{"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":"Your Queer Kid's Breakup Isn't Like Yours: What Parents Need to Know About Dating, Abuse, and Support","slug":"your-queer-kid-s-breakup-isn-t-like-yours-what-parents-need-to-know-about-dating-abuse-and-support","published_at":"2026-09-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/your-queer-kid-s-breakup-isn-t-like-yours-what-parents-need-to-know-about-dating-abuse-and-support","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/your-queer-kids-breakup-isnt-like-yours-what-parents-need-to-know-about-dating-abuse-and-support","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f1234d70-e079-478d-aede-0141dc70cb03.mp3","summary":"Do you know how to actually help your queer kid through a breakup, or are you using advice built for straight relationships? Both of Heather's daughters went through breakups within a month of each other this year, and it revealed just how underprepared she was to support them the way she wanted to. This episode debunks the most common and most dangerous stereotypes about queer relationships, walks through documented research on same-sex relationship stressors and abuse, and gives you language to open the door with your kid without prying. In this episode you'll learn how to: Recognize the couple-level stressors unique to same-sex relationships that straight couples never have to navigate Understand why queer kids may be less likely to tell you if something is wrong, and how to build the kind of trust that changes that Know where to point your kid for LGBTQ-competent support if a relationship turns unsafe Press play to learn how to show up for your kid's relationships, and their heartbreak, with the facts and presence they actually need. This episode discusses sexual assault and intimate partner violence. If this is a sensitive topic for you personally, The Trevor Project is available for LGBTQ young people at 1-866-488-7386 or by texting START to 678-678. Here are the other resources mentioned in this episode: The Network/La Red — 24/7 hotline specifically for LGBTQIA+ survivors of relationship abuse, 800-832-1901 FORGE — self-help guides specifically for transgender and nonbinary survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence NCAVP (National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs) — the largest LGBTQ-specific anti-violence coalition in the country, with local member programs you can search by region The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org, 1-800-799-7233)…","meta_description":"Do you know how to actually help your queer kid through a breakup, or are you using advice built for straight relationships? 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