Daddy Issues with Violet Benson

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Fake Butts & Anti Semitism w/ Dr. Nazarian Nov 15, 2022

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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 are getting work done and lying about it, unrealistic beauty standards, recent trends, and the one procedure you SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT get done.

They then dive into the rise of anti semitism, reasons behind it, and share their family history and different backgrounds on how they both immigrated to the US.

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We’re All Gonna Die Nov 10, 2022

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Hey Besties, it’s SCORPIO MONTH! This month we’re getting into everything supernatural, keeping things a little spooky, and of course - we’re starting it off with an episode all about ME! AKA, your favorite Scorpio.

This week on Almost Adulting we’re getting vulnerable. Today Violet is sharing some of her heaviest guilt she’s been carrying since her teenage years. She starts off with an Adderall horror story of what went from a quick self care moment, to a 2-hour long masturbation sesh leaving her cramped and wobbly. Next, Violet opens up about the yearly existential crisis surrounding her upcoming birthday, and the insecurities about marriage and children that she’s been brushing off as she turns a year older. Finally, things take a more emotional turn as she recounts the story of finding out about her grandmother's cancer, and unpacks things she wishes she’d done differently - which is something we ALL can relate to. Life goes on, but life is short Besties. Reach out to your loved ones and cherish every moment with them, you never know when it’s your last.

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00:00 Introduction
02:44 It is Scorpio month
03:42 What makes me jealous of other podcasters
05:27 My mother came up to me the other day…
06:30 I want to bring back Confession Corner
08:04 When you take Adderall
11:45 This tweet from KC
12:58 My birthday is coming up
17:46 When you stop having common things with your friends
23:03 I’m turning 34 and I need to be honest about it
24:14 The helpful negative emotions
28:19 We all have a last time we’ll ever see someone
34:04 When parents keep things from you to protect you
39:20 Thinking back of old memories

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SIGNS HE'S CHEATING Nov 08, 2022

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HOW YOU GET HIM IS HOW YOU LOSE HIM SIS PERIODTHHHH

Today Violet dives into SIGNS he's cheating on you girlie, reasons he's cheating, what it feels like to get cheated on, why it's so hard to move on, and the reason why we stay.

Violet ends the episode with reasons why he's so cold after he cheats, why cheaters keep in touch, the damaging emotional effect it has on future relationships, and tips to fixing a broken heart and moving on.

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I am NOT Joining Scientology Nov 03, 2022

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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 last week's episode! and this time, we are focusing on some of the negative aspects of it.

Today, on Almost Adulting, we’re continuing where we left off, but diving into the most current conspiracies and rumors surrounding Scientology. Violet and the guest unpack the mystery of Shelly, the current leader of the Church of Scientology, David’s Miscavige’s previously active and visible wife who has suddenly disappeared from the limelight. Naturally this leads to the question: are Scientologists turning a blind eye on what’s really happening inside the organization? And what is their rule about same sex marriage, porn, and s*x outside of marriage that makes anyone almost abandon their freedom once they become part of the group? Our guest will break down all of this, and fill us in on where the people of Scientology truly believe Shelly is and what David’s latest whereabouts are. Tune in Besties!

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00:00 Introduction
00:09 Shelly - the missing wife
09:34 Why do people choose to stay in cults
10:51 How Scientologist view the rest of the world
14:54 Would you consider joining Scientology?
15:29 If David isn’t the current leader
20:01 Is it a real religion?
21:22 Why does religion always get mixed up with money?
22:17 Not pro-gay marriage?
26:24 Celebrities have no idea what’s going on inside the org
28:21 They monitor your internet activity
30:01 You gotta be married to have s*x

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You Were Inside of Me w/Nick Viall Nov 01, 2022

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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 hidden all this time but TODAY we decided it was time to share with the world.

On this episode with Nick Viall, they discuss, what Nick looks for in a partner, being a Libra, their definition of love, finding love, soulmates, the rules of s*x, and going through a heartbreak. Consider taking a shot every time Violet breaks into a nervous laugh or unsuccessfully tries to flirt and you'll be blacked out by the end of this episode :) ENJOY!

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I AM JOINING SCIENTOLOGY Oct 27, 2022

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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 related to Ron Hubbard, the CREATOR of Scientology.

Today, on Almost Adulting, for security and personal reasons, we are keeping the guest’s identity anonymous. The guest talks about how she grew up in the church and lived her childhood in a compound that housed church members, the day to day experiences, and what it was truly like to be part of the group. The discussion continued on with explaining how the ranking system required members to ‘donate’ more to have access to high profile members, co-Scientologists use networking to elevate their position in society, and the scheme to ostracize members considered underperformers because they fail to help the church grow by recruiting more people. The shadiness behind the glamorous front just keeps getting uglier so tune in to watch Part 1 of this 2-part interview.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Introduction
00:49 Why did you decide to share your story today?
02:02 What is Scientology?
03:25 Common misconceptions about Scientology
05:21 The compound
06:46 Why was the cult created?
08:05 Humans are not meant to be worshiped
13:52 First job within the cult at the age of 6
17:33 Day to day in the compound
23:51 The emotional struggle when you leave
27:11 Can anyone join Scientology?
31:24 If you’re not contributing to it, you’re against it
36:56 Have you met Tom Cruise?
38:33 Why do you need more money?
40:38 What about reincarnation?
42:31 Levels, rankings, donations
48:41 Leaving the church
57:36 What are your current views on religion?

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The Kardashian Kult Pt. 2 Oct 25, 2022

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Hey, Besties! Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome back MJ Corey (@kardashian_kolloquium) to continue their conversation about the Kardashian family and how they continue to stay relevant to this day. Violet and MJ go straight into discussing how Kylie has emerged from her sisters' shadows and built an empire for herself. The pair also discuss the Kardashian's rebranding strategy centered around how they look and the power they have as a family rooting on their differing personalities and businesses they built from it, and the simplistic language the family uses that's easy to digest and reproduce. They also exchange ideas on the effect of the hate culture and why people ended up copying the people they tend to hate and how one can become either the victim, the hero, or the villain in someone else's narrative.

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00:00 Introduction
00:23 What did Kylie do differently?
06:03 The marketing is on the body
09:49 There are certain people you can’t cancel
16:11 What’s interesting about the Kardashians
18:37 Here’s how they attract and keep people interested
21:33 It’s a life performance
26:01 Why do people need to worship others?
28:15 Define sadomasochism
32:17 How hate become essential
34:02 Speaking simplicity
37:04 The thing they have for black men
42:17 Drawing the lines when involving the kids
47:13 Do you need to have beef with anyone?

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The Kardashian Kult Oct 20, 2022

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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 the Kardashian conglomerate with a different lens and focusing on how their success is anchored on controlling their narrative, building an ever-evolving empire, and remaining uniquely influential.

Today on Almost Adulting we welcome MJ Corey! MJ, better known as kardashian_kolloquium on TikTok, is a writer and psychotherapist from Brooklyn. She gained starpower on social media by applying media theory and postmodern philosophy to the entire Kardashian family, their reality show, and their overall impact on society through critical thinking. Violet and MJ begin the conversation by defining what postmodernism is and how it equates to celebrities becoming commodities as opposed to civilians. They then move to discussing how the Kardashians are at the top of a modern cult wherein their influence gives them the control over the media and set trends that are both impactful and life changing - far beyond Instagram and fashion. The two also exchange thoughts on the current state and definition of “celebrity”, how our subconscious has been so deeply penetrated by the media, and this culture of hate that is both beneficial and disadvantageous to any celebrity and/or influencer. Part 2 coming soon…

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00:00 Introduction
01:56 Applying different philosophies and theories to the Kardashian family
02:56 What is postmodernism?
06:32 What is media theory?
10:47 The reality they want people to see
15:20 The Kardashians are a cult?
23:27 It started with the infamous sex tape
31:49 Humans are not used to being worshiped
33:57 Using media to propagate and idealized idea
37:28 Reality TV is the a commodification of everyday life
39:19 How impactful real time tweets are
43:10 Everyone has the right to control their narrative
48:05 Repetition and imitation are the essence of social media
50:08 Was it a lucky time to dominate social media?
54:12 The more people hate you, the more you matter
01:02:20 Content come in fast
01:05:13 Curated on hate

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Why You've Been GHOSTED Oct 18, 2022

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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 bad person, what to do when you've been ghosted, what it feels like, why you didn't see it coming and why it hurts so much, steps to move on, and the type of person that ghosting affects the MOST.

Violet then ends the episode with some research behind this topic, a discussion about the effects of loneliness, getting rejected, ruminating, having low self esteem, and the importance of building emotional resilience for a better quality of life.

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Cult Survivors: NXIVM ft. Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Oct 13, 2022

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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 masked as an MLM company. NXIVM became widely known during their high profile RICO case involving celebrities, billionaire heiresses, and the FBI.

This week on Almost Adulting, Violet speaks with Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames, hosts of A Little Bit Culty podcast and former members of NXIVM. Founded by Keith Raniere, NXIVM posed themselves as a self-improvement group, only to later be exposed as a “sex cult” by extorting, sex trafficking, and implementing force labor upon its members. Sarah and Nippy open up about the details of how they were lured into NXIVM, what it was like on the inside, and the horrifying secrets they discovered after Sarah was forcibly branded. Sarah and Nippy tell the story of how they were integral to the downfall of NXIVM and the arrest of its leaders. The couple is also recently featured in HBO’s The Vow, a documentary diving into the world of NXIVM, and Sarah is also the author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life.

TW: sexual abuse

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