{"podcast":{"title":"More Human. More Kind. | Parenting LGBTQ Kids, Unlearning Fear, Becoming More Human","slug":"more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717","podcast_index_feed_id":955717,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/more-human-more-kind/","website_url":"https://heatherhester.net/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/741094ec-1943-4614-9af5-11cdfec32910/x3jj435Mv_xWN4iW4xAmzm8T.jpg","author":"Heather Hester | Advocate for Parents of LGBTQ Teens","episode_count":299,"summary":"\"Mom, I think I might be_____.\" Whether that sentence ended in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or something they're still figuring out — you're in the right place. Maybe you're scared. Maybe you're grieving something you can't quite name yet. Maybe you're desperate to get this right and terrified you already got it wrong. This show is for you, exactly where you are right now. More Human. More Kind. is hosted by Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride and a fierce advocate for LGBTQ kids and the parents who love them. Each week Heather brings lived experience, practical guidance, and the kind of honest conversation that helps you move from fear and confusion to grounded, loving action. Whether you're a parent in the early days of your child coming out, an ally deepening your understanding, or someone unlearning old beliefs to show up better for the people you love, this is your place. Every episode gives you something real: tools for navigating the hard moments, having difficult conversations, guidance on loving boundaries, and the steady reminder that you don't have to figure this out alone. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. 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Parenting an LGBTQ child doesn’t just change your child’s life; it transforms you. Many parents and allies experience a quiet evolution. You begin noticing gendered language in school forms. You feel tension when someone makes a “joke.” You question faith spaces, friendships, policies, and even your own old beliefs. What once felt neutral now feels personal. This isn’t overreacting. It’s identity growth. It’s allyship becoming embodied. For moms and dads raising gay, trans, or diverse kids, this shift often marks the moment you move from passive support into advocacy rooted in empathy, love, human rights, and social justice. In this episode, you will: Recognize the subtle signs that your parenting identity is evolving Understand why discomfort is often clarity not confusion for LGBTQ parents Gain practical guidance to strengthen boundaries, advocate with confidence, and build stability in your family and community You’ll also explore how grief, shifting belief systems, education, and mental health awareness shape this transformation and why that evolution makes you a stronger, steadier ally. If you’re an LGBTQ parent ready to move from quiet discomfort to grounded allyship and courageous advocacy, press play now and discover what your next aligned step looks like. Hi, I’m Heather Hester , and I’m so glad you’re here! Are you ready to take action? Let's connect and create a personalized plan! Join a private community with other parents and allies just like you! Stay informed - receive my newsletter Invite me to speak at your workshop or event Read my book, Parenting with Pride . Share More Human. 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