Justine Benzinger

Villain Era

Society EN ↓ 49 episodes

Welcome to your Villain Era. Where you're done living for others and ready to step out and be yourself. My name is Justine and I'm taking you on the journey of creating an exciting life through relationships, personal development, health, and some laughs. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/villain-era/support

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Justine Benzinger

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Society

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Latest episode

Apr 2, 2025

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Episodes

What People Don't Tell You About Divorce 01.09.2023

Everyone knows divorce is hard, but there were alot of things I just wasn't expecting. This week I dive into what people don't always tell you. I dive into how long it takes to file, the monetary aspect, losing a pet, the process of healing, and what I actually thought was the hardest part about divorce.

Your Body Through a Breakup 25.08.2023

We know breakups are hard emotionally, but how often do we discuss how this actually affects our body. We are physically feeling pain as we go through these emotions. Understanding fight or flight, how this can show up in symptoms, and is your breakup affecting your hormones. Spoiler alert most likely! Ready to OPTIMIZE your hormones? Click here to join the community! Apply to step into your own ⁠...

Healthy Pelvic Floor for a Healthy Sex Life w/ Dr. Kelsy DeMelo 09.08.2023

How often do women think peeing while they sneeze, pain during sex, or being constipated at simply normal? These could all be signs you're dealing with a pelvic floor dysfunction. This weeks episode we talk about how to properly do a kegel, how to manage sex after a baby, and how to have stronger orgasms. Follow Dr. Kelsy @the.strong.moms.club Apply to step into your own ⁠Villain Era (click he...

Sexual Awakening and Exploring Kink with Hannah Deindorfer 02.08.2023

This week's guest is your fairy godmother for all things sex. She helps women dive into their sensuality and improve their intimacy connections. Hannah shares tips on feeling safe in your body after trauma, finding partners in the kink world, and having better sex. Follow Hannah on Instagram @HannaDeindorfer or TikTok @IAmHannahTheRed Download her freebies for sex toys and self touch here. App...

How Daddy Issues Affect Dating and Your Attachment Style 28.06.2023

This episode I share how my dad and biological father have altered how I show up in relationships. I dive into how I found out I was adopted and meeting my biological father in my 20's. How a complex relationship of needing to earn love lead me down the path to marrying the wrong man. And how you can begin to heal the attachment styles that were caused by your parents. Apply to step into your...

Being Alone Vs. Feeling Lonely 16.06.2023

For one of the first times this week I said out loud, "I'm lonely." And no, I'm not lonely all the time, but there are those instances. It's the difference of being in solitude vs. feeling lonely. I ended a situationship, ignored my wedding anniversary, and sat with my feelings. The first step when you're feeling this way: bring awareness to when you feel it. For me, Sund...

What Happens When You Break Your Own Heart 24.05.2023

The libra full moon is getting to me! Relationship shifts are happening, and I'm waiting to see it all play out. Lately I've had this thought though, am I bitch for not considering my divorce a heartbreak? Of course not, but I dive into what truly was heartbreaking. The lack of respect I had for myself. Why do we always choose to treat others better than we treat our self? I dive into the...

Tips For Moving to a New City 31.03.2023

I've moved my life across the country 3 times already in the past year so I know a little something about this topic. How to move to a new city and also make the most of it. Enjoy this new venture of life. Oh- and all about my anxiety and inability to live in the moment this week that's stressing me out. Cool. Apply to step into your own ⁠Villain Era (click here)⁠ Follow on Instagram @vill...

Dating In Your 20's vs. 30's 24.03.2023

After 7 years of not dating, getting back in the game has brought some shocking moments. This week I dive into the major differences I've seen dating after divorce. Of course sprinkled in with plenty of bad date stories as well. We explore overall why dating in your 30's has been much better, and even when it's not then it's for the plot. Follow on Instagram @villainerapodcast Foll...

Childfree at 33: Should I Freeze My Eggs? 17.03.2023

Lately I've seen a huge divide on the internet. Women fighting over living a childfree life by choice vs. mom's who find raising kids as their main reason for existence. Truthfully, I haven't seen many discussions that fit in the middle. Of women who just aren't sure if they want kids? But also unsure if they will miss making a family? Today's podcast is a discussion on this topic and how the idea...

How to Thrive Through a Breakup 10.03.2023

Get my top tips on not just getting through a breakup, but how to come out even better than before.

Death of The Cool Girl 03.03.2023

Being chill and relaxed is out. Being hot and psychotic is in. This week I break down how acting like "everything is fine" makes everything absolutely not fine. I'm over the brand of feminism where we act like men who don't show emotions. Instead we are embracing our emotions, letting our freak flag fly, and being exactly ourself. I break down 5 rules to kill your inner chill girl and start living...

Is It Your Hormones Or Just Bad Sex? 17.02.2023

I went through years where I suffered from little to no libido. I didn't want touched, I didn't want to be naked, and I definitely didn't want to have sex. It was so bad it lead me to getting my hormones tested. But were my hormones the issue or was I just not having good sex? Come with me on a journey to exploring my sexuality, realizing what's important to me in a relationship, and feeling empow...

Entering YOUR Villain Era 27.01.2023

This probably should have been episode 2, but ya know, we're getting there. This week is starting out with another life update, good things coming this year! What being in your Villain Era means to me, and also what it does NOT mean. Wrapping it up with tips on how you can enter your own Villain Era, and be your most savage self this year.  Apply to step into your own ⁠Villain Era (click here)...

Attachment Styles, Somatic Therapy, & Micro-Dosing with Lacy Shea Healey 20.01.2023

Well, this episode dives right into me being afraid to let someone hurt me. How we can see our own attachment styles popping up, and at the same time working through them. Believing that every person has the ability to live an incredible, fulfilling life. Lacy shares how we can begin to change the world through honest and open communication. Using somatic therapy to dig into our triggers where we...

Single, Sexual, & Having Safe Sex 13.01.2023

This week I'm getting on my soapbox to complain about men. Being single and dating again has been an adventure, then throw in the fact that I am anti-birth control, men look at me like I'm medusa. This week I dive into the negative side effects of birth control, how you can avoid pregnancy without added hormones, and of course a cringy dating story.  If you're interested in learning more abou...

Rich Bitch Finances with Madelaine Callen 06.01.2023

Ever wonder how to rebuild your finances from a major life event? Maddie shares her story of getting divorced, moving across the country, finding a new job, and beginning to rebuild her own wealth. For most of history marriage was a tool to pass women off from father to husband while we had little financial rights. And even in today's world women are usually told to focus around budgeting and spen...

10 Lessons from 2022 30.12.2022

Wrapping up this crazy year with the top 10 things 2022 taught me. Business advice, dating advice, overall life advice- we're covering it all. This has been one of my most transformative years with both highs and lows, so I'm going to make sure to learn from it.  Instagram: @villainerapodcast Book Reference: Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay

Top 3 Worst Dates of All Time 23.12.2022

When I think about the worst dates of my life, there are a top 3 that come up easily! The Chicago racist, a soft-catfish, and Austin awkward dude. I tell the rough stories of dating in this troubling world... Then spread some holiday cheer by filling you in on some really great dates I've been on lately! Wrapping up the episode I drop some tips for making online dating work better for you (even th...

Why I Got Married When I Was Having Doubts 16.12.2022

One of the hardest episodes for me to record, I broke down why I got married even though I had my doubts. Bring on the judgement, but I can imagine many other woman have worked through this same thoughts. I share having to tell a date about this mistake. Understanding the cycle of emotional abuse in relationships. What was running through my head in the months leading up to the wedding. How I thin...

Developing Self Worth and Finding Your Confidence with Chyanne Dover 13.12.2022

Chyanne is a cult survivor leaving the Mormon church. The organization forced her to feel small as a woman outlining a specific life she was meant to live and path to follow. The day before her wedding she realized this had all been a lie, and chose to take her own path. She broke through those beliefs that she can live any life she wants and deserves to feel worthy. We discuss how to cultivate yo...

Am I Lost?... Bitch I Might Be 09.12.2022

We've all been there, a time where you felt lost in your life. I'm digging into when I felt most lost, how to find your path again, and tips that are leading me to find myself again.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villainerapodcast/

Having a Dad Bod Doesn't Make You Daddy w/ Alicia Ciak 02.12.2022

This weeks episode brings my first guest Alicia Ciak, an entrepreneur, fitness coach, and OF extraordinaire.  We talk creating a business and finding yourself in your 20's when so many women seem to struggle, embracing your sexuality and feminine energy, dating (do you go younger or older men?), and of course daddies.  Alicia gets asked to venmo a past date, and I share about guys not ev...

Entering Your Villain Era 18.11.2022

Welcome to The Villain Era podcast! This episode dives into what you can expect to hear on the podcast, my goals and vision on what to bring you, and a little behind the scenes of my life currently.  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@villainerapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villainerapodcast/

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