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    More Human. More Kind. | Parenting LGBTQ Kids, Unlearning Fear, Becoming More Human

    “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 with fan-favorite Episode 3: Embrace the Messiness of Supporting Your LGBTQ Teen, an honest conversation that will help you exhale, reflect, and show up more fully for the people you love.

    Three-time Women in Podcasting Award winner for Best LGBTQ+ Podcast, 2024 through 2026. Top 1.5% of podcasts globally.

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    Doom Scrolling, Trolls, and Burnout: Tracy Whitmore on Taking Back Control of Social Media Apr 01, 2025
    Show notes

    Are you constantly scrolling but still feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck?

    In this vulnerable and practical episode, Heather Hester sits down with wellness coach Tracy Whitmore to explore how social media is impacting our mental health, nervous systems, and sense of identity, especially for parents, LGBTQ allies, and anyone striving to show up with love in an exhausting, always-on world.

    Whether you’re a parent trying to model healthy digital habits, a queer teen navigating online spaces, or simply someone who feels fried by the endless scroll, this conversation offers real-world guidance for protecting your peace. You’ll learn how to listen to your body, set boundaries with compassion, and use simple, science-backed tools to stop the digital spiral and return to presence.

    Press play now to understand how social media is wired to keep you hooked and how you can reclaim your agency, energy, and empathy without disconnecting completely.

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    Tracy's Bio:

    Tracy Whitmore (she/her) is a Social Worker, Therapeutic Health, Wellness & Life Coach, and the Founder of Indigo Journey. She is also the author of It’s About You Too: Reducing the Overwhelm for Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids. With over 17 years of experience, Tracy provides therapeutic counselling, coaching, and support to 2SLGBTQ+ adults and families across Australia, Canada, and the U.S.

    Outside of her work, Tracy finds joy in travel, beach walks, exploring forests, pickleball, swimming, yoga, meditation, jigsaw puzzles, and reading. She also values time spent with her children, grandchildren, partner, and loved ones.

    Check out Tracy's fun merchandise + her book!

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    Allies: Are You Actually Showing Up or Just Posting About It? Mar 30, 2025
    Show notes

    Do you consider yourself an ally but wonder if you’re actually showing up in the ways that matter most?

    In this honest and empowering solo episode, Heather Hester challenges the comfort zone of “good intentions” and invites you into the deeper, messier, and more impactful work of true allyship.

    • The difference between performative allyship and real, lasting support
    • How to use your voice, presence, and privilege to create safety and inclusion
    • Small, consistent actions that support LGBTQ+ youth, communities of color, and those facing mental health challenges
    • Why allyship is a daily practice rooted in love, empathy, and accountability not perfection

    In a time of rising hate, misinformation, and political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, authentic allyship is not optional, it’s essential. Whether you're parenting an LGBTQ+ child or simply want to show up more courageously in your community, this episode offers the guidance and clarity you need to move forward with purpose.

    Listen now to become the kind of ally who protects what matters, raises brave kids, and builds a more inclusive world one courageous step at a time.

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    Rest Is Resistance: 10 Ways to Unplug Without Checking Out Mar 21, 2025
    Show notes

    Exhausted by the headlines but still want to keep fighting for what’s right?

    You’re not alone. In this honest and grounding solo episode, Heather Hester recaps some of the most alarming actions from the Trump administration and then offers a lifeline to anyone feeling emotionally, physically, or mentally depleted by it all.

    • 10 simple yet powerful ways to protect your peace while staying engaged
    • How to recognize when your nervous system is overwhelmed and how to gently reset
    • Why real allyship includes caring for yourself so you can keep showing up for others
    • How rest, boundaries, and joy are essential parts of social justice work

    Inclusion, advocacy, and allyship don’t thrive on exhaustion; they thrive on sustainable action and regulated nervous systems. Whether you're parenting an LGBTQ+ child, working on healing, or showing up in the fight for justice, this episode is your permission slip to rest with purpose.

    Press play to stop spiraling, start grounding, and remember that you don’t have to choose between your peace and your power. You need both and this episode will help you reclaim them.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.


    Move Aside and Let Us Lead: Celia Daniels on Why This Is the Time for LGBTQ Allyship Mar 18, 2025
    Show notes

    Is it possible to be trans, a person of deep faith, and still feel whole in a world that constantly attempts fragmentation?

    In this deeply moving and expansive episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester is joined by Celia Daniels, a trans femme, Christian, South Asian DEI leader, and one of LinkedIn’s Top LGBTQ+ Voices, for a conversation that is as honest as it is healing.

    • How Celia navigated the intersections of gender, faith, and culture growing up in India
    • Why colonialism and Christian supremacy still shape global views of gender and identity
    • The difference between performative DEI and meaningful workplace inclusion
    • How her “ALLIES” framework helps individuals and organizations show up for LGBTQ+ people with integrity and empathy

    For LGBTQ individuals and the parents, allies, and leaders who support them wholeness can feel impossible in spaces rooted in judgment, shame, or binary thinking. Celia’s story proves that healing, visibility, and faith can coexist and that allyship isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present, informed, and human.

    Press play to witness one of the most powerful conversations of the season and walk away with renewed courage to create spaces of safety, inclusion, and love for your kids, your colleagues, and yourself.

    Guest Spotlight:

    Celia Daniels is a globally recognized DEI champion, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and trans advocate. Named one of the Top 20 LGBTQ Leaders in Biopharma and among the Top 100 LGBTQ+ Women in DEI, Celia brings a rare blend of vulnerability, vision, and lived expertise. She currently resides in Southern California with her family.

    Click here to learn more!

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    Nice Keeps the Peace. Kind Tells the Truth. A Guide to LGBTQ Allyship in Hard Moments Mar 14, 2025
    Show notes

    Are you confusing being “nice” with being kind and unintentionally avoiding the hard conversations that true LGBTQ allyship demands?

    In this eye-opening solo episode of More Human, More Kind, host Heather Hester explores a subtle but crucial distinction: the difference between niceness and kindness, especially when it comes to showing up as an LGBTQ ally, parent, or advocate for social justice.

    • Why "being nice" often keeps you silent when your voice and presence are most needed
    • How to move from performative allyship to genuine, values-based action
    • Ways to practice empathy and inclusion even in moments of discomfort
    • How kindness protects mental health, safety, and connection for you and those you're showing up for

    In a world that prioritizes politeness over progress, it’s easy to equate being agreeable with being good. But real kindness, the kind rooted in love, advocacy, and justice, requires courage. It requires standing up, speaking out, and creating safety and belonging for marginalized identities, especially when it's hard.

    Tune in now to discover how to show up as a more present, powerful, and compassionate ally not by avoiding conflict, but by embracing your full humanity.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • thetrevorproject.org
    • showingupforracialjustice.org
    • humanrightscampaign.org
    • nami.org

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    Judgment vs. Discernment: What Every Parent and LGBTQ Ally Needs to Know Right Now Mar 07, 2025
    Show notes

    Are you reacting or are you responding with wisdom?

    What if the difference between judgment and discernment could change everything from how you parent your LGBTQ child to how you engage in difficult conversations around identity, inclusion, and justice?

    In this transformative solo episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester explores one of the most important mindset shifts we can make as parents, allies, and conscious humans. She unpacks why judgment fuels reactivity and division, while discernment builds clarity, empathy, and resilience, especially in emotionally charged moments.

    • The psychological and spiritual roots of judgment vs. discernment and how they impact your daily decisions
    • How discernment strengthens LGBTQ allyship, mental health, and parenting
    • Why defensiveness is often a sign of unexamined judgment and how to interrupt the cycle
    • Practical tools like metacognition, mindfulness, and curiosity to build discernment in real time

    We live in a world that rewards quick opinions and snap judgments, but true guidance, advocacy, and healing come from deeper wisdom. Whether you're advocating for LGBTQ inclusion, navigating parenting challenges, or confronting social justice issues, discernment helps you pause, reflect, and act with courage and clarity.

    Listen now to shift from reactive judgment to conscious discernment and become the kind of ally, parent, and human the world truly needs.

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    Your Kid's College Essay Isn't About Their Hardship: Dylan Nellis on What Actually Gets Students In Mar 04, 2025
    Show notes

    Is your teen overwhelmed by college applications and feeling the pressure to be perfect?

    In this honest and eye-opening episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester is joined by Dylan Nellis, Stanford graduate and founder of NextGen Admit, for a refreshing look at the college admissions process. Together, they unpack the emotional, mental health, and identity challenges teens face and what parents can do to provide real guidance, empathy, and support.

    • Why elite colleges actually prefer “spiky” applicants over “well-rounded” ones and how to help your child find their “spike”
    • How storytelling and self-awareness are far more impactful than test scores or résumés
    • Why college essays should be story-first (not trauma-dump-first), and how to avoid common mistakes
    • How to support your teen's mental health, reduce stress, and model love over pressure during this major life transition

    The college application process is often filled with anxiety, pressure, and perfectionism, especially for LGBTQ+ teens and those navigating identity, inclusion, and expectations. Parents play a crucial role in creating safety, modeling self-compassion, and prioritizing authenticity over achievement.

    Press play now to ditch the overwhelm and guide your teen toward a values-driven college journey, one rooted in clarity, confidence, and connection.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • nextgenadmit.com
    • nextgenadmit.com/masterclass
    • Dyllen Nellis on YouTube

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    I Was Too Scared to Say I'm Sorry: What I Learned About Accountability and Why It Matters Now Feb 28, 2025
    Show notes

    Have we forgotten how to hold people, especially those in power, accountable?

    In this heartfelt and timely episode of More Human, More Kind, host Heather Hester reflects on why accountability is one of the most radical, necessary acts of love in parenting, relationships, and our collective life. Through her own stories and real-world examples, she invites listeners to explore why the absence of accountability isn’t kindness; it’s abandonment — and how we can return to truth-telling with empathy and courage.

    • Why emotional maturity and accountability go hand in hand
    • How to model accountability in parenting and allyship to foster trust, love, and inclusion
    • How our failure to hold leaders accountable impacts mental health, justice, and community safety
    • What it looks like to lovingly name harm without shame and commit to repair
    • How to build the courage to speak up in your family, workplace, or civic life, even when it’s hard

    From family dynamics to political chaos, we’re seeing what happens when there are no consequences for harm. As parents, allies, and citizens, we must reclaim the tools of courageous accountability not as punishment, but as the path to healing, connection, and real leadership.

    Press play to explore how holding yourself and others accountable can be a radical act of love, inclusion, and social justice in a world that needs more of all three.

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    Which Speech Is Real? A Governor's Warning and a TV Show That Saw It Coming Feb 21, 2025
    Show notes

    Can a fictional speech and a state address both expose the same creeping threat to democracy, and what does that mean for us as parents, allies, and citizens?

    In this timely and emotionally charged episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester reads and reflects on two powerful speeches: one from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s recent State of the State address, and the other from a 10-year-old episode of Madam Secretary. The overlap isn’t just uncanny, it’s chilling.

    Both highlight the dangerous resurgence of authoritarianism, the scapegoating of marginalized communities, and the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) under the guise of tradition, order, or neutrality. If you’re a parent, an LGBTQ+ ally, or someone committed to social justice, this episode will leave you stirred, grounded, and ready to act.

    • Hear two unforgettable speeches that echo with truth and urgency
    • Learn how recent political attacks on DEI, the arts, and education are rooted in fear and power, not fairness
    • Understand how these rollbacks threaten the mental health, identity, and safety of already marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ youth
    • Explore real ways to stay engaged without burning out, including how to use your voice, your vote, and your values as tools for change
    • Be reminded why your allyship, parenting, and presence matter more than ever in this moment

    When fictional dialogue from a political drama mirrors a modern governor’s warning almost word for word, we can’t afford to dismiss it as coincidence. We are witnessing a coordinated attack on inclusion, empathy, and truth, and the time to respond with courage, clarity, and compassion is now.

    Press play to be reminded that your advocacy isn’t just resistance, it’s protection. For your kids. For your communities. For democracy itself.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • national LGBTQ task force
    • just security

    Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

    Immerse yourself in Community - I Love My Gay Kid

    Stay informed - visit my website

    Join the Conversation on Substack

    Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

    Support the Show - Learn more here!

    Watch on YouTube

    Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

    This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

    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 connection.

    For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

    Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me.

    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


    Transgender Transition Is a Family Journey — Here’s How to Do It Well Feb 19, 2025
    Show notes

    Are you hoping your love is enough, or are you actually showing up for the trans people in your life in ways that heal, protect, and affirm?

    In this vital, eye-opening episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester sits down with licensed therapist, speaker, and trans man Alexander Stefanini for a deep and courageous conversation about what true support looks like for trans teens, adults, and their families, especially now, when political attacks and misinformation are endangering lives and dignity.

    Whether you're a parent, professional, or ally-in-progress, this conversation offers empathy without coddling and guidance without fluff. It’s the clarity we all need to move from intention to impact.

    1. Understand why affirming someone’s identity goes far beyond pronouns or politics
    2. Learn how families and friends must "transition" too and what that process looks like
    3. Explore the emotional, mental, and relational impact of transition on everyone involved
    4. Hear practical strategies for how parents, allies, and professionals can support trans people with skill and integrity
    5. Discover how to navigate common missteps and what true inclusion and healing actually require

    Trans people, especially trans youth, are under attack, not just legislatively but emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. And love alone isn’t enough.

    They need safety, affirmation, and advocates who are willing to do the work, even when it’s messy or uncomfortable.

    As Alexander shares, transition isn’t just an individual process. It’s a communal transformation that requires presence, humility, and active learning from everyone involved.

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    Press play to move from love to impact and learn how to truly show up for the trans people who need you most.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    1. arrivetherapy.com
    2. erinreed.substack.com

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    More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.


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