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 rebuild after serving your time. Carol made the mistake, paid the price, and now she’s telling the s...
May 07, 2026•1 hr 32 min
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 fun safety/party tricks about bears that could save your life!!! ALLEGEDLY. See Privacy Policy at ht...
May 05, 2026•35 min
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 • @ daddyissues_ on Instagram • @ Daddyissuespodcast on Instagram • WATCH ON YOUTUBE Follow Sofia HER...
Apr 30, 2026•56 min
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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 28, 2026•38 min
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 Instagram • YouTube She has Thanks to our sponsors: Nutrafol: Receive $10 off your first month’s subs...
Apr 23, 2026•30 min
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 .
Apr 21, 2026•39 min
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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daddy-issues-with-violet-benson/id1459685850?i=1000761252936 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Apr 17, 2026•23 min
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 self-worth, standards, intuition, softness, confidence, and knowing when to walk away. If you’re ready...
Apr 16, 2026•33 min
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 .
Apr 14, 2026•32 min
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 how to stop being a placeholder, raise your standards, and actually recognize the difference betwee...
Apr 09, 2026•1 hr 13 min
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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 07, 2026•24 min
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. It’s that. Because once a line gets crossed, there’s no cute way to walk it back. Get more content on...
Apr 02, 2026•23 min
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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Mar 31, 2026•32 min
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 and have the best s*x at the drop of a dime? Besties, today we are joined by Hannah Berner! Hannah is ...
Mar 26, 2026•1 hr 10 min
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 .
Mar 24, 2026•22 min
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 .
Mar 22, 2026•7 min
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 a man's mind, the three steps to deal with the situation when a man pulls away, and how dating can ...
Mar 19, 2026•34 min
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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 18, 2026•25 min
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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 17, 2026•27 min
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 relationship patterns. They discuss the four attachment styles, the anxious-avoidant cycle, emotional triggers,...
Mar 12, 2026•1 hr 4 min
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 .
Mar 10, 2026•34 min
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 women give girlfriend energy to men who can’t even text back, how “potential” keeps you stuck in th...
Mar 05, 2026•52 min
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 separation anxiety, loving someone who’s wrong for you, being right vs. being connected, and the ob...
Feb 26, 2026•1 hr 18 min
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) • knowing exactly who you are • and changing your perspective so you stop feeling like the victim in your o...
Feb 19, 2026•41 min
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 limits we place on ourselves (and each other) fear as an unformed boundary why timelines sabotage our ...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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 make him pull away). 🔥 The signs he’s losing interest—and how to reignite his commitment to you. 🔥 P...
Dec 15, 2025•27 min
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 Podcast Connect with me on: Instagram YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
Dec 11, 2025•38 min
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 intercourse, the #1 ORAL METHOD THAT WILL MAKE YOUR GIRL C*M EVERY TIME, an...
Dec 08, 2025•41 min
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 vibrations and focus your energy on manifestation. Listening to this audio track ...
Dec 01, 2025•3 hr 1 min
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 close your heart and how this pattern destroys connection I also give you a ...
Nov 27, 2025•42 min
