There are moments in life that split everything into before… and after.

For Heather Hester, that moment came in the middle of the night when a terrifying phone call about her missing son turned into something she never expected… and everything changed.

What followed was a complete unraveling of beliefs, identity, relationships, and ultimately, a powerful rebuilding rooted in truth, love, and courage.

In this deeply honest episode of Riffin’ About Life, Brian sits down with Heather to explore what it really looks like to choose your child… even when it means questioning everything you were taught.

But here’s what makes this conversation unforgettable:

👉 The hardest part wasn’t accepting her son.
👉 It was confronting everything else.

If you’ve ever wrestled with your beliefs… struggled to find your voice… or faced the tension between family, authenticity, and love—this episode will stay with you.

• The moment that changed Heather’s life forever—and how she responded
• What happens when your values and your upbringing no longer align
• The uncomfortable (but necessary) work of unlearning beliefs
• Why authenticity often requires losing relationships
• How to set boundaries—even with family
• What it really means to support your child unconditionally
• The role therapy plays in navigating identity, fear, and growth

Heather opens up about the internal battle between what she was taught and what she knew—deep down—was true. And the cost of choosing authenticity over approval.

Because sometimes the most loving thing you can do is also the hardest.

This episode is for:

• Parents navigating identity and acceptance
• Anyone questioning long-held beliefs
• People struggling to set boundaries with family
• Those learning how to live more authentically

It’s not about having all the answers.
It’s about being willing to ask better questions.

• Website: heatherhester.net
• More resources: morehumanmorekind.com
• Instagram: @morehumanmorekind

Reflect on this: What beliefs are you holding onto that no longer feel true?