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HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love

Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster | Self-Help, Culture & Queer Perspectives

🔥 HOT AIR is the unapologetically bold LGBTQ+ podcast where queer culture, dating advice, mental health, and unfiltered opinions collide. Hosted by queer creator Joshua Robert, each episode dives deep into LGBTQ+ life, gay dating tips, queer relationships, mental health insights, family dynamics, therapy breakthroughs, and the hottest trending topics.From dating disasters and toxic relationship red flags to coming out stories, pop culture news, politics, and mental health motivation, HOT AIR brings

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17:58

True LGBTQ+ Stories: Living Trans & Raising Trans

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/09/05

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!”In this powerful HOT FLASH minisode of HOT AIR, host Josh shares two heartfelt listener stories that shine a light on the realities of being transgender and the importance of allyship.First, we hear from a newly out trans woman who takes us through her journey of growing up not understanding her feelings, discovering the word “transgender” for the

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26:00

Letting Go of Control: Practical Tools for Everyday Life

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/09/02

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Are you a little bit of a control freak? Or maybe you find yourself spiraling when life feels out of your hands? In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re talking all about control issues, letting go, and finding peace in the chaos of everyday life. From traffic jams to relationships, from work stress to family drama—we’ve all had those moments wher...

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17:10

Minneapolis Mass Shooting: Why Being Trans Isn't A...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/29

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” A tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis has reignited America’s culture wars — but instead of focusing on gun reform, many online voices are scapegoating the shooter’s reported transgender identity. In this episode of Hot Air, host Joshua Robert unpacks the facts: What actually happened in the Minneapolis church shootingWhy calling being trans...

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31:19

LGBTQ News Roundup: Public Caning, Park Ranger Fired,...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/26

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this week’s Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into three shocking LGBTQ+ stories & news that reveal just how far rights, visibility, and safety are still under attack. From Indonesia, where two men were publicly caned for hugging and kissing, to Yosemite National Park, where a nonbinary ranger was fired for flying the trans pride flag, and...

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15:02

Why Male Cheerleaders Broke the Internet (and Fragile...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/22

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!”This week on Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the viral story of the male cheerleader who broke the internet - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team - and fragile masculinity along with it. Why did a simple cheer routine spark outrage? What exactly is toxic masculinity, and why do so many people misunderstand it?From the

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18:15

Anti-LGBTQ Politicians Caught in Their Own Crimes

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/19

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this explosive episode, Joshua Robert dives into the shocking hypocrisy of anti-LGBTQ politicians and religious leaders who publicly wage war against queer communities while secretly committing the very crimes they claim to oppose. We’ll explore why these men point fingers at the LGBTQ+ community to deflect from their own predatory ...

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18:42

Cutting Cords & Finding My Intuitive “Yes” with...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/15

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!”What happens when you cut the cords to energy that isn’t yours? 🔮✨ In this HOT FLASH minisode, psychic healer Chassidy Escobedo helps me release energy I’ve been carrying that doesn’t belong to me — and the shift is instant. We explore how to find your intuitive “yes” and “no” answers, and even put my intuition to the test with a surprisingly

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45:10

Mind, Body, Spirit: A Psychic’s Path to Healing with...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/12

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Ever wondered if a psychic could help you heal? 🌙✨ In this episode of HOT AIR, a gifted psychic healer shares her powerful journey — from discovering her calling to trusting her intuition and guiding others to do the same. She reveals how psychic healing can be a transformative alternative to traditional therapy, talks about her courses

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15:10

Listener Story - Coming Out in Small Town America:...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/08

Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!”In this powerful episode of HOT AIR, we share a heartfelt coming out story from Caleb, a 25-year-old gay man who grew up in small-town Middle America. After years of hiding his true self, Caleb made the brave decision to come out as gay — only to be met with family rejection and small-town prejudice.With nowhere to turn, Caleb left his hometown

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14:17

Marriage Equality In Danger? Kim Davis & Religious...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/05

What do Kim Davis, gay marriage, and Christian hypocrisy all have in common? In this episode of Hot Air, we revisit the infamous Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples—even after marriage equality became federal law. We break down her legal battles, the recent ruling that she violated constitutional rights, and what this means for LGBTQ+ rights today.We also unpack how conservative religion continues to weaponize faith in the fight against equality, and how figures

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20:06

Trump’s New Executive Order: Erasing Trans Existence

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/08/01

In this urgent episode we break down Donald Trump’s latest executive order and what it means for LGBTQ+ Americans—especially the transgender community. This isn’t just politics as usual. This is about erasure, violence, and the growing movement to rewrite queer history.We’ll unpack:The new executive order and how it criminalizes dissent and protestWhy experts are calling it a threat to civil rights and democratic normsHow Project 2025 aims to wipe out trans existence from history, education, and

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47:54

Top 10 Therapy Lessons That Changed My Life:...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/29

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY EPISODE!This week we’re getting real, raw, and a little reflective. It’s my birthday — and instead of just blowing out candles, I’m blowing open the door on my therapy journey. Over the past year, I’ve unpacked some deep truths about self-worth, people-pleasing, attachment styles, emotional boundaries, and how trauma can quietly shape our choices.In this special episode, I’m sharing the 10 biggest life lessons I’ve learned in therapy — and how each one changed the way I show up

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15:11

Attachment Styles: Gay Dating, Love, and Relationship...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/24

Why do gay men date the way we do? In this HOT FLASH Minisode, we break down attachment styles in gay men – what they are, how they shape gay dating patterns, and why some of us chase while others ghost. We dive deep into anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, secure attachment, and fearful-avoidant attachment styles, exploring how they show up differently for gay men and the surprising psychology and science behind it all. We’ll uncover the best and worst attachment style combinations in g...

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22:47

What Is Love Bombing? Why They Do It, How to Dodge It...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/22

Are you falling in love… or being love bombed? In this episode of HOT AIR, we unpack love bombing in gay dating and queer relationships, exploring what love bombing really is, why people love bomb, and the biggest red flags to watch out for.We break down:✨ What love bombing looks like in LGBTQ+ dating ✨ Why narcissists and insecure partners use love bombing to control you ✨ The difference between real affection and manipulative intensity ✨ Real stories from gay dating and queer relationship

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12:39

Supreme Court: How Does A Case Make It To SCOTUS? -...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/17

Ever wonder how a random lawsuit turns into a landmark Supreme Court decision? 🤔 In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re breaking down exactly how a case makes its way from local courts all the way to the Supreme Court – without the boring government class vibes. Learn: ✅ The role of each branch of government ✅ Why some cases get appealed over and over ✅ What the Supreme Court actually does (spoiler: it’s not like Judge Judy) ✅ How your everyday rights are shaped by people who refused to take

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55:33

Love & Lawsuits - Kim & Tammy Franklin The Marriage...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/15

Kim & Tammy, two of the plaintiffs in the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide are queer ICONS! 🌈They open up about what it was really like to take their fight for marriage equality all the way to SCOTUS, how the decision changed their lives, and why the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Kim & Tammy share their personal love story, the challenges they faced as a lesbian couple in America, and their thoughts on the current

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13:01

Empathy Fatigue 101: Why Caring is Hard AF

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/11

Are you feeling totally tapped out lately? Like you want to care, but your emotional tank is just…empty? In this episode of HOT AIR, we dive into empathy fatigue – what it is, why it’s hitting so many of us hard right now, and the surprising science behind why caring can actually burn you out. We’ll break down the difference between empathy fatigue, compassion fatigue, and straight-up burnout, and give you practical ways to refill your cup without becoming a numb robot. Tune in if you’re tire...

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56:16

Noelle Carney Campbell: Activisim, Pride & Going Viral

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/08

What makes someone stand up and speak out?In this episode of HOT AIR, [Your Name] sits down with Noelle Carney Campbell, the teacher, activist, and everyday hero behind the viral Instagram reel confronting Mike Munsing and the city council’s proposed Pride flag ban.Noelle shares how she first found out about the city council meeting, what pushed her to step up to the podium, and how it felt when her passionate speech spread across the internet. She opens up about what drives her activism, how she

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14:17

HOT FLASH Ep.005 Mini Episode - The 4th Of July:...

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/04

This Fourth of July, HOT FLASH isn’t just lighting fireworks – we’re lighting up the truth. In this explosive episode, Josh dives into what freedom really looks like in America today. From deportations and LGBTQ+ rights rollbacks to reproductive rights restrictions, we’re asking the hard question: Who is Independence Day actually for?We break down recent protests like the NO KINGS rallies and Hands Off March, highlight powerful activists fighting for real American freedom, and unpack how current

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29:00

Ep.014 Growing Up Gay: Why Our Lives Start Later

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love ·

2025/07/01

Why do so many LGBTQ+ people feel like life starts late? In this powerful Pride Month finale of HOT AIR, host Josh shares his coming out story and dives deep into what it’s really like growing up gay. From hiding our true selves as kids, to delayed dating and first love experiences, to the discrimination and microaggressions we face every day – this episode explores why queer people often feel behind in life and relationships. You’ll hear: A raw coming out storyThe impact of growing up in the...

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