Why Trying To Be the “Perfect” LGBTQ Parent Leads to Burnout
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
What if unlearning bias is the missing piece that helps you truly love, empower, and connect with your LGBTQ teen?
If you’re parenting an LGBTQ teen, you’ve probably felt the pressure to “get it right,” find the perfect resources, and keep moving forward even when you’re overwhelmed. In this episode, Heather brings you back to the roots of why this podcast exists: real talk, real tools, and real support all while sharing a major milestone that’s designed to help parents like you feel steadier, stronger, and less alone.
- A clear understanding of what Heather is shifting back toward this year and why it matters for your parenting journey
- A grounded look at what it actually takes to keep showing up: resilience, self-care, and the power of the pause
- Details on Heather’s new book Parenting With Pride and how you can be part of the launch mission
Press play to hear Heather’s biggest announcement yet and walk away feeling more supported, more capable, and more connected as you parent your LGBTQ teen.
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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.
Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re part of this journey.
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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