From Overthinking to Inner Knowing: A Practice for Parents and Allies of Queer Kids

From Overthinking to Inner Knowing: A Practice for Parents and Allies of Queer Kids

14:41 Jan 13, 2026
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Have you been second-guessing yourself, polling others for answers, or feeling totally disconnected from your inner knowing?In this grounding and compassionate episode, Heather Hester explores how fear, cultural conditioning, and emotional overwhelm silence the voice within and why that’s not your fault. You’ll learn how intuition actually works (yes, it's backed by science), and how to begin hearing your truth again, especially as an ally or parent of an LGBTQ+ child.You’ll discover:? Why your nervous system blocks clarity under stress? What neuroscience says about intuition and inner knowing? How to tell the difference between fear, shoulds, and your true voice? A repeatable practice to access your calm, grounded inner guidanceTune in now to reclaim your own voice, reconnect with your truth, and start making decisions from a place of clarity and compassion, not fear.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!Stay informed - receive my newsletter 2x/monthInvite me to speak at your workshop or eventRead my book, Parenting with Pride. Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!Connect heather@heatherhester.netBuy Me A CoffeeWatch on YouTubeListen to *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship, especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ kids. Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces I create, I help people unlearn bias, embrace their full humanity, and grow their capacity for courageous, compassionate connection.For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I
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