

Daddy Issues with Violet Benson
Violet Benson
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 psychology.I’m Violet Benson - Comedian, Daddy Issues meme queen, ex-accountant, soon-to-be-author, and your unfiltered Russian big sister. I’ll say what your therapist is thinking but won’t text you at 11PM. Welcome home.New episodes every Thursday.This isn’t Almost Adulting anymore.It’s Daddy Issues.
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Apr 4, 2026 • 32min
Let's Talk - April 4, 2026
Let’s talk about… the secret lives of Mormon wives, Summer House scandal Amanda and Cierra, and me shamelessly campaigning to get on Traitors.Let's also talk about... how I stepped out for one night and found myself in a buffet of hot men, from not feeling chosen to choosing myself again, running into an LA yearner, hiring a matchmaker… and why I’m officially BACK in my dating era.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 2, 2026 • 23min
A Series of Unfortunate Events: I Crossed The Line
Have you ever let one reckless thought turn into a full night of regret?Violet kicks off a new Series of Unfortunate Events with two unbelievably embarrassing stories involving a one-night stand, a love confession to a best friend gone wrong, and the kind of confidence that only shows up right before everything goes to hell. You know those nights that should’ve ended one decision earlier? Yeah. It’s that. Because once a line gets crossed, there’s no cute way to walk it back.Get more content on: • @violetbenson on Instagram • @daddyissues_ on Instagram • YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 28, 2026 • 22min
Let's Talk - March 28, 2026
Let’s talk about… starting a skincare line with an organic…um….secret ingredient and whether texting your ex Happy Birthday is a good idea! I’m thinking…. no? But too bad because I already did it!! Oh wellllllllSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 13min
From The Streets to The Alter with Hannah Berner
They say you can’t turn a hoe into a housewife, but we’d like to think otherwise.At some point in our life, whether we are at the height of our career or living our best single lives, we all want to find that one person we can spend the rest of our life with, right? That one true love we all grew up hoping to find one day. I mean, at the very least, who doesn’t want to be with the best partner and have the best s*x at the drop of a dime?Besties, today we are joined by Hannah Berner! Hannah is the host of two extremely successful podcasts Giggly Squad and Berner Phone, a standup comedian, reality TV star, and now here with us on Almost Adulting! Today Violet and Hannah waste no time getting into things beginning with Violet calling out Hannah for not inviting her to her wedding! Hannah then goes into detail about her transition from hoe life to wife life, what it’s like dating (then marrying) an older guy, falling in love with someone you least expect to fall in love with, and why you should look for a partner that takes ugly photos of you. The two superstars also talk about the harsh realities of their professions and why checking in with yourself mentally is SO important. This episode is jam packed with hilarious stories and advice so sit back and listen up!Thanks to our sponsors:Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code ADULTING.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/adultingWhat to Listen For:00:00 Introduction00:01:13 The first time I saw you…00:02:44 Oh, cults?00:04:41 Let’s talk about weddings00:08:46 Would you date an older guy?00:13:16 What people don’t know about me…00:17:50 When people hurt other people00:20:54 What’s your definition of happiness?00:26:23 When you open up and stop pretending to be someone else00:28:00 Loving someone you didn’t imagine ending up with00:33:45 Going to the extremes, being emotionally unavailable00:37:11 What is the purpose when you post on social media?00:41:35 What about love that scared you the most?00:45:33 How does it feel to have a life partner?00:50:42 This is how the chase starts00:52:16 Compatibility in marriage00:55:29 Being loved even at your lowest00:56:12 One person can’t be your everything01:05:11 Has your definition of love changed over the years?01:08:30 What I like about his d*ck…Connect with Hannah on:TikTokTwitterInstagramWebsiteGiggle Squad PodcastBerner PhoneGet more content on:@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 22, 2026 • 25min
Let's Talk - March 22, 2026
Let's talk about... men with money kink/fetish + how I made $500. Watching TV > doing meth. IG couples are FAKE. When your man is only faithful bc no one else wanted him lol. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives + what I learned. Taylor Frankie Paul. How pregnant women are the closest thing to a god. And whatever else I yapped about.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 22, 2026 • 7min
Let's Talk - The Bachelorette Men
Let's talk about... the bachelorette men. That's it... just for 7 minutes. ok bye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 21, 2026 • 27min
Let's Talk - March 21, 2026
Let's talk about... bleeding haemorrhoids. Devil o'clock. Anger issues. How having a friend full of rage will bring you peace. The older your parents get the more they'll like you. Lana del ray. SLOMW Mikayla and her weasel husband. and Taylor Frankie Paul + DV + The Bachelorette.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 19, 2026 • 35min
WHY MEN PULL AWAY - The Psychology of a Man's Mind
WHY DO MEN ALWAYS PULL AWAY IN RELATIONSHIPS!?! Whether beginning, middle, or end, it seems to always happen at some point. That is why Violetta did all the research written by men, re-read "Why Men Don't Love Women Like You" and "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" so you don't have to, TO GIVE YOU THE ANSWER YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.Today, Violetta is set on discussing the psychology behind a man's mind, the three steps to deal with the situation when a man pulls away, and how dating can be beautiful and perfect but it’s all rainbows and butterflies. It often comes with some form of conflict. What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:03 When a man pulls away, it feels like a bad romcom03:33 Reason 1: When they feel overwhelmed or uncertain about their feelings04:23 Reason 2: Some men need space06:03 Reason 3: They are unsure of the relationship06:39 Reason 4: The woman is more invested in the relationship07:35 Step #1: Do not go Britney Spears on him11:46 Step #2: Do not chase him12:57 Men and women do things differently13:34 Imagine that your partner is like a stretched rubberband16:38 Punishing a man when he pulls away is not the right approach21:16 Step #3: Focus on yourself32:20 Dating works but it always comes with some form of conflictGet more content on:@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 2026 • 34min
Let's Talk - March 13, 2026
Let's talk about.... that time I tased myself. That time I stabbed myself. How people pay to run marathons. My tiny feet. My crooked leg. Not surviving the zombie apocalypse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 6min
Why You Chase and He Pulls Away (The Anxious-Avoidant Trap) with Thais Gibson
Is your attachment style running the relationship?This week on Daddy Issues, Violet sits down with relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down why you chase, why he pulls away, and how subconscious wiring shapes the way you date.Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor, and founder of the Personal Development School, known for her work on attachment styles and subconscious relationship patterns.They discuss the four attachment styles, the anxious-avoidant cycle, emotional triggers, and how childhood conditioning shapes the way you give and receive love.If the same dating patterns keep repeating in your life, this episode helps you understand why and how to start changing them.Connect with Thais Gibson: university.personaldevelopmentschool.comThanks to our sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/adulting See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


