
Almost Adulting with Violet Benson
Immerse yourself in the BIGGEST self-love podcast and movement - your ultimate go-to for personal growth with a side of sass. We cover it all, from dating bootcamps to mental health moments, because self-love is the foundation of everything in your life – from your friendships to your own mental well-being and everything in between.I’m your host, Violet Benson, aka the Daddy Issues meme queen, comedian, and motivational speaker. But most importantly, I'm YOUR Russian big sister, dishing out that tough love you might not want to hear, but best believe you're gonna need!Get ready to feel empowered, liberated, and seen like never before! Change your life and subscribe to Almost Adulting! Your healing journey starts NOW. New episode drops every Thursday.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2023 • 27min
Confession Corner: FAMILY DRAMA
Life is like a game of Jenga, you never know which block is going to make the whole thing come crashing down. One minute you're on top of the world, and the next you're wondering how you ended up in a pile of rubble. But that's the beauty of life, isn't it? The unpredictability keeps things interesting and makes every day a new adventure, or in some instances, a misadventure. Today, Violetta listens to brand new stories from Reddit. One talks about falling in love with his student ten years younger than him while the other is about a 70 year old grandpa who gets tangled in what’s probably the most unrealistic opportunity when he meets with a 20-year old babysitter one evening. The stories just keep getting wild so stick around and see how intense these stories can be. If you want to be featured on the next Confession Corner call Violet at 424-278-4268 and leave an anonymous voicemail!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm ETSY: What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:32 Story #1: The accidental death of Ronald Opus06:52 Story #2: She was 13 and I was 2314:45 Story #3: The jealous snaky best friend20:56 Story #4: My 70 year old grandpa’s gameGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Downfall of Casual Sex w/ Lainey Molnar
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of self-hate, unable to escape the negative thoughts and feelings that consume you? It's a painful and difficult place to be, but it's not a permanent one. With time, patience, and effort, you can break free from the grip of self-hate and learn to love yourself fully and completely. Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta welcomes Lainey Molnar - a digital artist with thousands of followers online who draws women empowerment comics to liberate women from the immense societal pressure and to help all of us heal and grow through (self-)love, kindness, and acceptance. Violetta and Lainey share their most vulnerable experiences starting from growing through a long phase of self-hate that became debilitating, self-doubt that made you feel less and ugly and unworthy of love, to the double standards of hookup culture and breaking free from an abusive relationship.Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm KITSCH - Get 30% off of your order by visiting https://myKITSCh.com/adulting What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:59 “I live all over the world…”05:50 How do you say it in Hungarian?06:49 When did you start illustrating women's issues?09:33 Advocating for women’s rights13:49 How can you tell you’re existing in your feminine energy?19:00 Don’t hate yourself too much22:29 Your inadequacy demon28:14 I used to be an extremely unhappy, self-hating person33:57 We can’t just deal with the happy things37:16 Three downsides of hookup culture44:04 Deciding to be a celibate50:50 Keeping yourself safe thru casual sex55:03 Mentally, sexually, and physically abusive partner58:00 Getting out of an abusive relationship01:02:49 Being able to recognize the red flags Connect with Lainey on:https://www.bylainey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lainey.molnar/https://www.facebook.com/bylaineymolnar/https://www.tiktok.com/@lainey.molnar 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 11, 2023 • 31min
MY EGG FREEZING JOURNEY
Egg freezing is an increasingly popular option for women who want to preserve their fertility and have children later in life. By freezing their eggs, women can extend their reproductive lifespan and increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy in the future. Today, Violetta shares her incredible egg freezing journey - from doing an extensive research about the pros and cons of the process and finding the right doctor to day one of prepping her body before egg collection and the changes she’s been through. She also answers the most common questions from women who are interested in egg freezing. Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:52 My egg freezing process06:29 When you aren’t ready to have kids yet10:09 I’m still taking Adderall10:27 The cost11:21 Why freeze your eggs?12:38 Doctor visit14:35 The shots16:51 Things you can’t do19:35 Emotional mood20:37 The worst injection24:05 Vitamins24:30 Other side effects24:42 Why do we not moan when doing an ultrasound? Get more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@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.

Apr 6, 2023 • 25min
Manifest Your Soulmate - Love Letter Method
Manifesting the love you deserve starts with knowing your worth and setting clear intentions. Take the time to reflect on what you truly want in a relationship and focus on the positive aspects you want to attract. Today, Violetta shares how she manifested the ideal guy she wanted to date through the love letter method. This method of manifesting what you want, although silly-sounding at first, is worth a shot. Who knows, the partner you’ve been looking for might be that guy you met at yesterday’s dinner party.WANT MORE EPISODES? SUBSCRIBE TO MY PREMIUM PODCAST HERE - https://almostadulting.supercast.com/What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:02 Manifesting - The Love Letter Method04:49 How can you look for a partner when you hate men?10:07 “The love letter I wrote a few months back…”14:21 You deserve love18:43 Setting an intention and getting obsessed over someone Get more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@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.

Apr 4, 2023 • 24min
Confession Corner: REDDIT CHEATERS
This month, we jumped into Reddit and picked out the most WTF confessions. While the act of cheating can take many different forms, the underlying motivations and consequences of cheating remain consistent across all situations. One of the primary reasons why people cheat is a lack of satisfaction or fulfillment in their current situation.Violetta is back and ready as she sits down to listen to some of the most unbelievable and somehow outrageous relationship confessions on the internet. From men complaining about their wife’s weight just right after she had given birth to cheating men who seem to have never learned their lessons, these confessions will leave you sighing in disbelief! If you want to be featured on the next Confession Corner call Violet at 424-278-4268 and leave an anonymous voicemail!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm TALKSPACE: To match with a licensed therapist today, go to www.talkspace.com/adulting What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction02:04 Confession #1: She loves me05:02 Confession #2: Her body is not the same as before10:41 Confession #3: She gained a lot of weight18:56 Confession #4: She ruined the movie experienceGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 30, 2023 • 47min
EGG FREEZING - What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Shanin Ghadir
Have you ever wondered what it's like to struggle with infertility? Infertility affects millions of people around the world and can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, genetics, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. Coping with infertility can be a lonely and isolating experience, but it's important for those struggling to know that they're not alone. Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta welcomes Dr. Shahin Ghadir. As a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Ghadiris board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.Dr. Ghadir debunks the most common myths about egg freezing, the truth about infertility in women and men and the causes behind it, and what it takes for an IVF pregnancy to succeed. Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:45 Fertility affects both men and women02:28 The most common infertility causes04:09 Biggest myths in the use of birth control05:15 Infertility in men07:20 Fertility is different for every woman08:18 Choosing to delay having children10:49 Myth #1: It’s only for women who wants to delay motherhood17:47 Myth #2: You need to freeze a lot of eggs19:23 Myth #3: Frozen eggs last forever20:25 The success rate of egg freezing27:26 The average cost of the entire process28:42 The biggest side effects31:14 Success stories33:47 Which couples are a good candidate for IVF?33:24 What is IVF?38:39 Who undergoes IVF?39:17 Is IVF unethical?40:19 Emotional impact of IVF on couples43:27 Helping women ovulateConnect with Dr. Ghadir on:https://drghadir.com/https://www.instagram.com/drshahinghadir/https://www.scrcivf.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fertile-life-with-dr-shahin-ghadir/id1558042643 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 28, 2023 • 25min
I'm Struggling
How can one navigate the difficult and emotional process of dealing with grief and family problems? Coping with grief, conflicts with family members, or other familial issues can be emotionally draining and can take a toll on an individual's mental health. Today, Violetta sits down to share a very personal situation that she and her family are currently going through. No light-hearted moments, no well-thought advice. Just raw and vulnerable moments with her during this difficult and challenging time. Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:35 Something’s wrong with my mom…09:12 Don’t hold back from sharing when you’re struggling11:27 We were all doing our best not to cry…16:40 We all have bad days and you’re not alone20:10 The hardest thing we do when we’re grieving21:49 You’ll never know when is your last time with someoneGet more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@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 23, 2023 • 1h 14min
She's a 10 BUT... w/ Trevor Wallace
Have you ever wondered if height really matters? According to one wise mom, what men lack in height, they make up for in other ways. But is it enough to make a difference? Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome internet personality, comedian, and podcast host Trevor Wallace! Violetta and Trevor start their conversation with a random but hilariously funny game, the rapid fire questions. Then, the duo talk about situational dating scenarios where they pitch in their thoughts and opinions with a little bit of p*rn talk on the side, sexual preferences, and the do’s and don’ts of casual and long-term dating.Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm CARE.COM - Visit www.care.com/petsTUSHY - Checkout www.hellotushy.com/ADULTING and use promo code: ADULTINGZOCDOC - Find your local doctor by visiting www.zocdoc.com/ What to Listen For:00:00 Intro02:50 I’m like a Kardashan but I wasn’t in the front line04:36 What do people don’t know most about you?06:30 Let’s do Rapid Fire Questions14:05 Why can’t we tickle ourselves?15:51 Where is the cl*toris?18:37 What should girls do when you’re licking her down there?19:40 Do you get things faster with *9?21:18 You're on a deserted island, what will you bring?23:24 When you go back in time…23:59 Is it safer to drink your urine or saliva?25:35 What comes first: cereal or milk?28:14 She’s a 10 but…52:26 Suspicion - the biggest turn offs for guys53:05 Is physical attraction everything?54:38 What’s your biggest icks?56:25 What is the most obvious sign that he likes you? 01:01:46 Biggest red flags to look out for01:06:57 Porn is like a fantasy land 01:09:43 What keeps you up at night?01:10:37 Have you learned anything now that you’re thirty?Connect with Trevor on:https://www.youtube.com/c/TrevorWallacehttps://www.instagram.com/trevorwallace/https://www.facebook.com/TrevorWallaceComedy/https://www.tiktok.com/@trevorwallacehttps://trevorwallacecomedy.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@StiffSocks 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 21, 2023 • 39min
Confession Corner: "LOVE" KINKS
WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!Have you ever had a sexual experience that left you in stitches? Well, you're not alone! We're all about sharing the most hilarious and unforgettable tales of sexual misadventures. Today, Violetta is joined by her friend Steeven Zuleta for another round of funny sex stories. From a breakup s*x that turned out to be a weird kink your partner never told you about to accidentally farting on your partner’s face while he’s eating you up! We got all sorts of fan stories you won’t get enough of. So tune in and laugh with us!If you want to be featured on the next Confession Corner episode, call Violetta at 424-278-4268 and leave an anonymous voicemail!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm CARE.COM - Visit www.care.com/petsTUSHY - Checkout www.hellotushy.com/ADULTING and use promo code: ADULTINGZOCDOC - Find your local doctor by visiting www.zocdoc.com/What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction04:40 Story #1: We decided to have breakup s*x25:04 Story #2: He was eating me and I farted!30:56 Story #3: I didn’t wipe all the way and we we’re having a doggyConnect with Steven on:https://www.instagram.com/steevenz/https://www.tiktok.com/@steevenzzz Get more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 16, 2023 • 49min
Is Marriage Worth It? w/ Hannah Berner
Whether you're an introvert who needs alone time or a social butterfly who thrives on interactions, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to dating. Today on Almost Adulting,we welcome back internet personality, comedienne, and podcast host Hannah Berner! Violetta and Hannah explain why guys with addiction problems are the best partners because they love deeply and intensely but can be unhealthy and unsustainable in the long run and how emotional stress and pain will eventually affect your body and your overall well-being. The duo encourages listeners to figure out their own ways of dating and relationships that work for them. Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm TALKSPACE: www.talkspace.com/ADULTINGWhat to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:55 Would you give Dan Bazarian a bj?04:01 Calm dudes have big d*ck energy05:58 What happened to your arm?10:19 When you’re a good people pleaser16:32 No one cares for your internal struggles19:00 Emotional pain leads to physical pain21:50 What else people don’t know about you?22:35 Happiness is also a passing emotion25:14 Surprising things when you date a sober guy27:06 What’s married life like?31:00 When you don’t realize you’ve been ghosted34:40 The dumbest thing you can laugh at now41:01 Tips to dating 43:24 Guys who love licking you down there Connect with Hannah on:https://hannahberner.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@hannah_bernerhttps://www.instagram.com/hannahberner/Berning in Hell PodcastGiggly Squad PodcastGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/ https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.