Are you watching LGBTQ+ rights erode, waiting for the "right" time to speak up, wondering if it’s already too late?

This week’s episode dives deep into the urgent need for everyday action against systemic rollbacks of rights for LGBTQ+ people, especially trans youth. From thought-provoking poetry to recent legal wins and grassroots solutions, this episode challenges passive allyship and offers a grounded path forward.

• Learn what “willful ignorance” is and how to spot it in your own community, relationships, or inbox.
• Discover specific wins and losses happening right now in the fight for trans rights and what they mean for our democracy.
• Walk away with one clear, doable action you can take this week using your own talents to support real change.

Hit play to learn how to rise above overwhelm, stay grounded, and show up for trans youth and marginalized communities with clarity and courage.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Ologies (podcast)
• Campaign for Southern Equality
• GLSEN
• Human Rights Campaign
• Erin in the Morning Substack with Trans Girl Scouts info
• Pattie Gonia Ted Talk

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 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, safety, and a human first approach, 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.

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