How Parents Can Support Their LGBTQ+ Kids with Heather Hester

June 27, 2024 / Mom &… Podcast Episode 139 / Guest: Heather Hester Subscribe and Review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Show Summary:

Navigating LGBTQ+ Parenting and Advocacy with Heather Hester

In this episode of the Mom &… Podcast hosts Susanne Kerns and Missy Stevens talk about parenting with a focus on LGBTQ+ advocacy. They welcome Heather Hester, founder of Chrysalis Mama, and author of PARENTING WITH PRIDE, to discuss her journey, her book, and her podcast, Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen. The conversation explores essential parenting techniques, such as listening actively and validating children’s feelings, as well as practical advice for creating a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ teens. The episode also provides vital tips on what to say and not say when someone comes out to you, and the importance of unbiased allyship.

Topics From This Episode with Heather Hester:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 01:03 Meet Heather Hester: Advocate and Author
• 02:30 The Shingles Vaccine Tangent