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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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77:59

How Your Friends Shape Your Life: Psychology of...

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

2026/01/27

Ever notice how you start sounding like your friends… thinking like your friends… even stressing like your friends?Yeah. There’s science behind that.We are breaking down the psychology of proximity — how the people around you shape your habits, mindset, and confidence more than you realize. We talk friendship audits, boundaries, emotional energy, and why you don’t have to carry old relationships into a new year.It’s therapy energy without therapy prices. Calm, funny, honest, and actually useful.🔥

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41:55

Cold Plunges, Infrared Saunas & Wellness Myths:...

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

2026/01/23

Cold plunges. Infrared saunas. Recovery trends that promise everything — but what actually works?In Part Two of Hot Air’s conversation with Sam and Stephania, the founders of OPTML Health, we take a deeper look at two of the most popular wellness modalities today. Sam brings a chiropractor’s clinical perspective, while Stephania adds a trainer’s real-world approach to consistency, sustainability, and long-term results.This episode covers:The real benefits of cold plunges and infrared saunasCommon

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68:46

The Future of Modern Wellness: Inside OPTML Health -...

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

2026/01/20

What if wellness didn’t feel overwhelming, intimidating, or extreme?On this episode of HOT AIR, Joshua Robert is joined by Stephania and Sam, owners of OPTML Health, a modern wellness space in San Diego offering chiropractic care, personal training, cold plunges, red light therapy, and infrared sauna recovery.They break down what each service actually does, who it’s for, and the biggest myths people still believe about health and recovery. Beyond the physical, Steph and Sam also share their

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51:56

Clearing Space: Why Letting Go Feels So Hard (And Why...

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

2026/01/13

Why does letting go feel so hard—even when you know it’s time?Lets explores the emotional and psychological reasons we cling to clutter, resist change, and sabotage our own upgrades. From why letting go can feel like losing a piece of yourself, to how clutter acts as emotional armor, to why purging is actually about boundaries—not minimalism—this episode reframes what it really means to clear space.Inspired by moving and craving a fresh start, this episode blends psychology, reflection, and

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37:26

Let Them, Manifest, Make Money: The 3 Books That...

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

2026/01/09

Three books. Two major mindset shifts. One honest conversation about letting go, believing more, and earning without shame.I unpack The Let Them Theory, The Secret, and You’re a Badass at Making Money—three books that helped me stop over-managing people, stop predicting disappointment, and stop playing small with my goals and finances. We talk boundaries, nervous system regulation, visualization psychology, money mindset, self-worth, and what happens when you actually apply these ideas to dating,

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82:31

The 60 Seconds Fix: Trauma Healing, Nervous System...

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

2026/01/06

Healing doesn’t have to be complicated—or overwhelming.In this New Year, New Me episode of HOT AIR, Joshua Robert is joined by world‑renowned trauma therapist Dr. Reggie Melrose, author of The 60 Second Fix. Together, they break down how trauma affects the nervous system, why talk therapy alone isn’t always enough, and how simple somatic tools can create real change—often in under 60 seconds.This episode is packed with practical techniques for stress relief, emotional regulation, and nervous system

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59:05

New Year, Same You (Just Clearer): Setting 2026 Goals...

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

2026/01/02

The New Year is here, and suddenly everyone is telling you who to become.In this Hot Air episode, we talk about setting 2026 goals in a way that’s realistic, science-backed, and actually sustainable — without toxic positivity, hustle culture, or “new year, new me” pressure. This episode covers mental health, physical fitness, money, love, career growth, and the habits that quietly shape your life more than big resolutions ever will.Through psychology-backed tools, therapy-informed insights, expert

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63:16

How To Look Back Without Beating Yourself Up: A Real...

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

2025/12/30

Closing out 2025 doesn’t have to mean beating yourself up or replaying every mistake. In this extended Hot Air reflection episode, we take a grounded, funny, and honest look back at the year — not through achievements and failures, but through what we want more of moving forward.This episode is about energy, mindset, mental health, relationships, money, career, emotional support, boundaries, and growth — without toxic positivity or unrealistic pressure. Using science-backed tools from psychology and

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33:59

Trans Rights Legislation, Japan Marriage Equality&...

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

2025/12/27

Get deep into today’s biggest civil rights headlines. We break down three major stories shaping public discourse and LGBTQ+ issues: the House passing a federal bill targeting gender-affirming care, Japan remaining the only G7 country without same-sex marriage and a Michigan volleyball controversy surrounding a potentially tarns athlete that went viral. You’ll get facts, context, and clear analysis without the spin — perfect for curious listeners wanting better insight into current events. Tune in,

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68:14

Faith Without Fear: Queer Theology, Inclusive...

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

2025/12/23

Religion has caused real harm to the LGBTQ+ community—from conversion therapy to spiritual abuse—but that’s not the whole story.In this episode of Hot Air, Joshua talks with an LGBTQ+ affirming pastor about the positive, inclusive side of Christianity and what faith looks like when it welcomes queer people exactly as they are. Together, they explore queer theology, same-sex relationships in scripture, trans theology, gender beyond the binary, and how LGBTQ+ people can reclaim spirituality without

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41:32

How To: Survive the Holidays Without Losing Your Mind

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

2025/12/19

The holidays are supposed to be joyful — so why do they feel so overwhelming?In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re talking honestly about holiday mental health: the stress, the pressure, the family dynamics, the loneliness, and the emotional burnout that often show up in December. This is a lighter, validating, and science-backed conversation designed to help you get through the season without losing your mind.We explore why the holidays bring up complicated emotions even when “everything is fine,” how

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31:40

Jesus: The OG LGBTQ+ Ally

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

2025/12/16

Was Jesus actually anti-LGBTQ — or did modern Christianity rewrite the story? In this episode of HOT AIR, we take a lighter, smarter, and slightly sassier look at Jesus, the Bible, and how religion has been used to exclude queer people — often without biblical evidence. From mistranslations and cultural context to who Jesus actually spent time with, this episode breaks down why the version of Jesus many of us were taught might not match the original message at all. This isn’t a sermon. It’s a...

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45:33

In Their Own Words: Survivor Stories of Conversion...

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

2025/12/12

Have you ever wondered what conversion therapy really feels like from the inside? Hit follow now and get ready for one of the most powerful episodes Hot Air has ever done.In our previous episode, we broke down the history of conversion therapy, the religious roots, and how LGBTQ+ identities have been controlled, erased, and manipulated through theology and practice. But today, we step aside and let survivors speak for themselves.This full-length episode shares real excerpts, blog posts, memoir

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58:21

The Truth About Conversion Therapy: History, Harm &...

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

2025/12/09

What if everything you were taught about “fixing” queer people was a lie? This deep-dive uncovers the disturbing history, tactics, and global impact of conversion therapy — one of the most harmful practices ever used against the LGBTQ+ community. Through survivor accounts, religious roots, psychological manipulation, political agendas, and modern-day versions that still exist under new names, this episode exposes how conversion therapy started, why it spread, and the damage it continues to c...

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47:40

Faith, Fear & Control: How Religion Was Used to...

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

2025/12/05

How much damage can religion really do when it’s twisted, weaponized, and used to control identity?In this full-length, no-holds-barred episode of HOT AIR, we dive into the dark history of faith-based manipulation and the very real harm done to LGBTQ+ people in the name of “God.” From historical doctrine and moral policing to first-person survivor stories, global accounts, memoirs, and psychological fallout, this episode unpacks how religion has been used as a tool of shame, fear, and control — and

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46:23

The Bible and Mistranslations: How Anti-LGBTQ...

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

2025/12/02

Did the Bible really condemn LGBTQ people—or was it rewritten to make it seem that way? Dive into this deep, humorous, and educational solo episode of HOT AIR as we unravel centuries of mistranslations, political edits, and the history behind anti-queer interpretations. Learn what the Bible actually says, how modern translations created myths about LGBTQ people, and why understanding this history empowers queer voices today.Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE!🔥 Subscribe to HOT AIR now—new

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18:47

How LGBTQ Rights Were Targeted in 2025: Museums,...

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

2025/11/28

Feeling overwhelmed by the wave of anti-LGBTQ policies in 2025? This episode takes you through the pivotal months when federal agencies, courts, and political appointees pushed forward some of the most sweeping rollbacks of LGBTQ rights in modern history. From the Smithsonian review targeting queer and trans exhibits, to the erasure of LGBTQ mentions in the State Department’s Human Rights Report, to federal benefit cuts, passport battles, and widespread attempts to restrict gender-affirming

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37:52

Cuffing Season Survival Guide: Real Dating Advice for...

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

2025/11/25

Tired of the holiday dating chaos?” We are breaking down why we fall into dating traps during the holidays and flipping bad advice into real-world strategies. Hear expert tips from dating coaches, matchmakers, and therapists on navigating the cuffing season pressure, building meaningful connections, and protecting your emotional well-being. Whether you’re single, casually dating, or looking for something serious, this episode gives you practical gay (and I guess not gay) dating advice f...

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48:33

Epstein Files Scandal, Government Erasure & The...

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

2025/11/21

What happens when erasure, power, and justice collide — from Trump’s handling of the Epstein files to a veteran FBI agent fired over a Pride flag? Listen now to this powerful Hot Air roundup episode, where we explore three urgent stories: the Trump administration’s erasure of LGBTQ+ people in U.S. human rights reporting, the legal battle over releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s secret case files, and David Maltinsky’s landmark lawsuit after being fired for displaying a Pride flag at the FBI.Follow me on

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50:37

What Science & History Say About Being Trans

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

2025/11/18

When did Trans start trending? Well...it never stopped! We explore the real science behind being transgender — from brain structure to genetics — and break down why gender identity is far more complex than the simple “male or female” categories our society relies on.Then we head back through thousands of years of global history, uncovering the cultures that embraced multiple genders, celebrated gender-expansive people, and understood identity long before modern labels existed. From ancient Egypt and

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