{"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":"When One Parent Is Ready and the Other Isn't: LGBTQ Parenting Guidance for Families in Different Places","slug":"the-hardest-pride-conversations-aren-t-with-your-lgbtq-teen","published_at":"2026-06-05T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/the-hardest-pride-conversations-aren-t-with-your-lgbtq-teen","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-hardest-pride-conversations-arent-with-your-lgbtq-teen","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/33158e74-6fae-48ff-bf41-059a2bb50f47.mp3","summary":"Learn more about the Kindred Collective Community What happens when parents have different comfort levels, beliefs, or timelines around Pride and LGBTQ support? For many parents of LGBTQ teens, Pride season can bring underlying family tensions to the surface. One parent may be ready to advocate, celebrate, and show visible support, while the other may still be processing fear, confusion, grief, or uncertainty. In this episode, Heather explores how these differences affect LGBTQ teens, why children often absorb parental tension even when adults think they're hiding it, and how families can create emotional safety without requiring perfect agreement. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Navigate parenting LGBTQ teens when parents are not fully aligned on Pride, visibility, or LGBTQ allyship Recognize how family tension, mixed messages, and adult discomfort impact LGBTQ teens emotionally Create stronger communication, healthier boundaries, and more effective parent support while maintaining compassion for everyone involved Action (A) Press play to discover how parents and allies can prioritize emotional safety, strengthen LGBTQ allyship, and support LGBTQ teens, even when difficult Pride conversations are happening behind the scenes. 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 ! Connect heather@heatherhester.net Buy Me A Coffee Watch on YouTube Listen to *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday! 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