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Trick Yourself Out Of Low Self Esteem w/ Guy Winch Aug 25, 2022

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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 low self esteem that can come shortly after.

To wrap up breakup month on Almost Adulting, today we welcome licensed psychologist Guy Winch! Guy is a leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives, workplaces, and education systems. He is also the author and co-host of the popular podcast, Dear Therapist. In this episode Violet and Guy give us the hard truth about why we often blame ourselves when a relationship falls apart, how chronic loneliness (backed by science) is detrimental to our wellbeing, and even the types of text message you can send to get the answers you want! Finally, Violet and Guy dive into the age old issue of actions vs. words and what you need to do if you’re stuck in this situation. Besties, emotions are overwhelming, but we can all use some help sometimes. Tune in to this episode for some help we all need.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Introduction
00:47 The importance of emotional aid
04:35 What happens when people are lonely
11:59 Low self esteem
14:19 You alone can’t save a relationship
16:03 Why do we feel guilty when a relationship fails?
19:54 The first 5 minutes into the date
23:22 “You deserve better…”
26:00 How can somebody build emotional resilience?
27:32 Complaint versus confrontation
29:40 Anxiety is not an immediate threat
35:05 Different friends fulfill different functions in our life

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Surviving A (Friendship) Breakup Aug 23, 2022

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

On this episode Violet, discusses friendship breakups, why we struggle with them, and how to cope with losing a friend.

We start with a Q&A on feeling lost, letting go, and a weird habit of Violet's that no one knows about but It sure is smelly! She then dives into why friendship breakups are so painful, tips on moving on, and a recent experience of hers.

New episode every Tuesday and Thursday!! Pls rate & subscribe so you never miss an episode again!! :) All episodes will be uploaded to our YouTube channel every Friday.

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To The Ride or Die Besties (LIVE SHOW SPECIAL) Aug 18, 2022

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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 no matter what, they have your back for life.

In today's special edition episode, Violet takes the stage for the first ever live recording of Almost Adulting. Recording live from The Hollywood Improv, Violet gets real about how she developed true confidence, the power of manifesting, and friendship breakups. Since Violet was joined by all of her besties that came out to see her, she invited some on stage to share their stories about friendship breakups - because nothing brings people together more than talking sh*t about their old friends! Finally, Violet explains the 5 signs that you have a ride or die bestie in your life and how important it is to nourish those relationships even during hard times. Real friends are hard to come by, hold on to them tight Besties!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Introduction
06:42 Are you always this confident?
12:57 This is a toxic advice…
14:38 My friendship breakup story
18:30 We create our own reality
22:44 Last year, I liked a boy…
32:14 Let’s dive into friendship breakups
39:31 “Why do you think bad things keep happening to you?”
40:55 Signs of toxic friendship
51:00 Signs you have a ride or die bestie
56:49 Reasons why friendships can feel like a breakup
01:10:01 Another friendship breakup story

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Ghosted Horror Stories - Confession Corner Aug 16, 2022

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Get in besties, we’re getting ghosted.

Welcome to TUESDAY'S CONFESSION CORNER! The Confession Corner is a bi-monthly installment where you guys get to anonymously call VIOLET, and have a chance to be featured on the show!

For today's Confession Corner we’re getting GHOSTED. Don’t be shy, it’s happened to the best of us. Today you will hear Violet react and dissect your craziest ghosting stories - but don’t worry she made sure to include her own too and we promise it'll make you feel better about yourself after hearing it LOL

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There’s No Fairytale Ending w/ Todd Baratz Aug 11, 2022

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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 storybook ending if you don’t fix what’s within, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone!

Today we welcome sex and relationships therapist, Todd Baratz! Todd has devoted his entire life to wellness as he actively works against all formalities, traditions and diagnosis. Together Violet and Todd discuss the importance of intimacy negotiation in a relationship, identifying self sabotaging behaviors, and how to fill emotional voids. The two also deep dive into the myth of being “relationship ready”. The truth is, there’s no such thing. Relational love leads to self love. Besties, sometimes the real breakup you need is with your old patterns and behaviors.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Introduction
01:02 What it means to start therapy at 10 years old
05:03 “I literally just said your partner has fantasies…”
08:07 Couple issues tend to come from personal trauma
10:17 Our relationships are emotional
14:02 Everybody deals with relationships at different pace
15:35 Self-sabotaging
18:45 Why are we drawn to emotionally unavailable people
22:23 How can you tell if someone is emotionally unavailable?
23:25 When should you walk away?
25:23 Lies that we hear about relationships
27:11 It’s normal to sit with your feelings
30:03 How do you deal with uncertainty?
32:29 The pressure to succeed with relationships
35:39 Where’s the line between feeling and thinking?
37:56 Stop blaming people about your feelings
46:41 Feeling the victim all the time
39:38 Why does language matter so much?
43:47 Self discovery happens, it’s not a rush
46:39 Being the victim constantly
50:01 Can you still be in a relationship while still working on yourself
52:27 Good habits to make yourself feel better

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From Ghosted To Begging U Back Aug 09, 2022

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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 month so figured today we are diving into manifesting and getting ghosted!

The first 15 minutes we'll dive into manifesting tips and methods of getting back the life you want with or without your ex while the rest of the episode, we'll briefly dive into why you've been ghosted, how to get him to beg for you back, how to get over it and how to move on.

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You Will Never Be Blessed w/ Kamie Crawford Aug 04, 2022

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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 that’s all you’re allowing your life to be. We all deserve the most beautiful things in life, and sometimes tough love from your bestie is exactly what you needed to hear.

Today we welcome TV host, podcaster, and Sports Illustrated model Kamie Crawford to Almost Adulting! Violet and Kamie, instant besties and Scorpio sisters, start off the conversation by talking brutally honestly about some of their own faults, and even their friends. They discuss how their delivery may not always be the best, but it may just be a Scorpio thing. They also talk in depth about Kamie’s life post her 5-year relationship, how NOT having a rebound after a breakup is a painful part of growing up, the two forms of cheating, and which of them is truly worse than the other. The truth hurts besties, no matter which way you put it.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Introduction
01:48 If you’re arguing with a Scorpio
03:59 Something that most people don’t know about you
08:15 What is your love language?
14:15 Getting too sensitive
18:13 Changing yourself to make someone love you
22:59 Who’s more jealous in your relationships?
27:15 Define cheating
32:50 Cheating in marriage
36:15 “I remember my first boyfriend…”
39:01 Ending a 5-year relationship
43:40 The hardest part of a breakup
46:42 “I don’t have a problem playing the villain…”
51:31 What’s something you'll never put up with again?
56:34 Taking accountability for what you did wrong
59:57 Unrealistic expectations about finding a partner
01:03:18 “You’ve just known him for two days!”
01:07:52 Do you still believe in love?

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Winning a Breakup - Playbook Aug 02, 2022

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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 dives into some tips on winning a breakup like the bad b*tch that you are!! From how to leave them dumbfounded when they try to dump you, like an actual step by step playbook, to what to do post breakup.

Follow this guide, and they will be running back to you in no time!!! but hopefully by then, you won't even want their stinky a$$ back anyway. ew.

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He’s Wasting Your Time w/ Patti Stanger Jul 28, 2022

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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 make himself more attractive to other women. Boys are just now learning how to live without their mom doing their laundry for them, let alone know a thing about commitment yet. Boys will keep you waiting and play mind games with you, and the LAST thing we’re doing is putting up with it any longer.

Today, we welcome Patti Stanger back to Almost Adulting. As a third generation matchmaker, Patti founded the Millionaire's Club in January of 2000 after serving five years as the Director of Marketing/Special Events for Great Expectations, the oldest and largest dating service in the U.S. Given her expertise in matchmaking and Violet’s experience in dating men, the duo talks about the male logic while dating, why successful women have higher standards and don’t consider marriage in their early twenties and why we should always keep a three-man rotation. Violet and Patti also discuss the effects of poor parenting, the real reason why men take advantage of the woman emotionally, and the many complicated aspects of dating while technology is evolving. You’re gonna want your pen and paper out for this, everything you’re about to hear is FACT.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Introduction
01:04 We all can’t be Kim Kardashan
06:20 Why do we pick who we pick?
08:26 If you give a man too much of anything
14:52 Dating a boy versus a man
18:09 You want to know what their intentions are
22:05 If you allow yourself to be used
25:51 Is giving an ultimatum a good idea?
28:46 You get the ring when you have self respect
32:07 Why do we give our hearts too quickly?
35:17 Be realistic with your standards
40:19 Cheating is not the end, check other options
46:30 Love bombers are mostly nacissists
49:05 Red flags vs green flags
52:44 The effects bad relationships have on kids
57:21 How do you handle the high’s and low’s?
01:00:32 Why are you wasting time?
01:06:37 Being able to do other things
01:10:11 Do I have to calm down my intensity to not scare off men?
01:13:01 What’s the best advice you’ve received?

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Confessions of A Sugar Baby PT 2 Jul 26, 2022

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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 anonymously call ME, and have a chance to be featured on the show!

Today we are continuing with part 2 to last week's Confession Corner where we talked all about SUGAR DADDIES. Yep, the good, the bad, and the…wrinkly? Today you will hear me react and dissect your stories from ALL of your sugar daddy escapades. It is about to get WILD and I’m so excited to hear from you guys.

Violet also includes a VERY spicy story about a prominent figure in Hollywood who has a thing for considerably younger women…the tea is piping hot this week.

Make sure to pay attention to my stories on @VioletBenson and @AlmostAdulting for YOUR next chance to be featured on the Confession Corner!

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