Do you consider yourself an ally but wonder if you’re actually showing up in the ways that matter most?

In this honest and empowering solo episode, Heather Hester challenges the comfort zone of “good intentions” and invites you into the deeper, messier, and more impactful work of true allyship.

• The difference between performative allyship and real, lasting support
• How to use your voice, presence, and privilege to create safety and inclusion
• Small, consistent actions that support LGBTQ+ youth, communities of color, and those facing mental health challenges
• Why allyship is a daily practice rooted in love, empathy, and accountability not perfection

In a time of rising hate, misinformation, and political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, authentic allyship is not optional, it’s essential. Whether you're parenting an LGBTQ+ child or simply want to show up more courageously in your community, this episode offers the guidance and clarity you need to move forward with purpose.

Listen now to become the kind of ally who protects what matters, raises brave kids, and builds a more inclusive world one courageous step at a time.

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

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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 foster courageous, compassionate connection.

If you’re in the thick of parenting, allyship, or 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 space where a mom and mental health advocate offers guidance on parenting with empathy, inclusion, love, and open-minded allyship, fostering growth, healing, connection, and empowerment within the LGBTQ community while addressing grief, boundaries, education, diversity, human rights, social justice, and the power of human kindness through a lens of ally support and community engagement.

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