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

art19.com

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

4 Confidence Hacks To Transform Your Life 24.03.2024

Hey Besties! Welcome to episode TWO of Dating University available ONLY on the PREMIUM podcast. Violetta is going to get real about everything from pimple patches to our 'pick me' girl pasts. It's all about embracing your fabulous self, finding that rock-solid confidence, and saying goodbye to people and habits that just don't spark joy anymore. And let's chat about relationships - why it's crucia...

What Your Attachment Style Says About You w/ Sarah Baldwin 21.03.2024

Hey Besties! Today, we get to listen to the second half of Violetta’s conversation with Sarah Baldwin. Sarah is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma-informed Life Coach dedicated to supporting individuals in understanding their reactions, feelings, and patterns, emphasizing that these are not indicative of anything wrong, but rather everything being right with the person.  Violetta...

INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS 20.03.2024

Hello and welcome to the Violetta's diary series available on my PREMIUM PODCAST!! Where I share my random thoughts with no cuts, no edits, no notes, no pre planning, no nothing. Just the two of us naked and honest with each other. Today we dive into sliding into dm's, my intrusive thoughts and lots more. This series lives EXCLUSIVELY on my premium channel, so to listen to the FULL episode, make s...

From Lovers to Strangers - What Went Wrong? 19.03.2024

Hey Besties! Welcome to another Benson Book Club Tuesday! It’s been a favorite so we will discuss another chapter of  101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think  by Brianna Wiest - a collection of the author’s most beloved pieces of writing. Violetta dives into a heartfelt exploration of the transient nature of relationships, where we ponder the journey from being strangers to becomin...

5 Signs Your Friendship Is Toxic w/ Jordyn & Alex (Mean Girl Podcast) 14.03.2024

Hey Besties! Let’s welcome Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff, the duo behind the Mean Girl podcast. In the show, these two come together for honest conversations about sex, friendship, mental health, and living in the big city as outsiders. Violetta, Alex, and Jordyn didn’t hold back as they talked about what makes friendships last, setting boundaries (because, hello, we need space!), and why growi...

Use a Man’s Mind Against Him 12.03.2024

Hey Besties! In today’s Benson Book Club, Violetta will take inspiration from Men Don’t Love Women Like You! by G.L. Lambert - a manual on how to stop manipulation, command attention, and be seen as a must have by any man. Let's take a look into men's true intentions in romance, separating truths from "D*ck Lies," understanding sexual significance, and uncovering why men pursue new conquests....

The Nervous System Explained w/ Sarah Baldwin 07.03.2024

Hey Besties! Today, we welcome Sarah Baldwin. Sarah is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma-informed Life Coach dedicated to supporting individuals in understanding their reactions, feelings, and patterns, emphasizing that these are not indicative of anything wrong, but rather everything being right with the person. She focuses on showing individuals that they are safe and can get unstuc...

BE SUCCESSFULLY DELUSIONAL 06.03.2024

Hello and welcome to the Violetta's diary series available on my PREMIUM PODCAST!! Where I share my random thoughts with no cuts, no edits, no notes, no pre planning, no nothing. Just the two of us naked and honest with each other. Today we dive into the TEXT that ENDED my toxic friendship, vision board update, and how to be successfully delusional.  This series lives EXCLUSIVELY on my premiu...

What Motivates Men to Commit 05.03.2024

Hey Besties! Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray. The book provides a practical and proven way for men and women to improve their communication and relationships by acknowledging the differences between them.   Today, Violetta will talk about the dynamics of motivation and love as she unpacks the secrets to motivating...

Why He Doesn't Want You 03.03.2024

Hello and welcome to the Violetta's diary series available on my PREMIUM PODCAST!! Where I share my random thoughts with no cuts, no edits, no notes, no pre planning, no nothing. Just the two of us naked and honest with each other. Today we dive into how to change your perspective when it comes to goodbyes, people, being ghosted and when he doesn't want you - from the why to the how to the moving...

Loving Those Who Can't Love Us Back 29.02.2024

Hey Besties! For another Benson Book Club session, we’re going to dive deep into Why We Hold On Tightest on the Things That Aren’t Meant for Us from Brianna Wiest’s 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think .  Violet shares her candid insights on navigating the complexities of relationships - from moving on from unrequited love and why we often find ourselves drawn to those who can't reci...

Feeling Ungrateful 29.02.2024

Hello and welcome to the Violetta's diary series available on my PREMIUM PODCAST!! Where I share my random thoughts with no cuts, no edits, no notes, no pre planning, no nothing. Just the two of us naked and honest with each other. Today we discuss feeling ungrateful, creating a vision board, and large wieners jk maybe. This series lives EXCLUSIVELY on my premium channel, so to listen to the FULL...

She's a Narcissist w/ Scheana Shay (Vanderpump Rules) 27.02.2024

Hey Besties! Today, Vanderpump Rules cast Scheana Shay joins Violetta for an exciting and at the same time heart-tugging conversation. Throughout her time on "Vanderpump Rules," Scheana became known for her outgoing personality, dramatic relationships, and candid portrayal of her personal life on the show. In addition to her work on reality television, she has pursued acting and music endeavo...

You’re Not My Person w/ Kamie Crawford 22.02.2024

Hey Besties! Today, Violetta welcomes television host and producer Kamie Crawford. Kamie also hosts her successful podcast, Relationsh*t and MTV’s long-running reality-based documentary series “ Catfish: The TV Show ”. Get ready to dive into all things fun and fabulous with Violet and Kamie. They chat about everything from what's currently keeping them busy to the importance of staying hydrated (b...

Love is Blind - Matthew is a Serial Killer 20.02.2024

Hey Besties! Today, Violetta will give us a quick recap of Love is Blind Season 6. Is Matthew just your average guy, or could he be hiding a dark secret? From navigating the rules of marriage with AD and Clay to exploring the dynamics of religious love with Brittany and Kenneth, we'll delve into the highs and lows of partnership. Buckle up as we dissect the correlation between love and lust with J...

Love is Not Enough w/ Mark Groves 15.02.2024

Hey Besties! The man behind the Create the Love is back! Mark Groves is a human connection specialist, speaker, writer, motivator, creator, connector and collaborator. As a bridge between the academic and the human, Mark invites people to explore the good, bad, downright ugly, and beautiful sides of connection. What does it truly mean to find liberation in love? How do we reclaim our worth after i...

16 Reasons You Don't Have Love 13.02.2024

Hey Besties! Ready to take a deep dive into the world of love and self-discovery? Today, for another episode of Benson Book Club, Violetta will read and ponder on the 16 Reasons Why You Still Don’t Have The Love That You Want from Brianna Wiest’s 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think . Whether you're relying on others to do the work for you or expecting love to change your life, we've got...

4 Ways To Self Love 08.02.2024

And no, not in the way you're thinking! Since this month is all about relationships, Violet decided to talk about the most important relationship you will ever have - the one with yourself. Today Violet gets super vulnerable and upacks some things of her own, while giving you guys her step by step guide she uses to practice self love. Besties, In order for us to have healthy relationships with oth...

Let Your Rage Fuel You 06.02.2024

They always say let go of your anger, let go of your pain, blah blah blah! But why doesn’t anyone talk about how using these “negative” feelings to your advantage to catapult you into your best season yet? Hello, Besties! September is all about checking in with ourselves, our mental health, and with our goals. To kick things off Violet is back with another solo episode and she is NOT here to sugar...

I’m NOT the Villain w/ Francesca Farago 02.02.2024

Hey Besties! We’re finally done with the love month where we sat down with known personalities and influencers in the dating and relationship realm as they shared tips, guides, and signs to look out for with your next partner.   Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome model, content creator, businesswoman, and reality TV show Francesca Farago. Violetta and Francesca bares all by talking abo...

Why Loneliness is Worse Than Cigarettes w/ Dr. Guy Winch 01.02.2024

Hey Besties! Today, we welcome author, psychologist, and speaker Dr. Guy Winch. Guy specializes in the field of emotional health and well-being. He has gained recognition for his work in advocating for the importance of addressing emotional pain and mental health. He has given popular TED Talks on subjects such as "Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid" and has authored books, including...

Exceptions To Let Go In Ur 20’s 30.01.2024

Hey Besties! For another Benson Book CLub session, we are unpacking the fifteen expectations to let go of from the book, 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest - a collection of the author’s most beloved pieces of writing. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world.  This week, we're shedding the weight of un...

Narcissists & Boundaries 25.01.2024

Hey Besties! Welcome to the second week of Benson Bootcamp, a boot camp specifically designed to help you become the best version of yourself, no matter how bad it hurts. It’s called BOOTCAMP for a reason, duh! This week on Almost Adulting we’re having the difficult discussion about boundary setting. Though it may be hard, these realizations will not only be long-lasting, but also help you love yo...

TAP INTO YOUR DIVINE FEMININE 23.01.2024

Hey Besties! It is the fourth and final installation of Benson Bootcamp, and we’re ending on a note to set you up perfectly for the month of love coming up! This week on Almost Adulting, you and Violet are diving into your divine femininity. What does this mean you ask? The divine feminine is the feminine aspect of the divine power that connects and binds the earth together. It is something we all...

Did Brooke Schofield Get Matt Rifed? 18.01.2024

In today's episode, we throw it back to when Violetta got real with Brooke Schofield, co-host of Cancelled with Tana Mongeau. They spill the tea on Matt Rife's questionable dating tactics (seriously, bro?), but the conversation takes a deep turn as Brooke opens up about her challenging childhood with two drug-addicted racist parents. Brooke shares her journey dealing with borderline personality di...

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