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. Yes, I brought the original name back. Because I am the OG Daddy Issues. The brand that started 12 years ago on Instagram. The meme page that accidentally turned into a movement. The name you've always known me by. So we’re done pretending. This is the BIGGEST self-love glow-up podcast, you’ll ever subscribe to. We talk dating disasters, attachment styles, personal growth with a side of sass, ego bruises, mental health spirals, confidence comebacks, breakups, love, friendships, empowerment and everything in between to help you become the BEST version of yourself. I’m your host, Violet Benson - Daddy Issues meme queen, comedian, ex accountant, soon-to-be-author, professional oversharer, and your unfiltered Russian big sister. I’ll say what your therapist is thinking but won’t text you at 11PM. Tough love backed by real psychology, and the occasional “get it together” moment - because self-love isn’t cute, it’s strategic. If you’re ready to stop chasing, stop settling, and stop playing small - welcome home bestie. New episodes every Thursday. This isn’t Almost Adulting anymore. It’s Daddy Issues.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Conversation You’re Avoiding with Mel Robbins

    You’re not crazy. You’re anxious. This week on Almost Adulting, Violet sits down with Mel Robbins to unpack high-functioning anxiety in love — why women attach fast, date potential, ignore red flags, and stay in relationships where they can’t ask for what they need. Mel breaks down the 5 Second Rule, how to stop spiraling, time blindness, and the worst thing you can do when anxiety hits. They talk separation anxiety, loving someone who’s wrong for you, being right vs. being connected, and the obvious signs he just doesn’t like you. If you’re successful but secretly overthinking everything in dating — this one will hit. Thanks for supporting our sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/adulting. Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code ADULTING. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 21m

  2. 19 FEB

    How to Reinvent Yourself in 2026 After Losing Yourself

    After a month-and-a-half break and a big network move, your Russian big sister Violet Benson is back – and she’s starting 2026 the only way she knows how: with tough love. Violet breaks down the four shifts that changed her life – and can change yours too. • setting real boundaries (and holding the door open when someone wants to leave)  • radical self-awareness (aka stop lying to yourself)  • knowing exactly who you are  • and changing your perspective so you stop feeling like the victim in your own story She then breaks down why we romanticize the wrong people, the truth about “twin flames,” how you’ve been quietly self-sabotaging your love life, forgiving without apologies, and learning that sometimes the love story you’re chasing isn’t about another person – it’s about yourself. Today is the day you take your power back and start gaining confidence again after losing yourself in love. This episode is your reset. Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review when you’re done listening. Thanks for supporting 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.

    42 min

  3. 18/12/2025

    How To Master Your Emotions with Jay Shetty

    If you’ve ever wondered why you settle, sabotage, or shut down.. this episode tells you the truth. Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta is joined by Jay Shetty - New York Times best-selling author, host of On Purpose, former monk, and one of the most influential voices in self-improvement, emotional healing, and modern spirituality. In this powerful conversation, Jay and Violetta dive into: the limits we place on ourselves (and each other)fear as an unformed boundarywhy timelines sabotage our growththe real meaning of love (beyond romance)how to build connection through vulnerabilityand how to rewrite the beliefs holding you back If you’re craving clarity, emotional growth, deeper love, or a fresh start, this is an episode worth revisiting. Some conversations deserve a second life. and don't forget to leave me a 5 star review on the apple podcast app when you're done listening!!!! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: • 00:00 Intro • 02:15 The journey that took 10 years • 05:08 Deadlines vs. destiny • 06:13 Worst advice Jay ever received • 07:52 “We project our limits onto other people.” • 10:46 The three cancers of the mind • 12:45 How to change your feelings • 16:23 Best advice Jay ever received • 21:36 Why beginners should move fast • 28:19 The two lies we tell ourselves • 33:35 What unforgiveness does to you • 36:13 Different forms of love • 38:46 Is unconditional love real? • 41:26 Loving as a skill • 46:16 Fear as an unformed boundary • 50:05 The power of being alone • 53:08 Win or lose together • 58:52 What it really takes to make love work • 01:03:41 The 8 Rules of Love • 01:06:19 The myth of perfection • 01:08:35 Connect with the people who want you AND THAT IS ALL FOR 2025!!! WE WILL BE BACK IN 2026!! 3 Get more content on: https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/ https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues  Connect with Jay on: https://jayshetty.me/https://twitter.com/jayshettyhttps://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbV60AGIHKz2xIGvbk0LLvghttps://twitter.com/jayshetty https://www.tiktok.com/@jayshetty Think Like A Monk8 Rules of LoveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 13m

  4. 15/12/2025 · BONUS

    GET HIM OBSESSED - CAPRICORN

    Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This December, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Capricorn man obsessed with YOU. Get ready to discover: 🔥 How to win over his ambitious and disciplined heart—and keep him hooked. 🔥 Foolproof ways to earn his trust and build a solid connection. 🔥 What he values most in a partner (and what will make him pull away). 🔥 The signs he’s losing interest—and how to reignite his commitment to you. 🔥 Proven strategies to win him back if he’s started to drift away. Whether you’re drawn to his drive and dependability or trying to reignite the connection, this episode will give you the tools to master the art of loving a Capricorn man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    She Comes First with Dr. Emily Morse Pt.2

    WELCOME TO PART 2, b*tches! :) We ended Part 1 with how to give your man a good head and the #1 Oral Method to make a girl c*m. Now listen up as Emily shows me the best way to find the REAL G-Spot. We end the episode with tips to not c*m too fast, hilarious fan sex stories and how I ended up in the ER after a fingering gone wrong. Connect with Dr. Emily Morse: WebsiteInstagramSex with Emily Podcast Connect with me on: InstagramYouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    She Comes First with Dr. Emily Morse

    From getting your taco licked to c*mming EVERY time, this week’s episode is SO good, I’m giving you TWO parts. Welcome to part 1 besties :) I have Renowned sex therapist Emily Morse join us to teach you how to cum over and over again, so take out your notepad and get ready to take some notes. We discuss how to, love your body and vageen, get your man to go down on you, tips for giving a wifey blowie, facts vs myths about intercourse, the #1 ORAL METHOD THAT WILL MAKE YOUR GIRL C*M EVERY TIME, and more!!! TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR PT. 2!!! And don’t forget to leave a 5 star review on the apple podcast app! WATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBlREGs3L8c Connect with me on: InstagramYouTube Connect with Dr. Emily Morse: WebsiteInstagramSex with Emily PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min

  7. 01/12/2025 · BONUS

    Manifest Miracles I Law of Attraction 432 Hz I Elevate Your Vibration

    Bonus episode - 3 hours of manifesting sound for anyone looking to elevate their vibrations and energy to better attract and manifest while sleeping or for anyone looking for frequency music to listen to while practicing gratitude or doing my manifesting techniques from last episode/other episodes. This powerful track uses the 432Hz frequency as a base and continuously builds on itself, allowing you to elevate your vibrations and focus your energy on manifestation. Listening to this audio track or meditating at a frequency of 432 Hz can help you elevate your vibration and connect with higher states of consciousness necessary for manifesting miracles. You can use this tool to attract wealth, achieve financial freedom, gain education, or travel to luxury destinations. *Reminder: visualisation is a crucial element of the law of attraction so remember to visualise your dreams while this sound is on* The power of your mind and the universe is within your reach, and by focusing on positive thoughts, elevating your vibration, and using the Law of Attraction, you can make your dreams a reality. Download this episode to save this sound and share with a friend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3h 1m

  8. 27/11/2025

    Here’s Why He Went Cold

    The Real Reason Men Shut Down, Pull Away, and Go Blank. Ever dated someone who was warm one minute… and emotionally shut down the next? In this week’s Benson Book Club, we break down Chapter 7 of The Untethered Soul - “Transcending the Tendency to Close.” This chapter explains: why people emotionally close offwhy your ex suddenly went coldthe psychology behind emotional shutdown and avoidancehow to recognize when YOU close your heartand how this pattern destroys connectionI also give you a step-by-step Law of Detachment routine for heartbreak that I did to get over bookman!! The exact script to record, what to listen to every night, and a clean way to detach from someone who can’t show up for you. If you want to understand why someone pulled away… or you need help letting go fast… this episode gives you clarity, strategy, and the tools to move on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min
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Formerly Almost Adulting… but let’s call it what it always was. Welcome to DADDY ISSUES with Violet Benson. Yes, I brought the original name back. Because I am the OG Daddy Issues. The brand that started 12 years ago on Instagram. The meme page that accidentally turned into a movement. The name you've always known me by. So we’re done pretending. This is the BIGGEST self-love glow-up podcast, you’ll ever subscribe to. We talk dating disasters, attachment styles, personal growth with a side of sass, ego bruises, mental health spirals, confidence comebacks, breakups, love, friendships, empowerment and everything in between to help you become the BEST version of yourself. I’m your host, Violet Benson - Daddy Issues meme queen, comedian, ex accountant, soon-to-be-author, professional oversharer, and your unfiltered Russian big sister. I’ll say what your therapist is thinking but won’t text you at 11PM. Tough love backed by real psychology, and the occasional “get it together” moment - because self-love isn’t cute, it’s strategic. If you’re ready to stop chasing, stop settling, and stop playing small - welcome home bestie. New episodes every Thursday. This isn’t Almost Adulting anymore. It’s Daddy Issues.

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  • Creator
    Violet Benson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    358
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved.
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