New Year, Same You (Just Clearer): Setting 2026 Goals Without Losing Your Mind

New Year, Same You (Just Clearer): Setting 2026 Goals Without Losing Your Mind

Author: Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster | Self-Help, Culture & Queer Perspectives January 2, 2026 Duration: 59:05
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,...

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: 96

HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love
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Duration: 58:56
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