{"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 Good Intentions Damage Allyship | What Parents of LGBTQ Teens Say Wrong","slug":"when-good-intentions-damage-allyship-what-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-say-wrong","published_at":"2026-04-21T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/when-good-intentions-damage-allyship-what-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-say-wrong","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-you-meant-love-they-heard-something-else-what-do-you-do","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cecfdba5-32a4-4724-a0c6-437ced75b8e1.mp3","summary":"Are you an overwhelmed mom of a gay or lesbian 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 said, “I just don’t want you to have a hard life,” and meant it with every ounce of love you have? When your child shares something about their identity, your instinct isn’t rejection, it’s protection. Your mind goes to the world, the risks, the unknowns. So you say what feels honest: “I just want things to be easier for you.” But what if that moment, so rooted in love, lands in a way you never intended? In this episode, we gently unpack the hidden impact of that phrase and why fear, even when it’s valid, can quietly reshape connection. You’ll hear: Why fear for your child’s future can feel like rejection to them How kids internalize messages about their life being “hard” What happens when children begin editing their lives to protect you The subtle shift that creates distance—even in loving relationships And how to move from fear-based responses to grounded, confident connection If you’ve ever worried about saying the wrong thing, this episode will help you understand what actually matters most. Press play to hear what your child may be hearing beneath your words and how to rebuild connection without losing your honesty. 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. 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