Stop Being So Hard on Yourself TODAY
Why are we so f*cking mean to ourselves?This week, we’re diving deep into that nonstop voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough, smart enough, hot enough, just... not enough. You’ll find out why it exists, how it got there, and how to finally shut it the hell up.We’re talking:· The real science behind your inner critic (yes, it’s a thing - it’s called the Default Mode Network)· Why comparing yourself to everyone on the internet is literally frying your brain (hi, Social Comparison Theory)· How to mentally separate from that toxic inner voice (Cognitive Diffusion, b*tch)· And how to give yourself the kind of love you’re always chasing from other people (Radical Self-Compassion...look it up, it’s life-changing)By the end of this, you’re going to understand that being hard on yourself isn’t some personality trait - it’s a survival habit you can unlearn. And we’re doing it together, one savage thought at a time.This episode is science, sass, and self-respect. Let’s go.Wanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - almostadulting.supercast.comToday's episode is brought to you by:Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering my listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol and enter the promo code ADULTING.SIMPLY POP - Sip on the juicy side of life. Find out where you can try Simply Pop at cokeurl.com/simplyPOP !Feeld Dating - Download Feeld now on the App Store or Google Play and discover if you’re into relationship anarchySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3 Jul 32min
Is It Clingy…Or Just Your Love Language?
Think you’re low-maintenance until they stop texting back? Can’t breathe unless you’re together 24/7? Sounds like you’ve got a ‘Quality Time’ love language. But don’t panic... needing time isn’t the problem, ignoring it is.Hi besties!! Today we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the second most common love language: Quality Time.So before you call it quits, LISTEN UP.If you’re feeling unloved, or they swear you’re “too needy,” this episode is your playbook. I’m breaking down how 'Quality Time' lovers give and receive love, so you can stop misreading the signs and start getting what you actually need.Send this to your partner (yes, I’m giving you the green light) or listen yourself if you’ve been dating someone who blows up your phone five minutes after you leave.Your clinginess? It’s not clingy.It’s love. Let’s talk about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Jun 31min
Why You’re Gaining Weight, Attracting Losers, & Can’t Manifest Sh*t with The Hot High Priestess
What if I told you the reason you don’t have your summer body… is because of your situationship?This week I’m joined by Sarah Perl, aka The Hot High Priestess, and we’re unpacking why your anxiety, trauma, and bad taste in men are literally showing up on your body.We go deep on:Why your nervous system is hoarding fat like it’s hoarding toxic menWhat it really takes to make a man obsessed with youHow to manifest your ex back - and when to notLaw of Detachment: stop obsessing, start attractingMasculine vs. feminine energy—and why you keep chasingHow to break the cycle of dating your daddy (again)How generational trauma lives in your hipsWhy you can’t find real love until you heal, and more!If you’ve ever cried over a man and gained five pounds after, this one’s for you :)Wanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - almostadulting.supercast.comToday's episode is brought to you by:Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/AdultingStasis - Don’t let Adderall make you feel like sh*t. Pair it with Stasis and get your focus, without the 3pm energy crash, moodiness, or restless nights. Get an extra 15% off your first purchase using my code VIOLET at checkout HERE!!!Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering my listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol and enter the promo code ADULTING.SIMPLY POP - Spill the Pop tour with Remi & Alisha from Pretty basic is coming to a city near you!! For tour information and FREE tickets, visit cokeurl.com/simplyPOPtour , but hurry! Availability is limited.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Jun 53min
GET HIM OBSESSED - CANCER
Welcome to our Monthly Zodiac Bonus Episode, dropping the third week of every month! This June, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to getting a Cancer man obsessed with YOU.Get ready to learn:🔥 What makes him the ultimate romantic—and how to use it to your advantage.🔥 Foolproof ways to connect with his sensitive side and make him feel safe with you.🔥 What he craves in a relationship (and what will push him away).🔥 The signs he’s withdrawing emotionally—and how to bring him back closer than ever.🔥 How to win him back if his shell has already closed off.Whether you’re drawn to his nurturing energy, already dating him, or trying to reignite the love, this episode will give you the ultimate guide to getting him to fall in love. So hit play now and make this June all about mastering the heart of the zodiac’s most caring sign!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Jun 25min
30 Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Love
You’re not single because you’re broken—maybe you’re just asking the wrong questions.In this deeply personal and hilariously honest solo episode, I share 30 questions you need to ask yourself if you’re serious about finding real love—not the situationship, not the trauma-bond, not the 2-week high followed by ghosting. We're talking love that lasts.I also open up for the first time about being deaf—how it’s made me feel small, different, and deeply afraid of being pitied… and how I moved past it.This is the episode where we stop waiting to be "healed enough" for love—and finally figure out what we actually want and deserve.Tune in if:You keep attracting the same wrong person in a different fontYou’re overthinking love to deathYou’re ready to be loved without fixing every flaw firstListen ‘til the end for the story that might just change how you see yourself—and love—forever.Wanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - almostadulting.supercast.comToday's episode is brought to you by:Adults Show - Watch FX’s Adults OUT NOW on FX. All Episodes Streaming on Hulu.Stasis - Don’t let Adderall make you feel like sh*t. Pair it with Stasis and get your focus, without the 3pm energy crash, moodiness, or restless nights. Get an extra 15% off your first purchase using my code VIOLET at checkout HERE!!!Feeld Dating - Download Feeld now on the App Store or Google Play and discover if you’re into relationship anarchySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Jun 44min
Cheating, Control & the Downfall of Wizard Liz with MJ Grey
Today I’m joined by viral creator MJ Gray to break down everything from the Wizard Liz drama, delusional men who want “traditional women” but can’t even lead… to why the 50/50 dating fantasy is officially dead. We’re talking cheating, bill-paying boyfriends, men who secretly resent powerful women, and why you should think twice who you have a baby with.If you’ve ever wondered why the guy who chases you ends up trying to humble you, why some friends feel like emotional leeches, or why men always “circle back” after destroying everything—this episode is your new bible. And be sure to tune in to the last 10 min since I drop a final update on Wizard Liz that might change the way you see her forever.Follow MJ Grey TikTok here :)Wanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - almostadulting.supercast.comToday's episode is brought to you by:Adults Show - Watch FX’s Adults OUT NOW on FX. All Episodes Streaming on Hulu.Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering my listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol and enter the promo code ADULTING.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Jun 1h 5min
I Thought About Him… Then He Appeared.
One random act of kindness, a stranger on the freeway, and a moment that changed everything.Listen to this to restore your faith in humanity and discover how a split-second decision can reveal the goodness still left in the worldWanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - almostadulting.supercast.comToday's episode is brought to you by:Stasis - Don’t let Adderall make you feel like sh*t. Pair it with Stasis and get your focus, without the 3pm energy crash, moodiness, or restless nights. Get an extra 15% off your first purchase using my code VIOLET at checkout! https://takestasis.com/VIOLETMaterialists Movie - Movie comes out June 13! Get your tickets HEREAdults Show - Watch FX’s Adults OUT NOW on FX. All Episodes Streaming on Hulu.Air Doctor - Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code ADULTING to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Mai 41min
So Your Mum’s a Narcissist? Let’s Talk
Welcome back to Benson Book Club! Today we’re diving into Chapter 4 of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson—aka the one that explains why you can’t trust, love, or text back without spiraling.Think your mom’s a narcissist? You might be onto something. Convinced your dad’s emotional unavailability ruined your love life? You’re not wrong. This episode is your Roman Empire. If you’ve ever felt unloved, emotionally starved, or like you sabotage every relationship—this might explain why. Let’s get into the trauma tea.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Mai 1h 6min
