dreams can’t resist being drawn to you like a moth to a flame? And how about finally standing your ground and making sure no one ever overlooks you again, so you can start living the fabulous life you’ve always deserved? Well, you’re in the right pl...

Become His Dream Girl - Bad B*tch University 22.08.2024

Welcome to BAD B*TCH UNIVERSITY, baby ! This is the second of FOUR powerhouse episodes designed to change the way you've been dating, raise your standards, kick your self worth and self esteem into high gear, attract only the best, and unlock the NEW AND IMPROVED YOU!!! For ad free episodes + extra weekly episodes, subscribe to the premium podcast here TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 13:12 - Catch up with Viol...

Are You Damaged Goods? - Bad B*tch University 15.08.2024

Welcome to BAD B*TCH UNIVERSITY, baby ! This is the first of FOUR powerhouse episodes designed to change the way you've been dating, raise your standards, kick your self worth and self esteem into high gear, attract only the best, and unlock the NEW AND IMPROVED YOU!!! For ad free episodes + extra weekly episodes, subscribe to the premium podcast here TIMESTAMPS: First segment - Catch up with Viol...

How Men Fall In Love - A Step by Step Guide 08.08.2024

Ever wonder what really makes a man fall head over heels? Well, what if I told you it wasn't through your looks or even bedroom moves but instead it has to do with how much you PISS HIM OFF. Well... kinda. On today's episode we cover: The Love Hormones:  Women have oxytocin, the love hormone released during sex and cuddling. Men? They have vasopressin, their “monogamy hormone,” which kicks in...

Jana Love Island PPG Tell All 01.08.2024

Join me as I sit down with Jana from  Love Island US  Season 6 for an exclusive tell-all episode where she spills secrets from inside and outside the villa that will surprise you! For ad free episodes + extra weekly episodes, subscribe to the premium podcast here TIMESTAMPS: SEGMENT 1  -  Let’s catch up!  - 0:00 - 12:04 I discuss why stretching isn't for me, my childhood d...

How to Detach in 24 Hours 25.07.2024

When your man doesn’t value you, then he DESERVES to lose you. Want to teach him a lesson? Then tune In! Sometimes detaching doesn’t mean goodbye forever; it means giving yourself the time to figure out what you want and deserve. Today’s episode is for anyone who: Needs to reassess their relationship and feelings. Wants to wake up a partner who's taking them for granted. Is ready to walk away from...

Manifest A New Life - LISTEN NOW 18.07.2024

STOP RIGHT THERE AND LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE RIGHT NOW!! Today, August 8th, marks the MOST powerful manifesting day of the year—the rare 8/8/8 Lions Gate Portal. Don't walk, RUN to listen to this episode on how to manifest everything you've ever wanted!!  I will be giving you FIVE manifesting techniques to do today and for the next full moon that will get you everything you ever wanted from go...

The Effects of Casual Sex With Couples Therapist Dene Logan 11.07.2024

Ready to uncover the truth about casual sex and reclaim your power? Tune in to get smarter in dating, reclaim your power and get back into your feminine goddess receiving energy. ✨ TIMESTAMPS: First segment - Catch up with Violetta - 0:00 - 14:06  Get ready to pee your pants with today’s segment! Violetta dives deep into her most bizarre seggs dream that was so weird, she had to ghost t...

Transform Your Situationship Into a Relationship 04.07.2024

You don't get brownie points for going the extra mile for a man you met two weeks ago. You don't get brownie points for putting up with his disrespect or cooking for him a five course meal on the second date, because you want to show him that you are wifey material, even though he has never once reciprocated your energy. So if you want someone to chase you, you have to treat them like a drug deale...

Love Island S6: Drama & Psychology Breakdown 27.06.2024

Privet besties!! Today we take a break from Violetta's Russian tough love and present you with a fun deep dive episode into the juicy world of Love Island US Season 6! We're spilling all the tea on the July 11th drama and everything that has unfolded up to it. We break down how we got here and unpack all the makeups and breakups from the psychology side of it all the way to their zodiac signs. Who...

Date Smarter, Not Harder: 9 Game-Changing Rules 20.06.2024

Ready to flip the dating game on its head? 🔄 In this episode of  Almost Adulting , I dive into the 9 game-changing rules that transformed my dating life from a stress-fest to a worry-free zone! Whether it's saying 'yes' when you'd usually say 'no' or learning the fine art of flying solo, these tips are your new dating playbook. Tune in to discover why talking to multiple men isn't just fun—i...

Do You Think I'm Special? The Price of Perfectionism & Betrayal with Kaitlyn Bristowe 13.06.2024

Ever been told you're special as a kid and now you're a hot mess of perfectionism and OCD? Welcome to the club! In this laugh-out-loud yet deeply relatable episode, Violet Benson gets real with Kaitlyn Bristowe about the rollercoaster ride of wanting to be chosen, fear of aging, and betrayal.  In today's episode, we discuss: The Upsides and Downslides of Being Told You're Special as a kid: Wh...

10 Things Emotionally Healthy People Do 11.06.2024

In this episode, Violetta gives you the "dummy'' guide to emotional intelligence by sharing some insight from Brianna Wiest's 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think. Get ready for some tough love and practical wisdom to boost your emotional intelligence. What You'll Learn: Embrace Pain : Why avoiding pain is holding you back and how to let it flow through and pass. Pain’s Role in Happi...

What He WON'T Tell You 06.06.2024

Hey Besties! Today, we’re diving into some of Violetta's favourite attraction principles from the ultimate dating bible - Why Men Love Bitches! Ever wondered if there was any truth to men knowing right off the bat if they want to date you or just sleep with you? well guess what, there is!  Today we uncover all the truths men DON'T want you to know, including the two categories men put women i...

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