{"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":"Stay Grounded After Tough LGBTQ Conversations | A Reset for Allies","slug":"stay-grounded-after-tough-lgbtq-conversations-a-reset-for-allies","published_at":"2026-05-01T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/stay-grounded-after-tough-lgbtq-conversations-a-reset-for-allies","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/how-parents-and-lgbtq-allies-stay-grounded-after-difficult-conversations","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7409c7c9-a9c3-45a9-ad3c-8d0847bb9354.mp3","summary":"Join me on Substack for more tools to stay human in a complicated world. Have you ever handled a difficult conversation well and still couldn’t shake the feeling afterward? In this Friday Reset episode of More Human. More Kind. , Heather Hester offers a grounding space for parents of gay and lesbian kids, allies, and anyone navigating emotionally charged conversations . After a hard interaction, whether it’s a text, email, or comment that didn’t sit right, it’s common to replay the moment, second-guess yourself, or carry the emotional weight long after it’s over. This episode is your antidote to that heaviness; a chance to pause, reconnect, and return to yourself. In this episode, you’ll: Learn how parents and LGBTQ allies can stay grounded before, during, and after difficult conversations Release the urge to overanalyze or second-guess your response Practice one powerful word, one micro-action, and one sentence to help you stay aligned Build emotional resilience while supporting your gay, lesbian, and LGBTQ loved ones This is where insight becomes integration and small shifts create meaningful change. Press play for a gentle reset that will help you feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded—so you can move forward with confidence and compassion. 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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