Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather Hester
What if the words you say in a single moment could shape your child’s inner voice for a lifetime?
Whether you're a parent, ally, or someone striving to lead with compassion in a polarized world, understanding how language—spoken and unspoken—impacts our LGBTQ+ loved ones is crucial. This episode explores how your reactions, tone, and body language can either nurture connection or deepen divides.
In this episode you will:
- Discover how to transform missteps into deeper trust and healing with your child.
- Learn the powerful role of tone, body language, and energy in affirming identity and creating safety.
- Get clear, compassionate answers to the complex question: Is it okay to use the word “queer”?
Press play now to learn how you can use language as a bridge—not a barrier—in your journey toward more human, more kind parenting.
Celebrate Pride with Us in The Kind Space!
This month, you’re invited to join The Kind Space - a private community where compassion meets action, and where allyship becomes practice.
Pride Month Perks for New Members:
✨ 50% off your first month of membership
📘 A signed copy of Parenting with Pride - Heather’s heart-centered guide to unlearning bias, embracing your LGBTQ+ child, and leading with love
Inside The Kind Space, you'll receive:
🌀 Private podcast episodes
🌿 Bonus reflections and guided practices
💬 Monthly live Q&A calls
💛 A community of brave, kind humans walking this path with you
You don’t have to do this alone.
This show explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.
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