The Power of Unity: Strengthening Support and Fighting for a Brighter Future

Happy Pride Month! This special episode is all about acknowledging the challenges our LGBTQ community is currently facing and exploring what we can do to make a difference. Heather shares updates and resources within the Chrysalis Mama world, as well as discussing the alarming number of anti-LGBTQ bills being tracked by the ACLU. Listen in as we talk about the importance of voting, using our unique gifts and talents to make an impact, and having honest conversations with others to help dispel fear and misinformation.In addition to discussing these pressing issues, Heather is excited to announce the official launch of the Just Breathe community, a safe space for connection, support, and growth. Join her for private Facebook group discussions, access to the digital course "Learning to Just Breathe," and weekly live Zoom calls where you can bring your questions, concerns, and celebrations. Remember, you are not alone on this journey, and together we can make a difference. So let's celebrate our beautiful community, continue fighting for LGBTQ rights, and remember to just breathe.Connect with Heather:The Perfect Holiday Gift! Give a copy of Heather's new book, Parenting with Pride. Get Your *free* Holiday Survival GuideAccess the course, Learning to Parent with Pride!Work with Heather one-on-one or bring her into your organization to speak or run a workshop!Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!YouTubeTikTokEmail: hh@chrysalismama.com

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Do you have a child, teen, or young adult who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other beautiful sexual orientation or gender identity? Do you feel alone in your effort to support them on their journey or navigate your own? Heather Hester from Chrysalis Mama is here to transform the conversation around loving, raising, and empowering an LGBTQIA+ teenager as well as being a supportive ally to all LGBTQIA+ people. Since 2017, when her son embraced his sexual orientation as a young gay man, Heather and her family have felt every emotion, and have experienced dozens of situations ranging from heartwarming and humorous to terrifyingly life-threatening. She and her husband initially felt alone and overwhelmed, moving her to want to support others traveling a similar path. She discusses taboo topics and works to erase stigmas surrounding the coming out process and parenting an LGBTQIA+ teen. Heather's shows are both interview and solo offering a wide range of fascinating guests as well as her own episodes where she shares wisdom, stories, and strategies. Sitting in the top 1.5% of all podcasts, Just Breathe is relatable, educational, and warm. Heather's approach is based on four pillars - to Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love - and most of all, to reinforce to all LGBTQ people, their families, and their allies that they are not alone!