#212: Hug Your Inner Child with Violet Benson

Social Media

Navigating the challenges of social media, Violet Benson and Mark Groves discuss the pressures of maintaining a public persona while balancing personal identity. Violet shares how her podcast's focus on dating and relationships led to a personal aversion to dating, highlighting the impact of constant exposure to certain topics 1. Mark and Violet also address the barrage of online comments and the culture of anonymity that allows people to hide behind their screens. Violet notes the difficulty of dealing with negative comments, especially on bad days, and the need to train oneself to look the other way 2.

Life still sucks till this day and it's easier to take it out on people that have a following because you just believe, like, well, you're supposed to take it. It's part of what you do for a living.

--- Violet Benson

Mark admires Violet's ability to remain unapologetically self-expressed despite the negativity 3.

   

Digital Identity

The formation of digital identities through social media platforms significantly impacts real-world relationships. Violet, known for her viral Instagram account "Daddy Issues," uses humor to connect with her audience, curating memes and crafting engaging captions 4. She reflects on how emotions like envy can manifest as anger online, revealing deeper personal struggles. Violet explains that envy often stems from dissatisfaction with one's own life, leading to resentment towards others who appear happier or more successful 5.

I'm not angry at you is I'm holding a knife and I'm stabbing myself because I'm actually angry at myself that I'm unable to experience life the way you are.

--- Violet Benson

Mark adds that pursuing work and life from a place of genuine interest rather than societal expectations can lead to more fulfilling experiences 5.