Activism in Yosemite: Pride, Protest & Perseverance with SJ Joslin

Activism in Yosemite: Pride, Protest & Perseverance with SJ Joslin

Author: Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster | Self-Help, Culture & Queer Perspectives September 16, 2025 Duration: 51:41
We sit down with SJ Joslin, the nonbinary park ranger and wildlife biologist who made national headlines after being fired from Yosemite National Park for helping to hang a massive trans pride flag on El Capitan. SJ opens up about their journey of embracing a nonbinary identity, what it meant to come out, and how their work in conservation and bat research intersected with their personal story. They share the inside scoop on the controversy surrounding their firing, the behind-the-scenes fall...

There's a certain kind of conversation that happens when you're among friends who aren't afraid to get real-that's the space HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love occupies. Host Joshua Robert brings his background as a queer creator and a focus on self-help to the microphone, but this isn't a lecture. It feels more like pulling up a chair to a lively, sometimes messy, and always honest discussion. The episodes weave together the personal and the cultural, treating topics like navigating family dynamics or a therapy breakthrough with the same thoughtful attention as dissecting the latest pop culture moment. You'll hear stories that resonate, from dating disasters and coming out experiences to identifying those subtle red flags in modern relationships. This podcast operates on the belief that our mental health, our love lives, and the culture we live in are inextricably linked. It’s about finding your footing in a complex world, with Joshua offering queer perspectives that are both insightful and deeply relatable. Tune in for a blend of personal journals, cultural commentary, and practical advice that tackles the full spectrum of LGBTQ life, all delivered with a distinctive and engaging voice.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 98

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