Curiosity Over Judgment – The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything
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 and advocating for her LGBTQ+ children: choosing curiosity over judgment . With honesty, vulnerability, and actionable wisdom, Heather explores how our initial reactions shape everything—and how curiosity becomes one of the most loving tools we can offer. Whether you're a parent, an ally, or simply someone who wants to show up more human and more kind, this episode is for you.
You’ll also hear the first installment of our Listener Queer-ies segment: Why we celebrate Pride—and why there’s no such need for “straight pride.”
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why curiosity is an active expression of unconditional love
- How judgment often shows up in subtle, well-meaning ways
- The powerful impact of your response when your child comes out
- How to model growth, grace, and presence—especially when it’s hard
- A deeper understanding of Pride’s history and purpose
Listener Queer-y of the Week:
"What is Pride—and why isn’t there a straight pride?"
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Email: heather@heatherhester.net
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