Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

DATING SURVIVAL GUIDE

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your go to guide on how to survive the first 3 months of dating and turn it into a committed relationship!!What are the pros and cons of those thrilli...

Benson Knows Best: SOULMATES & VULNERABILITY

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, Besties! Let's talk about the magic of vulnerability when you're diving into the world of dating. I know, it can be a little scary to let your gu...

Act Like a Prize - Get Him OBSESSED

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, Besties! Let's talk about something that's super important: knowing your worth and becoming the ultimate prize, not just some side chick. Y...

Confession Corner: THE OTHER WOMAN

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, Besties! Welcome to another Confession Corner stories. Today, Violetta shares another round of stories that tells how a woman’s childishness ca...

The Science of Orgasms: A Guide to Unlocking Your Pleasure w/ Emily Morse

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Loving your own body plays a crucial role in relationships and intimacy, especially when it comes to sex. When we struggle to embrace our bodies, it c...

Benson Knows Best: MEN DON’T MARRY

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, Besties! June is Hookup month so we’re going to be talking a lot about relationships, relationship advice, and so much more!Today, Violetta...

Energy Vampires w/ Daniela Melchior

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it crucial to invest time and effort in individuals who recognize your true worth? The answer lies in the profound impact that such people can ...

Confession Corner - I LIKE MY COUSIN

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, Besties! We are back for another confession corner episode. And for the final episode of the mental health month, we will listen to another b...

5 Mind Games Narcissists Play - The Psychology of a Narcissist

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our closing episode for the mental health month! We are often drawn to narcissists due to a combination of complex psychological factors. T...

Benson Knows Best: GET UR POWER BACK

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another Benson Knows Best! Dealing with a painful breakup can be an arduous and emotionally challenging experience. To navigate this diffic...

Our Pain is Our Purpose w/ Mari Llewellyn

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TW: Self harmWhy is self-love crucial for a fulfilling life? One answer lies in the transformative power of healthy living. Embracing self-love means ...

Confession Corner - KENTUCKY DERBY

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Besties! Today, Violetta is back with another Confession Corner episode. But this time, she will be sharing her experience when she atte...

Change UR Perspective: GHOSTED

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back!! This is part 2 of the Change Your Perspective week, where we talk about changing your perspective as part of mental health month! This ...

Change Your Perspective: SITUATIONSHIPS

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a brand new Benson Knows Best episode!! This week is all about changing your perspective as part of the second week of mental health month!...

How To Master Your Emotions w/ Jay Shetty

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We often project our limits onto other people because it can be difficult to recognize and confront our own limitations. By projecting our limitations...

Confession Corner - REDDIT INCEST

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's the craziest Reddit story you've heard? There are so many wild tales on the platform, from heartwarming and uplifting to downright bizarre and ...

How I Stayed At A 50M Dollar House

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Staying at a billionaire's house? That's a dream come true! But girl, don't forget to show your finesse and charm while you're there. Today, Viol...

That Time I Did M*th with My Bestie

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's something special about growing up alongside someone who knows you so well and has seen you through all of life's ups and downs. Childhood bes...

Confession Corner: FAMILY DRAMA

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life is like a game of Jenga, you never know which block is going to make the whole thing come crashing down. One minute you're on top of the world, a...

The Downfall of Casual Sex w/ Lainey Molnar

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of self-hate, unable to escape the negative thoughts and feelings that consume you? It's a painful and...

MY EGG FREEZING JOURNEY

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Egg freezing is an increasingly popular option for women who want to preserve their fertility and have children later in life. By freezing their eggs,...

Manifest Your Soulmate - Love Letter Method

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manifesting the love you deserve starts with knowing your worth and setting clear intentions. Take the time to reflect on what you truly want in a rel...

Confession Corner: REDDIT CHEATERS

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month, we jumped into Reddit and picked out the most WTF confessions.  While the act of cheating can take many different forms, the und...

EGG FREEZING - What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Shanin Ghadir

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it's like to struggle with infertility? Infertility affects millions of people around the world and can be caused by a var...

I'm Struggling

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can one navigate the difficult and emotional process of dealing with grief and family problems? Coping with grief, conflicts with family members, ...

She's a 10 BUT... w/ Trevor Wallace

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if height really matters? According to one wise mom, what men lack in height, they make up for in other ways. But is it enough ...

Confession Corner: "LOVE" KINKS

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!Have you ever had a sexual experience that left you in stitches? Well, you're not alone! We're all about sharing the most...

Is Marriage Worth It? w/ Hannah Berner

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're an introvert who needs alone time or a social butterfly who thrives on interactions, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to dating.&n...

Benson Knows Best: HE GHOSTED YOU, Now What?

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Benson Knows Best Q&A session. What would you do if you were ghosted by the person you thought was into you?T...

Overcome Shame, Having Kinkier S*x w/ Todd Baratz

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is talking about sex in the early stages of dating such a challenge? Could it be the fear of rejection or judgment? Or maybe it's those pesky soci...

Confession Corner: BAD S*X ft. Francesca Farago

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!This week, we are going to feature bad, worse, and funny s*x stories. And since we couldn’t get enough of the revelatio...

I’m NOT the Villain w/ Francesca Farago

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! We’re finally done with the love month where we sat down with known personalities and influencers in the dating and relationship realm ...

Benson Knows Best: HOLLYWOOD SECRETS

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Benson Knows Best!This week, due to public demand, we’re going to be sharing a few top Hollywood secrets you’d never...

Diet Culture Exposed w/ Sarah Landry

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! Love month is almost over. And as we come close to the end of February, let’s wrap it up with self love!Today on Almost Adulting, we we...

Confession Corner: HORRIBLE DATES 3

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER - PART 3Hey Besties! this month's confession corner is all about your WORST first dates! We couldn’t get enough of las...

Grow In Love w/ Nick Viall

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! Happy Heart’s Day! It’s Valentine’s week so it’s only natural that we talk about being in love and experiencing these strong feel...

Confession Corner: HORRIBLE DATES 2

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER - PART 2Hey Besties! this month's confession corner is all about your WORST first dates where you call in with YOUR hilar...

Secure The Ring w/ Patti Stanger

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! In the second week of the LOVE month, we will focus on dating - when to know when you’ve found the right man for you.Today on Almost Ad...

Confession Corner: HORRIBLE DATES

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!This week we’re diving into our worst first dates ever because well…everyone has one.Join Violet as she listens and r...

Why We Love Unavailable People w/ Mark Groves

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! Welcome to the month of LOVE! This month we will be diving into everything relationships so you know what that means…the good, the bad,...

Benson Knows Best: MIXED SIGNALS

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! It’s the last Tuesday of the month, so you know what that means! To close this month Violet gives us a special Benson Knows Best episod...

Confession Corner: SUGAR BABIES 2

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!This week is a continuation of CC: SUGAR BABIES, where Violet will be sitting and reacting to ALL of your risque (and ris...

Get Him OBSESSED - Water Signs

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, due to popular demand, Violet starts the episode with the worst to easiest zodiac sign to date followed by everything you need to know on how t...

Confession Corner: SUGAR BABIES

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!!! Hey Besties, Happy New Year! As promised, we are bringing back an exciting episode series this year. And so, the long ...

Being Delusional WORKS

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Besties! Welcome to another year of Almost Adulting! To kick off 2023 we’re starting the month with FOUR consecutive Benson Boot...

Get Him OBSESSED - Air Signs

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE FIRST TUESDAY EPISODE OF 2023!!Today due to popular demand, Violetta starts the episode with some breakup advice and the best revenge t...

PETE DAVIDSON

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GOODBYE 2022 and hello a new promising and better year!! HELLO 2023Get inspired with this short episode by learning what do to manifest the best year ...

DON’T Send That Text w/ Robert Greene

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! To conclude Mentor month, we have a continuation of last week's interview with the illustrious Robert Greene! Again, Robert is the author...

Manipulation vs. Mastery w/ Robert Greene

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! To continue mentor month, this week on Almost Adulting we are joined by yet another legend, Robert Greene! Robert is the author of 6 New ...

Get Him OBSESSED - Earth Signs

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES!!Want to get an Earth sign obsessed with you???? Look no further than today's brand new episode of how to att...

I Saw A UFO w/ Nick Pope

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! We are officially kicking off mentor month! There’s no better way to end the year than with words of wisdom from icons to send us into ...

Get Him OBSESSED - Fire Signs

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 WELCOME TO TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES!!Want to get a fire sign obsessed with you????  Look no further than today's brand new episode of how t...

From Veganism to Vaginas w/ Sophia Miacova

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HEY BESTIES AND WELCOME TO TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES!!Did you know there are different types of vagina canals?? Listen to today's episode to learn whic...

Proof of Afterlife w/ Theresa Caputo

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! To conclude Scorpio month, we’re welcoming a very special guest. Today on Almost Adulting we are joined by Long Island Medium star, New...

R U AN EMOTIONAL MASTURBATOR? ft. U Up? Jared & Jordana

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are blowjobs really more intimate than sex?This week Violet is joined by Jared Freid and Jordana Abraham, the hosts of U-Up; a modern dating podcast p...

Dancing With The Dead w/ Steve Gonsalves

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties! To continue Scorpio month we’re getting into some paranormal activity! Today on Almost Adulting we are joined by paranormal pioneer and...

Fake Butts & Anti Semitism w/ Dr. Nazarian

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

IT'S VIOLET'S BIRTHDAY!! and on today's episode she is joined by award-winning plastic surgeon, Dr. Sheila Nazarian! They discuss all the celebs who a...

We’re All Gonna Die

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Besties, it’s SCORPIO MONTH! This month we’re getting into everything supernatural, keeping things a little spooky, and of course - we’re st...

SIGNS HE'S CHEATING

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HOW YOU GET HIM IS HOW YOU LOSE HIM SIS PERIODTHHHHToday Violet dives into SIGNS he's cheating on you girlie, reasons he's cheating, what it feels lik...

I am NOT Joining Scientology

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As promised to finish up cult month/October, we are bringing back last week’s anonymous guest and Scientology survivor for a part 2 continuation of ...

You Were Inside of Me w/Nick Viall

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO VAULT ARCHIVES TUESDAY!! With our special guest, NICK VIALL!Today, we pulled one of the first episodes Violet ever recorded that she kept h...

I AM JOINING SCIENTOLOGY

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally the last week of October and to cap off the Cult month, we get an exclusive interview with a former member of Scientology who is relate...

The Kardashian Kult Pt. 2

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, Besties! Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome back MJ Corey (@kardashian_kolloquium) to continue their conversation about the Kardashian family a...

The Kardashian Kult

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the third week of the cult month, we’re going to do things differently. In a special 2 part episode, this week we will be looking deeper into th...

Why You've Been GHOSTED

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GHOSTED IN OCTOBER? HOW FESTIVE!!Today's Tuesday episode, Violet dives into winning a job interview, why people who hurt you pretend like you're the b...

Cult Survivors: NXIVM ft. Sarah Edmondson and Nippy

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with cult month, today we are diving into the world of NXIVM where we welcome two survivors turned whistleblowers of a very famous cult mas...

CULTS: INTRO

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO CULT MONTH ON THE PODCAST!!On today's short episode, Violet walks you through the cults we will be covering this month along with trigger w...

Can A Player Change? w/ Neil Strauss

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Besties, throughout September we covered all things personal growth and really checked in with each other. So the best way to end this month is by tal...

Reality Is For Losers

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BE DELUSIONAL.Today Violet teaches you to choose yourself first, whether it's being delusional that everything will work out or changing your perspect...

Lies Our Brain Tells Us w/ Amy Morin

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When going through a tough time the most annoying thing in the world is everyone seems to have all the advice on what you “should” do, right? Well...

Our Breakup Saved Us w/Nazanin Mandi

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Vault Archives and to the 3rd week of September on the podcast!!On this episode, Nazanin comes on and shares things most people d...

Dreaming is a Privilege w/ Barrett Pall

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Though we all come from different backgrounds and realities, we are all dreamers. No matter the hardships faced or the obstacles thrown in our way, th...

So You're an ALPHA Female... w/ Simone Milasas

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES :DToday we cover navigating life as a strong woman, from getting that promotion to having the love that you deserv...

How To Manifest: A Guide w/ Robert Zink

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might believe in it, you might not - but today you’re going to learn that manifestation is real.No, you’re not just gonna think about a millio...

Start Manifesting Your Life

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have the tissues ready? 'cause it's about to get EMOTIONAL. Today I present to you my three-part Manifestation audio diary. Each section is ver...

Attachment Theory w/ Mark Groves - Vault Archives

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES every other Tuesday!!Today we have a fan favourite join the show, fellow podcast host Mark Groves from Create The ...

Trick Yourself Out Of Low Self Esteem w/ Guy Winch

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the hardest part about dealing with a breakup, isn’t always the breakup. It’s figuring out how to overcome the feeling of failure and lo...

Surviving A (Friendship) Breakup

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO VAULT ARCHIVES EVERY OTHER TUESDAY!! Violet is backkkkk babyyy with another short solo brand new Tuesday episode!!On this episode Violet, d...

To The Ride or Die Besties (LIVE SHOW SPECIAL)

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ghosted Horror Stories - Confession Corner

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get in besties, we’re getting ghosted. Welcome to TUESDAY'S CONFESSION CORNER! The Confession Corner is a bi-monthly installment where you guys...

There’s No Fairytale Ending w/ Todd Baratz

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 story...

From Ghosted To Begging U Back

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

You Will Never Be Blessed w/ Kamie Crawford

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Winning a Breakup - Playbook

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

He’s Wasting Your Time w/ Patti Stanger

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ma...

Confessions of A Sugar Baby PT 2

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Confessions of A Sugar Baby

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Hoe Life 2 Wife Life w/ Hannah Berner

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ca...

Vault Archives - R U Emotionally Unavailable w/ Empathy Therapist Figs

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO VAULT ARCHIVES EVERY OTHER TUESDAY!! Where I share previous episodes or never before aired episodes from the vault that never made it on th...

Define “Relationship” w/ See The Thing Is Podcast

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, Besties! It’s the first Thursday of July and this month, we are celebrating relationships! My favorite topic because I am OBVIOUSLY so good at ...

Relationship to RelationSH*T ft. Jessica Baum

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are things ever going TOO well so your brain forces you to mess it up?Trust me, you’re not alone! As part of our human nature, we yearn for genuine ...

Vault Archives - The Hardest Part About Dating w/ Amy & Jack

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO VAULT ARCHIVES EVERY OTHER TUESDAY!! Where I share previous episodes or never before aired episodes from the vault that never made it on th...

I'm Single, You're a Father w/ Alex Papiccio

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your craziest hookup story? And don’t leave out the juicy (or gross) details!It’s probably one that involves a first date, dinner, alcoho...

Confession Corner - Netflix & Disappointment

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HERE ARE 3 SIGNS The D Is Smol </3 AND 3 WAYS TO TELL THE D IS HUGE! / This is probably one of the most hilarious episodes yet, no cap.WELCOME TO C...

Vault Archives - Single & Rejected w/ Remi & Alisha Marie

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO VAULT ARCHIVES EVERY SUNDAY!! Where I share previous episodes from the vault that never made it on the show. Good or bad, you decide!On thi...

Hollywood's Secret Sex Society w/ Biggest S*x Club Owner Lawner

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about sex baby! Sex PARTIES, that is…Sex parties, are they a common thing now? Or are they still considered ‘don’t ask don’t tell’...

Surprise, I'm Not Perfect

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This just in... Violetta Elaia Benson isn't perfect!We all get tired. We all make mistakes. And we all mess up. It’s normal because it is in our nat...

B*tch it's Bella Thorne

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Our society makes victims feel like villains.”Final Episode of May’s Mental Health MonthPeople deal with childhood trauma differently just as t...

What I Learned This Week - Toxic Friendships PT.2

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO WHAT I LEARNED THIS WEEK - 5 SIGNS YOUR BESTIE IS TOXIC AFA 5 minute bonus episode for my besties that don't do podcasts or have the time!...

Life After Cancer w/ FabFitFun CEO Daniel Broukhim

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“What does worry do for you?”Episode #5 of May’s Mental Health MonthIt’s heartbreaking to learn that someone you know is battling cancer. But,...