More Human More Kind: Practical Guidance for Allyship and Parenting 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, each episode blends grounded insights, personal stories, and practical guidance to help you protect what matters, raise brave kids, and spark collective change. * You'll learn to navigate mental health challenges, set loving boundaries, and find hope and support through the messiness of parenting, allyship, and becoming. * Whether you're wrestling with bigotry, searching for connection and community, or ready to shift your mindset toward kindness and open-minded action, this show offers the education and encouragement you need. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, featuring expert interviews, vulnerable Listener Queer-ies, and timely solo episodes that foster growth, empathy, and activism. Start with fan-favorite Episode 3: Embrace the Messiness of Supporting Your LGBTQ Teen (With Resilience & Hope), an honest conversation that will help you exhale, reflect, and show up more fully and fiercely for the people you love. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy
Episodes
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!
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Are 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 se...
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 L...
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:
- <...
DAY 12
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS
After 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 e...
DAY 11
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS
Are 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,...
DAY 10
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS
Ever 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 caps...
DAY 9
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR
12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS
Are 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 K...
DAY 8
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR
12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS
Ever 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 ...
DAY 7
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday Chaos
Scrolling 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,...
DAY 6
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday Chaos
Do 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 Mo...
DAY 5
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday Chaos
You'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 caps...
DAY 4
MORE HUMAN MONETS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos
Is 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 peo...
DAY 3
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR
12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos
The 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 t...
DAY 2
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos!
The holidays are magical, but they’re also messy, especially when you're parenting or supporting an LGBTQ+ child. Old family patterns, loaded conversations, and invisible emotional labor can leave you feeling like you’re mana...
Today is day 1 of our 12 day holiday capsule!
More Human Moments for the Most Wonderful (and Complicated!) Time of the Year.
12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos
Let Go of Holiday Perfection and Embrace Presence, Grounding, and Enoughness
This is a powerful moment of reflection for LGBTQ+ parents and allies navigating t...
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!!
We are so happy to share this special episode that is a celebration of both 6 years AND 200 episodes for this podcast! It is honest and raw...and the sound may be a little off our usual high quality recording levels.
In this heartfelt milestone episode, Heather Hester is joined in person by two of her children, Connor and Grace, to share the deeply personal and powerful story of how their family moved from sil...
Are you constantly bracing for impact this holiday season, snapping at your kids, holding your breath, pushing through?
If you’re a parent of an LGBTQ+ child, an ally, or simply a human feeling stretched thin, this episode invites you to soften, not as a weakness, but as a radical act of strength, love, and nervous system regulation.
In a world that rewards hard edges and overextension, Heather Hester offers a deeply human reframe: s...
Are you feeling pulled between preserving family peace and protecting your mental health this holiday season?
You're not alone AND you're not doing it wrong. The holidays are often an emotional minefield, especially for parents of LGBTQ+ kids navigating outdated traditions, family dynamics, and identity stress. This episode is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and make room for something more aligned.
Heather Hester offers a po...
Are you an LGBTQ+ parent, ally, or advocate feeling exhausted by the emotional and logistical weight of the holiday season?
You’re not alone. Many parents and caregivers, especially those supporting LGBTQ youth, enter this time of year overwhelmed, overextended, and overstimulated, unsure how to protect their own peace while showing up for others.
In this powerful solo reflection, Heather Hester invites you to rethink everything you’...
Feeling the pressure to find the perfect gift for your LGBTQ+ teen?
In this soft, grounding episode, Heather shares what really matters to LGBTQ+ kids this time of year and how your presence and thoughtfulness can be more powerful than anything wrapped in a bow.
- Discover 5 human-centered gifts that build connection and joy
- Learn how to create belonging through slow rituals and shared presence
- Get practical tips for meaningful, low-...
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