You Can Love Fiercely and Still Be Running on Empty: A Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids in Burnout

You Can Love Fiercely and Still Be Running on Empty: A Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids in Burnout

From More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ Teens by Heather Hester

July 3, 2026 · 6 min · Season 2 · Episode 293

About this episode

This episode provides small, actionable steps for parents of LGBTQ kids experiencing burnout.

You don't need a complete overhaul to start recovering from ally burnout. You need one small, doable thing. Interest: This week's quick follow-up to our episode on ally burnout and compassion fatigue gives you something tiny and real to carry into your week, no grand gestures or new routines required. Desire: In this episode you'll learn how to: Name your own stress pattern out loud, in one sentence Protect one non-negotiable need like it's non-negotiable Hold onto a single line that quiets the guilt when it creeps back in Action: Press play to find one small thing you can actually do this week, not just think about. Mentioned in this episode: Contact Hester Painting & Decorating for a consultation! https://go.hesterdecorating.com/mhmk This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

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