More Human. More Kind. | Parenting LGBTQ Kids, Unlearning Fear, Becoming More Human

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 teen? Click here to learn how to work with me 1-1.

Have you ever quietly hoped that what your child just told you about their identity… might still be a phase?

Many parents of LGBTQ kids find themselves in this exact moment. You’re trying to be supportive. But internally there’s still a quiet “just in case.”

You tell yourself you’re just being cautious.

But that quiet hesitation can shape your parenting and your relationship with your child more than you realize.

In this episode, Heather explores the deeper emotional pattern many parents experience after a child comes out.

You’ll learn:

• Why hoping something is “just a phase” often comes from fear, grief, and uncertainty, not lack of love
• How unresolved hesitation creates subtle instability in your relationship
• Why children stop pushing for acceptance and instead begin protecting themselves
• How inconsistency quietly erodes trust, even when love is still present

Most importantly, you’ll understand how parents can move from quiet hesitation to grounded steadiness so their child feels fully seen and affirmed.

Real change doesn’t happen by forcing certainty. It happens by confronting the hesitation underneath it and learning how to show up steady and grounded for your child.

Press play now.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

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This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.

Are you a parent of an LGBTQ child, noticing that something inside you is shifting even if you’re not ready to admit it yet?

Parenting an LGBTQ child doesn’t just change your child’s life; it transforms you.

Many parents and allies experience a quiet evolution. You begin noticing gendered language in school forms. You feel tension when someone makes a “joke.” You question faith spaces, friendships, policies, and even your own old beliefs. What once felt neutral now feels personal.

This isn’t overreacting. It’s identity growth. It’s allyship becoming embodied.

For moms and dads raising gay, trans, or diverse kids, this shift often marks the moment you move from passive support into advocacy rooted in empathy, love, human rights, and social justice.

In this episode, you will:

• Recognize the subtle signs that your parenting identity is evolving
• Understand why discomfort is often clarity not confusion for LGBTQ parents
• Gain practical guidance to strengthen boundaries, advocate with confidence, and build stability in your family and community

You’ll also explore how grief, shifting belief systems, education, and mental health awareness shape this transformation and why that evolution makes you a stronger, steadier ally.

If you’re an LGBTQ parent ready to move from quiet discomfort to grounded allyship and courageous advocacy, press play now and discover what your next aligned step looks like.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.

The biggest mistake LGBTQ parents and allies make when a child comes out isn’t what you think, and it can quietly damage trust if you don’t catch it early.

So many loving parents and allies want to support their LGBTQ child, but fear takes over in real conversations. You worry about saying the wrong thing, offending them, or not doing enough. In today’s media environment, the pressure to “get it right” can make you freeze—or overcorrect—and neither one feels good.

1. Learn the 3 mindset shifts that make parenting LGBTQ teens and allyship steadier and more confident
2. Get clear guidance for building trust through empathy, curiosity, and simple supportive language
3. Understand how to set boundaries, find community support, and keep learning without shame

Press play to listen to JoAnn Crohn interview Heather Hester on No Guilt Mom, and learn how to support your LGBTQ child with calm, courage, and connection so your allyship feels authentic and your child feels safe.

Listen to more episodes of No Guilt Mom here!

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.

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 teen? Click here to learn how to work with me 1-1.

Are you a parent of an LGBTQ teen who is still carrying guilt about how you reacted when your child came out as gay, trans, or questioning?

Many loving, well-intentioned parents and allies experience an emotional shock when their child first comes out. Even moms and dads deeply committed to LGBTQ allyship, human rights, social justice, and empathy can feel grief, confusion, or fear before their mind catches up with their love.

But when that guilt goes unprocessed, it quietly shapes your parenting. It impacts boundaries. It affects mental health. It changes how you advocate for your child. And it can subtly shift trust within your family and broader LGBTQ community.

In this episode, Heather offers grounded guidance for parents navigating guilt, grief, and the emotional aftermath of a coming-out conversation, without shame or judgment.

• Understand why guilt lingers for even the most supportive LGBTQ allies
• Learn how unprocessed shame affects parenting, boundaries, and connection
• Gain clear guidance to move from fragile allyship to steady advocacy rooted in empathy and love

If you’re an LGBTQ parent ready to strengthen trust, improve mental health, and become a steadier advocate for your child, press play now and take the first step toward grounded, intentional allyship.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.

Get Your Ally Impact Checklist!

Are you sure your LGBTQ allyship is creating real impact or just looking supportive on the surface?

If you’ve ever bought Pride merch, shared a rainbow post, or wondered whether you’re “doing enough,” you’re not alone. In a culture filled with rainbow logos and marketing campaigns, it’s harder than ever to tell the difference between meaningful support and performative gestures. And the last thing you want is to unintentionally contribute to harm while trying to help.

1. A simple framework to instantly identify performative allyship in brands, organizations, and even yourself
2. Clear, practical questions to guide your spending, advocacy, and influence
3. A powerful mindset shift that builds real trust with LGBTQ people in your life

Press play to learn how to move from visible support to meaningful, credible allyship that actually makes a difference.

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Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.

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 teen? Click here to learn how to work with me 1-1.

Do you ever scroll social media and wonder why everyone else’s family looks lighter, easier, less complicated than yours?

Parenting an LGBTQ child can feel isolating, especially when you’re carrying quiet fear behind closed doors. In this episode, Heather Hester unpacks why isolation magnifies anxiety, how shame convinces parents they’re uniquely broken, and why silence quietly widens the emotional gap.

If you’ve been trying to be a steady LGBTQ ally while secretly feeling alone, this conversation offers grounded guidance and reassurance.

In this episode, you’ll:

1. Understand how this Shame Cycle keeps parents isolated
2. Learn why comparison distorts reality and fuels disconnection
3. Get one simple, brave step to interrupt loneliness and rebuild connection

You’ll leave feeling less alone and more empowered to seek real support.

Press play to step out of isolation, challenge shame, and reconnect with your child, your community, and yourself.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.

SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE!

Contact Nicole and learn more about Undead Voice

Voice is more than sound.

It’s identity.

It’s safety.

It’s confidence.

It’s how we take up space in the world.

And yet voice dysphoria is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood parts of gender-affirming care.

In this episode, Heather sits down with Nicole Gress (she/they), licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of Undead Voice, the leading voice transition training company serving trans and gender-diverse individuals worldwide.

Nicole shares:

1. Why traditional medical voice models often fail trans people
2. How gender is actually perceived in the voice (hint: it’s not just pitch)
3. What voice dysphoria can look like in youth
4. The psychological impact of selective mutism and social withdrawal
5. Why early voice training access can be life-changing
6. What parents can say if they notice their child becoming quieter

Nicole also explains their groundbreaking Five Pillars of Voice method, a curriculum designed specifically for trans people, and how centering community transforms outcomes.

If you are:

1. A parent or caregiver wanting to better understand your child’s experience
2. An ally trying to support someone navigating voice transition
3. Someone on your own voice journey
4. Or simply curious about the intersection of identity, autonomy, and expression

This conversation will expand your awareness — and offer practical next steps.

Nicole’s free three-week beginner voice training program, Jumpstart, is accessible in all 50 states and globally, and runs throughout the year.

You can learn more and enroll here:

👉 https://www.undeadvoice.com/joinjumpstart

This program is open to trans and gender-diverse individuals of all ages and provides both skill-building and community support.

🎧 Listen to the episode

🔗 Share it with a parent, educator, or ally

📌 Bookmark Jumpstart for someone who may need it

Your voice deserves to feel like home.

And when we create safety for people to use their voice fully, everything changes.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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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Have you ever said, “I treat everyone the same,” thinking it signaled love only to feel the room shift?

In this episode, Heather Hester unpacks one of the most common phrases well-meaning parents and allies use and why it often lands as erasure instead of inclusion.

If you’re trying to support your LGBTQ child but sometimes feel unsure what to say, this conversation offers practical, grounded guidance to help you move from equality language to equity-based support.

In this episode, you’ll:

• Understand the critical difference between equality and equity in LGBTQ allyship
• Learn why “I treat everyone the same” can unintentionally create emotional distance
• Get simple, real-life phrases you can use to help your LGBTQ loved one feel seen, safe, and supported

You’ll walk away with more clarity, more confidence, and language that builds trust instead of tension.

Press play to learn how to upgrade one simple phrase and become the kind of LGBTQ ally whose support truly lands.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.

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 teen? Click here to learn how to work with me 1-1.

Have you been telling yourself, “Let’s just give it time,” while the distance between you and your LGBTQ teen quietly grows?

Many loving parents believe waiting is the mature, thoughtful move. Don’t push. Don’t overreact. Don’t say the wrong thing.

But in this episode, Heather Hester unpacks why silence often lands as disapproval, how emotional restraint creates disconnection, and why waiting for clarity can actually widen the gap you’re trying to close.

If you’re trying to be a steady LGBTQ ally but feel stuck in fear, this episode offers grounded guidance that moves you from hesitation to connection.

In this episode, you’ll:

• Understand why silence feels protective but often lands as rejection
• Learn how waiting becomes a loop and how it quietly increases emotional distance
• Get one simple, doable sentence you can use this week to reopen connection without escalating tension

You’ll leave with a calmer nervous system and a clearer path forward.

Press play to learn how to interrupt the silence, reconnect with your LGBTQ child, and show up as the steady, loving ally they need — even before everything feels “figured out.”

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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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As a parent of an LGBTQ teen, are you constantly told that community is the answer? While community can be powerful, it’s not one-size-fits-all.

In this episode, Heather Hester unpacks why traditional LGBTQ support spaces sometimes increase anxiety instead of easing it and how well-meaning parents can unintentionally create pressure instead of inclusion.

In this episode, you’ll:

• Understand why some LGBTQ teens reject support groups (and what that really means)
• Learn how pushing the wrong format can erode trust and increase isolation
• Discover practical, real-world alternatives that feel safer and more aligned with your teen’s personality and pace

Press play now to learn how to support your LGBTQ teen in ways that build connection, reduce pressure, and truly fit who they are.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Stay informed - visit my website

Join the Conversation on Substack

Read my book, Parenting with Pride.

Support the Show - Learn more here!

Watch on YouTube

Listen * Share * Review *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out.

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 connection.

For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming 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 on this journey with me.

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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, 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.