Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

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.

Episodes

June 19, 2025 53 mins

What if I told you the reason you don’t have your summer body… is because of your situationship?

This week I’m joined by Sarah Perl, aka The Hot High Priestess, and we’re unpacking why your anxiety, trauma, and bad taste in men are literally showing up on your body.

We go deep on:

  • Why your nervous system is hoarding fat like it’s hoarding toxic men
  • What it really takes to make a man obsessed with you
  • How...
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Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This June, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to getting a Cancer man obsessed with YOU.

Get ready to learn:

🔥 What makes him the ultimate romantic—and how to use it to your advantage.

🔥 Foolproof ways to connect with his sensitive side and make him feel safe with you.

🔥 What he craves in a relationship (and what will push him ...

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You’re not single because you’re broken—maybe you’re just asking the wrong questions.


In this deeply personal and hilariously honest solo episode, I share 30 questions you need to ask yourself if you’re serious about finding real love—not the situationship, not the trauma-bond, not the 2-week high followed by ghosting. We're talking love that lasts.


I also open up for the first time about being deaf—how it’s made me ...

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Today I’m joined by viral creator MJ Gray to break down everything from the Wizard Liz drama, delusional men who want “traditional women” but can’t even lead… to why the 50/50 dating fantasy is officially dead. We’re talking cheating, bill-paying boyfriends, men who secretly resent powerful women, and why you should think twice who you have a baby with.


If you’ve ever wondered why the guy who chases you ends up trying t...

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One random act of kindness, a stranger on the freeway, and a moment that changed everything.


Listen to this to restore your faith in humanity and discover how a split-second decision can reveal the goodness still left in the world

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Welcome back to Benson Book Club! Today we’re diving into Chapter 4 of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson—aka the one that explains why you can’t trust, love, or text back without spiraling.


Think your mom’s a narcissist? You might be onto something. Convinced your dad’s emotional unavailability ruined your love life? You’re not wrong. This episode is your Roman Empire. If you’ve ever felt ...

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May 19, 2025 17 mins

Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This May, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Gemini man obsessed with YOU.


Get ready to uncover:

🔥 The secrets behind his charm and dual nature—and how to make them work in your favor.

🔥 Proven tips to spark his curiosity and keep him endlessly intrigued by you.

🔥 What excites him most in a relationshi...

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Ever lost four teeth and exposed your tampon string on a first date? Chloe has. But guess what hurts even more? Friendship breakups. Today, joined by Alexa & Chloe from the Unbothered Podcast, we’re getting real about the friends who ghosted us, the emotional vampires, moving on without closure, and the painful truth that sometimes friendships end because someone stopped pretending.


At what point do you stop perform...

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Wanna get spoiled and stay in charge?

This week, I’m breaking down how to play the game like a princess with a PhD in power. You’ll learn how to make him think he’s leading—while you’re actually driving the damn car.

Tap for the cheat code to his ego.

The secret sauce? Tune in. I’m not giving it all away here, babe.


Wanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - https://a...

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Listen bestie, you know that tight feeling in your chest, the unexplained fatigue, the random headaches and sleepless nights? That’s your body screaming: this relationship is toxic!! RUN. (We're talking, romantic, platonic, or family—no one gets a free pass.)


Today, Violetta reveals the science-backed truth about how emotional stress from toxic relationships physically destroys your health—think cortisol chaos, imm...

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April 25, 2025 49 mins

Ever wonder why YOU are SO addicted to people who pull away? Today, you’ll finally find out.

If the harder you chase, the faster they run — you might be trapped in the anxious-avoidant cycle: where one partner craves closeness, and the other panics when things get too real. In this BBC episode, Violet breaks down why this dynamic feels like home but leaves you emotionally starved.

Inspired by the book Attached, we dive ...

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April 17, 2025 24 mins

Think he was your soulmate? wrong. He was just a love bomber with good Wi-Fi.

This isn’t another “just let go” episode. This is your official detachment plan with a twist—designed for the girl who’s done performing for emotionally unstable men who ghost after six weeks of calling you “the one.”

In this short, savage 5 step guide, I’m breaking down how to detox from the fantasy, regulate your nervous system, and finall...

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April 12, 2025 28 mins

Second week of the month? You know what that means—it’s time for Dear Violet - where you call, text, or email me your BURNING questions and I give you the best advice that you need to hear.

From pooping in front of him (WHY) to co-signing car loans in the talking stage—On today's episode, I’m breaking down the dumbest sh*t we’ve all done for men who didn’t deserve it. Plus: navigating ex drama, toxic friends, and how t...

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If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this is your wake-up call.

In 21 days, you can reset your mind, body, and soul—and completely shift the trajectory of your life. No fluff. No waiting. Just the mindset, the energy, and the exact steps to become her. This is the sign you've been looking for!! Your future self is begging you to press play :)


P.S. Make sure to tune in to the 3 call to action steps at the end.


If you enjo...

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Buckle up besties, because we’re removing the love goggles, dry-heaving over mixed signals, and finally realizing your soulmate is not the guy who ghosted you after “accidentally” falling into another woman’s vagina. Oopsies.

In today’s spicy little episode, ’m diving into the chapter that should be tattooed on every situationship survivor's forehead: Let Them Show You Who They Are from Mel Robbins’ book...

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Hi besties!!! This week, Almost Adulting gets extra raw (and maybe a little gross) as Violet sits down with Bachelor royalty,Kaitlyn Bristowe, for a no-holds-barred conversation full of TMI, laughter, and brutal honesty. In this episode, we cover:

  • We Listen and We Don’t Judge – Icebreaker confessions, including bathroom mishaps, weird habits, and the things nobody admits to.
  • Living Alone vs. Relationship Life&n...
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March 17, 2025 22 mins

Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This March, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to getting an Aries man obsessed with YOU.


Get ready to uncover:

🔥 The bold traits that make him irresistible—and how to use them to your advantage.

🔥 Proven strategies to grab his attention and keep him addicted to your energy.

🔥 What lights his fire in a relationshi...

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Tiny Adults, it's that time of the month—our second-week Dear Violet episode! But first, a little story time. I just got back from a wild Vegas weekend at UFC, where I had an unexpected run-in with Andrew Tate. Yep, you heard that right. I’ll spill all the details before diving into today’s episode, where we tackle everything from confidence killers to trauma, self-love, and getting what you want.

Here’s what we’r...

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Pack your bags, Tiny Adults (is this nickname working for you?? Y/N?), because we’re heading to Aspen—where the altitude is high, the skiing is tragic, and the men? Well… some of them are worth the trip. This episode is a rollercoaster of luxury, disaster, and unexpected life lessons. From scoring free designer fits to nearly dying on the slopes, this trip had everything. 

Buckle up—you're in for a ride.

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February 27, 2025 51 mins

BBC is BACK, baby! Welcome back to Benson Book Club—your monthly deep dive into books that actually hit. Every fourth week, we break down a chapter that changes the game and today, we’re cracking open The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins.

 “Your energy is better spent on what you can control: YOU.” – Mel Robbins

Translation? Stop trying to control people who don’t text back, don’t show up, or...

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