Ep. 183: From Fear to Fierce Allyship: A Mother’s Journey to Love, Learn, and Lead
What happens when your child comes out—and everything you thought you knew gets turned upside down? In this powerful and emotional episode, Zach sits down with Heather Hester, host of More Human, More Kind, to talk about her journey from uncertainty and fear to becoming a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. After her son came out at 16, Heather found herself navigating crisis, confusion, and ultimately, transformation. Together, they dive into parenting through the unknown, unlearning harmful beliefs, navigating family dynamics, and why allyship matters now more than ever. This is a story about growth, courage, and choosing love—even when it’s hard. If you’ve ever wondered how to show up better for the people you love, this episode is for you. Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morehumanmorekind/ Buy Heather's Book: https://www.heatherhester.net/book
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Show Notes
- Introduction to Heather Hester and her podcast More Human, More Kind
- The moment her son came out—and the chaos that followed
- Parenting through crisis and finding support (or lack of it)
- How fear can transform into advocacy and purpose
- The importance of creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth
- Navigating religious and generational differences in families
- Why asking the “wrong questions” is part of learning
- The role of allies—and why it’s more important than ever
- Zach shares his own coming out story and family dynamics
- Healing, growth, and building stronger relationships over time
- How Heather turned her experience into a platform, book, and coaching work
- Why kindness and visibility are critical in today’s world
Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morehumanmorekind/
Buy Heather's Book: https://www.heatherhester.net/book
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