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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.
In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Heather Hester author, speaker, and host of More Human, More Kind, to talk about something a lot of parents and allies struggle with… fear.
Fear of saying the wrong thing.
Fear of not understanding.
Fear of getting it “wrong.”
Heather shares three powerful mindset shifts that can completely change how parents and allies show up for their LGBTQ+ loved ones especially in a world that often feels loud, divided, and overwhelming.
We explore::
- Why silence can be more harmful than saying the wrong thing
- The shift from judging to curiosity
- Why trying to control your child doesn’t work (and what does instead)
- The game-changing difference between fixing vs validating
- How to support your child without expecting them to educate you
- What allyship actually looks like in real, everyday life
This episode is honest, practical, and full of those “oh wow… I do that” moments. Whether you’re a parent, partner, or just trying to show up better for the queer people in your life.
💬 If you’ve ever thought “I want to support… but I don’t know how” — this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to be a better ally... And until next time, stay perfectly queer!
Heather Hester links:
Website: https://www.heatherhester.net/
Podcast: More Human, More Kind
Book: Parenting with Pride
Substack: https://heatherhester.substack.com/
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Archie & Katie 🌈
