More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ+ Teens & Growing Into a Courageous Ally
Heather HesterDo 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 Heat... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 205 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureSelf-ImprovementEducationRelationships | |||
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What if the ghosts haunting your parenting aren’t spooky but silent? And what if your child’s future depends on whether you face them?
For parents and allies of LGBTQ+ kids, cycles of silence, shame, and inherited fear can sneak into how we parent, ... more
What if the monsters you feared growing up were never the real threat but a reflection of the parts of yourself society told you to hide?
For LGBTQ+ youth, and the parents, moms, and advocates walking alongside them, labels like “weird,” “freak,” an... more
What if your child’s “difference” isn’t a problem to fix, but a story we’ve been taught to fear?
In this raw and compassionate episode, Heather Hester opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting LGBTQ+ kids - really any kid that we have ... more
Should you shield your child from life's hardest moments or teach them how to face and carry them?
In this honest and heart-opening episode, Heather Hester explores one of the most misunderstood parts of parenting: how to share hard truths without o... more
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Thank you, Heather for sharing your wisdom. You speak so clearly about topics that can be difficult for many people. Appreciate the work you do and the heart you bring to each episode.
Apple Podcasts5Suzi4433
United States3 months ago - Appreciate
Thoughtful and insightful with purpose.
Good work.
Apple Podcasts5marmontpatioUnited States3 months ago - Great Conversations
This podcast is so important to have for LGBTQ+ youth, especially given the current climate.
Apple Podcasts5Meg3478United States3 months ago - Amazing resource, coming from a sibling
This podcast is an amazing resource for LGBTQ teens, allies and family members alike. My brother came out as gay about 5 years ago and it was definitely a shock for my entire family. We of course love and accept him unconditionally but we struggled to find the best ways to support him as he struggled with his identity in high school. My mom found this podcast a year or two later and it has been an amazing resource for both my parents and myself. Heather’s episodes are grounding and insightful ... more
Apple Podcasts5BelleGoBlueUnited States3 months ago - Absolutely Necessary
as a gay teen struggling in my household, this podcast was an amazing eye opener to my parents. having multiple voices on this podcast helped reinforce the ideas of acceptance of my lifestyle. i am so glad something like this exists, especially to the level of depth Heather goes into. absolutely worth a listen.
Apple Podcasts5friends call me gay vicUnited States3 months ago
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This podcast focuses on providing guidance and support to parents and allies of LGBTQ+ teens. It features a blend of practical advice, expert interviews, and personal stories, aiming to foster understanding, compassion, and advocacy. Central themes include navigating mental health challenges, setting healthy boundaries, and encouraging resilience among both parents and children. The content is designed to help listeners move from a place of fear and confusion into one of empowerment and proactive allyship. Each episode often includes vulnerable listener inquiries and promotes an open dialogue around the complexities of parenting LGBTQ+ youth, highlighting the importance of kindness and acceptance in today's society.
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2. Heather McGuire
3. Josh Nadler
4. Sam Wasserman
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7. Tracy Whitmore
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