
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

Feb 7, 2023 • 39min
Confession Corner: HORRIBLE DATES
WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!This week we’re diving into our worst first dates ever because well…everyone has one.Join Violet as she listens and reacts to all of your most cringeworthy, hilarious, and unbelievable tales of dating disasters. From spending the night in the hospital to getting pegged with a pool ball, we've got it all. So grab a glass of wine, sit back, and be glad it wasn’t you who had to endure any of these disasters. 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 What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:29 He shattered glass and injured himself opening a window06:43 I got a DUI14:41 No offense to you, women are disgusting21:01 He asked me to pay for dinner25:10 Because I said no to sex, he messed up my birthday31:12 The secret to his curly hairGet 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.

Feb 2, 2023 • 53min
Why We Love Unavailable People w/ Mark Groves
Hey Besties! Welcome to the month of LOVE! This month we will be diving into everything relationships so you know what that means…the good, the bad, and the unavoidable uglyTo kick off love month on Almost Adulting Violet is joined by human connection specialist and friend of the show, Mark Groves! Mark is the founder of Create The Love movement and is a self-described ‘emotional translator’. Together the two focus on the painful topic of why so many of us are not only consistently drawn to unavailable people, but spend so much time being caretakers and trying to ‘fix’ them. Violet and Mark then deep dive into the baggage many of us carry and explain how so many of us unknowingly exist in an emotionally dysregulated response state - which may explain an issue or two in your relationship. Besties, we’re kicking off love month strong with things you NEED to be aware of, but it’ll feel good in the end. Can’t have the good without weeding out the bad!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:04 Why are people emotionally unavailable?04:03 Signs that tell you’re emotionally unavailable09:58 Different people bring our different attachment styles15:34 Dating is not black and white anymore20:02 You have to learn discernment22:53 Dating is a sorting process26:20 Taking the caretaker role30:04 Dysregulated response state 36:11 A regulated and secure person38:19 You need to express your thoughts42:00 You are the five people closest to you43:00 Should you stay or leave a relationship?46:02 Be the creator of your life 50:02 Venting out or seeking advice?Connect with Mark on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/Twitter https://twitter.com/createtheloveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrov...Create the Love https://createthelove.com/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.

Jan 31, 2023 • 32min
Benson Knows Best: MIXED SIGNALS
Hey Besties! It’s the last Tuesday of the month, so you know what that means! To close this month Violet gives us a special Benson Knows Best episode, featuring a Q&A session where she reads messages from you all and gives the life changing advice that we all need. This week Violet channels her inner MUA influencer and finally lets everyone in on her skincare and hair routine. Next, Violet dives into the many questions you all sent in and does NOT hold back. From relationship struggles, to what he REALLY means when he sends you mixed signals, and even a special challenge Violet reveals at the end of the episode that she will be doing with you. That’s what Besties are for right? Don’t forget to send in your questions so you can be featured on the next Benson Knows Best and get some much needed advice from your big sis, Violet!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:37 What’s your skincare / makeup routine?05:21 The mix signal is confusing09:46 I had no idea he’s a divorcé12:49 She’s 30 and she doesn’t have a job20:01 Setting an intention or wanting something so bad 23:36 How do I date when I detest men?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.

Jan 24, 2023 • 28min
Confession Corner: SUGAR BABIES 2
WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!This week is a continuation of CC: SUGAR BABIES, where Violet will be sitting and reacting to ALL of your risque (and risky) sugar baby endeavors. Sit back and relax because things are about to get a little crazy besties. Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm Zocdoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/ADULTING What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction02:18 What if you are this guy’s karma?08:00 “Sir, I’m just trying to get paid!”09:13 “I knew his daughter!”15:07 Don’t recommend that your sugar daddy should go to therapy21:16 “He liked the way my ass moved.”23:23 “I’m not sleeping with them, period.” 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.

Jan 17, 2023 • 47min
Get Him OBSESSED - Water Signs
Today, due to popular demand, Violet starts the episode with the worst to easiest zodiac sign to date followed by everything you need to know on how to attract an AIR SIGN MAN and get him hooked!!She dives into how to attract a PISCES, CANCER, & SCORPIO (in that order) men. Signs this man likes you, what he’s looks for in a lady, what he dislikes, and the most n least compatible matches with him.Make sure to subscribe to Almost Adulting so you never miss an episode again!! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAYAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:34 What it’s like to date a Pisces/Cancer/Scorpio man04:09 Worst to easiest zodiac sign to date12:03 The Water Signs13:34 The Pisces Man - the most anxious zodiac24:41 The Cancer Man - the most emotional zodiac33:04 The Scorpio Man - the deepest and most secretive zodiacGet 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.

Jan 10, 2023 • 31min
Confession Corner: SUGAR BABIES
WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!!! Hey Besties, Happy New Year! As promised, we are bringing back an exciting episode series this year. And so, the long wait is over. It’s finally here!Today, Violetta and Kiana sit down to listen to several fan stories. To spice things up a bit, we will be hearing from sugar babies and their experiences with their sugar daddy (or daddies, for those lucky enough to have more than one). From avoiding having s*xual contact and not getting reimbursed for a Bahamas trip to a 75-year old cocaine-user grandpa and getting mind-blown through skull fucking, these stories just keeps coming!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:02 Story #1: “I’m just trying it out.”06:34 Story #2: “Oh, skull fucking?”12:35 Story #3: “I didn’t get reimbursed for the trip.”20:26 Story #4: “My 75-year old sugar daddy.”24:04 Story #5: “I currently have 2 sugar daddies.”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.

Jan 5, 2023 • 30min
Being Delusional WORKS
Happy New Year Besties! Welcome to another year of Almost Adulting! To kick off 2023 we’re starting the month with FOUR consecutive Benson Bootcamps. These boot camps are specifically designed so you start the year off strong with help from none other than your big sister, Violet! Now are you ready for your best year yet?In today's inaugural Benson Bootcamp, we’re setting the tone for this year! How are we doing that? By being DELUSIONAL. And no, not the kind of delusional that your ex-best friend was, but the kind that is going to change your life for the better. Today Violet deep dives into the mindset that she has sworn by from a young age. A mindset that she credits for all the success she’s obtained thus far. By implementing teachings such as the law of assumption, frequency illusions, and being straight up delusional about the life you see for yourself, there is no one who can knock you off your pivot or deter you from the life you’re creating for yourself. This is YOUR year Bestie, now go take it!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm PROVINCETOWN TOURISM: http://www.ptowntourism.comTALKSPACE: http://www.talkspace.com promo code: ADULTING for $100 off!BABBEL: http://www.babbel.com promo code: ADULTINGSHOPIFY: http://www.shopify.com/adulting What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction03:24 Write down what you want05:02 When should you be delusional?10:03 The law of assumption13:51 Always the lucky one16:13 “I wanted to be rich…”22:23 Think of that one person who’s living their best life23:38 Frequency illusion26:18 Do this exercise with a friend27:51 Everything comes in threeGet 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.

Jan 3, 2023 • 29min
Get Him OBSESSED - Air Signs
WELCOME TO THE FIRST TUESDAY EPISODE OF 2023!!Today due to popular demand, Violetta starts the episode with some breakup advice and the best revenge to take! Followed by everything you need to know on how to attract an AIR SIGN MAN and get him hooked!! Violetta dives into how to attract a LIBRA, GEMINI, & AQUARIUS (in that order) men. Signs this man likes you, what he’s looks for in a lady, what he dislikes, and the most n least compatible matches with him.Make sure to subscribe to Almost Adulting so you never miss an episode again!! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 29, 2022 • 37min
PETE DAVIDSON
GOODBYE 2022 and hello a new promising and better year!! HELLO 2023Get inspired with this short episode by learning what do to manifest the best year of your life like I did.Fast forward to minute 35 for a quick one minute manifesting mantra to repeat to yourself every day to manifest the best year yet!!! THANK ME LATER BESTIES.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY.Get more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 21, 2022 • 59min
DON’T Send That Text w/ Robert Greene
Hey Besties! To conclude Mentor month, we have a continuation of last week's interview with the illustrious Robert Greene! Again, Robert is the author of 6 New York Times bestsellers including the infamous The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction. So get your pen and paper out, we’re taking notesThis week on Almost Adulting Robert takes a deep dive explaining the difference between deception and lying by telling us stories from his past and how through trial and error he learned some of his greatest powers. Violet and Robert also teach tactics to help us not overreact, and some extremely valid reasons as to why you should NOT send that text…at least in the moment. Finally, Robert tells us the honest truth about why when people show us their true colors the first time, we need to believe them. This applies to that guy you don’t wanna get rid of too! These lessons are the perfect way to end the year and get us ready to take on the next - and this is gonna be the best year yet. Happy Holidays Besties and stay safe! See you in 2023!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction00:23 The power of deception05:27 Envy and people wanting someone from you07:46 Why is the book “48 Laws of Power” popular in prison?09:39 The worst advice became the best advice13:58 Deception vs. lying18:40 When someone’s mask falls off22:03 Advice for people in the workspace28:33 It’s difficult for women in the workplace30:39 Study of human behavior34:44 Be patient 36:45 Train yourself to not react right away39:51 For people in power and leadership43:16 Be okay to admit you’re wrong46:20 The one book Robert would want you to read48:32 Your real power & using your weakness as your strength50:49 Gaining power from respect vs. fearConnect with Robert on:https://powerseductionandwar.com/https://twitter.com/robertgreenehttps://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/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.