Formerly Almost Adulting… but let’s call it what it always was. Welcome to DADDY ISSUES with Violet Benson. I brought the original name back. Because I am the OG Daddy Issues - the brand that started 12 years ago and turned a meme page into a movement. The name you've always known me by. So we’re done pretending. This podcast WILL change you... or at least your standards. We talk dating disasters, attachment styles, adulting, evolving past your patterns, confidence comebacks, mental health…
Subscribe:.rss.atom.json.md.m3u.pls
Live Last read · last published · next check
Saves to your Listen queue, to pick up on another day or another device.
Let’s talk about… Love Island and why KC needs to leave my screen. Why arguing online is pointless once you remember how dumb the average person is. More nightmare dates, why you should NEVER give the ugly guy a chance, the craziest lies men have told women via Reddit, and why I’m pressing pause on the podcast this summer.. so this is our last episode for NOW </3 See Privacy Policy at…
Hannah Berner is back and somehow we go from broken hands to broken men in record time. Hannah and Violet get into people-pleasing, dating addicts, dating sober men, falling in love with potential, and the embarrassing things we do when we're convinced a situationship is going somewhere. Plus: Hannah's skiing disaster, why crushes are sometimes better in your head, and several reasons neither of…
Let’s talk about… a teacher getting 20 years in prison, why every high school bully grows up to either sell crypto or become a life coach, the scientific reason couples start looking related after 2 years together, Alex Cooper is pregnant and honestly... I took that personally. Let's also talk about... the fact I had a literal pdf file teacher in high school, how I accidentally ended up inside…
Everyone thinks men fall in love because of chemistry. According to science? Not even close. Violet breaks down what actually makes a man go from interested to invested, why so many women accidentally sabotage the early stages of dating, and the biggest mistake people make when they confuse attraction with commitment. From the science of attachment to the psychology of pursuit, Violet explains how…
Let’s talk about… what happened after my date from last week? Did he redeem himself? or did my ick grow stronger? Are we upgrading from enemies to lovers or taking a step back towards enemies to strangers? Tune in to part 2 to find out :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Violet is back with another Series of Unfortunate Events, and this time a blind date turns into one of the strangest nights of her life. There’s a driver, a bodyguard, a hopeless romantic billionaire, and an unforgettable conversation about AI that somehow makes modern dating feel even more depressing. Love may be blind. But apparently it also comes with a security detail, a free trip to Europe,…
Let’s talk about… how $1 gas station sushi may not be the vibe. That time I met God while fighting for my life in the bathroom at 14. How Off Campus made me realise I’ve been wearing the wrong bra size for 2 years. Then we get into Euphoria. What life lesson is Sam Levinson trying to teach us exactly? Don’t get buried alive? Don’t trust girls with n*zi tattoos? nice toes and a jacuzzi will get you…
Let’s talk about… my love for women, dating again, romanticising the past when you absolutely shouldn’t, and whether it’s a red flag if your new man makes your skin crawl every time he opens his mouth… or if that’s just love? At least in BookTok terms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Violet is back with another Series of Unfortunate Events , and this time she’s unpacking her “Coming to America” origin story. From her first deeply questionable attempt at fitting in, to the accessory that made her feel like the coolest Russian alive, to one night where being included maybe should’ve come with a warning label, this episode is peak Violet: embarrassing, unfiltered, and one bad…
Let’s talk about… my run-in with one of LA’s fakest influencers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Let’s talk about... being set with a matchmaker and going on my first date in FIVE months!!! Let’s also talk about, frail men, Alix Earle, low effort, and being someone’s worst first date. I recorded This weeks ago but forgot to post whoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Benson Book Club is back, and Violet is done protecting your delusion. This week, she breaks down Why Men Don’t Love Women Like You — from mixed signals and “taking it slow” to why girlfriend benefits do not mean girlfriend status. If he’s acting serious but still leaving you confused, this episode is your wake-up call: stop auditioning for a role he never actually offered you. Get more content…
Let’s talk about… the 21-year-old college boy who made $43,000 in 30 days after building an AI OnlyFans girl with Claude code that literally flirts, messages, and makes money for him while he sleeps. Papa finding himself a new emotional support human besides my mum, and his lifelong vendetta against Spirit Airlines. Lastly, let’s talk about why Hunter Peterson’s “let’s buy Spirit Airlines 2.0” is…
Let’s talk about… the new season of Euphoria, taking a shot every time Sydney Sweeney’’s character forgets to wear a bra, why baths are superior to standing showers once you hit 30, and whatever other chaotic thoughts my ADHD brain came up with that are guaranteed to give you a giggle and a laugh. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
A Daddy Issues listener DM’d Violet with the ultimate opener: she had just gotten out of federal prison. This week, Violet sits down with Carol, a former accountant indicted on wire fraud and bank fraud charges after COVID relief money went very wrong. We’re getting into the FBI showing up, facing 20 years, prison camp, halfway houses, ankle monitors, restitution, and what it really looks like to…
Let’s talk about… Asking a man what hairstyle he would’ve had if he wasn’t balding, Anti-gravity scientists, The time doctors almost amputate my leg because... well, RUSSIA! What my teeth actually look like under my veneers and why you should NOT get veneers, And aliens… they’re just like us??? ALLEGEDLY. Babe wake up a new alien theory just dropped. Oh and we end the episode by teaching you some…
TikTok creator Sofia Elizabeth joins Violet for a no-filter conversation about cheating, jealous men, bad exes, hookup prep, and the kind of dating stories that should have been enough to make you leave the first time. They get into bad excuses, obvious red flags, and the moments that tell you everything once you stop trying to explain him away. Get more content on: • @ violetbenson on Instagram •…
I paid an Etsy witch for two spells, got my love life read by a racist fortune teller, forgot my mother’s birthday… and somehow that’s not even the craziest part. Plus: new Mormon Wives chaos, Taylor Frankie wiping her socials, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi rumors, and is Alex Cooper’s husband ruining everything? Always a man, huh.. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Stop chasing men who are not choosing you. If you keep overgiving, overthinking, and ending up with the same guy in a different body, this one’s for you. This week on Daddy Issues, Violet dives into the book Why Men Love B*tches and breaks down why men chase what they have to earn. It's all part of this week’s Benson Book Club. Get more content on: • @violetbenson on Instagram • @daddyissues_ on…
Let’s talk about… the internet turning on MJ Gray, a Wizard Liz plot twist, and how my car accident turned into the most LA interaction ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Let's talk about... the Alex-on-Alix drama continues. We’ve got Alix Earle responding, Alex Cooper backtracking and deleting her TikTok, and Brianna Chickenfry entering the chat. From mean girl claims to fans switching up to Matt Kaplan almost dated who??? Yeah… you’re gonna want to sit down for this. Take a second... take it in..... Catch part 1 here:…
You are not too much. You are not hard to love. You are not asking for too much. This episode is for the girls who are done chasing, done overthinking, and done ending up with the same man in a different body. Violet gets into feminine energy, what it actually means, why so many women slip into their masculine energy without even realizing it, and how that starts showing up in dating. She talks…
Let's talk about... Alex Cooper and Alix Earle drama and why we are team Alix based on receipts. Let's also talk about Coachella how much it's changed over the years. See 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, because Patti is not here to sugarcoat a single thing. Stop wasting your time on a boy who only wants you around to boost his ego, fill his schedule, and keep you on standby while he figures himself out. Boys will breadcrumb you, mind game you, and keep you confused. Men make it clear. And we are done accepting less. Today, Patti Stanger returns to the show to talk about…
Let’s talk about… the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done for a man. I'll start! And why doing something nice for someone who didn’t ask for it, never ends the way you want. (dropping this today since I've decided moving forward these episodes will drop on Tuesday's and not on Saturday's) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Have you ever let one reckless thought turn into a full night of regret? Violet kicks off a new Series of Unfortunate Events with two unbelievably embarrassing stories involving a one-night stand, a love confession to a best friend gone wrong, and the kind of confidence that only shows up right before everything goes to hell. You know those nights that should’ve ended one decision earlier? Yeah.…
Let’s talk about… the secret lives of Mormon wives, Summer House scandal Amanda and Cierra, and me shamelessly campaigning to get on Traitors. Let's also talk about... how I stepped out for one night and found myself in a buffet of hot men, from not feeling chosen to choosing myself again, running into an LA yearner, hiring a matchmaker… and why I’m officially BACK in my dating era. See Privacy…
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…
Let’s talk about… starting a skincare line with an organic…um….secret ingredient and whether texting your ex Happy Birthday is a good idea! I’m thinking…. no? But too bad because I already did it!! Oh wellllllll See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Let's talk about... the bachelorette men. That's it... just for 7 minutes. ok bye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
WHY DO MEN ALWAYS PULL AWAY IN RELATIONSHIPS!?! Whether beginning, middle, or end, it seems to always happen at some point. That is why Violetta did all the research written by men, re-read "Why Men Don't Love Women Like You" and "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" so you don't have to, TO GIVE YOU THE ANSWER YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. Today, Violetta is set on discussing the psychology behind…
Let's talk about... men with money kink/fetish + how I made $500. Watching TV > doing meth. IG couples are FAKE. When your man is only faithful bc no one else wanted him lol. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives + what I learned. Taylor Frankie Paul. How pregnant women are the closest thing to a god. And whatever else I yapped about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Let's talk about... bleeding haemorrhoids. Devil o'clock. Anger issues. How having a friend full of rage will bring you peace. The older your parents get the more they'll like you. Lana del ray. SLOMW Mikayla and her weasel husband. and Taylor Frankie Paul + DV + The Bachelorette. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Is your attachment style running the relationship? This week on Daddy Issues, Violet sits down with relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down why you chase, why he pulls away, and how subconscious wiring shapes the way you date. Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor, and founder of the Personal Development School, known for her work on attachment styles and subconscious…
Let's talk about.... that time I tased myself. That time I stabbed myself. How people pay to run marathons. My tiny feet. My crooked leg. Not surviving the zombie apocalypse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Daddy Issues starts now. This week, Violet Benson officially launches her podcast under the name that built her brand. After 12 years of building the Daddy Issues community, Violet shares the moment that pushed her to reclaim the name, protect what she created, and step fully back into the identity that started it all. Then Violet delivers a Russian big sister pep talk. She breaks down why so many…
You’re not crazy. You’re anxious. This week on Almost Adulting, Violet sits down with Mel Robbins to unpack high-functioning anxiety in love — why women attach fast, date potential, ignore red flags, and stay in relationships where they can’t ask for what they need. Mel breaks down the 5 Second Rule, how to stop spiraling, time blindness, and the worst thing you can do when anxiety hits. They talk…
After a month-and-a-half break and a big network move, your Russian big sister Violet Benson is back – and she’s starting 2026 the only way she knows how: with tough love. Violet breaks down the four shifts that changed her life – and can change yours too. • setting real boundaries (and holding the door open when someone wants to leave) • radical self-awareness (aka stop lying to yourself) •…
If you’ve ever wondered why you settle, sabotage, or shut down.. this episode tells you the truth. Today on Almost Adulting , Violetta is joined by Jay Shetty - New York Times best-selling author, host of On Purpose , former monk, and one of the most influential voices in self-improvement, emotional healing, and modern spirituality. In this powerful conversation, Jay and Violetta dive into: the…
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode , dropping the third week of every month! This December, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to making a Capricorn man obsessed with YOU. Get ready to discover: 🔥 How to win over his ambitious and disciplined heart—and keep him hooked. 🔥 Foolproof ways to earn his trust and build a solid connection. 🔥 What he values most in a partner (and what will…
WELCOME TO PART 2, b*tches! :) We ended Part 1 with how to give your man a good head and the #1 Oral Method to make a girl c*m. Now listen up as Emily shows me the best way to find the REAL G-Spot. We end the episode with tips to not c*m too fast, hilarious fan sex stories and how I ended up in the ER after a fingering gone wrong. Connect with Dr. Emily Morse: Website Instagram Sex with Emily…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
