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

Heather Hester | Advocate for Parents of LGBTQ Teens
Parenting
Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ Youth
Grief
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ
Allyship
Boundaries
Kindness
LGBTQ+ Parenting
Parental Support
LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ Rights
First Amendment
Family Dynamics
Compassion
Empathy
Coming Out
Pride Month

"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 no... more

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Latest Episodes

Give yourself the gift of empowerment

What do you do when you can’t stop your LGBTQ child from seeing online hate, and you shouldn’t try?

Online cruelty and dehumanization get louder in the weeks before an election, and our kids are in the middle o... more

How do you stay hopeful and engaged when the news makes everything feel hopeless? What if the answer is smaller than you think?

This is the butterfly effect episode for Tuesday’s episode on the load-bearing walls of democracy. Heather offers one wor... more

What does our democracy actually rest on, and which of those supports are being weakened right now?

With less than a month to go before the midterms, Heather breaks down four load-bearing walls of American democracy, a decade of wins and losses for ... more

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What do you actually say when your kid asks how you're voting?

This is the Friday companion to Tuesday's episode on political approval-seeking. Heather makes that thought experiment small enough to carry through the week: one word, one two-minute ac... more

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Recent Guests

Sheri Becker
Author; Founder of Whale Rock Workshops
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Episode: Books Are Windows and Mirrors: Shari Becker on Writing Inclusive Kids' Books and Fighting Bans
Jamie Hinkle
Vice President of Learning and Inclusion at PFLAG National
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Episode: PFLAG National on Creating Pride in Families: The New Resource Helping Parents Build Support Networks at Work
Stef Vachon
Guest mentioned as someone the host spoke with about living authentically
Episode: What Happens When You Stop Abandoning Yourself: For Parents of LGBTQ Teens
Heather Hester
Host of More Human More Kind and author of Parenting with Pride
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Episode: Parents of LGBTQ Kids: The Biggest Mistake Allies Make When a Child Comes Out (Interview on No Guilt Mom)
Nicole Gress
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist; trans voice expert; founder of Undead Voice
Undead Voice
Episode: Voice Dysphoria: The Piece of Gender-Affirming Care That Parents of LGBTQ Teens Often Overlook
Maria Gallucci
Multi-award winning real estate agent and author, Child of Deaf Adults (CODA)
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Episode: Empathy, Inclusion, and Raising an LGBTQ Child: A Conversation With Author and Advocate Maria Gallucci
Rex Wilde
Non-binary LGBTQ+ speaker, educator, and business consultant
Episode: Gender Isn’t the Emergency. Fear Is.
Heather McGuire
A coach focusing on self-trust and intuitive guidance
unconventionalintuitive.com
Episode: The Heart of Allyship: Rebuilding Our Intuition
Josh Nadler
Creative partner and storyteller inspired by grief.
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Episode: Queer Grief and the Power of Storytelling: The Story of "What About Me?"

Host

Heather Hester
Host of More Human, More Kind; author and advocate for LGBTQ kids, parents, and allies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Thank you

    Words cannot express my gratitude Heather. I felt so lost until I found your amazing, supportive & informative podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kC8879
    United States11 days ago
  • Mom of a Gay Teen

    My 13 year old son has recently opened up as gay and is now struggling with his identity and social acceptance. I’m glad to have a resource like this to dig into. I’ve always known I would be accepting, but navigating what comes next feels less familiar.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Padde and play
    United States17 days ago
  • Helpful

    I’m new to this podcast and the topic. I think I’m starting the journey and trying to find a support. I do appreciate the help but at the same time there are no tips. Yes they are stages, yes they are issue. But how do I deal with it? So far all I’ve heard it’s what I’m going through but end episode with the same questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Polish Girl 07
    United Statesa month ago
  • A space to land

    This podcast offers, insightful and honest conversations about how to show up as a parent and real human. Heather shares helpful strategies and what I find most valuable is her relatable stories and her loving manner provides a safe place to land. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanda Hinman
    United States2 months ago
  • Invaluable guidance and compassion!

    This podcast is such a thoughtful, compassionate resource. It offers essential perspective for supporting LGBTQ+ youth and helps spark meaningful growth and unlearning. Highly recommended for any parent, educator, or ally!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IG11!
    Canada2 months ago

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The show is praised for creating a welcoming space for difficult conversations about gender, identity, and allyship.
Audiences appreciate the blend of personal stories and actionable tools, especially scripts and boundaries for parenting.
Many reviews highlight the host's warmth and grounded approach, calling it essential for parents and allies seeking understanding and resilience.
Listeners describe the show as a calm, compassionate resource that helps families support LGBTQ youth with practical guidance.

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PFLAG National on Creating Pride in Families: The New Resource Helping Parents Build Support Networks at Work
Q: How can someone start an employee group if their company has no existing ERG for LGBTQ families?
Start by reaching out to the lead of the LGBTQ+ or parents and caregivers groups at your location, understand the steps, and consider whether the group should be standalone or a sub-group of an existing erg, then connect with HR or belonging teams to map out what is needed.
Parents of LGBTQ Kids: The Biggest Mistake Allies Make When a Child Comes Out (Interview on No Guilt Mom)
Q: Can you explain the third mindset shift about believing your children?
Believing your child is about offering validation and presence—saying, 'I believe you, I hear you, I am here for you'—which takes pressure off parents to perform and focuses on supportive listening.
Parents of LGBTQ Kids: The Biggest Mistake Allies Make When a Child Comes Out (Interview on No Guilt Mom)
Q: Whose responsibility is it to teach how to behave as an LGBTQ ally?
It's the parents' responsibility to learn and grow, to resource themselves, and to actively support their child, not expect the child to teach them; unlearning biases is part of that work.
Parents of LGBTQ Kids: The Biggest Mistake Allies Make When a Child Comes Out (Interview on No Guilt Mom)
Q: What are some of the fears that keep parents silent when their child comes out?
The fear is not about lacking love or values, but about worrying they won't say the right thing and fearing judgment from the world; the core solution is to show up with love, listening, and honesty rather than perfect language.
Voice Dysphoria: The Piece of Gender-Affirming Care That Parents of LGBTQ Teens Often Overlook
Q: What can a parent say or do if they notice their child withdrawing due to voice dysphoria?
Approach with curiosity, share your own experiences, acknowledge the child's feelings, and avoid direct pressure; use non-confrontational prompts to open up conversations about their voice journey and available resources.

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What is More Human. More Kind. about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on parenting LGBTQ kids with a focus on compassion, practical guidance, and unlearning fear. Across episodes, listeners hear about navigating school systems, setting loving boundaries, and building safer, more joyous family dynamics through actionable steps, scripts, and mindset shifts. A distinctive thread is turning parental anxiety into proactive advocacy, using concepts like thresholds and micro-actions to reduce stress while honoring the child's autonomy. The show often includes personal anecdotes, guest perspectives, and resources aimed at parents, allies, and educators, making it a concrete resource for sustainable, humane support.

A notable strength is its steady emphasis on kindness as a core operating princip... more

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