Do You Think I'm Special? The Price of Perfectionism & Betrayal with Kaitlyn Bristowe

Do You Think I'm Special? The Price of Perfectionism & Betrayal with Kaitlyn Bristowe

Ever been told you're special as a kid and now you're a hot mess of perfectionism and OCD? Welcome to the club! In this laugh-out-loud yet deeply relatable episode, Violet Benson gets real with Kaitlyn Bristowe about the rollercoaster ride of wanting to be chosen, fear of aging, and betrayal.


In today's episode, we discuss:


  • The Upsides and Downslides of Being Told You're Special as a kid: What it looks like as an adult in your relationships and work.
  • Body Dysmorphia & Fear of Aging: Attaching worth to looks and struggling with the inevitable.
  • Perfectionism & OCD: The constant battle for everything to be 'just right.'
  • Mummy Issues: Deep dives into childhood wounds
  • The Hoffman Process: A therapy treatment that you might want to consider
  • Competitiveness with Your Partner: What's missing?
  • Relationship Betrayals: Kaitlyn spills never before discussed tea on her past relationship(s), why she felt betrayed, and the fears that linger on.

And so much more. Listen now for a mix of laughs, insights, and 'aha' moments!


Follow Kaitlyn Bristowe on Instagram: @kaitlynbristowe

Follow Violet Benson on Instagram: @daddyissues_

Follow the podcast: @almostadulting

Follow Kaitlyn on Snapchat: snapback bean

Check out Kaitlyn's wine: Spade and Sparrows

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