What if one small act of kindness could keep someone - especially an LGBTQ+ youth - from giving up?

In this heartfelt solo episode, Heather Hester unpacks why kindness isn’t just “nice” or “extra.” It’s a radical, science-backed tool that supports mental health, creates safety, and reminds others they matter. From neuroscience to real-life examples, Heather explores how connection, empathy, and action can become life-saving practices, especially for those feeling unseen, alone, or on the edge.

• Learn how small moments of kindness can physiologically calm the nervous system and interrupt despair
• Discover real-world stories that show how kindness impacts mental health for LGBTQ+ youth and adults
• Get three simple, powerful ways to practice intentional kindness this week (and why they matter more than you know)

Press play to reimagine kindness as your most radical tool for connection, healing, and change starting today.

Resource Spotlight:

• Kindness.org — Research-based tools and inspiration for practicing intentional kindness: kindness.org
• Random Acts of Kindness Foundation — Free resources to spark daily kindness: randomactsofkindness.org
• Mental Health America — Guidance and community programs to promote mental well-being: mhanational.org

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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