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FreedHearts
Freeing hearts to love and be loved! Love. Inclusion. Affirmation. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ+ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a pastor and theologian; an acclaimed author; and a fierce advocate and ally. In her unique tender, relatable style, Susan is a prominent voice of unconditional love and lavish inclusion. Powerful, authentic, and relevant in today’s society, Susan has a lot to say. The Advocate calls her their “Favorite Affirming Matriarch.” OutSmart magazine calls her "The Mother of all MamaBears!" Reverend Ashley Harness from Auburn Seminary says, “Susan has this fierce, loving, don’t mess with me, Mom vibe.” If you have been excluded, or if someone close to you has been excluded because of who they are or who they love - or maybe you have been the one doing the excluding - the FreedHearts podcast is for you. Join Susan, along with her husband Rob, on the journey. You are not alone. Welcome home!
FreedHearts
5 Things You Can Do to Help LGBTQ+ People Right Now
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So many people are asking the same question right now:
What can I actually do that makes a difference?
In this episode, we slow things down and get practical.
Not perfect. Not performative. Not someday. Now.
We share five real, tangible ways you can show up for LGBTQ+ people —
as an ally, a parent, a friend, a neighbor, and a human being. From advocacy and
voting, to supporting queer creators and businesses, to getting involved locally,
listening deeply, and sharing affirming resources that change lives.
You don’t have to do everything. You just have to do something.
And the best time to start—or to ramp it up—is now.
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