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More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ+ Teens & Growing Into a Courageous Ally

Heather Hester
More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ+ Teens & Growing Into a Courageous Ally
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  • #172 | 5 Truths LGBTQ Allies Need to Know About Visibility, Grief, and the Power of Being Seen
    What if being seen—truly seen—was both the most courageous and most healing thing you could do?In this episode, we dive into the layered journey of visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Whether you're navigating your own experience or standing beside someone you love, you'll hear honest reflections on grief, pride, advocacy, and the transformative power of being fully present in who you are. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt both the fear and the freedom of being visible.Learn how to hold space for both grief and joy as your child—and you—grow into more authentic versions of yourselves.Discover how visibility, even in quiet or uncertain ways, becomes a powerful act of advocacy and love.Gain clarity on essential LGBTQ+ terms like sexual orientation and gender identity, and how they shape real human experiences.Hit play to explore the messy, beautiful truth about visibility—and why your voice, your presence, and your journey deeply matter.Connect with Heather:Receive a free excerpt and reflection guide from Heather's book, Parenting with Pride. Find out what kind of ally you are!Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!Connect heather@heatherhester.netJoin the Kind Space on PatreonBook a call! Watch on YouTubeNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday!This show explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy
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  • #171 | 3 Signs You’re Struggling as an LGBTQ Ally Parent—And How to Offer Real Courageous Support
    What if affirming your child isn’t the final step, but the first in a much deeper journey?In this heartfelt episode, we explore the often unseen difference between accepting your LGBTQ+ child and fully unlearning the beliefs that shaped your understanding of love, identity, and parenting. If you've ever wrestled with reconciling your values with the legacy of what you were taught, this conversation is a path to deeper clarity, connection, and authenticity.Understand the emotional and spiritual layers of unlearning inherited beliefs to parent with truth and courage.Discover practical, soul-nourishing tools to align with your values and show up fully for your child and yourself.Learn how everyday advocacy can transform fear into purpose and create a more just, inclusive world for all kids.Press play to hear a deeply personal story that will challenge, inspire, and empower you to parent from a place of alignment, liberation, and fierce love.Connect with Heather:Receive a free excerpt and reflection guide from Heather's book, Parenting with Pride. Find out what kind of ally you are!Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!Connect heather@heatherhester.netJoin the Kind Space on PatreonBook a call! Watch on YouTubeNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday!This show explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy
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  • #170 | 5 Ways Parents and Allies Fail LGBTQ Kids Without Realizing It—And How to Change That
    Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather HesterWhat if the words you say in a single moment could shape your child’s inner voice for a lifetime?Whether you're a parent, ally, or someone striving to lead with compassion in a polarized world, understanding how language—spoken and unspoken—impacts our LGBTQ+ loved ones is crucial. This episode explores how your reactions, tone, and body language can either nurture connection or deepen divides.In this episode you will:Discover how to transform missteps into deeper trust and healing with your child.Learn the powerful role of tone, body language, and energy in affirming identity and creating safety.Get clear, compassionate answers to the complex question: Is it okay to use the word “queer”?Press play now to learn how you can use language as a bridge—not a barrier—in your journey toward more human, more kind parenting.Celebrate Pride with Us in The Kind Space!This month, you’re invited to join The Kind Space - a private community where compassion meets action, and where allyship becomes practice.Pride Month Perks for New Members:✨ 50% off your first month of membership📘 A signed copy of Parenting with Pride - Heather’s heart-centered guide to unlearning bias, embracing your LGBTQ+ child, and leading with loveInside The Kind Space, you'll receive:🌀 Private podcast episodes🌿 Bonus reflections and guided practices💬 Monthly live Q&A calls💛 A community of brave, kind humans walking this path with you👉 Join The Kind Space nowYou don’t have to do this alone.This show explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.Connect with Heather:Receive a free excerpt and reflection guide from Heather's book, Parenting with Pride. Find out what kind of ally you are!Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!Connect heather@heatherhester.netJoin the Kind Space on PatreonBook a call! Watch on YouTubeNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy
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  • #169 | 3 Ways Perfectionism Derails the Practice of LGBTQ Allyship & How Parents Can Show Up With Courage
    Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather HesterIn this episode of Five Lessons from Parenting with Pride, Heather explores the myth of “getting it right” in parenting and allyship and why perfection isn’t the goal. Instead, she reframes both as daily, intentional practices rooted in humility, presence, and love. If you’ve ever felt stuck in silence for fear of saying the wrong thing, this episode will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and ready to move forward, messy and human.Plus: a listener “Queer-y” on the evolution of LGBTQ+ terminology, and why the order of the letters actually matters.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why fear of imperfection keeps us from showing upHow allyship and parenting are ongoing practices, not destinationsWhat authentic progress actually looks like (hint: it’s not about getting it “right”)How to model repair, reflection, and growth in real timeThe inclusive history behind the shift from GLBT to LGBTQIA+Listener Queer-y:"Does the order of LGBTQ matter and how has it changed over time?"Three Key Takeaways:Let go of the need to be perfect. You’ll never know everything, and that’s okay.Allyship is a practice. Keep showing up, especially when it’s uncomfortable.Model repair and growth. Your child learns how to be human by watching you be human.🌈 Celebrate Pride with Us in The Kind Space!This Pride Month, you’re invited to join a community rooted in compassion, connection, and meaningful allyship:💛 The Kind Space 💛It’s where the More Human. More Kind. podcast comes to life and where we breathe deeper into what it means to show up for one another, especially our LGBTQ+ loved ones.In honor of Pride, all new members receive:✨ 50% off your first month of membership📘 A signed copy of Parenting with Pride: a heart-centered guide to unlearning bias, embracing your LGBTQ+ child, and leading with loveInside The Kind Space, you'll find:🌀 Private podcast episodes🌿 Bonus content, reflections, and guided practices💬 LIVE monthly calls to answer your questions💛 A safe, welcoming community of thoughtful, brave humans - just like youThis is the month to lean in. To stand up. To love out loud.And to remember: You don’t have to do it alone.👉 Join The Kind Space (use code B8318)✨ Bonus:Take the free quiz to discover your Ally Superpower!👉 What Kind of Ally Are You?Reflection Questions:What’s one way perfectionism has held you back from fully showing up?Where could you allow yourself to be “good enough” instead of flawless?What’s one small action you could take this week to move forward, even imperfectly?This show explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.Connect with Heather:Receive a
  • Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather HesterDescription:In this first episode of our special Pride Month series, Heather Hester shares one of the most transformative lessons she’s learned while parenting and advocating for her LGBTQ+ children: choosing curiosity over judgment. With honesty, vulnerability, and actionable wisdom, Heather explores how our initial reactions shape everything—and how curiosity becomes one of the most loving tools we can offer. Whether you're a parent, an ally, or simply someone who wants to show up more human and more kind, this episode is for you.You’ll also hear the first installment of our Listener Queer-ies segment: Why we celebrate Pride—and why there’s no such need for “straight pride.”In this episode, you’ll learn:Why curiosity is an active expression of unconditional loveHow judgment often shows up in subtle, well-meaning waysThe powerful impact of your response when your child comes outHow to model growth, grace, and presence—especially when it’s hardA deeper understanding of Pride’s history and purposeListener Queer-y of the Week:"What is Pride—and why isn’t there a straight pride?"✨ Bonus:Take the free quiz to discover your Ally Superpower!👉 Click HereConnect with Heather:Receive a free excerpt and reflection guide from Heather's book, Parenting with Pride. Find out what kind of ally you are!Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!Connect heather@heatherhester.netJoin the Kind Space on PatreonBook a call! Watch on YouTubeNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday!This show explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy
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Do you wish you could better support your LGBTQ child? To be an ally who shows up with courage, clarity, and compassion in your family, workplace, and community? You're not alone. More Human. More Kind. is a twice-weekly podcast supporting concerned parents and allies of LGBTQ+ kids who are ready to move from fear, grief, and confusion to healing, resilience, and empowered advocacy. Hosted by Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride and a fierce advocate for human rights and social justice, each episode blends grounded insights, personal stories, and practical guidance to help you protect what matters, raise brave kids, and spark collective change. * You'll learn to navigate mental health challenges, set loving boundaries, and find hope and support through the messiness of parenting, allyship, and becoming. * Whether you're wrestling with bigotry, searching for connection and community, or ready to shift your mindset toward kindness and open-minded action, this show offers the education and encouragement you need. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, featuring expert interviews, vulnerable Listener Queer-ies, and timely solo episodes that foster growth, empathy, and activism. Start with fan-favorite Episode 3: Embracing the Messiness of it All, an honest conversation that will help you exhale, reflect, and show up more fully and fiercely for the people you love. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy
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