Daddy Issues with Violet Benson

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Confession Corner - REDDIT INCEST May 02, 2023

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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 unsettling. Whatever your taste is, there's no shortage of jaw-dropping stories to be found.

Today, Violetta’s childhood bestie, Kylie, is back! And this time for another Confession Corner - Reddit stories. The girls sit down and react to stories about the accidental discovery of an 11-year old affair of a mom with her husband’s friend, incest in different forms and perspective, and discovering that the doctor whom you confided in your most embarrassing s*xual acts with a girl turned out to be that same girl’s father.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Introduction
01:06 Story #1: My mom’s 11-year affair with dad’s friend
06:51 Story #2: My older brother and I had been sleeping together
09:33 Story #3: My boyfriend thinks all women are men’s property
13:31 LifeHack #1: How to reduce the number of homeless people in your area?
14:15 LifeHack #2: How do you avoid an annoying call?
15:33 LifeHack #3: Save business cards of people you don’t like
15:44 LifeHack #4: Buy the cheapest ticket ticket available
16:32 LifeHack #5: How to block your spouse from getting a divorce attorney?
17:34 LifeHack #6: How do you make the perfect lie?
18:10 Story #4: I cheated on my wife and she has postpartum depression
25:00 Story #5: What’s the most shocking thing you experienced upon meeting your bf/gf’s parents?
27:08 Story #6: My friend Steve’s b*nging his girlfriend and her family

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How I Stayed At A 50M Dollar House Apr 25, 2023

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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, Violetta shares a few updates about her life. She starts off with the post-surgery experience after she had her eggs extracted successfully, how it affected her mentally, and what no one tells you about post egg freezing. Then, she talks about her recent trip to Mexico where she stayed at James Packer’s $50M house for a weekend - the place, the view, the food, the fun - bombastic side-eye!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
02:19 I recently finished freezing my eggs
08:52 My friend called and said, “Do you wanna go to Mexico with me?”
18:24 I don’t normally go on vacation
20:37 I got to meet the billionaire
23:32 Would you rent it for $35,000 - $40, 000 a night?
28:53 How do you finesse staying at a billionaire’s house?
31:57 Other features of the house

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That Time I Did M*th with My Bestie Apr 20, 2023

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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 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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Confession Corner: FAMILY DRAMA Apr 18, 2023

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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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The Downfall of Casual Sex w/ Lainey Molnar Apr 13, 2023

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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

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MY EGG FREEZING JOURNEY Apr 11, 2023

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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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Manifest Your Soulmate - Love Letter Method Apr 06, 2023

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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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Confession Corner: REDDIT CHEATERS Apr 04, 2023

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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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EGG FREEZING - What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Shanin Ghadir Mar 30, 2023

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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

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I'm Struggling Mar 28, 2023

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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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