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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1H 5M

You Need Therapy: Myths, Misconceptions & Why My Therapist Fired Me

from HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love · host Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster | Self-Help, Culture & Queer Perspectives

Do you actually need therapy... or does society just love pretending we don't?We talk one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding mental health and self-growth: therapy. From the myth that therapy is only for people who are struggling, to the reality of sitting across from a stranger and somehow ending up discussing your childhood after originally showing up because Chad wouldn't text you back.Joshua explores why people who've never gone to therapy often judge it the hardest, how many LGBTQ individuals learn survival before emotional regulation, and what happens when you realize some of your "personality traits" might actually be coping mechanisms wearing a cute outfit.He also shares a personal story about the unexpected moment his own therapist told him he was finished with therapy and what graduating therapy actually means.Expect laughs, emotional audits, self-awareness, and practical HOT AIR tools you can use in your own life.🔥 Subscribe to HOT AIR now—new episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday with unfiltered convos, chaotic stories, and all the queer tea you can handle.🎧 Don’t miss a moment: Follow on Instagram & TikTok @_hotairpod for behind-the-scenes, memes, and bonus content!Visit: HotAirWithJoshuaRobert.com to submit listener stories, topic suggestions and shop merch!

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Do you actually need therapy... or does society just love pretending we don't? We talk one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding mental health and self-growth: therapy. From the myth that therapy is only for people who are struggling, to the reality of sitting across from a stranger and somehow ending up discussing your childhood after originally showing up because Chad wouldn't text you back. Joshua explores why people who've never gone to therapy often judge it the hardest, how many LGB...

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