

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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Nov 17, 2025 • 18min
GET HIM OBSESSED - SAGITTARIUS
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This November, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Sagittarius man obsessed with YOU.Get ready to discover:🔥 How to capture his adventurous spirit and keep him intrigued.🔥 Foolproof ways to balance his love for freedom with your desire for connection.🔥 What he craves in a relationship (and what will send him running).🔥 The signs he’s losing interest—and how to reignite his excitement for you.🔥 Strategies to win him back if his restless heart has wandered.Whether you’re drawn to his energy and optimism or trying to bring back his focus, this episode will teach you how to keep a Sagittarius man hooked for the long haul.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 13, 2025 • 26min
Why You Don’t Feel Loved Unless He Says It
You don’t want flowers.You want reassurance.If he can post a story, he can send a sentence that says “I care about you.”This episode is for every woman who feels crazy for needing words - because guess what? You’re not clingy. You’re not insecure. You’re under-affirmed.We’re unpacking why hearing “I love you,” “I’m proud of you,” or “I’m here” hits like emotional oxygen… and why silence feels like abandonment.If his silence makes you overthink,if you keep replaying one compliment for three weeks,if you’ve ever begged a man to just communicate —you’re in the right place.Hit play and stop settling for men who “feel it” but can’t say it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 12, 2025 • 35min
Feeling Happy? Don’t Tell Your Friends
The evil eye lives in your group chat. Did I stutter? Ever notice the SECOND you share good news - your life collapses faster than a Nature Valley bar? Same.One minute I’m being loved correctly, soft life era unlocked… Next minute? Like not even 24 hours later - I break my foot, bleed from my privates, and end up crawling around my house like a feral naked raccoon throwing up on my hardwood floors with my milk bags hanging low, while I genuinely wonder how I got here.The evil eye is REAL. But it doesn’t come from your enemies… it comes from your friends - the ones cheering the loudest… right until you start winning. Most of them don’t even realise they’re subconsciously sending you bad energy… just because your happiness reminds them of the places they’re not.Protect your wins. Protect your joy. And get ready to laugh your toes off with today’s episode. Hit play — and if this episode calls someone out, send it to them. Thank me later ;)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 29, 2025 • 31min
Build Better Habits in 4 Steps
Struggling with your goals? then listen to this.Today we dive into my dumpster fire of a life before diving into the science of habit formation with a sprinkle of sarcasm. We’re breaking down the game-changing insights from James Clear's Atomic Habits to help you build habits that actually stick. I'll walk you through the four simple steps to form habits that work for you, not against you. It’s educational, it’s real, and eye opening. Tune in to stop overthinking and start automating your way to a better life. Listen now, and thank me later.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 23, 2025 • 37min
I Broke My Foot on a Date
What do you do when your hot‑girl era turns into a medical horror story? I broke my foot on a date, got a UTI, and spent the day being gaslit by the ER - who sent me home TWICE with a literal displaced fracture… but not before charging me for wasting my time. I can’t walk for two months, might need surgery, and now I’m side‑eyeing my friends because my scorpio senses are tingling that one of them definitely gave me the evil eye. It’s giving delusion, humiliation, and the American healthcare system at its finest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 16, 2025 • 50min
What Men Still Don’t Know About Women’s Bodies with Winx Health
Start with the PSA - it’s your biology lesson in detachment. Send it to every girl who caught feelings after he came inside her.Then we dive into vag myths, s@x lies & the patriarchy - we’re breaking down everything men still get wrong about women’s bodies.What’s the craziest thing a woman’s admitted about her taco?The biggest myth men still believe in 2025?And is it true a fishy taco is actually HIS fault?Yeah, I asked all of it and more. :) The founders of Winx Health join me for the most unfiltered, chaotic, and actually-educational convo about women’s bodies you’ll ever hear.Go to HelloWinx.com/Adulting for 50% off at walgreens for all Winx products!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 9, 2025 • 32min
Finding My Husband: American Meets Russian Standards - Vegas Part 1
It was supposed to be a romantic Vegas trip… until I got hemorrhoids, threw up in a $900 suite, did shrooms (allegedly), and had second thoughts about Bookman.Why? Because this man did the unthinkable… he texted back, planned dates, opened doors, used empathy, and was willing to change. Is this too good to be true… or have I met my match? You tell me.Welcome to Part 1 of Finding My Husband: Vegas - where romance meets chaos, Russian standards meet American men, and emotionally stable men are the new red flag. I said what I said.(dating podcast • Vegas trip chaos • attachment theory • love bomber or match • relationship overthinking • female hosted podcast)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 9, 2025 • 35min
Finding My Husband: Dating an Avoidant - Vegas Part 2
The trip ended, the lessons didn’t.In Part 2 of Finding My Husband: Vegas, I’m talking about the real game:how to keep him hooked without losing yourselfWhy even healthy love will still drive you a little insane sometimesHow to self-regulate before you self-sabotageFrom overthinking to attachment theoryEverything you need to know about dating an avoidantAnd how to actually win an avoidant over(dating podcast • attachment styles • relationship advice • how to love an avoidant • female-hosted podcast)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 2, 2025 • 28min
Why You Need to Stop Caring Who Thinks You’re Cringe
Thinking about starting that business, becoming an influencer, or finally posting that video?? If the only thing standing between you and your dreams is worrying what people might think.. then this episode is about to set you FREE.Truth is, other people’s opinions are keeping you Broke & boring babe.. which is why today, we’re unpacking Mel Robbins’ Let Them Think Bad Thoughts. And once you get it, you’ll realise other people’s opinions have zero power over you. This is your permission slip to post, build, create, and live unapologetically.Want an ad free podcast experience?? Subscribe to my ad free podcast at - https://almostadulting.supercast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 25, 2025 • 52min
Finding My Husband: Billionaire or Bookman? - Part 6
Do you pick the billionaire with private jets and a family fortune, or the guy who makes you feel safe but probably flies coach? In Part 6 of “Finding My Husband,” the universe drops a literal billionaire into my life right as I’m about to take things with Bookman to the next level. I unpack lust vs. stability, attachment wounds, and the messy decisions that follow… and by the end, I make a huge choice.WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE, BESTIE?Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes and leave a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify so I know you want more of this series.(Dating podcast • relationship advice • modern love • situationship • dating stories)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


