{"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":320,"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 are 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 that you've already gotten 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, their parents, and the people 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…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T10:18:02.817996+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717"},"episode":{"title":"Up at 2AM Researching? What Ally Burnout Looks Like for Parents of LGBTQ Kids","slug":"up-at-2am-researching-everything-what-ally-burnout-looks-like-for-parents-of-lgbtq-kids","published_at":"2026-06-30T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/up-at-2am-researching-everything-what-ally-burnout-looks-like-for-parents-of-lgbtq-kids","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/up-at-2am-researching-everything-what-ally-burnout-looks-like-for-parents-of-lgbtq-kids","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aa7c7680-1920-4825-b328-6ea241543514.mp3","summary":"Talk to other parents who are experiencing burnout, too. Learn more about the Kindred Collective. Loving your child through a hard season can quietly burn you out, and most allies never see it coming. When a child comes out and struggles, parents often carry an invisible weight: vicarious stress, ambiguous grief, and a nervous system stuck on high alert. This episode names what compassion fatigue looks like for allies, and why it shows up differently depending on how you're wired. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recognize the real signs of ally burnout, even when they don't look like \"burnout\" Understand why you and your partner might be falling apart in completely different ways Start recovering without waiting for the crisis to end first Press play to find out why your exhaustion isn't a flaw, it's evidence of how much you love your kid. 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. Stay informed - visit my website Invite me to speak at your workshop or event Read my book, Parenting with Pride . Share More Human. More Kind. Support Buy Me A Coffee Watch on YouTube Listen to *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday! At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship , especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ kids . Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces I create, I help people unlearn bias, embrace their full humanity, and grow their capacity for courageous, compassionate connection. For parents, allies , and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heart-warming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from…","meta_description":"Talk to other parents who are experiencing burnout, too. Learn more about the Kindred Collective. 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