{"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":"Parents of LGBTQ Kids: Do You Quietly Hope It’s “Just a Phase?”","slug":"parents-of-lgbtq-kids-do-you-quietly-hope-it-s-just-a-phase","published_at":"2026-03-13T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/parents-of-lgbtq-kids-do-you-quietly-hope-it-s-just-a-phase","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/parents-of-lgbtq-kids-do-you-quietly-hope-its-just-a-phase","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7addd8a9-428d-4b4c-b1e3-b2fccb832860.mp3","summary":"Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ 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. Have you ever quietly hoped that what your child just told you about their identity… might still be a phase? Many parents of LGBTQ kids find themselves in this exact moment. You’re trying to be supportive. But internally there’s still a quiet “just in case.” You tell yourself you’re just being cautious. But that quiet hesitation can shape your parenting and your relationship with your child more than you realize. In this episode, Heather explores the deeper emotional pattern many parents experience after a child comes out. You’ll learn: Why hoping something is “just a phase” often comes from fear, grief, and uncertainty, not lack of love How unresolved hesitation creates subtle instability in your relationship Why children stop pushing for acceptance and instead begin protecting themselves How inconsistency quietly erodes trust, even when love is still present Most importantly, you’ll understand how parents can move from quiet hesitation to grounded steadiness so their child feels fully seen and affirmed. Action Real change doesn’t happen by forcing certainty. It happens by confronting the hesitation underneath it and learning how to show up steady and grounded for your child. Press play now. 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! 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