More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ+ Teens & Growing Into a Courageous Ally
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 198
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
#117 | Unconditional Love & Gender Fluidity (LGBTQ Allyship, Courage & Spiritual Guidance)
Discover the power of love and acceptance as I am joined by the insightful shawndeez, Ph.D., to explore the journey of parenting LGBTQ children. Through our conversation, we unearth the intricacies o…
#116 | Why Saying “I Love You” Isn’t Enough—LGBTQ Ally Parents Need These Love Language Tools
This episode of Just Breathe Parenting your LGBTQ teen focuses on the importance of understanding and connecting with your loved ones through the five love languages: words of affirmation, physical t…
#115 | 5 Ways Parenting With Pride Embodies LGBTQ Ally Courage, Resilience & Practical Guidance
This episode is a celebration of our shared path, offering a compassionate embrace to every parent and guardian out there walking this road. Looking back at where we started and where we are now, we …
#114| 5 Ways Trans Parent Trystan Reese Shows LGBTQ Allies to Parent With Unconditional Love and Courage
Join us as we warmly welcome back Trystan Reese, Author, Storyteller, Consultant, Coach, and Facilitator; back to the podcast, where we explore the rich and complex tapestry of transgender parenting.…
#113 | How Committing to LGBTQ Allyship Can Transform Lives—Including Yours
Let's kick off 2024 by committing to be better allies to the LGBTQ+ community. Guaranteeing an enriching conversation, I will delve into what it means to be an ally and how we can actively show our s…
#112 | Embracing the Messiness: Holiday Survival Tips for LGBTQ Families and Their Allies
Holidays should be a time of joy and celebration, but what happens when they turn into a period of crisis? We’ve all been there, and know firsthand how tough it can be. Join me as I share my personal…
#111 | 6 Courageous Ways LGBTQ Parents & Allies Can Handle Non-Affirming Family During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of magic, love, and connection. Unfortunately, the crises in our lives don’t stop just because it is the holidays.
This episode is all about equipping you with the tools and l…
#110 | A Legacy of Unconditional Love
As we celebrate the fourth glorious year of Just Breathe, I can't help but look back on our remarkable journey. Our endeavor to support families, friends, allies, and LGBTQ individuals themselves has…
#109 | 5 Steps to Heal Shame and Build LGBTQ Ally Courage: A Guide to Inner Freedom
Have you ever felt lost in your own skin, or like a puzzle piece that doesn't fit? Feel the weight lift as you join us in a poignant conversation with Michael Mammina, a master life coach who has nav…
#108 | Why Talking Isn’t Enough: Real Bullying Defense Strategies Every LGBTQ Ally Parent Should Use
Picture your child standing tall, brimming with confidence and equipped with the tools to deftly handle bullying. That's the promise that my guest, Suzanne Jean, delivers on in our insightful convers…
#107 | Healing Through Breath (LGBTQ Allyship, Courage & Somatic Parenting Guidance)
What if you could harness the power of breath to live a more present, intentional, and authentic life? Join me as I engage in a transformative conversation with Jennifer (Jen) Murray, the founder of…
#106 | 5 Media-Based Strategies to Teach LGBTQ Ally Kids Consent, Courage & Bodily Autonomy
Join us as we navigate the compelling topics of consent culture, representation in media, and gender inclusivity in sports with our remarkable guest, Michele Meek. As a writer, filmmaker, professor, …
#105 | Why Silence Is Deadly: What Allies Must Do NOW to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Suicide
Content warning: This episodes discusses the important issue of teen suicide and its' prevention.
What if we told you that a staggering 41% of LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide in the past year?…
#104 | Why Learning to Trust Intuition Gives LGBTQ Parents & Allies the Courage to Support with Clarity
Have you ever had that gut feeling, that whispering voice within, guiding you somewhere you just can't explain? We've all experienced it at some point. It's intuition, that unexplainable guide within…
#103 | 6 Ways Parents Can Be Allies When Their LGBTQ Child Comes Out: Courage, Guidance & Healing
Get ready for an intense journey of self-discovery and healing as we welcome David Devore, a psychotherapist and wellness coach. Listen in as David unravels his personal spiritual journey, shedding …
#102 | Why LGBTQ Courage Starts with Vulnerability: Ally Guidance from Yuval David on Storytelling, Identity & Faith
How would you feel if you had the ability to express your deepest emotions in a safe and supportive space? Is it possible that the secret to growth and self-realization is hidden in our vulnerability…
#101 | 8 Ways Parents Can Support LGBTQ Youth Through Courageous Sexual Health Conversations (Expert Ally Guidance)
Dr. David Huebner returns to discuss critical research surrounding the alarming rates of HIV and other health risks faced by queer boys, emphasizing the importance of open communication between paren…
#100 | “Uncomfortable Conversations, Unshakeable Love”—Reflections from Six Years of LGBTQ Family Growth
The latest installment of Just Breathe Parenting features an incredibly heartfelt conversation with my husband Steve and two of our children, Connor and Gray. The episode celebrates not only the evol…
#99 | Listening Is the First Act of Allyship: Finding Courage in LGBTQ Parenting
What if the key to transforming our relationships was as simple as truly listening?
Candy Motzek, a celebrated coach known for her thought-provoking insights, unravels this very idea in our enlighten…
#98 | Mindful Parenting with Courage: Ally Guidance for LGBTQ Families
Heather Hester welcomes Madhur-Nain, a seasoned psychotherapist, to explore the intersection of meditation, mental health, and parenting. The conversation begins with an emphasis on the importance of…