Episodes

Jan. 7, 2020

Finding a Support System that Works!

006 - In episode 6 Heather Hester discusses the different types of support available and how to find what is right for you, the parent. Loving and raising an LGBTQ teen is hard; allow yourself to be supported. Filled with per...
Dec. 10, 2019

Tips for Surviving Crises During the Holidays

Appropriately timed, in this episode about surviving crises during the holidays Heather Hester shares another snippet of her personal story and gives seven strategies that worked for her. Her ultimate goal is for the listener...
Nov. 26, 2019

Parents, You Get a Process, Too!

004 - In this episode of Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen, Heather talks about the six stages that parents go through when their child comes out to them. The stages are shock, denial, guilt, expression of feelings, mak...
Nov. 5, 2019

Embracing the Messiness of it All!

#003 - In this episode, Heather Hester shares the story of her family's journey and outlines specific reasons why this process can be messy. She encourages the listener to embrace it and gives tips and tools to help along the...
Nov. 5, 2019

Coming Out - It is a Process!

#002 - Heather Hester discusses the six stages of the Cass Model of Coming Out and shares personal experiences along the way. This episode is loaded with great information and links in the show notes to help you understand an...
Oct. 22, 2019

Welcome to Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen

In this inaugural episode, Heather Hester lays the framework for this exciting podcast. Who is the podcast for? What is she going to talk about? WHY is she talking about this? Filled with raw personal stories, educational inf...