In this moving and reflective episode of More Human, More Kind, host Heather Hester gives us the fourth of five life-changing lessons learned from her own proud parenting journey. Focused on the life-changing idea of unlearning, Heather explores the inner work necessary to break free from passed-down assumptions and beliefs in order to fully affirm, support, and advocate for LGBTQ+ children. By way of personal anecdotes, in-practice exercises, and empathetic coaching, she examines how letting go of old stories can result in deeper alignment with fundamental values—and eventually, to true allyship. Heather also responds to a frequent listener question regarding the symbolism of the rainbow, providing a thoughtful explanation that respects both spirituality and queer identity. If you're a parent, ally, or simply someone who wants to become a leader with heart, this episode brings insight, inspiration, and a call to bold action.

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In this emotional episode of More Human More Kind, host Heather Hester continues her Pride Month series, Five Lessons from Parenting with Pride, with "Progress Over Perfection – The Lifelong Journey of Allyship." Heather speaks about her life as an LGBTQ+ parent, dispelling the idea of perfect allyship and inviting listeners to accept imperfection, lead with love, and practice daily allyship. She emphasizes the value of vulnerability, repair, and presence over impeccable action. The episode also considerately responds to a listener's question regarding the LGBTQ+ acronym, its origins, and order of letters. With motivating quotes by Anne Lamott and Maya Angelou, Heather reminds us that allyship is about being present, learning, and becoming—rather than perfection.

Welcome to the new and improved podcast! 👋 Formerly "Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen," we're now More Human. More Kind. This video introduces our rebrand and the heart of our movement: gentle, honest, and deeply human conversations for a noisy world. Join host Heather Hester as we explore showing up with compassion, holding boundaries with love, and cultivating authenticity in all our relationships. Whether you're a parent, partner, ally, or simply curious about being more human and more kind, you're in the right place. Subscribe now to join the conversation!