#149 | Constant Outrage Isn’t Sustainable - How LGBTQ Allies Can Fight Back Without Burning Out

Exhausted by the headlines — but still want to keep fighting for what’s right?

In this raw and real episode, Heather recaps some of the most disturbing recent actions from the Trump administration, then shifts gears to offer tangible ways to care for your mental, emotional, and physical health. Because staying in the fight means learning how to rest without checking out.

• Learn 10 accessible, powerful ways to ground yourself while staying informed
• Hear how self-care can be an act of resistance, not avoidance
• Discover practices that help you protect your peace and build emotional endurance

Press play to reset your nervous system, reignite your energy, and reclaim your capacity to show up — with clarity, strength, and intention.

More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen 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, safety, and a human first approach, 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.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

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At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship, especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ+ kids. Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces I create, I help people unlearn bias, embrace their full humanity, and foster courageous, compassionate connection.

If you’re in the thick of parenting, allyship, or pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heart-warming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.

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