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What if the witches we grew up fearing weren’t villains, but visionaries, healers, or queer-coded rebels whose power threatened the status quo?

In today’s rich and revolutionary episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester uncovers the truth behind witch hunts, both historical and modern. From midwives to queer teens, anyone who dared to live outside the norms has been branded dangerous. But when we revisit who the “witch” really was, we open a portal to connection, empathy, and courage.

If your child is drawn to witches, monsters, or magic, this episode will show you why it’s not about rebellion, it’s about belonging, power, and healing. And how you, as a parent or ally, can show up with more curiosity, not control.

• Why witches were originally midwives, healers, and women with ungovernable knowledge
• How LGBTQ+ communities reclaim the witch as a symbol of queer power, survival, and self-trust
• 4 ways you can use this history to better understand and affirm your LGBTQ+ child
• Unlearn the myth that witches = evil and explore what society really fears: truth, autonomy, and joy

Press play to uncover how history, horro, queerness, and allyship collide, and how this ancient archetype can help you raise braive, inclusive, empowered kids today.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching