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Find out why everyone’s talking about Almost Adulting Podcast.
Get read to immerse yourself in the largest self-love podcast and movement - your #1 destination for personal growth and mental health. I'm your host Violet Benson, known as Daddy Issues meme queen, comedian, and motivational speaker, but most importantly, I'm YOUR big sister.
Each month, we explore a new topic with amazing guests, inspiring conversations, and life-changing solo episodes. Drawing on my own personal experiences (where I learned everything the hard way) and researched expert advice, we'll tackle critical areas like self-improvement, mental health, and relationships with plenty of useful tools, relatable humour and candid advice. Get ready to feel empowered, liberated, and seen like never before! Don't wait another moment to become the best version of yourself - Change your life and subscribe to Almost Adulting!
Welcome to the #AlmostAdulting movement. Your healing journey starts NOW. Podcast drops every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Submit ReviewThere'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 best friends are the ones who stick with you through thick and thin, who know your secrets and your dreams, and who always have your back.
Today, Violetta is joined by her childhood best friend, Kylie Gerber. The duo are all about good laughs and toothy grins as they reminisce childhood experiences, from dating the most toxic guys and crying over horrible breakups to crazy high school drama and throwing a massive party that went out of hand.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:59 How did we meet and become friends?
- 11:55 What most people don’t know about me?
- 14:31 What's your favorite high school memory experience?
- 20:54 We always sneak out and go to Denny’s
- 23:22 My favorite memory of Kylie
- 29:03 Kylie’s also my first kiss
- 30:04 Funny or embarrassing moment from childhood
- 34:17 My favorite memory of Kylie, which I wasn't even there
- 35:51 Here is something my best friend taught me
- 42:48 When we started dating our second boyfriends
- 46:16 “Give her space.”
- 48:21 Have you ever had an embarrassing moment you still cringe about?
- 49:07 Another funny story with Kylie
- 51:50 The secret to a lasting relationship
- 59:53 Our second biggest fight
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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, and the next you're wondering how you ended up in a pile of rubble. But that's the beauty of life, isn't it? The unpredictability keeps things interesting and makes every day a new adventure, or in some instances, a misadventure.
Today, Violetta listens to brand new stories from Reddit. One talks about falling in love with his student ten years younger than him while the other is about a 70 year old grandpa who gets tangled in what’s probably the most unrealistic opportunity when he meets with a 20-year old babysitter one evening. The stories just keep getting wild so stick around and see how intense these stories can be.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:32 Story #1: The accidental death of Ronald Opus
- 06:52 Story #2: She was 13 and I was 23
- 14:45 Story #3: The jealous snaky best friend
- 20:56 Story #4: My 70 year old grandpa’s game
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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 difficult place to be, but it's not a permanent one. With time, patience, and effort, you can break free from the grip of self-hate and learn to love yourself fully and completely.
Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta welcomes Lainey Molnar - a digital artist with thousands of followers online who draws women empowerment comics to liberate women from the immense societal pressure and to help all of us heal and grow through (self-)love, kindness, and acceptance.
Violetta and Lainey share their most vulnerable experiences starting from growing through a long phase of self-hate that became debilitating, self-doubt that made you feel less and ugly and unworthy of love, to the double standards of hookup culture and breaking free from an abusive relationship.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:59 “I live all over the world…”
- 05:50 How do you say it in Hungarian?
- 06:49 When did you start illustrating women's issues?
- 09:33 Advocating for women’s rights
- 13:49 How can you tell you’re existing in your feminine energy?
- 19:00 Don’t hate yourself too much
- 22:29 Your inadequacy demon
- 28:14 I used to be an extremely unhappy, self-hating person
- 33:57 We can’t just deal with the happy things
- 37:16 Three downsides of hookup culture
- 44:04 Deciding to be a celibate
- 50:50 Keeping yourself safe thru casual sex
- 55:03 Mentally, sexually, and physically abusive partner
- 58:00 Getting out of an abusive relationship
- 01:02:49 Being able to recognize the red flags
Connect with Lainey on:
- https://www.bylainey.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/lainey.molnar/
- https://www.facebook.com/bylaineymolnar/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@lainey.molnar
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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, women can extend their reproductive lifespan and increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy in the future.
Today, Violetta shares her incredible egg freezing journey - from doing an extensive research about the pros and cons of the process and finding the right doctor to day one of prepping her body before egg collection and the changes she’s been through. She also answers the most common questions from women who are interested in egg freezing.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:52 My egg freezing process
- 06:29 When you aren’t ready to have kids yet
- 10:09 I’m still taking Adderall
- 10:27 The cost
- 11:21 Why freeze your eggs?
- 12:38 Doctor visit
- 14:35 The shots
- 16:51 Things you can’t do
- 19:35 Emotional mood
- 20:37 The worst injection
- 24:05 Vitamins
- 24:30 Other side effects
- 24:42 Why do we not moan when doing an ultrasound?
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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 relationship and focus on the positive aspects you want to attract.
Today, Violetta shares how she manifested the ideal guy she wanted to date through the love letter method. This method of manifesting what you want, although silly-sounding at first, is worth a shot. Who knows, the partner you’ve been looking for might be that guy you met at yesterday’s dinner party.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:02 Manifesting - The Love Letter Method
- 04:49 How can you look for a partner when you hate men?
- 10:07 “The love letter I wrote a few months back…”
- 14:21 You deserve love
- 18:43 Setting an intention and getting obsessed over someone
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This month, we jumped into Reddit and picked out the most WTF confessions.
While the act of cheating can take many different forms, the underlying motivations and consequences of cheating remain consistent across all situations. One of the primary reasons why people cheat is a lack of satisfaction or fulfillment in their current situation.
Violetta is back and ready as she sits down to listen to some of the most unbelievable and somehow outrageous relationship confessions on the internet. From men complaining about their wife’s weight just right after she had given birth to cheating men who seem to have never learned their lessons, these confessions will leave you sighing in disbelief!
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:04 Confession #1: She loves me
- 05:02 Confession #2: Her body is not the same as before
- 10:41 Confession #3: She gained a lot of weight
- 18:56 Confession #4: She ruined the movie experience
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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 variety of factors, including age, genetics, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. Coping with infertility can be a lonely and isolating experience, but it's important for those struggling to know that they're not alone.
Today on Almost Adulting, Violetta welcomes Dr. Shahin Ghadir. As a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Ghadiris board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.
Dr. Ghadir debunks the most common myths about egg freezing, the truth about infertility in women and men and the causes behind it, and what it takes for an IVF pregnancy to succeed.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:45 Fertility affects both men and women
- 02:28 The most common infertility causes
- 04:09 Biggest myths in the use of birth control
- 05:15 Infertility in men
- 07:20 Fertility is different for every woman
- 08:18 Choosing to delay having children
- 10:49 Myth #1: It’s only for women who wants to delay motherhood
- 17:47 Myth #2: You need to freeze a lot of eggs
- 19:23 Myth #3: Frozen eggs last forever
- 20:25 The success rate of egg freezing
- 27:26 The average cost of the entire process
- 28:42 The biggest side effects
- 31:14 Success stories
- 33:47 Which couples are a good candidate for IVF?
- 33:24 What is IVF?
- 38:39 Who undergoes IVF?
- 39:17 Is IVF unethical?
- 40:19 Emotional impact of IVF on couples
- 43:27 Helping women ovulate
Connect with Dr. Ghadir on:
- https://drghadir.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/drshahinghadir/
- https://www.scrcivf.com/
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fertile-life-with-dr-shahin-ghadir/id1558042643
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How can one navigate the difficult and emotional process of dealing with grief and family problems? Coping with grief, conflicts with family members, or other familial issues can be emotionally draining and can take a toll on an individual's mental health.
Today, Violetta sits down to share a very personal situation that she and her family are currently going through. No light-hearted moments, no well-thought advice. Just raw and vulnerable moments with her during this difficult and challenging time.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:35 Something’s wrong with my mom…
- 09:12 Don’t hold back from sharing when you’re struggling
- 11:27 We were all doing our best not to cry…
- 16:40 We all have bad days and you’re not alone
- 20:10 The hardest thing we do when we’re grieving
- 21:49 You’ll never know when is your last time with someone
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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 to make a difference?
Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome internet personality, comedian, and podcast host Trevor Wallace! Violetta and Trevor start their conversation with a random but hilariously funny game, the rapid fire questions. Then, the duo talk about situational dating scenarios where they pitch in their thoughts and opinions with a little bit of p*rn talk on the side, sexual preferences, and the do’s and don’ts of casual and long-term dating.
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:50 I’m like a Kardashan but I wasn’t in the front line
- 04:36 What do people don’t know most about you?
- 06:30 Let’s do Rapid Fire Questions
- 14:05 Why can’t we tickle ourselves?
- 15:51 Where is the cl*toris?
- 18:37 What should girls do when you’re licking her down there?
- 19:40 Do you get things faster with *9?
- 21:18 You're on a deserted island, what will you bring?
- 23:24 When you go back in time…
- 23:59 Is it safer to drink your urine or saliva?
- 25:35 What comes first: cereal or milk?
- 28:14 She’s a 10 but…
- 52:26 Suspicion - the biggest turn offs for guys
- 53:05 Is physical attraction everything?
- 54:38 What’s your biggest icks?
- 56:25 What is the most obvious sign that he likes you?
- 01:01:46 Biggest red flags to look out for
- 01:06:57 Porn is like a fantasy land
- 01:09:43 What keeps you up at night?
- 01:10:37 Have you learned anything now that you’re thirty?
Connect with Trevor on:
- https://www.youtube.com/c/TrevorWallace
- https://www.instagram.com/trevorwallace/
- https://www.facebook.com/TrevorWallaceComedy/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@trevorwallace
- https://trevorwallacecomedy.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/@StiffSocks
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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 hilarious and unforgettable tales of sexual misadventures.
Today, Violetta is joined by her friend Steeven Zuleta for another round of funny sex stories. From a breakup s*x that turned out to be a weird kink your partner never told you about to accidentally farting on your partner’s face while he’s eating you up! We got all sorts of fan stories you won’t get enough of. So tune in and laugh with us!
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What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 04:40 Story #1: We decided to have breakup s*x
- 25:04 Story #2: He was eating me and I farted!
- 30:56 Story #3: I didn’t wipe all the way and we we’re having a doggy
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