{"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. Start with fan-favorite Episode…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T18:23:33.277039+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717"},"episode":{"title":"Correcting Misgendering | Practical Allyship Guidance for Parents of LGBTQ Teens","slug":"correcting-misgendering-practical-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens","published_at":"2026-05-05T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/correcting-misgendering-practical-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717","url":"https://more-human-more-kind.captivate.fm/episode/the-cost-of-staying-quiet-when-your-trans-child-is-misgendered","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5c8961b0-81fe-4838-85fd-667051e64d7d.mp3","summary":"Are you an overwhelmed mom of a gay, lesbian, transgender, or queer teen who's feeling lost trying to navigate the coming out process, and wants to let go of shame and embarrassment, as well as build a deeper connection of trust within yourself and your teen? Click here to learn how to work with me 1-1. What happens in the moment when someone misgenders your child and you don’t speak up? In this episode, Heather Hester explores one of the most common (and least talked about) experiences for parents of LGBTQ+ kids: the moment of hesitation. When a relative uses the wrong pronoun. When a teacher slips up. When you almost say something but don’t. If you’ve ever felt your breath catch, your mind race, or your confidence disappear in those moments, you are not alone. You’ll learn: Why silence in these moments lands louder than you think What your child may be reading in your hesitation How repeated inaction can quietly reshape trust and connection A powerful mindset shift that reframes advocacy as protection, not confrontation A simple, grounded way to begin speaking up with more clarity and calm This episode will help you move from fear and uncertainty to a deeper sense of confidence in how you show up for your child. Listen now and take one step closer to becoming the steady, safe advocate your child needs. Hi, I’m Heather Hester , and I’m so glad you’re here! Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Download my free guide to take you from Panic to 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. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review ! 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