#74 - How He Turned Pain Into LGBTQ Pride & Identity By Simply Taking the Next Step

#76 - How to Set Boundaries to Protect Your LGBTQ Identity, Pride & Self-Respect

Ever feel like you’re shrinking yourself just to keep the peace in your LGBTQ identity and relationships? If you’ve ever struggled to balance compassion for others with staying true to who you are, this episode will hit home. In this conversation with Heather Hester, speaker, coach, and founder of More Human, More Kind, we dive into the real, messy process of unlearning old beliefs, embracing your LGBTQ identity, and setting boundaries that protect your pride without losing your humanity. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to set healthy boundaries without guilt, even with close family 2. Practical ways to stop people-pleasing and stay true to your LGBTQ identity 3. How protecting your pride actually strengthens your self-respect and relationships Tune in now to learn how to confidently set boundaries and fully embrace your LGBTQ identity with pride. Everything about Heather: https://www.heatherhester.net New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#75 - How One LGBTQ Voice Found Pride & Identity By Letting Go of Labels

Are you struggling to feel confident in your LGBTQ identity, even when you’re doing “everything right”? In this episode, Cal Lerchi, a San Francisco-based creative, performer, and advocate, shares how they’ve navigated identity, self-expression, and self-love through singing, cycling, and drag. As someone who challenges labels and embraces fluidity, Cal offers a refreshing perspective on what it really means to live authentically within the LGBTQ community. By listening, you’ll discover: 1. How to build genuine self-love without relying on labels or external validation 2. Why embracing fluidity can strengthen your LGBTQ identity and sense of pride 3. How joy and self-expression can become powerful tools for healing and confidence Listen now to reconnect with your identity, embrace your pride, and start building real self-love from within. New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#74 - How He Turned Pain Into LGBTQ Pride & Identity By Simply Taking the Next Step

Have you ever felt like it’s too late to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity and truly feel pride in who you are? In this episode, Alan Lessik shares his powerful journey featured in From Pain to Purpose, from living with chronic illness and personal setbacks to discovering self-love, purpose, and expression through ice skating later in life. His story is a reminder that your identity isn’t something you find someday, it’s something you choose to live, right now. By listening, you’ll discover: 1. How to reconnect with your LGBTQ identity and build self-love, no matter your age or past 2. Why embracing the present moment is the key to feeling real pride in who you are 3. How to turn life’s challenges into a path toward purpose, confidence, and authenticity Ready to stop waiting and start embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride? This episode will inspire you to take your next step forward. Discover Alan: https://alanlessik.com [https://alanlessik.com/] From Pain to Purpose: A film by Hendrik Welling: https://www.dw.com/en/adult-ice-skating-from-pain-to-purpose/video-76568833 [https://www.dw.com/en/adult-ice-skating-from-pain-to-purpose/video-76568833] New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#73 - How To Build Self-Respect in Your LGBTQ Identity So You Can Live With Pride

Are you truly living your LGBTQ identity with pride, or just surviving without fully respecting yourself? So many people in the LGBTQ community struggle with self-respect, especially when fear, rejection, or past experiences hold them back from fully embracing who they are. In this episode, Stef sits down with Kimberly Hadley, a global LGBTQ+ sports advocate and community leader, to explore how embracing your identity shapes your self-respect and ability to live with pride. Together, they dive into what it really means to live authentically, and why your identity and pride are deeply connected to how you see and treat yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How embracing your LGBTQ identity builds deeper self-respect and confidence 2. Why authenticity is the foundation of real pride, not just acceptance 3. How community and safe spaces can transform the way you see yourself Listen now to learn how to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity, strengthen your self-respect, and step into your pride with confidence. New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#72 - How One LGBTQ Father & Daughter Strengthened Identity, Pride & Boundaries Through Acceptance

Have you ever felt like being your true LGBTQ self might cost you your family, your faith, or your sense of belonging? In this powerful episode, Stef sits down with Joe and Rya, the father-daughter duo behind the TranDescendant podcast, a show dedicated to helping families navigate gender identity, acceptance, and staying connected through transition. Their story brings a rare and honest perspective on what it really takes to balance LGBTQ identity, pride, and family relationships. If you’re navigating your identity, or struggling with acceptance from loved ones, this conversation will hit close to home. You’ll hear how self-respect, boundaries, and compassion can transform even the most difficult relationships. By listening, you’ll discover: 1. How to set healthy boundaries that protect your LGBTQ identity without losing yourself in family dynamics 2. Why acceptance is a process, and how to navigate mistakes without sacrificing your self-respect or pride 3. How embracing your identity can actually strengthen relationships when approached with honesty and boundaries If you’re ready to protect your identity, step fully into your pride, and build stronger, healthier relationships, this episode will show you what’s possible. Listen Father/daughter duo, Joe and Rya, behind the TranDescendant podcast discuss LGBTQ family issues and how to preserve positive relationships on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/trandescendant/id1643424011 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/trandescendant/id1643424011] New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.