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!

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In this episode, Violetta gives you the "dummy'' guide to emotional intelligence by sharing some insight from Brianna Wiest's 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think. Get ready for some tough love and practical wisdom to boost your emotional intelligence.

What You'll Learn:

• Embrace Pain: Why avoiding pain is holding you back and how to let it flow through and pass.
• Pain’s Role in Happiness: Discover why pain is necessary for true happiness and personal growth.
• Emotional Health Hacks: The ten things emotionally healthy people do that you can start doing today.
• Feelings vs. Thoughts: The difference between how you feel and how you think you feel.
• Pain and Happiness Connection: Understand why you need to accept pain to achieve happiness.
• Hedonistic Treadmill: Why constantly trying to change your life doesn’t always make you happier and how to deal with it.

This episode is packed with insights that will help you understand and manage your emotions better, leading to a happier, more fulfilling life. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode and start your journey to emotional health and happiness.

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Hey Besties! Today, we’re diving into some of Violetta's favourite attraction principles from the ultimate dating bible - Why Men Love Bitches!

Ever wondered if there was any truth to men knowing right off the bat if they want to date you or just sleep with you? well guess what, there is! Today we uncover all the truths men DON'T want you to know, including the two categories men put women into and how you can navigate these to not only snag your dream man but also transform into that irresistible dream girl.

In this episode, we break down:

• The two categories of women in men's minds
• Key attraction principles you need to know
• How to become his dream girl and get your dream man
• What men don’t want women to know
• Two things women does to make a man madly in love with her
• How long should you wait before having s*x
• how to snag your dream man
• Sometimes A Man Deliberately Won’t Call Just To See How You Respond
• Act Like a Price and You’ll Turn Him Into a Believer
• and so much more!!!

Tune in and transform your love life!

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