Homotivation

In Part 1 of Episode 15, Steven Goldsmith sits down with Broadway intimacy director, fight director, and actress Claire Warden for a conversation about confidence, women’s health, and rebuilding your relationship with your body.

Claire shares how years of burnout, yo-yo dieting, and self-neglect led her to completely transform her approach to fitness through strength training, nutrition, and sustainable habits. Together, they discuss breaking fitness myths, overcoming intimidation in the gym, and why getting stronger has nothing to do with perfection—and everything to do with self-respect.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt disconnected from their body and is ready to build confidence that lasts.

What is Homotivation?

HOMOtivation is a podcast hosted by Steven Goldsmith: the founder, owner, and CEO of Stevendurance Online Coaching for gay men and our allies. He is a coach who bridges mindset, fitness, and nutrition to help build strength both mentally and physically. While he speaks openly about his own experiences with anxiety and depression, this podcast goes far beyond that—exploring discipline, confidence, habits, and what it really takes to create a sustainable, healthy life. Episodes include solo insights, conversations with experts and accomplished gay men, and honest discussions with past and present clients about their real-world experiences working with Steven and his team of gay coaches.