Episode Details
Back to Episodes
January Recalibration: Reentry for Parents and Allies of LGBTQ Folks
Description
If you’re starting the new year feeling emotionally scrambled, stretched thin, or just... not ready to jump into goals and plans then this episode is for you.
January asks so much of us. But what if you didn’t need to fix, improve, or push? What if you just needed a way to come back to yourself, gently, honestly, and on your own time?
In today’s episode, Heather Hester shares why this post-holiday “offness” is completely normal for LGBTQ+ parents and allies, especially those who’ve been holding emotional labor, navigating family dynamics, and trying to protect what matters most.
You’ll learn:
- What reentry really is and why it’s not a failure but a natural process
- The nervous system science behind your post-holiday disorientation
- A 5-step gentle reentry practice to return to your truth without pressure
- Somatic tools to ground you when you feel emotionally scattered
- How reentry mirrors the LGBTQ+ journey toward self-affirmation
And in today’s “unlearn,” Heather challenges the myth that January must be bold, productive, or full of reinvention.
Your Reentry Practice Includes:
- Name what pulled you away
- Identify your anchor
- Give your body a transition cue
- Set one boundary
- Give yourself 7–14 days of grace
Journal prompt:
What part of myself am I ready to return to?
Share this episode with someone who’s quietly struggling through their own January.
Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!
Are you ready to take action? Let's connect and create a personalized plan!
Join a private community with other parents and allies just like you!
Stay informed - receive my newsletter
Invite me to speak at your workshop or event
Read my book, Parenting with Pride.
Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!
Connect heather@heatherhester.net
Watch on YouTube
Listen to *NEW*