Episodes

Why Parents of LGBTQ Kids Feel So Alone (And How to Break the Isolation Cycle)
Feb. 27, 2026

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

Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ teen who's feeling lost trying to navigate the coming out process, and wants to let go of shame and embarrassment, as well as build a deeper connection of trust within yourself and your...
Voice Dysphoria: The Piece of Gender-Affirming Care That Parents Often Overlook
Feb. 26, 2026

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

SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE! Contact Nicole and learn more about Undead Voice Voice is more than sound. It’s identity. It’s safety. It’s confidence. It’s how we take up space in the world. And yet voice dysphoria is one of the most...
Stop Saying “I Treat Everyone the Same” — It’s Not the Ally Move You Think
Feb. 24, 2026

Stop Saying “I Treat Everyone the Same” — It’s Not the Ally Move You Think

Get the 60-Second Ally Response Kit! Have you ever said, “I treat everyone the same,” thinking it signaled love only to feel the room shift? In this episode, Heather Hester unpacks one of the most common phrases well-meaning ...
Why Waiting for Things to “Settle Down” Is Hurting Your LGBTQ Teen (And What to Do Instead)
Feb. 20, 2026

Why Waiting for Things to “Settle Down” Is Hurting Your LGBTQ Teen (And What to Do Instead)

Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ teen who's feeling lost trying to navigate the coming out process, and wants to let go of shame and embarrassment, as well as build a deeper connection of trust within yourself and your...
5 Reasons Pushing LGBTQ Support Groups Can Backfire (And What Parents Should Do Instead)
Feb. 17, 2026

5 Reasons Pushing LGBTQ Support Groups Can Backfire (And What Parents Should Do Instead)

Get your copy of Connected Without Forcing It! As a parent of an LGBTQ teen, are you constantly told that community is the answer? While community can be powerful, it’s not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, Heather Hester u...
How to Stop the 2AM Anxiety Doomscroll About Your LGBTQ Teen and Become a Calmer Ally
Feb. 13, 2026

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

Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ teen who's feeling lost trying to navigate the coming out process, and wants to let go of shame and embarrassment, as well as build a deeper connection of trust within yourself and your...
How Letting Go of the “Movie Reel” in Your Head Builds Real Connection With Your LGBTQ Teen
Feb. 10, 2026

How Letting Go of the “Movie Reel” in Your Head Builds Real Connection With Your LGBTQ Teen

Grab your copy of Permission to Feel here! Are you silently grieving the future you imagined for your child and feeling ashamed for having those feelings? In this episode, I gently unpack the hidden grief that many parents of...
Why Fixing Your LGBTQ Child’s Struggles Can Backfire
Feb. 6, 2026

Why Fixing Your LGBTQ Child’s Struggles Can Backfire

Let's help you step out of the fixing trap and into a relationship where your child actually wants to come to you. Schedule a discovery call to see if you are ready to work with me! Click Here Do you find yourself trying to “...
Why So Many Parents Miss the Silent Phase of LGBTQ Identity — And How to Be the Ally Your Teen Needs
Feb. 3, 2026

Why So Many Parents Miss the Silent Phase of LGBTQ Identity — And How to Be the Ally Your Teen Needs

Click Here to Get Your Guide: Decode the Silence Is your teen unusually quiet, withdrawn, or different, and you’re wondering what’s really going on beneath the surface? For many LGBTQ teens, the process of coming out begins i...
What Kind of Parent Thinks That? The Truth About Shame, Fear & Loving Your LGBTQ Child
Jan. 30, 2026

What Kind of Parent Thinks That? The Truth About Shame, Fear & Loving Your LGBTQ Child

Do you want relief from carrying all of this alone, someone who won't judge you for being human, and tools to process these feelings so they stop controlling you? Let's find out if working together is the answer! CLICK HERE Y...
Understanding January Grief as a Parent of an LGBTQ+ Child
Jan. 27, 2026

Understanding January Grief as a Parent of an LGBTQ+ Child

Are you ready to move through the heaviness so you can connect and communicate with your LGBTQ+ child? Let's have a discovery call to see if working together is the right fit! Click Here! Does the start of a new year feel hea...
The Dangerous Belief Hurting LGBTQ+ Kids and How Parents Can Do Better
Jan. 23, 2026

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

Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ teen who's feeling lost trying to navigate the coming out process, and wants to let go of shame and embarrassment, as well as build a deeper connection of trust within yourself and your...
Reset Your Nervous System: Mental Health Guidance for LGBTQ+ Families
Jan. 20, 2026

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

If you're an LGBTQ parent or ally feeling emotionally drained after the holidays, you're not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. This episode offers practical guidance for recovering from the hidden stress so many of ...
Survival Mode Parenting: LGBTQ Mental Health Guidance for Every Ally and Advocate
Jan. 16, 2026

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

You are not overreacting. You are responding to a real crisis—and you deserve support. Click here or go to https://morehumanmorekind.com/discovery If you’re an parent or ally of an LGBTQ+ kid who feels like the last few month...
From Overthinking to Inner Knowing: A Practice for Parents and Allies of Queer Kids
Jan. 13, 2026

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

Have you been second-guessing yourself, polling others for answers, or feeling totally disconnected from your inner knowing? In this grounding and compassionate episode, Heather Hester explores how fear, cultural conditioning...
Why Pretending to Be Okay Is Hurting Parents and Allies of LGBTQ+ Kids More Than They Realize
Jan. 9, 2026

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

Are you smiling through meetings, school pick-ups, and family dinners while silently falling apart inside? You’re not alone and you’re not broken. Many parents of LGBTQ+ kids are living two parallel lives: the one everyone se...
January Recalibration: Reentry for Parents and Allies of LGBTQ+ Folks
Jan. 6, 2026

January Recalibration: Reentry for Parents and Allies of LGBTQ+ Folks

If you’re starting the new year feeling emotionally scrambled, stretched thin, or just... not ready to jump into goals and plans then this episode is for you. January asks so much of us. But what if you didn’t need to fix, im...
From Resolutions to Repair: How Parents and Allies Can Heal Your Way into 2026
Dec. 31, 2025

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

Tired of the pressure to reinvent yourself every New Year? You’re not alone AND you’re not doing it wrong. In this final episode of 2025, Heather Hester offers a powerful shift from the tradition of resolutions to something m...
Parents, Let Hope Be Your 2026 Mantra (DAY 12)
Dec. 30, 2025

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

DAY 12 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS After a year of navigating challenges and showing up with fierce love, are you wondering if it’...
Ditch Resolutions. Set Intentions. Start Soft. Why This Matters for LGBTQ+ Allies (DAY 11)
Dec. 29, 2025

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

DAY 11 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS Are you already exhausted by the pressure of “New Year, New You” messages? If you’re a parent o...
Joy Is a Form of Allyship Not Betrayal (DAY 10)
Dec. 26, 2025

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

DAY 10 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS Ever caught yourself enjoying a moment, only to immediately feel guilty for it? If you’re paren...
Micro Kindness, Major Impact: A Holiday Reframe for Parents and Allies of Queer Kids
Dec. 25, 2025

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

DAY 9 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR 12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS Are you finding it hard to celebrate the holidays when the world feels like it’s unraveling? If y...
Let Go of Traditions That No Longer Fit: A Holiday Guide for LGBTQ Allies (DAY 8)
Dec. 24, 2025

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

DAY 8 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR 12 TINY REBELLIONS TO COUNTER HOLIDAY CHAOS Ever found yourself watching your LGBTQ+ child shrink at a family tradition that no longer feels ...
Parents, Here's How to Escape the Holiday Comparison Trap [DAY 7]
Dec. 23, 2025

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

DAY 7 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday Chaos Scrolling social media this time of year and feeling like everyone else’s holiday is warmer, hap...