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Curiosity, Not Judgment: The First Step in LGBTQ Allyship
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Pride Month Series
Are you parenting an LGBTQ child or striving to be a better ally, but worried you’re unintentionally doing more harm than good?
In today’s episode, Heather Hester shares the first of five transformative lessons from her own journey of parenting with pride. As she reflects on her son's coming out, she opens up about the surprising power of choosing curiosity over judgment and why even well-meaning reactions can create distance instead of connection. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly show up for your LGBTQ child, this is a must-listen.
- Discover how curiosity can completely shift your relationship with your child
- Learn how to practice unconditional love through presence, not perfection
- Understand why certain common reactions can feel judgmental, even when you mean well
Press play to learn how embracing curiosity over certainty could be the most powerful gift you give your LGBTQ child today.
You’ll also hear the first installment of our Listener Queer-y segment: Why we celebrate Pride and why there’s no such need for “straight pride.”
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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 grow their capacity for courageous, compassionate connection.
For parents, allies, and those 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.
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