#168 | Curiosity Over Judgment – The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything (Courageous Allyship & LGBTQ Guidance)

Pride Month Series | More Human. More Kind. with Heather Hester

Description:

In this first episode of our special Pride Month series, Heather Hester shares one of the most transformative lessons she’s learned while parenting and advocating for her LGBTQ+ children: choosing curiosity over judgment. With honesty, vulnerability, and actionable wisdom, Heather explores how our initial reactions shape everything—and how curiosity becomes one of the most loving tools we can offer. Whether you're a parent, an ally, or simply someone who wants to show up more human and more kind, this episode is for you.

You’ll also hear the first installment of our Listener Queer-ies segment: Why we celebrate Pride—and why there’s no such need for “straight pride.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why curiosity is an active expression of unconditional love
• How judgment often shows up in subtle, well-meaning ways
• The powerful impact of your response when your child comes out
• How to model growth, grace, and presence—especially when it’s hard
• A deeper understanding of Pride’s history and purpose

Listener Queer-y of the Week:

"What is Pride—and why isn’t there a straight pride?"

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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.