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

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

Growing Up Gay: Why Our Lives Start Later

July 01, 2025 • Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster & Self-Help Enthusiast • Season 1 • Episode 18

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🌈 Why do so many LGBTQ+ people feel like life starts late? In this Pride Month finale of HOT AIR, host Joshua Robert shares his raw and honest coming out story while diving deep into what it’s really like growing up queer.

From hiding our true selves as kids, to delayed dating and first love experiences, to the daily reality of discrimination and microaggressions, this episode explores why many LGBTQ+ folks feel like they’re behind in life and relationships compared to their straight peers.

You’ll hear:

🔥 A deeply personal coming out story
💔 The emotional impact of growing up in the closet
💕 How dating and relationships differ for LGBTQ+ people
🧠 The long-term effects of homophobia, shame, and societal expectations
⚡ Why many straight people don’t understand these unique queer experiences

If you’ve ever felt “behind” in life, struggled with confidence, or wondered how growing up queer shapes your adulthood, this episode is your invitation to feel seen, understood, and empowered.

🎧 Listen now for authentic queer stories, mental health insights, and unfiltered truth about the queer experience.

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