Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

🚨 Buckle up, tiny adults—this episode is PURE CHAOS. 🚨

I’m joined by the one and only Laura Clery—host of Idiot podcast, author, comedian, and dear friend. Together, we’re spilling the most unhinged, hilarious, and WTF-worthy stories we’ve never dared to say out loud—until now. But you have to PROMISE not to judge. From moving in with a drug dealer she met once, to accidentally ruining a...

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

Get ready to uncover:

🔥 The secrets behind his compassionate and mysterious nature—and how to use them to your advantage.

🔥 Foolproof ways to captivate his heart and keep him completely hooked.

🔥 What he craves in a partne...

Welcome to Dear Violetta - our monthly series airing every second week of the month! where I answer your toughest questions with the unfiltered advice you need to hear.

If you've ever questioned a friendship, obsessed over a ghoster, or felt like you fall too fast in love—then today's episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

• Ending a toxic friendship & signs your friendship is toxic
• Should you give a guy who ghos...

What if I told you happiness isn’t the goal—and most people don’t actually want it? 🤯

That’s why WE secretly keep self-sabotaging. That’s why we stay stuck. But here’s the truth: As corny as it may sound, rock bottom isn’t the end. It’s the launchpad.

In this episode, we get real about:

Part 1 -

💥 How hitting rock bottom can be your biggest flex (if you know how to use it)

💥 The real reason you...

Welcome back Tiny Adults! This month's BBC – Benson Book Club episode is all about trauma, your brain, and why you can’t just ‘get over it--because Your Body Keeps The Score ;)

We’re covering:

🧠 How trauma rewires your brain & nervous system

🚨 Fight, flight, freeze, or dissociation—what’s your response?

⚖️ Why some people heal and others stay stuck in the past

⚠️ The part of trauma where...

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

Get ready to uncover:

🔥 The key traits that make Aquarius tick—and how to use them to your advantage.

🔥 Foolproof ways to grab his attention and keep him coming back for more.

🔥 What he secretly loves (and what will send him runnin...

Welcome to the official first Almost Adulting episode of 2025! Today, we’re breaking down what’s holding you back and how to rewire your brain to unlock unshakable confidence.

Spoiler alert: Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can learn, and today I’ll teach you how to master it in 5 simple steps.

In this episode, we'll unpack: 

The 4 Biggest Confidence Killers: (4:31)

• Confidenc...

In this raw and insane episode, I break down my wild two-week nightmare during the LA fires. From flames creeping toward my house and having to evacuate in chaos to my house getting broken into.

Oh, and all those conspiracy theories? I’m spilling the truth—was it arson? Is State Farm really bailing on people? And why was LA so unprepared for this? Buckle up, because I’m sharing everything you didn’t know the LA fires and de...