{"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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PFLAG National's Jamie Henkel joins the show to talk about Creating Pride in Families, a brand new resource library designed to help parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ people build peer support networks inside their workplaces. Whether your company has a thriving ERG or you're starting from scratch, this episode will show you what's possible and how to get there. Jamie also gets honest about what allyship actually requires: doing your own homework, speaking up even when it's imperfect, and understanding that silence is never the safe choice. In this episode you'll learn how to: Access PFLAG's Creating Pride in Families resource library and use it to start or strengthen a workplace parent group Navigate the current DEI climate, including why some companies are actually increasing their investment right now Find PFLAG support if there's no local chapter near you, including free virtual options and identity-specific communities Take action as an ally without waiting until you feel ready or perfectly informed Understand what your LGBTQ+ loved one actually needs from you, and why getting it wrong is still better than staying silent Resources mentioned in this episode: Creating Pride in Families resource library: https://pflag.org/press/creating-pride-in-families/ Find a local chapter or PFLAG Connects virtual meeting: pflag.org PFLAG Connects Communities (free identity-specific virtual support groups) PFLAG Academy Online (monthly webinar program for members and allies) Free publications including Our Trans Loved Ones and Faith in Our Families: pflag.org About Jamie Henkel: Jamie Henkel (she/her) is the Vice President of Learning and Inclusion at PFLAG National, where she has worked s…","meta_description":"What if the support you've been looking for was one conversation away, right where you work? 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