19: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen With Heather Hester

In this informative and heartfelt episode, you’ll hear from Heather Hester, proud mom of 4 children and advocate and ally for the LGBTQIA+ community. Heather’s son came out as gay 6 years ago and at that time she searched for resources, only to find very few. Little by little, he started out compiling her own, blogged about her experiences, and started a podcast called Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen. We talk about the ups and downs of parenting through both the adults’ process and the child’s process, knowing each young person is unique. Themes of self care and conscious parenting are interwoven. Please share with a friend who may need to hear these messages or a family in need of resources.EPISODE TAKEAWAYS (what you’ll learn):Heather’s original desire to design resources that didn’t existThe importance of finding reliable and updated sources of informationThe best things parents can do for themselves in their journeyThe 4 Pillars of Heather’s work: Embrace, Educate, Empower & LoveHeather shares her favorite resourcesShared Resources:PFLAG: https://pflag.org/The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/About the Guest:Heather Hester is the founder of Chrysalis Mama which provides support and education to parents and allies of LGBTQIA adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Just Breathe: Parenting your LGBTQ Teen. As an advocate and coach for parents and allies, she believes the coming out process is equal parts beautiful and messy. She also works with companies’ DEI initiatives to educate and empower their employees. She is a writer, married to her best friend 27 years, the mother of four extraordinary kids (three of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in being authentic and embracing the messiness.Links:Website: www.chrysalismama.comPodcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/just-breathe-parenting/Facebook, Instagram and TwitterEmail: [email protected] the Host:Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops. Connect with Maureen:● Check out her Instagram: @maureeenspielman● Learn more about her work at www.maureenspielman.com● Want to join our Mystical Sisterhood Membership community? Find out more here: https://www.maureenspielman.com/mysticalsisterhood● Email Maureen at [email protected] to inquire about coaching, podcasting & speaking engagements● Want to view Mystical Sisterhood episodes? Visit the Mystical Sisterhood YouTube Channel here: Magical Sisterhood YoutubeThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.