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#104 | Why Learning to Trust Intuition Gives LGBTQ Parents & Allies the Courage to Support with Clarity

More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ+ Teens & Growing Into a Courageous Ally
More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ+ Teens & Growing Into a Courageous Ally
Episode • Aug 29, 2023 • 44m

Have you ever had that gut feeling, that whispering voice within, guiding you somewhere you just can't explain? We've all experienced it at some point. It's intuition, that unexplainable guide within us. This inner voice often gets drowned in the cacophony of our busy lives and the constant chatter of our minds. Yet, deciphering and trusting this voice can be the key to a more attuned, aware, and insightful life. Today, we welcome our special guest, Heather Maguire, an unconventional intuitive who helps individuals understand and trust their intuition.

Heather shares her unique journey of understanding her gift and how she uses it to guide others. She brilliantly differentiates between fear messages and intuition messages, sharing how to build a relationship with our intuition. Can you imagine how empowering it would be to trust your gut feelings, especially when making crucial decisions, like parenting? Heather helps us understand how to still our minds, tap into our awareness, and honor our bodies' responses to the external world. She emphasizes the power of slowing down and taking care of ourselves, helping us reconnect with our intuition.

The intriguing part of our conversation revolves around intuition experiments. Heather gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming project, the Energy Lab, where she will teach people to experiment with their energy, inviting insights from the universe through open-ended questions. We conclude the episode with a unique meditation designed to face fear and find courage, a truly empowering way to end our conversation.

Listen to this episode if you're curious about understanding and harnessing your intuition for personal growth and decision-making. Let's unlock the door to our untapped intuitive potential together.

About our Guest:

Heather Maguire, the Unconventional Intuitive is uniquely talented in making people feel safe to listen and follow their own intuitive knowing. For more than 15 years she has been gently and compassionately guiding people to a deeper understanding of who they are and what they are capable of creating in their lives.

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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.

Takeaways:

  • The transition back to school can create an energetic shift in the household, impacting everyone, including pets.
  • Listening to your intuition is essential, especially during times of transition and uncertainty.
  • Building a relationship with your intuition involves recognizing it as a natural bodily function.
  • Practicing stillness and awareness can help you differentiate between intuition and fear-based thoughts.
  • The heart rock walks teach you to connect with nature while exploring your desires and intuition.
  • Asking open-ended questions can open pathways for intuitive insights and problem-solving.

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.



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