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

December 8, 2025 47 mins

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 int...

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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 vibr...

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November 27, 2025 49 mins

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 off
  • why your ex suddenly went cold
  • the psychology behind emotional shutdown and avoidance
  • how to recognize when YOU ...
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Everything felt perfect… until the rabbit showed up.

An emotional shift I couldn’t explain, a pullback I didn’t see coming, and the moment Bookman and I quietly unraveled. This episode dives into the signs you miss, the distance you feel before it’s spoken, and the breakup you don’t want to admit is happening.

Did I make a mistake walking away… or would you have done the same?

You tell me.


Today's episode is brought to ...

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November 17, 2025 18 mins

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


Get ready to discover:

🔥 How to capture his adventurous spirit and keep him intrigued.

🔥 Foolproof ways to balance his love for freedom with your desire for connection.

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

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You don’t want flowers.

You want reassurance.

If he can post a story, he can send a sentence that says “I care about you.”

This episode is for every woman who feels crazy for needing words - because guess what? You’re not clingy. You’re not insecure. You’re under-affirmed.

We’re unpacking why hearing “I love you,” “I’m proud of you,” or “I’m here” hits like emotional oxygen… and why silence feels like abandonment.

If ...

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November 11, 2025 44 mins

The evil eye lives in your group chat.

Did I stutter? 


Ever notice the SECOND you share good news - your life collapses faster than a Nature Valley bar? Same.


One minute I’m being loved correctly, soft life era unlocked… Next minute? Like not even 24 hours later - I break my foot, bleed from my privates, and end up crawling around my house like a feral naked raccoon throwing up on my hardwood floors with my milk...

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October 29, 2025 36 mins

Struggling with your goals? then listen to this.


Today we dive into my dumpster fire of a life before diving into the science of habit formation with a sprinkle of sarcasm. We’re breaking down the game-changing insights from James Clear's Atomic Habits to help you build habits that actually stick. I'll walk you through the four simple steps to form habits that work for you, not against you. It’s educ...

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October 23, 2025 46 mins

What do you do when your hot‑girl era turns into a medical horror story?

I broke my foot on a date, got a UTI, and spent the day being gaslit by the ER - who sent me home TWICE with a literal displaced fracture… but not before charging me for wasting my time. I can’t walk for two months, might need surgery, and now I’m side‑eyeing my friends because my scorpio senses are tingling that one of them definitely gave me the evi...

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Start with the PSA - it’s your biology lesson in detachment. Send it to every girl who caught feelings after he came inside her.


Then we dive into vag myths, s@x lies & the patriarchy - we’re breaking down everything men still get wrong about women’s bodies.

  • What’s the craziest thing a woman’s admitted about her taco?
  • The biggest myth men still believe in 2025?
  • And is it true a fishy taco is actually HIS fault?
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The trip ended, the lessons didn’t.

In Part 2 of Finding My Husband: Vegas, I’m talking about the real game:

  • how to keep him hooked without losing yourself
  • Why even healthy love will still drive you a little insane sometimes
  • How to self-regulate before you self-sabotage
  • From overthinking to attachment theory
  • Everything you need to know about dating an avoidant
  • And how to actually win an avoidant over

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It was supposed to be a romantic Vegas trip… until I got hemorrhoids, threw up in a $900 suite, did shrooms (allegedly), and had second thoughts about Bookman.


Why? Because this man did the unthinkable… he texted back, planned dates, opened doors, used empathy, and was willing to change. Is this too good to be true… or have I met my match? You tell me.


Welcome to Part 1 of Finding My Husband: Vegas -

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Thinking about starting that business, becoming an influencer, or finally posting that video?? If the only thing standing between you and your dreams is worrying what people might think.. then this episode is about to set you FREE.


Truth is, other people’s opinions are keeping you Broke & boring babe.. which is why today, we’re unpacking Mel Robbins’ Let Them Think Bad Thoughts. And once you get it, you’ll real...

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Do you pick the billionaire with private jets and a family fortune, or the guy who makes you feel safe but probably flies coach? In Part 6 of “Finding My Husband,” the universe drops a literal billionaire into my life right as I’m about to take things with Bookman to the next level. I unpack lust vs. stability, attachment wounds, and the messy decisions that follow… and by the end, I make a huge choice.


WHO WOULD YOU CH...

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September 22, 2025 25 mins

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


Get ready to discover:

🔥 How to charm the ultimate romantic and keep him captivated by you.

🔥 Foolproof ways to balance his love for beauty, harmony, and connection.

🔥 What he values most in a relationship (and what will tip the scal...

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Think you’ve had the worst date ever? Try going out with a musician… WORST. DATE. FINAL. BOSS.


From men wearing my Skims to guys with kids my age, the dating pool isn’t just in hell… it’s swimming in piss and UTIs.  Welcome to Part 5, besties. Buckle up because this episode is UNHINGED and will have you laughing your socks off. 

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September 11, 2025 42 mins

Welcome to the narcissist playbook


Think you’ve never dated a narcissist? Think again. From love bombing to gaslighting to the classic “I’m sorry you feel that way” non-apology—these are the Top 5 Mind Games Narcissists Play that’ll have you questioning your reality, your group chat, and maybe even your sanity.


On today's episode, Violetta is breaking down their playbook, exposing every trick, and telling you exactl...

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From choking games to first kisses. Welcome to the most chaotic update yet. Is Bookman too good to be true… or did I just meet my match?

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He planned the perfect rom-com date.. five hours of sparks, soul-connection, and eye contact so intense - it puts your favourite book daddy to shame. 


Twenty minutes later? I dumped him. 


Did I fumble… or dodge a bullet? You tell me.

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No intro. No filter. Just me crashing out mid-coffee jitters, questioning a man’s job, his five passports, and whether I just met my future husband or the next Tinder Swindler. Welcome to Part 2.

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