Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

The ones who know more about you than your own family, the ones you call in an emergency and know they’re gonna pick up, and the ones that you know no matter what, they have your back for life.  In today's special edition episode, Violet takes the stage for the first ever live recording of Almost Adulting. Recording live from The Hollywood Improv, Violet gets real about how she developed true confidence, the power of manifesting, and friendship breakups. Since Violet was joined by all of her besties that came out to see her, she invited some on stage to share their stories about friendship breakups - because nothing brings people together more than talking sh*t about their old friends! Finally, Violet explains the 5 signs that you have a ride or die bestie in your life and how important it is to nourish those relationships even during hard times. Real friends are hard to come by, hold on to them tight Besties! THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Talkspace: http://www.talkspace.com and use code ADULTING to get $100 off your first month! Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction06:42 Are you always this confident?12:57 This is a toxic advice…14:38 My friendship breakup story18:30 We create our own reality22:44 Last year, I liked a boy…32:14 Let’s dive into friendship breakups39:31 “Why do you think bad things keep happening to you?”40:55 Signs of toxic friendship51:00 Signs you have a ride or die bestie56:49 Reasons why friendships can feel like a breakup01:10:01 Another friendship breakup story 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.

Get in besties, we’re getting ghosted. Welcome to TUESDAY'S CONFESSION CORNER! The Confession Corner is a bi-monthly installment where you guys get to anonymously call VIOLET, and have a chance to be featured on the show!For today's Confession Corner we’re getting GHOSTED. Don’t be shy, it’s happened to the best of us. Today you will hear Violet react and dissect your craziest ghosting stories - but don’t worry she made sure to include her own too and we promise it'll make you feel better about yourself after hearing it LOL Get more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It can be a hard pill to swallow, but you can’t also become the person you want to be if you’re stuck in the past. There’s no fairytale or storybook ending if you don’t fix what’s within, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone!Today we welcome sex and relationships therapist, Todd Baratz! Todd has devoted his entire life to wellness as he actively works against all formalities, traditions and diagnosis. Together Violet and Todd discuss the importance of intimacy negotiation in a relationship, identifying self sabotaging behaviors, and how to fill emotional voids. The two also deep dive into the myth of being “relationship ready”. The truth is, there’s no such thing. Relational love leads to self love. Besties, sometimes the real breakup you need is with your old patterns and behaviors. Contact Todd and find his online courses here: https://www.toddsbaratz.com/Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fmWhat to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:02 What it means to start therapy at 10 years old05:03 “I literally just said your partner has fantasies…”08:07 Couple issues tend to come from personal trauma10:17 Our relationships are emotional14:02 Everybody deals with relationships at different pace15:35 Self-sabotaging18:45 Why are we drawn to emotionally unavailable people22:23 How can you tell if someone is emotionally unavailable?23:25 When should you walk away?25:23 Lies that we hear about relationships27:11 It’s normal to sit with your feelings30:03 How do you deal with uncertainty?32:29 The pressure to succeed with relationships35:39 Where’s the line between feeling and thinking?37:56 Stop blaming people about your feelings46:41 Feeling the victim all the time39:38 Why does language matter so much? 43:47 Self discovery happens, it’s not a rush46:39 Being the victim constantly50:01 Can you still be in a relationship while still working on yourself52:27 Good habits to make yourself feel betterConnect with Todd on:InstagramFacebookTikTokWebsiteYour Diagnonsense PodcastGet more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another TUESDAY EPISODE!!! A short and sweet episode vault episode to get your week started! We are in the 2'ND WEEK of Breakups/cheating month so figured today we are diving into manifesting and getting ghosted!The first 15 minutes we'll dive into manifesting tips and methods of getting back the life you want with or without your ex while the rest of the episode, we'll briefly dive into why you've been ghosted, how to get him to beg for you back, how to get over it and how to move on.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode again!!! and also leave a 5 star review on the podcast app since it really helps :DGet more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And sometimes…we just need to hear the cold hard truth. Kidding. But when you only focus on the negative things in life, you don’t realize that that’s all you’re allowing your life to be. We all deserve the most beautiful things in life, and sometimes tough love from your bestie is exactly what you needed to hear.Today we welcome TV host, podcaster, and Sports Illustrated model Kamie Crawford to Almost Adulting! Violet and Kamie, instant besties and Scorpio sisters, start off the conversation by talking brutally honestly about some of their own faults, and even their friends. They discuss how their delivery may not always be the best, but it may just be a Scorpio thing. They also talk in depth about Kamie’s life post her 5-year relationship, how NOT having a rebound after a breakup is a painful part of growing up, the two forms of cheating, and which of them is truly worse than the other. The truth hurts besties, no matter which way you put it.THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Function of Beauty: FunctionofBeauty.com/ADULTING to take your hair quiz and save 25% on your first order! DaveIf you’re in a pinch and need some extra help, don’t freak out! Download Dave and think of it as a helping hand from Future You! Download the Dave app from the App store right now.Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fmWhat to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:48 If you’re arguing with a Scorpio03:59 Something that most people don’t know about you08:15 What is your love language?14:15 Getting too sensitive18:13 Changing yourself to make someone love you22:59 Who’s more jealous in your relationships?27:15 Define cheating32:50 Cheating in marriage36:15 “I remember my first boyfriend…”39:01 Ending a 5-year relationship43:40 The hardest part of a breakup46:42 “I don’t have a problem playing the villain…”51:31 What’s something you'll never put up with again?56:34 Taking accountability for what you did wrong59:57 Unrealistic expectations about finding a partner01:03:18 “You’ve just known him for two days!”01:07:52 Do you still believe in love?Connect with Kamie on:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokWebsiteRelationsh*t PodcastCatfish: The TV ShowGet 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.

Welcome to another TUESDAY EPISODE!!! A short and sweet episode to get your week started!Today, Violet answers some of your silly questions and then dives into some tips on winning a breakup like the bad b*tch that you are!! From how to leave them dumbfounded when they try to dump you, like an actual step by step playbook, to what to do post breakup.Follow this guide, and they will be running back to you in no time!!! but hopefully by then, you won't even want their stinky a$$ back anyway. ew.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode again!!! and also leave a 5 star review on the podcast app since it really helps :DGet more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Read it and weep besties. It’s the truth. Stop wasting your time over a boy who just wants you around to boost his ego, to do his bidding, and to make himself more attractive to other women. Boys are just now learning how to live without their mom doing their laundry for them, let alone know a thing about commitment yet. Boys will keep you waiting and play mind games with you, and the LAST thing we’re doing is putting up with it any longer.Today, we welcome Patti Stanger back to Almost Adulting. As a third generation matchmaker, Patti founded the Millionaire's Club in January of 2000 after serving five years as the Director of Marketing/Special Events for Great Expectations, the oldest and largest dating service in the U.S. Given her expertise in matchmaking and Violet’s experience in dating men, the duo talks about the male logic while dating, why successful women have higher standards and don’t consider marriage in their early twenties and why we should always keep a three-man rotation. Violet and Patti also discuss the effects of poor parenting, the real reason why men take advantage of the woman emotionally, and the many complicated aspects of dating while technology is evolving. You’re gonna want your pen and paper out for this, everything you’re about to hear is FACT.THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Hello Fresh Go to http://www.hellofresh.com/adulting16 and use our code: ADULTING16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts.What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction01:04 We all can’t be Kim Kardashan06:20 Why do we pick who we pick?08:26 If you give a man too much of anything14:52 Dating a boy versus a man18:09 You want to know what their intentions are22:05 If you allow yourself to be used25:51 Is giving an ultimatum a good idea?28:46 You get the ring when you have self respect32:07 Why do we give our hearts too quickly?35:17 Be realistic with your standards40:19 Cheating is not the end, check other options46:30 Love bombers are mostly nacissists49:05 Red flags vs green flags52:44 The effects bad relationships have on kids57:21 How do you handle the high’s and low’s?01:00:32 Why are you wasting time?01:06:37 Being able to do other things01:10:11 Do I have to calm down my intensity to not scare off men?01:13:01 What’s the best advice you’ve received?    Connect with Patti on:InstagramTwitterBooksMillionaire's ClubMatchmaker FragranceGet 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.

Besties, you are in for a TREAT! PART TWO!!!!Welcome to the CONFESSION CORNER! The Confession Corner is a brand new installment where you guys get to anonymously call ME, and have a chance to be featured on the show! Today we are continuing with part 2 to last week's Confession Corner where we talked all about SUGAR DADDIES. Yep, the good, the bad, and the…wrinkly? Today you will hear me react and dissect your stories from ALL of your sugar daddy escapades. It is about to get WILD and I’m so excited to hear from you guys. Violet also includes a VERY spicy story about a prominent figure in Hollywood who has a thing for considerably younger women…the tea is piping hot this week.Make sure to pay attention to my stories on @VioletBenson and @AlmostAdulting for YOUR next chance to be featured on the Confession Corner! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Besties, you are in for a TREAT!Welcome to CONFESSION CORNER! The Confession Corner will be a bi-monthly installment where you guys get to anonymously call ME, and have a chance to be featured on the show! This is an entirely new concept and something I have been working on for a little bit now that will be released on Tuesdays bi-weekly!For our very first Confession Corner we’re talking all about SUGAR DADDIES. Yep, the good, the bad, and the…wrinkly? Today you will hear me react and dissect your stories from all of your sugar daddy escapades. From getting your butthole licked in a public coffee shop, to the masochist who wanted her to dress up in a Nacho Libre wrestling suit and beat the sh*t out of him - it is about to get WILD and I’m so excited to hear from you guys. Make sure to pay attention to my stories on @VioletBenson and @AlmostAdulting for YOUR next chance to be featured on the Confession Corner! Get tickets to my live podcast recording at the HOLLYWOOD IMPROV - JULY 25!!!!https://www.ticketweb.com/event/almost-adulting-hollywood-improv-the-main-room-tickets/12216115?pl=hollyimprovSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Berning In Hell, 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!THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Function of Beauty: FunctionofBeauty.com/ADULTING to take your hair quiz and save 25% on your first order!Lumi Labs & MicrodoseTo learn more about microdosing THC just do a quick search online or go to Microdose.com and use code: ADULTING to get free shipping & 30% off your first order.GET TICKETS FOR VIOLETS LIVE SHOW ON 6/25/22 HERE!https://www.ticketweb.com/event/almost-adulting-hollywood-improv-the-main-room-tickets/12216115?pl=hollyimprovWhat to Listen For:00:00 Introduction02:26 The first time I saw you…04:01 Oh, cults?06:38 Let’s talk about weddings11:05 Would you date an older guy?15:47 What people don’t know about me…19:25 When people hurt other people23:24 What’s your definition of happiness?28:11 When you open up and stop pretending to be someone else30:44 Loving someone you didn’t imagine ending up with34:55 Going to the extremes, being emotionally unavailable39:29 What is the purpose when you post on social media?44:24 What about love that scared you the most?47:38 Compatibility in marriage53:47 This is how the chase starts56:15 Being loved even at your lowest01:02:18 One person can’t be your everything01:06:30 Has your definition of love changed over the years?01:09:48 What I like about his d*ck… 01:11:50 How does it feel to have a life partner?Connect with Hannah on:TikTokTwitterInstagramWebsiteGiggle Squad PodcastBerning In Hell PodcastGet 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.