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#28 | Is ‘Just Love Them’ Really the Answer? One Father’s Raw Reflections on Parenting His LGBTQ+ Kids
Season 1 Episode 28
This episode is Just Breathe's one-year anniversary episode! Heather's husband Steve joins her (finally!) to share his perspective of the past four y…
5 years, 10 months ago
#27 | Why Struggle Isn’t the Enemy of Growth—It’s the Path (Resilience in LGBTQ Life)
Season 1 Episode 27
In this episode, Heather chats with Kirsten Beverley-Waters about her new book, Struggle Guru. Kirsten is a fitness instructor, devoted yogi, persona…
5 years, 10 months ago
#26 | Why Depression Awareness Is Essential for LGBTQ Youth & How to Offer Real Guidance (From a Trauma Therapist)
Season 1 Episode 26
In this episode, Heather highlights Depression Awareness Month in an interview with Maureen Kebo. Maureen is a well-being therapist and is certified …
5 years, 11 months ago
#25 | The Dangerous Myth of the Transgender “Trend”—What Families Need to Hear
Season 1 Episode 25
In this episode, Heather interviews LGBTQ+ activist Susan Buss, LCSW. Susan is the president of her private practice, Big Sky Consulting, Inc where s…
5 years, 11 months ago
#24 | The Worst Advice We Got After Our Son Came Out LGBTQ (And What We Did Instead)
Season 1 Episode 24
Heather's husband, Steve, was so blown away by Connor's three episodes that he suggested a recap episode to highlight the emotional journey and lesso…
6 years ago
#23 | Connor Shares His Story—Part Three: What He Won’t Forget About His NYU Freshman Year—A Courageous LGBTQ Story
Season 1 Episode 23
Heather's son Connor has returned to the mic for a three-part series! In this episode, he shares the third part of his story (taking us to the presen…
6 years ago
#22 | Connor Shares His Story - Part Two: The Coping Mechanisms Connor Tried—and the Courage It Took to Get Here
Season 1 Episode 22
Heather's son Connor has returned to the mic for a three-part series! In this episode, he shares the second part of his story with humor, vulnerabili…
6 years, 1 month ago
#21 | Connor Shares His Story - Part One: The Truth About LGBTQ Teen Struggles: Connor’s Story of Courage and Hope
Season 1 Episode 21
Heather's son Connor has returned to the mic for a three-part series! In this episode, he shares the first part of his story with humor, vulnerabilit…
6 years, 1 month ago
#20 | Why Boundaries Are Hard—and How LGBTQ Parents Can Master Them (Part 2)
Season 1 Episode 20
This episode is part two of Heather Hester's interview with Diane Becker. Diane is a nationally certified juvenile treatment specialist, a licensed c…
6 years, 1 month ago
#19 | Why Boundaries Are Hard—and How LGBTQ Parents Can Master Them (Part 1)
Season 1 Episode 19
In this episode, Heather Hester interviews Diane Becker. She is a nationally certified juvenile treatment specialist, a licensed clinical social work…
6 years, 2 months ago