Podcast Episode 380: Upstanders vs. Bystanders: Embracing Allyship for LGBTQ Families Everywhere with Jaimie Kelton
Ever meet someone and immediately think, Yep, you’re totally our people?
That was us with Jaimie Kelton. She’s a voiceover actor (yes, Little Bo Peep was gay all along, who knew?!), a former musical theatre star, and the hilarious host of the award winning, The Queer Family Podcast—a show that shares what it really looks like to build and raise a family as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Oh, and she’s also a mom of two who once brought her sperm donor out of retirement. Casual.
In this episode, we’re going deep into allyship—the real kind. Not the “I shared a rainbow post in June” kind, but the kind where you speak up when things get uncomfortable, stock your kids’ bookshelf with stories that show all types of families, and make inclusivity part of the daily parenting grind. Jaimie shares why representation matters more than ever (especially when it comes to kids), what it’s like showing up as a queer mom in spaces that aren’t always welcoming, and how she’s raising her kids to be upstanders—not bystanders—in a world that still has some catching up to do.
Also, can we talk about the absurdity of school boards “just starting conversations” that are actually thinly veiled attempts to exclude trans kids? Jaimie does—and she’s not pulling punches. There are protests, cupcakes, and yes, even knitting circles (because queer joy is always creative). But more than that, there’s heart, courage, and a really important reminder: silence isn’t neutral, and we can’t wait for someone else to speak up. That someone is us.
This episode is equal parts hilarious and powerful—kind of like your favorite mom friend who tells it like it is and remembers your birthday. You’ll laugh, you might rage a little, and you’ll definitely leave feeling fired up to be a better ally for LGBTQ families.
Because when we talk about love, parenting, and raising awesome humans? Representation isn’t extra—it’s essential.
Go listen now. You won’t regret it.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why representation matters for healing and helps us feel less isolated in their experiences
- What it means to be an “upstander, not a bystander”
- How local politics directly impact so many families
- Why it’s important to normalize diverse families starts with everyday conversations
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