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Podcast Episode 374: Safe Spaces Start at Home: LGBTQ+ Allyship Tips for Parents with Elena Joy Thurston

We all want to raise good humans—kids who are kind, inclusive, and confident enough to be themselves while accepting others for who they are. But when it comes to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, especially as parents, it’s easy to wonder: Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? This episode is your chance to find out—and grow in the best way.

Enter Elena Joy Thurston—a CEO powerhouse at Latitude, and a former Mormon mom turned LGBTQ+ advocate, speaker, and powerhouse. Her story is equal parts jaw-dropping and heart-healing. From navigating a crisis of identity to surviving conversion therapy and emerging as a fierce voice for change, Elena brings the kind of wisdom that doesn’t just inspire—it transforms. And she’s not afraid to say the quiet stuff out loud (with some humor and a whole lot of heart).

In our conversation, Elena doesn’t just talk about allyship for parents—she breaks it down in a way that’s real, doable, and gasp even a little uncomfortable (in the best way). She shares what authentic allyship actually looks like, how to recognize your own internalized biases (spoiler alert: we all have them), and why being “nice” isn’t the same as being supportive. Her insights on raising LGBTQ+ kids—and being a safe adult for all kids—will challenge you in the most powerful way.

So if you’ve ever wondered how to move from well-meaning to meaningfully supportive, this episode is for you. It’s not just a conversation—it’s a guidebook for showing up better, braver, and more authentically for the people you love. You’ll leave this one thinking, reflecting, and most importantly—ready to be the kind of parent your kids actually need. Trust me, you’ll want to hear every minute.

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:

  • Why we need to acknowledge our own internalized bias
  • How Allyship is truly a spectrum
  • How your actions will speak volumes over your words
  • How challenging assumptions through education and lived experience can break down harmful biases

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Brie Tucker

Brie Tucker

COO/ Podcast Producer at No Guilt Mom
Brie Tucker has over 20 years of experience coaching parents with a background in early childhood and special needs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and is certified in Positive Discipline as well as a Happiest Baby Educator.

She’s a divorced mom to two teenagers.
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