More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ Teens

By Heather Hester

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...

Recent Episodes

5 Ways Moms of LGBTQ Kids Know They’re Becoming Stronger Allies

10 Mar 2026

Parents of LGBTQ Kids: The Biggest Mistake Allies Make When a Child Comes Out (Interview on No Guilt Mom)

9 Mar 2026

Ways Guilt Impacts Parenting LGBTQ Kids (And How Allies Can Repair It)

6 Mar 2026

Are You a Performative LGBTQ Ally? Here's How to Know.

3 Mar 2026

Why Parents of LGBTQ Kids Feel So Alone (And How to Break the Isolation Cycle)

27 Feb 2026

Voice Dysphoria: The Piece of Gender-Affirming Care That Parents of LGBTQ Teens Often Overlook

26 Feb 2026

“I Treat Everyone the Same” Is Not the LGBTQ Ally Move You Think

24 Feb 2026

Why Silence Lands As Disapproval with Your LGBTQ Teen (And What Parents Can SAY to Prevent That!)

20 Feb 2026

5 Ways LGBTQ Support Groups Backfire (And What Parents Should Encourage Instead)

17 Feb 2026

Stop the 2 AM Anxiety Doomscroll About Your LGBTQ Teen and Become a Calmer Ally

13 Feb 2026

Parents, Do This To Build Real Connection With Your LGBTQ Teen

10 Feb 2026

Why Fixing Your LGBTQ Child’s Struggles Can Backfire

6 Feb 2026

Parents, Learn What the Silent Phase of LGBTQ Identity Is And Be the Ally Your Teen Needs

3 Feb 2026

Parents, Does Fear Rule Your Thoughts? The Truth About Shame, Fear & Loving Your LGBTQ Child

30 Jan 2026

Understanding January Grief as a Parent of an LGBTQ Child

27 Jan 2026

The Dangerous Belief Hurting LGBTQ Kids and How Parents Can Do Better

23 Jan 2026

Reset Your Nervous System: Mental Health Guidance for LGBTQ + Families

20 Jan 2026

Survival Mode Parenting: LGBTQ Mental Health Guidance for Every Ally and Advocate

16 Jan 2026

From Overthinking to Inner Knowing: A Practice for Parents and Allies of Queer Kids

13 Jan 2026

Why Pretending to Be Okay Is Hurting Parents and Allies of LGBTQ + Kids More Than They Realize

9 Jan 2026

January Recalibration: Reentry for Parents and Allies of LGBTQ Folks

6 Jan 2026

From Resolutions to Repair: How Parents and Allies Can Heal Your Way into 2026

31 Dec 2025

Parents, Let Hope Be Your 2026 Mantra (DAY 12)

30 Dec 2025

Ditch Resolutions. Set Intentions. Start Soft. Why This Matters for LGBTQ+ Allies (DAY 11)

29 Dec 2025

Joy Is a Form of Allyship Not Betrayal (DAY 10)

26 Dec 2025

Micro Kindness, Major Impact: A Holiday Reframe for Parents and Allies of Queer Kids

25 Dec 2025

Let Go of Traditions That No Longer Fit: A Holiday Guide for LGBTQ Allies (DAY 8)

24 Dec 2025

Parents, Here's How to Escape the Holiday Comparison Trap [DAY 7]

23 Dec 2025

Guilt Is a Signal, Not a Sentence: A Holiday Reframe for Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids [DAY 6]

22 Dec 2025

How to Respond When a Relative Misgenders Your LGBTQ Child at a Holiday Gathering[DAY 5]

19 Dec 2025