# More Human. More Kind. | Parenting LGBTQ Kids, Unlearning Fear, Becoming More Human A podcast by Heather Hester | Advocate for Parents of LGBTQ Teens. "Mom, I think I might be_____." Whether that sentence ended in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or something they're still figuring out — you are in the right place. Maybe you're scared. Maybe you're grieving something you can't quite name yet. Maybe you're desperate to get this right and terrified that you've already gotten it wrong. This show is for you, exactly where you are right now. More Human. More Kind. is hosted by Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride and a fierce advocate for LGBTQ kids, their parents, and the people who love them. Each week Heather brings lived experience, practical guidance, and the kind of honest conversation that helps you move from fear and confusion to grounded, loving action. Whether you're a parent in the early days of your child coming out, an ally deepening your understanding, or someone unlearning old beliefs to show up better for the people you love, this is your place. Every episode gives you something real: tools for navigating the hard moments, having difficult conversations, guidance on loving boundaries, and the steady reminder that you don't have to figure this out alone. New episodes every Tuesday and… Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/more-human-more-kind/ ## Latest episodes - [Activism Fatigue: Five Ways Parents of LGBTQ Kids Can Rest and Keep Showing Up](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/a25e63f5e5fd) (2026-10-27, 12 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f6c3956f-b9b7-43b9-bc52-27c180c557e8.mp3 - ["You Won’t Lose Your Phone for Telling Me" What to Say to Your LGBTQ Child About Online Hate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/a90af955d368) (2026-10-23, 8 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5573966c-f2f3-4dbc-9fd5-38111261dc06.mp3 - [Six Ways to Protect Your LGBTQ Teen From Online Hate Without Taking Their Phone](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/14102a31483e) (2026-10-20, 16 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/920a29b1-193c-440d-b900-4e8334b480df.mp3 - [America Belongs to You: Four Small Actions for Parents of LGBTQ Kids Before November](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/77c815c5e4be) (2026-10-16, 11 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2be0d0c4-49cc-4b7f-9ace-9d3f48fb2850.mp3 - [What's at Stake This Midterm Cycle? What Parents and Allies of LGBTQ Kids Need to Know](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/47f8a176fe08) (2026-10-13, 22 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6cc80058-2f9d-4700-a0b9-6fe8cd3b0745.mp3 - [What to Say When Your Kid Asks How You're Voting: Four Small Actions This Week](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/51e1e1635782) (2026-10-09, 9 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1571acc2-8bef-4f89-b295-30cd89cf0368.mp3 - [Are Your Politics More Important Than Your Child? One Question to Ask Before You Vote](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/fd6401967939) (2026-10-06, 16 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/75cc59dd-4443-4d04-bf70-d874cca61e15.mp3 - [One Simple Action to Support Your LGBTQ Loved One Today](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/19e6f18ceae4) (2026-10-02, 6 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6ae620fa-6446-49e1-bf27-363c4be44b9f.mp3 - [What to Actually Do at Every Stage of Coming Out: A Parent's Action Guide](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/ac13e377dcab) (2026-09-29, 19 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3be95a01-f9ae-465e-b976-6375411d8ecd.mp3 - [Presence, Not Fixing: Four Small Actions for Your LGBTQ Kid's Dating Life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/be2a56c32ab3) (2026-09-25, 10 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a77bf396-1b27-457e-8c72-a888d1942e1f.mp3 - [Your Queer Kid's Breakup Isn't Like Yours: What Parents Need to Know About Dating, Abuse, and Support](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/d71cc0e3e9b0) (2026-09-22, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f1234d70-e079-478d-aede-0141dc70cb03.mp3 - [Four Tiny Actions That Will Support Your Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Kid This Week](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/f658dec52700) (2026-09-18, 9 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eaf7d227-28be-43e2-b309-023ce50796ee.mp3 - [Books Are Windows and Mirrors: Shari Becker on Writing Inclusive Kids' Books and Fighting Bans](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/42e35298ee87) (2026-09-16, 44 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/137b90af-0036-4775-b9ee-c8f8225d9e8f.mp3 - [A Gay Son and a Lesbian Daughter Need Different Things From You: What Parents Get Wrong](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/bf9ae00b5e08) (2026-09-15, 42 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e9783c3e-964d-434a-9384-465ced79fd6b.mp3 - [Four Tiny Actions for Every Stage of Your Own Coming-Out Process](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/46de8c59d4e7) (2026-09-11, 7 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e4a7723a-3a79-45eb-9bdb-fa38a60884a2.mp3 - [The Six Stages Every Parent Goes Through When Their Kid Comes Out](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/896cd27693f5) (2026-09-08, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/05ae8145-5753-4428-8336-3f46867fcab0.mp3 - [You Don't Need the Right Words: Coming Out Support in Four Small Moves](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/02e87652d948) (2026-09-04, 8 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/31bdfe73-c7ff-4361-8d89-f854b4b04a53.mp3 - [Understanding Your Teen's Coming Out Process: Vital Support Info for Parents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/951a98784f58) (2026-09-01, 27 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bc5961c8-6a98-4ef6-b5fb-33e73d82399b.mp3 - [A Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids Who Are Ready for the Quieter Work of Unlearning](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/5c3630074ffe) (2026-08-28, 6 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/550eaa42-06bb-48d0-a6b4-ed274c759930.mp3 - [Unlearning Doesn't End It Just Gets Quieter: What Parents of LGBTQ Kids Need to Know](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/a22965e9aad5) (2026-08-25, 9 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2e597613-9517-40b3-b614-ba1e4e3b1639.mp3 - [The Unperformed Version of You: For Parents of LGBTQ Kids Who Are Tired of Saying I'm Fine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/b9ba1cd05721) (2026-08-21, 7 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8c1b4098-573d-4b8f-b638-45b9ffe76c8b.mp3 - [What More Human Actually Means: Being Less Performed Changes Everything When Parenting LGBTQ Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/830e813e2bf5) (2026-08-18, 12 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/632a4576-3f24-43ea-b27c-b3af5da92320.mp3 - [Stop Apologizing for Being a Mama Bear: A Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids Heading Into the School Year](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/3cf335ad0ea5) (2026-08-14, 7 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/147cc67c-d4ac-4206-ba8f-b1dcf7df2b41.mp3 - [Five Back to School Thresholds Every Parent of an LGBTQ Kid Faces](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/e8c0c53f459e) (2026-08-11, 11 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/12875bd7-70a0-4ee9-9eda-f929f239b042.mp3 - [The One Question Every Parent of an LGBTQ Emerging Adult Needs to Ask Before Offering Advice](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/6d49233a8215) (2026-08-07, 7 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc28f690-5484-4454-b9c9-b585647d30f3.mp3 - [What Changes When Your LGBTQ Teen Becomes an Adult and Why the Letting Go Is Hard](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/3cd1005296f6) (2026-08-04, 16 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5b5a0f13-3823-417e-b813-9d298bee5ae0.mp3 - [The Threshold You Already Crossed This Summer: For Parents of LGBTQ Kids Heading Into August](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/8e0f4562d85b) (2026-07-31, 7 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/31eaf985-dbc5-4b48-ac8f-9ed82c3b298c.mp3 - [When Advocacy Gets Hard: How Parents of LGBTQ Kids Can Show Up Boldly and Find the Joy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/3c2467e33d9f) (2026-07-28, 17 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5f5e5af7-fa23-42be-81be-57ff98b71986.mp3 - [What Comparison Cannot Touch: A Friday Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/946aefd79535) (2026-07-24, 7 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aaa0d3ab-7022-4130-8217-c6aaf0409efa.mp3 - [The Comparison Trap That Hits Parents of LGBTQ Kids Differently and How to Find Your Way Out](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/451ac046c91a) (2026-07-21, 15 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3fe4b0db-b207-40cc-88b7-bad3eb0a994c.mp3 - [Travel Prep as Love: A Friday Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/188a986f3079) (2026-07-17, 6 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fe208c2f-3a85-49f0-bb01-72a074bd3648.mp3 - [Traveling With Your LGBTQ Kid: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before You Leave](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/8108635446ac) (2026-07-14, 15 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/93cc0169-3f74-4528-a3e4-60251fe78d3b.mp3 - [Genuine Joy Is Countercultural: A Friday Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/6a3301703f65) (2026-07-10, 6 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a61ace30-60f4-4249-9ec6-69c9ed724801.mp3 - [What Queer Creators Teach Your LGBTQ Teen About Authentic Joy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/a60dabf592ec) (2026-07-07, 13 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/68071bef-c1e9-4f25-9e95-cc3998f11523.mp3 - [You Can Love Fiercely and Still Be Running on Empty: A Reset for Exhausted Parents of LGBTQ Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/fb8f1470b137) (2026-07-03, 6 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/15b0a4ea-8a83-40d9-8979-b31a5f9b1145.mp3 - [Bonus Episode: I'm Not Okay, and I Don't Think You Are Either](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/622f945dbc85) (2026-06-30, 11 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1578987b-7486-46f8-9549-0b59d2fa753e.mp3 - [Up at 2AM Researching? What Ally Burnout Looks Like for Parents of LGBTQ Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/96013765ddcf) (2026-06-30, 16 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aa7c7680-1920-4825-b328-6ea241543514.mp3 - [PFLAG National on Creating Pride in Families: The New Resource Helping Parents Build Support Networks at Work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/e2fd76671650) (2026-06-29, 36 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8f36791c-1da4-46f4-95e9-547d4cc72f33.mp3 - [I Don't Need to Define You to Love You: A Reset for LGBTQ Parents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/ba336f0ec46f) (2026-06-26, 7 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9fe76011-415a-44f4-aa4a-7c884d158431.mp3 - [Beyond the Binary: Why Fluid Doesn't Mean Unsure (Guidance for Parents of LGBTQ Kids)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/0f7d1be6ac26) (2026-06-23, 14 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5295da14-4391-44e0-bd9f-98346aa528e3.mp3 - [Does Your LGBTQ Child Actually FEEL Your Love? Guidance for Parents Who Want to Close the Gap](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/143e92c6aea5) (2026-06-19, 9 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4b8fccb1-77be-416d-b1b2-d9bdb47f4158.mp3 - [Love vs. Feeling Loved | Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ Teens](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/1b757075f1e9) (2026-06-16, 16 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0fdbb327-0de0-4726-8c23-28723ed92baf.mp3 - [Quiet Allyship: Parenting Guidance for When Your Child Is ONLY Out to You](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/0fb935ec12dc) (2026-06-12, 13 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bb7c0364-fef8-40d6-8a1f-ad370c799b75.mp3 - [You Love Your LGBTQ Child, But Are You Being an Ally?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/b856818b2979) (2026-06-09, 12 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9c43f379-bdda-41fe-8389-74785caa8e7b.mp3 - [When One Parent Is Ready and the Other Isn't: Guidance for Parents of LGBTQ Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/6ef349a238a6) (2026-06-05, 13 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/33158e74-6fae-48ff-bf41-059a2bb50f47.mp3 - [How to Prep for Pride with Your LGBTQ Kid: Checklists for Preteens, Teens, and Young Adults](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/cc05ae33086a) (2026-06-03, 19 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2b26619b-964a-4980-b82a-326918efcbd2.mp3 - [Helping LGBTQ Kids Stay Safe At Pride Events (Without Scaring Them!)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/9ae415301351) (2026-06-02, 15 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/648632dc-4d82-4c7e-bf9a-a15723dcb79c.mp3 - [What Happens When You Stop Abandoning Yourself: For Parents of LGBTQ Teens](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/d18505426c8f) (2026-05-29, 11 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f01e8d98-a0e2-4c51-8a41-bc2dd4f3b4d6.mp3 - [Before You Hang a Pride Flag, Ask Your LGBTQ Child This One Question First](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/ede72488aece) (2026-05-28, 12 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d914a88d-d147-4c95-80b7-4f25931413cf.mp3 - [When an LGBTQ Child Gets No Support: Steph Vachon's Story of Survival and Reclamation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486711596/2ef780e8ce9c) (2026-05-26, 37 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/27a876b1-dc60-49d5-8d58-30aac9e26615.mp3 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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