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More Human More Kind: Supportive Ally Tips for Parents of LGBTQ Teens

Do you wish you could better support your LGBTQ child? To be an ally who shows up with courage, clarity, and compassion in your family, workplace, and community? You"re not alone. More Human. More Kind. is a twice-weekly podcast supporting concerned parents and allies of LGBTQ+ kids who are ready to move from fear, grief, and confusion to healing, resilience, and empowered advocacy. Hosted by Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride and a fierce advocate for human rights and social justice,

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10:29

Why So Many Parents Miss the Silent Phase of LGBTQ...

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2026/02/03

Click Here to Get Your Guide: Decode the SilenceIs your teen unusually quiet, withdrawn, or different, and you’re wondering what’s really going on beneath the surface?For many LGBTQ teens, the process of coming out begins in total silence, long before they have the words to express who they are. In this powerful episode, Heather Hester shares essential guidance for parents to recognize what’s really happening, and how to become a true ally before a single word is spoken.Learn the 9 subtle signs your

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19:30

What Kind of Parent Thinks That? The Truth About...

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2026/01/30

Do you want relief from carrying all of this alone, someone who won't judge you for being human, and tools to process these feelings so they stop controlling you? Let's find out if working together is the answer!CLICK HEREYou love your LGBTQ child fiercely, so why do you still have thoughts that terrify you?Thoughts you’d never say out loud.Thoughts that make you question if you’re a good parent at all.This episode brings those hidden fears into the light, gently and without judgment.In this raw and

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20:32

Understanding January Grief as a Parent of an LGBTQ+...

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2026/01/27

Are you ready to move through the heaviness so you can connect and communicate with your LGBTQ+ child? Let's have a discovery call to see if working together is the right fit!Click Here!Does the start of a new year feel heavy instead of hopeful? Are you tired, overwhelmed, or carrying a kind of sadness you can't quite name? If you're a parent of an LGBTQ+ teen, this episode is your reminder that nothing is wrong with you, your body, your mind, and your heart are simply asking to be heard.In today’s

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10:45

The Dangerous Belief Hurting LGBTQ+ Kids and How...

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2026/01/23

Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ 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.Or go to https://morehumanmorekind.com/discoveryIf you've ever thought, "They're too young to know," or hoped your child might “grow out of it,” this episode is a must-listen. What feels like caution or protection may actually

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12:06

Reset Your Nervous System: Mental Health Guidance for...

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2026/01/20

If you're an LGBTQ parent or ally feeling emotionally drained after the holidays, you're not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. This episode offers practical guidance for recovering from the hidden stress so many of us carry this time of year.Even when the holidays are joyful, the emotional labor of parenting, allyship, and navigating family dynamics can quietly overload your nervous system. In this conversation, Heather Hester shares science-backed strategies for nervous system healing,

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10:44

Survival Mode Parenting: LGBTQ Mental Health Guidance...

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2026/01/16

Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ 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.Or go to https://morehumanmorekind.com/discoveryIf you’re an parent or ally of an LGBTQ+ kid who feels like the last few months or even years have been hellish, this episode is for you.This is guidance for the parent who has

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14:41

From Overthinking to Inner Knowing: A Practice for...

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2026/01/13

Have you been second-guessing yourself, polling others for answers, or feeling totally disconnected from your inner knowing?In this grounding and compassionate episode, Heather Hester explores how fear, cultural conditioning, and emotional overwhelm silence the voice within and why that’s not your fault. You’ll learn how intuition actually works (yes, it's backed by science), and how to begin hearing your truth again, especially as an ally or parent of an LGBTQ+ child.You’ll discover:🌿 Why your

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12:59

Why Pretending to Be Okay Is Hurting Parents and...

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2026/01/09

Want to let go of the fear that is causing you to feel like two different people - the one the world sees and the one you keep locked inside? Let's talk!Click here.or https://morehumanmorekind.com/discoveryAre you smiling through meetings, school pick-ups, and family dinners while silently falling apart inside?You’re not alone and you’re not broken. Many parents of LGBTQ+ kids are living two parallel lives: the one everyone sees, and the one consumed by fear, shame, and “what if” spirals. In this

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15:55

January Recalibration: Reentry for Parents and Allies...

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2026/01/06

If you’re starting the new year feeling emotionally scrambled, stretched thin, or just... not ready to jump into goals and plans then this episode is for you.January asks so much of us. But what if you didn’t need to fix, improve, or push? What if you just needed a way to come back to yourself, gently, honestly, and on your own time?In today’s episode, Heather Hester shares why this post-holiday “offness” is completely normal for LGBTQ+ parents and allies, especially those who’ve been holding

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15:23

From Resolutions to Repair: How Parents and Allies...

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2025/12/31

Tired of the pressure to reinvent yourself every New Year? You’re not alone AND you’re not doing it wrong.In this final episode of 2025, Heather Hester offers a powerful shift from the tradition of resolutions to something more meaningful for LGBTQ+ parents, caregivers, and allies: repair. Rather than fix or perfect, you’re invited to reflect, release, and re-enter the next year with clarity, care, and courage.You’ll discover:Why repair matters more than resolutions for long-term emotional and

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06:30

Parents, Let Hope Be Your 2026 Mantra (DAY 12)

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2025/12/30

DAY 12MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOSAfter a year of navigating challenges and showing up with fierce love, are you wondering if it’s made a difference?In this final capsule episode, Heather Hester reminds us that real hope, especially for LGBTQ+ families, isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a steady, relational force that fuels change. Every small effort, boundary, and affirmation you've made creates ripples that

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05:21

Ditch Resolutions. Set Intentions. Start Soft. Why...

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2025/12/29

DAY 11MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOSAre you already exhausted by the pressure of “New Year, New You” messages? If you’re a parent or ally of an LGBTQ+ child, you don’t need more demands. You need direction that honors your humanity.In today’s 5-minute reflection, Heather Hester invites you to replace performative resolutions with soft, soulful intentions that center your healing, growth, and emotional

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05:50

Joy Is a Form of Allyship Not Betrayal (DAY 10)

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2025/12/26

DAY 10MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOSEver caught yourself enjoying a moment, only to immediately feel guilty for it? If you’re parenting or advocating for an LGBTQ+ child in a world that feels heavy, joy can feel almost… irresponsible.On Day 10 of our holiday capsule series, Heather Hester names the guilt many parents and allies feel around feeling good and gently reframes joy as a vital, courageous act. This

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06:34

Micro Kindness, Major Impact: A Holiday Reframe for...

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2025/12/25

DAY 9MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOSAre you finding it hard to celebrate the holidays when the world feels like it’s unraveling? If your heart is heavy with the weight of injustice, violence, and overwhelm, this episode is for you.In Day 9 of the More Human, More Kind holiday capsule, Heather Hester invites you to stop trying to hold the whole world and instead embrace the power of one kind thing. For parents

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05:48

Let Go of Traditions That No Longer Fit: A Holiday...

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2025/12/24

DAY 8MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOSEver found yourself watching your LGBTQ+ child shrink at a family tradition that no longer feels right? You're not imagining it, and you're not alone.In Day 8 of the More Human, More Kind holiday capsule, Heather Hester explores why some holiday rituals, like gendered gift exchanges, no longer fit, and how that discomfort can be a powerful invitation to reimagine connection

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Parents, Here's How to Escape the Holiday Comparison...

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2025/12/23

DAY 7MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday ChaosScrolling social media this time of year and feeling like everyone else’s holiday is warmer, happier, or more “together” than yours? You’re not alone AND it’s not your fault.In Day 7 of the More Human, More Kind holiday capsule, Heather Hester walks you through the emotional and neurological roots of comparison, especially for parents and allies of LGBTQ+ kids, and gently

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Guilt Is a Signal, Not a Sentence: A Holiday Reframe...

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2025/12/22

DAY 6MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday ChaosDo you ever lie awake replaying moments you wish you could rewrite - things you didn’t know, didn’t say, or didn’t protect your LGBTQ+ child from? That quiet ache of guilt sneaks in, especially during the holidays.In Day 6 of More Human, More Kind's holiday capsule series, host Heather Hester helps you gently confront those feelings, not to punish yourself, but to transform

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How to Respond When a Relative Misgenders Your LGBTQ+...

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2025/12/19

DAY 5MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday ChaosYou're at the holiday table. Your child walks in. A relative misgenders them on purpose. The room freezes, your heart races, and you feel that internal tug between protecting your child and keeping the peace.In this holiday capsule episode, Heather Hester shares a grounded, loving framework to handle this common but painful moment with grace. You’ll learn how to regulate your

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05:52

Simple Conflict Tools for LGBTQ+ Parents and Allies...

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2025/12/18

DAY 4MORE HUMAN MONETS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!12 Rebellions Against Holiday ChaosIs your stomach in knots before a holiday gathering, already dreading that one comment you know is coming? You’re not alone. Conflict is hard enough. But when you're an LGBTQ+ parent or ally, it comes with an emotional cost most people don’t see.In this holiday capsule episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester offers a calm, clear strategy to handle those moments when

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06:29

Reframing Holiday Loneliness for LGBTQ+ Parents and...

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2025/12/17

DAY 3MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday ChaosThe holiday lights are twinkling, the house is full, and yet, you feel... alone. If you're parenting or advocating for an LGBTQ+ child, this ache is more common than you think. You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.In today’s holiday capsule episode Heather Hester speaks directly to the invisible load carried by parents, caregivers, and allies during the holidays

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