What Does It mean to Evolve As a Parent Ally? Parenting, Allyship, and Letting Go of Guilt
More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ Teens · Heather Hester | Advocate for Parents of LGBTQ Teens
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Show Notes
Have you ever worried that you're not doing enough - or doing it all wrong - as the parent of an LGBTQ child?
In this honest and empowering conversation, Heather Hester is joined by Ash Beckham to break down what it really means to evolve as a parent and an ally. Together, they unpack the myths of perfection, the paralyzing weight of guilt, and the liberating power of curiosity, compassion, and healthy boundaries.
- Learn how to unlearn ingrained biases without getting stuck in shame or self-judgment
- Discover what true allyship looks like in parenting, especially when you don't get it “right”
- Get clear, real-world tools for navigating tough conversations with non-affirming family members
Press play now to gain permission to grow, mess up, and keep showing up with fierce love for your LGBTQ+ child - because evolving is the most powerful kind of parenting.
Guest Spotlight:
Ash Beckham is an advocate, speaker, and author of Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Create Connection in Every Conversation. Her TEDx talk, Coming Out of Your Closet, has inspired millions with its blend of humor and profound truth. Connect with Ash at ashbeckham.com and follow her on Instagram @ashbeckham.
Resources & Links:
- Ash’s TEDx Talk: Coming Out of Your Closet
- Ash’s book: Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Create Connection in Every Conversation
- Resource - Mastering Everyday Leadership
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At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship, especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ kids. Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces I create, I help people unlearn bias, embrace their full humanity, and grow their capacity for courageous, compassionate connection.
For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heart-warming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.
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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers practical guidance and education to parents and allies, fostering empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community—including gay, lesiban, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals—through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.
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