Season 2

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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Dec. 22, 2025

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

DAY 6 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday Chaos Do you ever lie awake replaying moments you wish you could rewrite - things you didn’t know, did...
Dec. 19, 2025

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

DAY 5 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 Tiny Rebellions to Counter Holiday Chaos You're at the holiday table. Your child walks in. A relative misgenders them on purpose. The roo...
Dec. 18, 2025

Simple Conflict Tools for LGBTQ+ Parents and Allies [DAY 4]

DAY 4 MORE HUMAN MONETS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos Is your stomach in knots before a holiday gathering, already dreading that one comment you know is c...
Dec. 17, 2025

Reframing Holiday Loneliness for LGBTQ+ Parents and Allies [DAY 3]

DAY 3 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR 12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos The holiday lights are twinkling, the house is full, and yet, you feel... alone. If you're pare...
Dec. 16, 2025

DAY 2 - Holiday Boundaries That Protect Your LGBTQ Child and Your Peace

DAY 2 MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR! 12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos! The holidays are magical, but they’re also messy, especially when you're parenting or support...
Dec. 15, 2025

DAY 1 Enoughness is the Gift: Holiday Guidance for Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids

Today is day one of our 12 day holiday capsule! More Human Moments for the Most Wonderful (and Complicated!) Time of the Year. 12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos Let Go of Holiday Perfection and Embrace Presence, Ground...
Dec. 12, 2025

6 Years & 200 Episodes: A Parenting Story of Grace, Growth, and Getting It Wrong

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! We are so happy to share this special episode that is a celebration of both 6 years AND 200 episodes for this podcast ! It is honest and raw...and the sound may be a little off our usual high quality r...
Dec. 9, 2025

Strength in Softness: Supporting Your LGBTQ Child With Love During the Holidays

Are you constantly bracing for impact this holiday season, snapping at your kids, holding your breath, pushing through? If you’re a parent of an LGBTQ+ child, an ally, or simply a human feeling stretched thin, this episode in...
Dec. 5, 2025

Keeping the Peace: Boundaries for LGBTQ+ Holiday Parenting

Are you feeling pulled between preserving family peace and protecting your mental health this holiday season? You're not alone AND you're not doing it wrong. The holidays are often an emotional minefield, especially for paren...
Dec. 2, 2025

What Your Body Is Telling You: Holiday Care for LGBTQ+ Parents and Allies

Are you an LGBTQ+ parent, ally, or advocate feeling exhausted by the emotional and logistical weight of the holiday season? You’re not alone. Many parents and caregivers, especially those supporting LGBTQ youth, enter this ti...