What does it really mean to affirm an LGBTQ+ child - and why does it matter so much more than just saying “I love you no matter what”? In today’s powerful and practical episode, Heather explores how safety for LGBTQ+ youth be...
Are you watching headlines and wondering, “How is this even possible?” You’re not alone. What’s happening is no longer theoretical, it's personal. In this urgent and grounding episode, Heather takes us beyond the headlines in...
Ever heard someone say “LGBTQ isn’t for kids”? Whether in a school board meeting or family gathering, that phrase may sound protective, but it’s doing real harm. In this bold and heartfelt episode, Heather breaks down one of ...
Are you afraid of “getting it wrong” when it comes to supporting your LGBTQ+ child or navigating today’s climate as an ally? You're not alone. In this tender and truth-telling episode, Heather explores the quiet fears that of...
What do you do when your child starts exploring gender and the world is telling you to panic instead of listen? In this urgent and compassionate episode, Heather sits down with non-binary speaker and educator Rex Wilde to add...
What happens when crisis support is stripped away—but the danger remains? And what do we do with the heartbreak, anger, and fear that follow? In this timely episode, Heather unpacks the quiet, unannounced removal of the LGBTQ...
Are you truly protecting your LGBTQ+ child—or just hoping love will be enough? In a world where safety for LGBTQ+ youth is under attack, many parents and allies feel overwhelmed, unsure how to provide real protection at home....
Can kindness be disruptive—and even radical? What if being “nice” is quietly doing harm? In today’s episode of More Human. More Kind. , we explore the transformative power of kindness—not the performative kind that avoids dis...
What if one small question could completely change how you experience your life—starting today? Most of us have been conditioned to seek answers, direction, and validation outside ourselves. But what if the real breakthroughs...
What if being seen—truly seen—was both the most courageous and most healing thing you could do? In this episode, we dive into the layered journey of visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Whether you're navigat...
What if affirming your child isn’t the final step, but the first in a much deeper journey? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the often unseen difference between accepting your LGBTQ+ child and fully unlearning the beliefs...
Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather Hester In this deeply reflective episode, Heather explores the profound truth that your response becomes your child’s inner voice. When a child comes out or shares some...
Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather Hester In this episode of Five Lessons from Parenting with Pride , Heather explores the myth of “getting it right” in parenting and allyship and why perfection isn’t th...
Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather Hester Description: In this first episode of our special Pride Month series, Heather Hester shares one of the most transformative lessons she’s learned while parenting ...
In this powerful and moving conversation, Heather sits down with Josh Nadler and Sam Wasserman, the creative minds behind the new web series What About Me? —a show that fearlessly explores the messy, raw, and very human exper...
In the final chapter of our Friday reflection series, host Heather Hester delves into the concept of 'mothering the world,' a notion that encourages us to extend our caring instincts to a broader societal context. This episod...
Episode Summary: In this deeply insightful conversation, Heather Hester sits down with Ash Beckham—speaker, author, and advocate—to explore the powerful intersection of parenting, allyship, and radical self-compassion. From u...
In this podcast episode, host Heather Hester delves into the crucial concept of self-mothering, positing that before we can adequately nurture others—be it our children, our work, or our communities—we must first learn to car...
In a profound exploration of religious trauma, this episode delves into the intricate dynamics between faith and LGBTQ identities. The insightful dialogue between the host Heather Hester and her guest, Ann Russo, unveils the ...
In the second week of reflecting on mothering, the host, Heather Hester, effectively shifts the paradigm from traditional notions of motherhood to a broader understanding of nurturing as a vital component of creativity and en...
Heather Hester welcomes Brian Selznick, an esteemed author known for his innovative storytelling and impactful themes. They discuss Selznick's latest work, 'Run Away With Me', which not only captivates with its narrative but ...
This episode intricately examines the nuanced dimensions of mothering, positioning it as a fundamental aspect of the human experience. Through a contemplative lens, I reflect on the lessons and emotions tied to the act of mot...
Grief, in its many forms, serves as a central theme in this episode, where I engage in a candid exploration of my personal loss following the death of my sister, Corinne. Her battle with frontotemporal dementia presented a un...
The exploration of the right to peacefully assemble delves into a fundamental aspect of democracy that is often overlooked yet remains vital for societal progression. This episode articulates the historical lineage of this ri...
