For The Hayters
For The Hayters

<p><strong>For The Hayters</strong>&nbsp;is a space where vulnerability is met with strength, and real stories remind us we’re never alone. Hosted by a community of storytellers and listeners alike, this podcast dives into the personal journeys—both beautiful and brutal—that shape who we are. From life-changing challenges to moments of resilience, our guests open up about the experiences that have defined them, in hopes of connecting, healing, and inspiring others. Whether you’re here to feel seen, heard, or understood, this is your reminder: your story matters.</p><p><a href="http://beckyhayter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beckyhayter.com</a></p>

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the sudden loss of a parent and substance abuse recovery.When Kylie lost her mother unexpectedly in 2024, her life shifted in an instant. She didn't just lose her mom; she became the legal guardian of her teenage brother, Josh. But she wasn't alone. Her husband, Griff, didn't hesitate. Without a formal meeting or a long debate, he stepped into the role of a father figure, proving that family isn't just about biology—it’s about who shows up when the world falls apart.In this episode, I sit down with Griff to hear the perspective we don't often get: the partner who chooses to take on the "messy" parts of a spouse’s history. From navigating vastly different upbringings to the reality of family therapy and the friction of parenting a teenager while still being "newlyweds," this is a raw look at resilience, loyalty, and what it actually means to be a team.Connect with Guest: Follow Kylie & Griff's journey: @kyliem_98Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Join our community! patreon.com/beckyhayter🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988The Dinner Party (Grief Support for Young Adults): thedinnerparty.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the very first episode of our Wallet Therapy miniseries!Ever feel like everyone else got the "how to be an adult with money" memo except for you? You’re not alone. In this kickoff episode, sisters Becky and Alex pull back the curtain on their own bank accounts. Becky gets real about her "add to cart" addiction and the overwhelm of looking at a bank statement , while Alex shares how she went from financial chaos to becoming a Finance Coach.It’s a kitchen-table conversation about our "Money Stories"—the good, the bad, and the expensive. We’re setting the stage to bridge the gap between being totally clueless and finally feeling in control. No shame, no jargon, just two sisters trying to help you (and each other) figure it out.In this episode, we cover:- The "Aha!" moments that led to this podcast.- Alex’s non-judgmental approach to behavior-based coaching.- How we’re going to survive these episodes without a sisterly blowout.Ready to join the inner circle? Head over to our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive community! patreon.com/beckyhayterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses addiction, overdose, sudden death of a parent, and self-harm.When Kylie was 21, she got the call every child of an addict dreads: her mother had overdosed. While her mother eventually found sobriety, her sudden passing in 2024 left Kylie with a choice that wasn't really a choice at all. Within 48 hours, she had to fight the state of Massachusetts to keep her 12-year-old brother, Josh, out of the system.This isn't just a story about grief; it's about the "invisible" work of stepping up. From hunting down death certificates in different cities to explaining to a judge why a newlywed couple is the best place for a grieving teenager, Kylie’s journey is raw and unfiltered. Later in the episode, Josh joins us to share the perspective we rarely hear—the teenager’s side of loss and what it’s like when your sister becomes your "mom."Connect with Guest: kyyliee13Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Join our community! patreon.com/beckyhayter🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One sister is a professional Finance Coach (Alex). The other... has a shopping cart habit she’s not exactly ready to discuss (Becky).Welcome to Wallet Therapy, a new miniseries living right here in the For The Hayters feed. We’re bridging the gap between "I should probably save money" and "But look how cute this is in person."Join us every other Thursday for a real conversation about the messy, emotional, and sometimes hilarious reality of money. We’re tackling the stuff that actually keeps you up at night:Why we spend when we’re stressed.How to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.Navigating money with your partner without the fight.Real stories from the trenches (mostly Becky’s).If this episode stirred something for you, you don’t have to sit with it alone. Come join the Wallet Therapy community on Patreon for direct access to Becky & Alex, monthly live sessions, and a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk about money, mindset, and real life. Join our community! patreon.com/beckyhayterDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us keep making Wallet Therapy possible.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Join our community! patreon.com/beckyhayter🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses medical trauma, brain tumors, miscarriage, and infant loss."I’m going to be strong for you." It’s the vow every caregiver makes, but rarely do we talk about the crushing weight of that promise. Ryan Leonard joins me to pull back the curtain on what it’s actually like to be the "well-spouse." When his wife Cheryl—who had already survived two brain tumors—experienced a sudden, sharp pain just four months after the birth of their second child, their world shifted back into a nightmare they thought they had escaped.Ryan opens up about the "beauty and the burden" of caregiving. We dive into the reality of medical gaslighting between oncologists and radiologists, the agonizing choice between life-saving treatment and the dream of having more children, and the moment Ryan had to swallow his pride to ask for help. This isn't a story of toxic positivity; it’s a raw look at marriage, resilience, and choosing love even when it feels like a heavy weight.Connect with Guest: Instagram: @ryanlinks_Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988 National Brain Tumor Society: braintumor.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TRIGGER WARNING: TW: This episode discusses addiction, abandonment, child medical trauma, and miscarriage.Daniella became a mom at 20, expecting a "normal" transition into adulthood. Instead, she found herself navigating a high-risk pregnancy, a disconnect with her newborn that lasted nearly a year, and a partner lost to addiction.But the fight was just beginning. From holding her two-week-old son down for painful medical tests to battling doctors who dismissed her oldest son’s "staring spells" as daydreaming, Daniella’s story is a masterclass in maternal instinct. She opens up about the reality of "grieving the life you expected," the terror of invisible illnesses like epilepsy, and how a local barber stepped up to heal three hearts without ever breaking them.Connect with Daniella: @danielalatina_96 (Instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988 Epilepsy Foundation: epilepsy.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses postpartum depression, suicidal ideation in children, chronic pain, and mental health crises.When Katie sat down with me, she described a moment leaning over her 6-month-old’s crib, crying so hard that her baby stopped crying out of shock. That was the moment she knew she was in the "vortex." After a 20-year career in nursing, Katie found herself battling severe medical gaslighting during pregnancy, debilitating chronic migraines, and the terrifying reality of parenting a child with severe mental health struggles.But the hardest thing she had to do? She had to learn how to emotionally detach from her daughter’s pain in order to save her. In this raw conversation, we talk about the identity shift of leaving a stable career, the lie of "balancing it all," and how to find peace when your body and your family are in crisis.Connect with Katie: Host of The Midlife Purpose Project https://katiefarinas.com/ Substack: Katie FreenessDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light. 🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode discusses death of a minor, emotional abuse, family estrangement, and traumatic birth/NICU experiences.Ciyla Fletcher is only 25, but she has lived a dozen lifetimes. From moving 15 times before adulthood to being raised by grandparents while her parents drifted in and out, Ciyla learned early on that "chaos felt like safety." But the hits didn't stop at childhood instability.At 16, Ciyla lost her best friend and first love, Bailey. Instead of support, she faced a campaign of jealousy and rumors from her own family members who told her she "had no right to grieve." Now, as a mother of two and a nursing student, Ciyla is rewriting the definition of family. In this raw conversation, we discuss the pain of having a father who calls you a "stranger," the maturity required to co-parent peacefully at 20 years old, and why being thankful you don't understand betrayal is the ultimate sign of healing.Connect with Ciyla: Instagram: @ciyla.xoDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light. 🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes detailed discussion of miscarriage (including missed miscarriage and medication-assisted miscarriage), grief, medical trauma/insensitive care, anxiety/SSRI withdrawal, and fertility-related testing. Please take care of yourself while listening.Today’s episode of For The Hayters features Kim Gordon, who shares the reality of navigating two miscarriages—and the complicated, layered grief that comes with each one. Kim opens up about the shock of learning her baby had no heartbeat during what was supposed to be a joyful milestone, the painful and traumatic experience of taking medication to miscarry at home, and the ways medical systems can fail people when they’re most vulnerable.Kim also talks about how grief impacted her marriage—how she needed to talk while her husband shut down, and how their emotional experiences flipped during the second loss. From advocating for better care, switching providers, exploring progesterone support and blood clotting labs, to rebuilding her mental health, Kim’s story is raw, honest, and deeply validating for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss—or loved someone who has.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @gordongirl21Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988Postpartum Support International (PSI): postpartum.netPregnancy Loss Support (Share): nationalshare.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of postpartum depression, self harm thoughts, pregnancy loss, intimate partner violence, and death and grief.Today’s episode of For The Hayters features Teri, a mom who has lived through postpartum depression, the loss of her father and two brothers, and the work of building a blended family while healing from an abusive relationship.Teri shares what it was like becoming a mom at 18, experiencing pregnancy loss, and trying to raise two little ones while still learning how to grow up herself. She opens up about grief that stacked before she ever had time to breathe, including losing her dad in 2017 and later losing both brothers in 2023 and 2024.We also talk about what postpartum depression looked like for her after her youngest child, the moment she realized she needed help, and how support, therapy, and honest communication became part of her healing. This conversation is about motherhood, survival, rebuilding, and what it means to keep choosing yourself and your kids, even when it is hard.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: terigambe22Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net | Call 1 800 944 4773See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger warning This episode discusses pregnancy loss medical trauma and grief. Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Melissa’s powerful and emotional journey through high risk pregnancies cesarean scar complications postpartum depression ectopic pregnancies NICU life and the devastating loss of her mother. Melissa opens up about becoming a mom at 26 navigating two emergency C sections experiencing a NICU stay during peak COVID and later facing both a traditional ectopic pregnancy and a rare cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy that required emergency intervention. She shares the physical and emotional toll of those moments the loneliness that comes with navigating the medical system the fear of not knowing if she would survive another pregnancy and the heartbreak of losing her mother only one week after undergoing surgery. This story is raw honest and full of courage. Today Melissa is expecting baby number four a reminder that hope can exist even after unthinkable pain.To connect with this week’s guest you can reach out to her through @melissagiegoldt on InstagramDon’t forget to subscribe like and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light. 🔹 New episodes drop every Monday 🔹 Follow us on Instagram @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support please visit 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org Call or text 988 Postpartum Support International postpartum.net Resolve National Infertility Association resolve.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger Warning for pregnancy loss stillbirth miscarriage trauma and postpartum mental health Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Kassie’s powerful story of losing her daughter Sutton at 21 weeks. Kassie walked into her routine anatomy scan expecting the same relief she felt with her first pregnancy. Instead she heard the words every parent fears. There is no heartbeat. Kassie opens up about feeling something was wrong the week before her appointment the shock of delivering her daughter the panic attacks that took over her life the intrusive thoughts that followed and the EMDR therapy that helped her finally breathe again. She also shares what helped her heal the importance of community and why remembering these babies matters.There is so much courage in this conversation and so much hope for anyone walking through loss today.To connect with this week’s guest you can reach out to her through: @kassiejbanks on InstagramDon’t forget to subscribe like and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support please visit:988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org Call or text 988Postpartum Support International postpartum.netShare Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support nationallyshare.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger Warning This episode discusses medical trauma chronic sorrow seizure activity and the emotional realities of caring for a medically complex child. Please take care while listening.Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Misty’s story of raising her seven year old son, Jackson, who lives with IQSEC2, a rare and severely debilitating genetic disorder. Misty opens up about the shock of a normal pregnancy, the sudden onset of seizures, the search for answers, and the moment she learned that her child’s diagnosis had no clear roadmap or cure.She talks about the weight of being a full time caregiver, the grief of milestones that may never come, navigating a medical system that often makes survival feel like a fight, and the deeper purpose she has found in advocating for other families of medically complex kids.This episode is a look into a kind of motherhood many people never see. The love. The fear. The strength. The chronic sorrow. And the small moments of joy that make everything worth it.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach her at: mistyroberts621@outlook.comDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:IQSEC2 Research Foundation iqsec2.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infertility medical dismissal and emotional health struggles. Please take care while listening.Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Sonia’s powerful story of navigating PCOS infertility and years of medical dismissal. After missing periods for months at a time sudden unexplained weight gain and countless negative pregnancy tests she knew something was wrong. But every doctor told her she was fine.Sonia opens up about the emotional toll of being dismissed again and again the cultural pressure around women’s health and the moment she finally found answers while working inside a fertility clinic. She talks about PCOS symptoms insulin resistance low ovarian reserve and how finding the right doctor changed everything.This is a story about trusting your body fighting for answers and refusing to shrink yourself to make others comfortable.To connect with this week’s guest you can reach her through: @soniajgx0 on InstagramDon’t forget to subscribe like and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support please visitNational Eating Disorders Association nationaleatingdisorders.org988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Katie’s powerful story of growing up in a home filled with emotional abuse, scapegoating, and toxic family dynamics. For years, she believed she was the problem. She believed she was unlovable. She believed something was wrong with her.After a lifetime of manipulation, guilt, and feeling invisible, Katie made the hardest choice she has ever made. She walked away from her parents and siblings to reclaim her peace and rebuild her life.In this episode, Katie opens up about the shame, fear, and isolation that come with going no contact and the healing work that finally helped her see the truth. This is a story about survival, self worth, and the courage it takes to break a cycle that should never have existed.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach her through: @sollessrelaxation on InstagramDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch at beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast at killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, military loss, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care and step away if you need to protect your peace.In Part 2 of Crystal’s story, she reads letters her late husband Jake wrote from boot camp, recounts the day she received the knock at the door every military wife fears, and opens up about the long journey of healing that followed.Through pain, therapy, and years of self-work, Crystal found her way back to purpose — and to herself.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through: @crystaltdoestherapyDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): www.taps.org | 800-959-TAPS (8277)988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood trauma, addiction, sexual abuse, and grief related to military loss. Please take care while listening and skip this episode if you need to protect your own peace.At just 19, Crystal’s world shattered when her husband Jake — her high school sweetheart and best friend — was killed in Afghanistan. In this two-part episode, she opens up about their love story, the pain of loss, and how she found purpose through helping others heal.This story is about heartbreak, strength, and the power of love that never leaves.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through: [insert guest handle]Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): www.taps.org | 800-959-TAPS (8277)988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TW: Medical trauma, hospitalization of a child, discussion of seizuresToday’s episode of For The Hayters shares Jordan’s powerful story of parenting a medically complex child. Her daughter, Reagan, was diagnosed with infantile spasms — a rare and serious form of epilepsy — at just nine months old.Jordan opens up about the first signs she noticed, the overwhelming journey through hospital stays, steroid treatments, insurance battles, therapy, and the emotional toll of caring for her child while her husband travels for work.This is a story about motherhood, intuition, and never giving up — even when every step feels impossible.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through: @jordanpashon2012 on InstagramDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch: beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast: killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988Child Neurology Foundation: childneurologyfoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, and fertility treatments which may be difficult for some listeners.In this episode of For The Hayters, Shaheena shares her powerful story of navigating multiple miscarriages, years of infertility, and two pregnancies during the height of COVID.Her journey through grief, IVF, and motherhood is a reminder that even in our most painful chapters, hope and healing can coexist.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through: @iamshaheenaDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch: beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast: killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988Postpartum Support International: postpartum.netResolve: The National Infertility Association: resolve.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on For The Hayters, Sara shares what it means to heal as a first-generation Latina. From being called “toxic” for setting boundaries to redefining what peace looks like inside her culture, her story is about courage, forgiveness, and breaking generational cycles.Sara opens up about her mental health journey, postpartum struggles, and the guilt that comes with choosing yourself when your family calls it selfish. Through therapy, faith, and community, she learned that boundaries are love — and that healing and culture can sit at the same table.If you’ve ever felt alone for doing things differently than the generations before you, this episode is for you.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her on Instagram: @sar.vaoreDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch: beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast: killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
So many of us carry guilt for what we didn’t do. Mira loved her grandfather deeply — yet she was the only one in her family who didn’t visit him in the hospital to say goodbye.For nearly ten years she has wrestled with shame, isolation, and the long road back to grace. Today, Mira opens up about love that lasts, forgiveness that takes time, and learning to let joy sit beside grief.If you’ve ever replayed a moment and wished you could change it, this conversation is for you.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: mdbertsch93@gmail.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch: beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast: killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org or call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This conversation with Jen Harper is about more than beauty. It is about culture resilience and turning pain into purpose. Jen shares her journey through childhood abandonment addiction and recovery and how reconnecting with her Indigenous identity led to the creation of Cheekbone Beauty and Canada’s first Indigenous innovation lab. We talk healing representation sustainability and the power of believing in yourself and taking one consistent step at a timeTo connect with this week’s guest you can reach out to them through: @cheekbonebeauty and @cheekbonejenIf you or someone you know needs support please visit:988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988SAMHSA National Helpline 1 800 662 HELPDon’t forget to subscribe like and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast killrentertainment.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At just ten years old, Paige lost her mom to breast cancer. The people who were supposed to protect her left her feeling alone, and she carried that grief in silence for years. Paige opens up about growing up without support, being told to get over it, turning to drinking to cope, and what it meant to finally build the family she always longed for.This episode is about breaking cycles, choosing boundaries, and finding healing in the everyday love of chosen family, a steady partner, and two little boys who turned on the lights. Paige’s story is a reminder that even when the people you needed most let you down, it’s still possible to create a life filled with love, safety, and hope.Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families: dougy.orgBreastcancer.org patient and caregiver resources: breastcancer.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of For The Hayters, Kari opens up about her journey through toxic relationships, betrayal by her closest friend, and the weight of abandonment that began in childhood. She shares the painful truth of emotional and verbal abuse, the challenges of single motherhood, and the long road of rebuilding trust. With honesty and courage, Kari shows us what it looks like to heal through therapy, co parenting, and eventually finding a safe and steady love.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her on Instagram at @kkisner87 or TikTok at @krie_kisnerDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on For The Hayters Podcast, Noah opens up about living with OCD — not the stereotype of cleaning or checking, but the reality of intrusive thoughts of harming others. Noah shares how these thoughts began in childhood, intensified during his time in the Army, and led to multiple hospital stays before finally receiving a diagnosis in 2020.Through therapy, medication, and exposure and response prevention, Noah has learned to separate who he is from what his thoughts tell him. His story is a powerful reminder that OCD is widely misunderstood, and that people living with it deserve compassion, support, and community.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @noxaoe96Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988International OCD Foundation: iocdf.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From the outside, Mackenzie was a student athlete and business owner with a bright future. Behind the scenes, she was fighting a silent battle with depression and suicidal thoughts.In this conversation, Mackenzie opens up about her childhood, the loss of her grandmother, the pressures of college athletics, and the weight of living in silence. She shares how journaling, therapy, inpatient treatment, and building her brand Stay Another Day helped her find hope and purpose again.This episode is a reminder that vulnerability is strength, that you don’t have to go through hard things alone, and that there are always reasons to stay another day.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through:@stayanotherdayshop | stayanotherday.comDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Nicole Perry’s son Benjamin was born, she knew something wasn’t right. But getting doctors to listen was a fight—one that took everything she had as a parent. After months of pushing for answers, Benjamin was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, a rare condition that affects the colon. Nicole didn’t stop once she had the diagnosis. She became a powerful advocate for other families, joining the Reach HD board, while Benjamin stepped into his own role as the Children’s Ambassador—bringing hope and community to kids like him.This episode is about resilience, advocacy, and the love of a parent who refused to give up.Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At just 22 years old, Jeri’s world was shattered when he lost his father in a tragic accident. In this episode, he opens up about navigating grief, watching his mother battle alcoholism, losing close friends too soon, and learning how to keep living with an open heart.Jeri shares what fatherhood means to him, how loss reshaped his perspective, and why saying yes to life has become his guiding mantra. This conversation is about resilience, love, and the power of showing up fully for the people who matter most.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to him through: @thedudedads / https://dudedadspodcast.com/Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What happens when grief and motherhood collide? Bailee was only 20 when she lost her mom unexpectedly. Just months later, she found out she was pregnant. In this episode, she shares her journey of losing her best friend, navigating anxiety and panic attacks, meeting her sister for the first time after their mom’s passing, and finding strength in motherhood.Bailee’s story is about love, resilience, and honoring the bond she’ll carry forever.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through: Instagram @baileeclemmer or email baileeclemmer49@gmail.comDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988National Alliance for Grieving Children: childrengrieve.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nicole never imagined that the moment she had always dreamed of—becoming a mom—would leave her feeling completely broken.In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Nicole shares the truth behind her journey through perinatal and postpartum depression, addiction recovery, surviving a 7-year abusive relationship, and the unimaginable grief of losing her mother just months after giving birth to her daughter.She opens up about feeling disconnected from her baby, ashamed of her thoughts, and alone in her pain. But through the support of her best friend, her husband, therapy, and time, Nicole found a path forward. Her story is a reminder that healing is possible—even when it doesn’t feel like it.This conversation is raw, real, and necessary. If you or someone you love is struggling with maternal mental health or grief, please know that you’re not alone.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through:📲 Instagram: @nicole_steffeyDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch: beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast: killrentertainment.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At just 23 years old, Danielle’s life was flipped upside down. What started as numbness in her hands and feet quickly progressed to full-body paralysis. She was dismissed by doctors, told it was all in her head, and sent home—until a spinal tap revealed the truth.Danielle was diagnosed with CIDP, a rare and chronic neurological disorder that left her unable to walk. In this powerful episode, she opens up about medical trauma, the emotional toll of living with an invisible illness, and what it took to finally get the right diagnosis and care.Now, over a decade later, Danielle is a wife, a mother, and a fierce advocate for herself and others living with chronic conditions. This is a story of resilience, identity, and redefining what it means to live fully—even when your body says otherwise.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unheard, or afraid of the future, this episode is for you.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through:📩 quirks_muggherks on Instagram📧 d_marie45@yahoo.comDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Becca was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just 17. What followed was a decade of misdiagnoses, debilitating pain, medical gaslighting, and repeated hospitalizations — all while trying to hold onto her identity, her relationships, and her will to keep fighting. In this episode, Becca opens up about the trauma of living with an invisible illness, what it’s like to be dismissed by doctors, and how she finally got the surgery that changed everything.She also shares the ongoing battle she's now facing with undiagnosed period pain and PCOS — shedding light on how women's health continues to be minimized and ignored. This is a story about pain, persistence, and finally being heard.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @beccasp_ on InstagramDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Haley was only 31 when she lost her speech mid-conversation. Hours later, she learned she had a brain tumor—an incurable astrocytoma that would come to define her life in unexpected ways.In this episode, Haley opens up about the invisible weight of terminal illness, how relationships shift in the face of mortality, and why she refuses to stop talking about death. With resilience, dark humor, and unshakable honesty, she shares the importance of community, the spiritual signs that keep her going, and the small joys that make every day worth showing up for.This one’s about empathy, meaning, and choosing to love—even when you don’t know how much time you have.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @haleymw_Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:National Brain Tumor Society: braintumor.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jessica grew up in a home filled with addiction, emotional and physical abuse, and trauma that started before she could even understand it. But when she became a mother at 21, everything shifted. Determined to give her daughter a life rooted in love and safety, Jessica made a vow to break the cycle that nearly broke her.In this episode, Jessica opens up about:- Growing up in survival mode- Navigating anxiety, PTSD, and forgiveness- Raising a daughter with autism as a single mom- Becoming an educator and advocate for children with special needs- Learning how to parent while healing from traumaThis is a story of resilience, generational healing, and the power of intentional love.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @teachingandraisingautismDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:https://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://www.nami.org/helphttps://www.988lifeline.org or call/text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we’re sharing Heather and Remington’s story — a raw and powerful look at parenting through medical uncertainty, unexpected diagnoses, and the emotional weight of advocating for your child.When their daughter Maylin was five months old, Heather noticed something wasn’t quite right. What followed was a diagnosis they never expected, a series of difficult medical decisions, and the unshakable strength of two parents doing everything they can to give their daughter a full and beautiful life.This episode is a reminder that no parent facing the unknown is ever truly alone.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @mrs.heatherlyn (instagramDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:cerebralpalsy.orgchildneurologyfoundation.org988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What happens when life knocks you down again and again—but you refuse to stay down?In this powerful episode of For The Hayters, we’re joined by Brittany, a 29-year-old mother of three who turned unimaginable pain into unstoppable purpose. After growing up in a home marked by addiction and losing both her siblings to substance-related tragedies, Brittany was faced with the most devastating loss of all—her first son during pregnancy.Amidst the heartbreak, Brittany made a life-changing decision: to fight for herself. She went on to lose 130 pounds, become a personal trainer, and even step on stage as a competitive bodybuilder. Her transformation is about so much more than physical change—it’s about reclaiming control, choosing growth, and turning grief into fuel for something greater.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @commitwithbritt (Instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:Mental Health & Grief:NAMI – nami.orgMental Health America – mhanational.orgGriefShare – griefshare.orgPregnancy & Infant Loss:Share Support – nationalshare.orgPostpartum Support Int’l – postpartum.netAddiction & Recovery:SAMHSA Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP | samhsa.govAl-Anon – al-anon.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week’s episode shares Rylee’s courageous story as a mother of three navigating unimaginable loss. After her husband was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive sarcoma, their lives were turned upside down. As if that wasn’t enough, a devastating house fire destroyed nearly everything they owned. Through it all, Rylee has shown an incredible depth of resilience, love, and determination to protect her family and keep going—especially for her kids.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @rylee0807Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:Cancer Support Community: cancersupportcommunity.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988National Alliance for Caregiving: caregiving.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week’s guest, Giselle, shares her story of growing up undocumented in the U.S. — a journey marked by fear, sacrifice, and deep resilience. After her father was deported when she was 12, she was forced to grow up fast. Now a DACA recipient and behavioral interventionist, she uses her voice to advocate for children and immigrants navigating similar experiences.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @giselle_sancen (instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:www.unitedwedream.orgwww.immigrantjustice.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week’s episode is a deeply personal and emotional look at what it means to grieve someone who is still here. In 2016, Jodi’s mom suffered a massive brain aneurysm that resulted in a stroke and severe brain injury during surgery. Since then, Jodi has taken on the role of caregiver, medical POA, and daughter — all while raising her own kids, managing her marriage, and navigating the pain of watching someone you love slowly disappear.We talk about the heartbreaking role reversal between parent and child, the emotional toll of caregiving, and the moments that still surprise her with both grief and unexpected joy. This is a story about resilience, radical acceptance, and learning to hold joy and sorrow at the same time.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @bgjodirDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988The National Stroke Association: stroke.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week’s episode of For The Hayters is a much-needed conversation about queer parenthood, the emotional toll of fertility treatments, and what it means to build a family when the system wasn’t made for you.Morgan aka Mamo is a queer mom, event planner, and TTC support coach who went through 14 unsuccessful IUIs before her wife conceived their daughter. Together we talk about what it feels like to be "othered" in the healthcare system, the cost of becoming a parent as a queer couple, second parent adoption, and how grief and hope coexist through it all.Morgan now supports other queer folks on their path to parenthood with tools, coaching, and retreats that center joy, community, and validation.If you’ve ever felt isolated during your TTC journey or unseen as a queer parent — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and your story matters.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @iam_mamomhk(instagramDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:Family Equality – www.familyequality.orgThe LGBTQ+ Fertility Fund – www.gayparentstobe.com988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of For The Hayters, we sit down with Stephanie, a Navy veteran, mother, and survivor of anorexia nervosa. Diagnosed at 22 after years of silent suffering, she opens up about how the stress of deployment and a toxic relationship contributed to her eating disorder. Stephanie shares her journey from feeling out of control to seeking treatment, navigating the ups and downs of recovery, and ultimately finding self-love and a healthy relationship with food. Now, as a mother of two, she reflects on how her experience has shaped the way she approaches body image and self-acceptance.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: stephaniep080 (Instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)www.nationaleatingdisorders.org1-800-931-2237988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988lifeline.orgCall or text 988The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awarenesswww.allianceforeatingdisorders.com866-662-1235See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ashlee’s story is one of unimaginable loss, resilience, and transformation. Growing up as the daughter of parents who struggled with addiction, Ashlee faced emotional trauma, instability, and deep grief from an early age. After losing both her mother and father, she continued to navigate life while raising her children, working as a social service worker, and supporting other women through trauma, domestic violence, and motherhood.In this episode of For the Hayters, Ashlee opens up about her childhood, the grief of losing her parents, the strength it took to finish school while heartbroken, and the work she does today to help others break free from the cycles of addiction and pain. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even when the wounds run deep.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @queens0f0ak (Instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light. New episodes drop every Monday! Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:SAMHSA National Helpline – samhsa.gov | 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Domestic Violence Hotline – thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – nami.org | 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What happens when your dream of becoming a mother turns into your darkest battle?In this deeply emotional and powerful episode of For the Hayters, Kayla Heckaman opens up about her journey through infertility, IVF, a surprise natural pregnancy—and the postpartum depression that nearly cost her everything. After years of fighting to become a mom, Kayla delivered her second son prematurely and soon found herself facing postpartum depression, anxiety, rage, and suicidal thoughts.She shares what it was like to feel completely alone during a time that was supposed to be filled with joy, the moment she knew she needed help, and how she began to climb her way back. If you or someone you love is navigating postpartum struggles, this story will make you feel seen, supported, and understood.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: life_with_the_heckamans (instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch: beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast: killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:postpartum.net988lifeline.orgpsychologytoday.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A story of resilience, fear, and hope. Lindsey and Joe’s babymoon in Turks & Caicos took a terrifying turn when Lindsey suffered a sudden placental abruption at just 27 weeks. Their daughter, Logan Marie, was born at 2lbs 9oz, facing a critical fight for survival. With limited medical resources on the island, Joe worked against the clock to get Logan to the U.S. for life-saving care. Now, nearly two years later, Lindsey shares the raw emotions of that experience—the trauma, the NICU journey, and the strength it took to keep going.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @loffner24 (Instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Season 3 of For The Hayters is finally here - dropping Monday, May 5th!This season, we’re going deeper—into heartbreak, illness, fertility, postpartum, loss, and finding your way back to yourself.Real people. Real stories. No filters.Some come for advice, others to offer it. All show up with honesty.Can’t wait for you to hear it—this season means so much to me! New episodes every Monday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen in to Adrienne, the founder of WellBe, talk about her path to becoming a patient advocate to empower people in their health journey. What lead her there and her personal life experiences with Lyme Disease.  For more, visit - GetWellBe.comShare your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen in to hear Christina talk about her journey with finding her purpose in life. She talks about her path that lead to helping others, the decisions that she needed to make to allow her to get there, and the structure behind being a Spiritual Coach.Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Christina talk about her journey with anxiety. She talks about when it started, how it changed her life, and how she takes back control.Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen in to James talk about his journey with weight loss. The mental take it took on his childhood, and how he takes control today.Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen in as AJ talks about his struggle with chronic pain. The way that his daily life and future goals had to be altered after an injury sustained from a car accident. Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen in as Jess & Devin talk about their reasons for starting DIY breakups. From canceled weddings, engagements, and dealing with societal pressures of what you should do, rather than what you want.Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen in as Jess & Devin talk about their reasons for starting DIY breakups. From canceled weddings, engagements, and dealing with societal pressures of what you should do, rather than what you want. Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehayters Listen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen in as Shawna talks about her experience being a surrogate and the path that led her there. A true selfless act with the happiest of endings. Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen as Josh recounts his journey through addiction, his battle to recovery and finds success in the real estate world. For those interested in more information on the John Volken Academy please visit https://www.volken.org/ Share your story at forthehayters.comFollow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehaytersListen to season 1 of For The Hayters - https://open.spotify.com/show/4893Pyndds0k20NJnhAn67 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Kayla Struck would probably agree. After a life-threatening car crash robbed the 23-year old of function in her dominant arm, Kayla is now learning how to live as a partly paralyzed survivor - teaching herself how to perform the simplest of everyday tasks all over again. But with a refined approach comes determination, strength, and character. Now, Kayla shares the story of not just her accident - but her recovery - with 'For the Hayters,' reminding us all that we can survive anything, and imploring everyone to lend a hand to those who may need one. Share your story at forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehayters Listen to season 1 of For The Hayters - https://open.spotify.com/show/4893Pyndds0k20NJnhAn67 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
They say it’s necessary to have thick skin; for Fatima, the expression is especially true. Having battled a lifetime of severe eczema, this young mother has tried everything to fight her way through debilitating discomfort. After finding a topical steroid that seemed to cure all, Fatima shares with us the devastating side effects she experienced coming off of it. For her, shedding her skin also meant shedding light on the all-too-real Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). Today, though Fatima is still healing from her condition, she sits down with Becky and Laura to share the active choices that have helped her find comfort in her own skin. Share your story at forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @forthehayters Listen to season 1 of For The Hayters - https://open.spotify.com/show/4893Pyndds0k20NJnhAn67 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Becky Hayter, Laura Carrione, and Devin Lyons as the trio reflects on season 1 of 'For the Hayters.' From lessons they learned - to ones they hoped to teach - they discuss the many inspiring experiences they've shared since the beginning, and touch on what's to come for season 2. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There is an unhealthy stigma surrounding male sexual offense victims; the number of men who have been abused is considered to be grossly underreported, and the idea that they can only play the role of the offender is, sadly, the prevailing one. This week, Zack Ruth shares his story with us to shatter that very perception. He is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and is ready to heal. Watch his video now to learn more about all that he's battled, and how he manages to win what has become an every day fight. If you are someone who has been sexually abused, know that you are not alone; Zack assures us all of this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Losing your mother - the person responsible for bringing you into this world, and helping you navigate your way through it - carries a special kind of grief. This week's guest, Mark "June" Allen, Jr., recounts what it was like to lose his at the tender age of 22, and shares with us the healthy outlets he chose that helped him to move forward along the righteous path on which his beloved mother placed him. He reminds us all to chose to LIVE, even when living without someone seems too difficult to bear. Tune in to June's episode now to learn more of his inspiring story, and the decisions that helped him continue writing it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we honor Father's Day by honoring no other than the father of 'For the Hayters.' Larry Hayter is a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He also has Primary  Progressive Aphasia, which limits his ability to communicate. In this special tribute, Larry's children - Larry Jr., Kimberly, Justin, Alexsandra, and of course, our Becky, do the talking for him.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bible tells us to love. So why is it a problem with that we do? This week, we commemorate Pride Month by telling a love story that is all too familiar: the tale of a child rejected and abandoned by their family, for simply loving the "wrong" person. Despite recent advances in the LGBTQ+ community, many of us who fall in love with individuals of the same sex continue to be shunned, viewed with disgust, and forced to question our worth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sometimes, we just have roll with the punches. This week's guest, TaLisha Grzyb, knows this all too well. Having Muscular Dystrophy - the gradual breakdown of one's muscles - has confined her to a wheelchair; but while it surely isn't easy, bearing witness to TaLisha's grace, strength, and positivity, might make you think otherwise. Despite having physical limitations most others don't, the successful college grad, happy wife, and mother of three shares her story of perseverance in achieving normalcy - and assures us all that while her condition might confine her, it certainly doesn't define her. Tune in to her episode now to learn more about our incredible guest. Link in bio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's been said that discovering your true sense of self, leads to true happiness. But what if you don't exactly know who you are? This week's guest, Linda Fasnacht, understands that more than most. Linda takes us inside her journey of being adopted into an all-white family as a baby, her encounters with her birth parents as a young adult, and the ultimate search for her own identity. With both biological and racial components elevating Linda's desire to find herself, hers is a story of belonging that we can all understand. Tune in to the video now to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Have you ever felt alone? Because we have. In fact, our series is predicated on the notion that just about everyone has. We are conditioned to feel as though we aren't good enough. For a relationship; for an employment opportunity; or even for a parent. In Ryan's case, it's all of the above. This week, Ryan O'Connor bravely shares his story - and how he's trying to rewrite it. Check out the video now to learn more about Ryan. You just might learn a little about yourself, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Motherhood is the hardest job of all. To bring a human life into this world - and to raise it into a person that contributes to the betterment of it - is no easy feat. So in honor of Mother's Day and mothers everywhere, we sat with three generations of women to learn all about their experiences with parenthood.  From the inexplicable joy - to the moments that make their hair fall out (literally), we learned of the hilariously raw truths few mothers are willing to share. A special thanks to guests, Moreen and Colleen, for sharing those truths in a way that both enlightens and resonates at the very same time.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We each have a purpose. Today, Adam Hyndman takes the stage and shows us what this means. The talented Broadway performer, devout man of faith, and motivating wellness coach joins 'For the Hayters' to share his story of pursuing his passion against instability, eloquently reminding us all that life is too short to be anything less than fulfilled. Tune in to the reinvigorating episode now to learn more about the spirited star, and what's motivated him to be the man he is today.  For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Before Dina Racciatti became the wonderfully spunky glam girl at Elvis Duran and the Morning Show - and touched the lives (and faces) of many - her life was far less glamorous. Enduring unimaginable loss, Dina's suffered more tragedy in her short life than most ever may. Rather than allowing life's hurdles to stand in her way, she's jumped them with grace, positivity, and a propensity to move forward that is, no doubt, inspiring. Tune in to her episode now to watch her powerful story, and learn how she's turned tragedy into triumph. For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Many of you know Morgan Hanbery as the talented and infectiously hilarious YouTuber. A breakout star, her Bullsh*t Makeup Tutorial series garnered immediate acclaim for her humor, her technique, and her contagious confidence. Today, some of her videos exceed 2 million views, and celebrity guests like JWOWW often make cameo appearances. But there is more to Morgan behind the makeup. With a mother who regrettably suffered from a long-term drug issue, Morgan gives us insight into her personal life - and shares with us a story only the daughter of such a destructive habit could tell. Tune in to her episode NOW to learn more of the star's upbringing, her faith, and the qualifying incidents that have molded her into the humor-filled inspiration she is today. For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Patti is a happy wife and mother of three. Patti is also dying. Strapped with a rare case of End Stage Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she has been chronically ill for most of her life. After surviving three bouts of sepsis, Patti's doctors told her the next will very likely be the last. Patti runs a country-wide support group with those suffering from the rare disease, and hopes to dedicate what could be her final days left to bring it the awareness it deserves. Tune in to learn more about her condition, and how you can help support those who suffer from it.  Patti is a happy wife and mother of three. Patti is also dying. Strapped with a rare case of End Stage Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she has been chronically ill for most of her life. After surviving three bouts of sepsis, Patti's doctors told her the next will very likely be the last. Patti runs a country-wide support group with those suffering from the rare disease, and hopes to dedicate what could be her final days left to bring it the awareness it deserves. Tune in to learn more about her condition, and how you can help support those who suffer from it.    For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It is profoundly uncommon for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder to have a sibling with ASD, too. In Kristen Williams' case, all four of her children fall somewhere on the spectrum. Kristen joins 'For the Hayters' to explain how her family defies the odds, and what it's meant for everyone involved. She shares her story in an effort to make others aware of the difficulties both she, her husband, and especially her children face each day. This Autism Awareness Month, be sure to tune in to learn about Kristen's story; and do what you can to help eliminate the stigmas, and perpetuate the message she strives to deliver instead.    For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A 'BYOC' Series SPECIAL: Star defensive tackle, Eric LeGrand, suffered an injury during a Rutgers University football game in October of 2010. The injury he sustained left him permanently paralyzed from the neck down, ending his career - and life as he knew it. The Tamba Bay Buccaneers signed him to a "symbolic contract" two years later. Since then, he has won countless awards, and speaks at engagements across the country in an effort to motivate anyone and everyone around him. He joins 'For the Hayters' to speak of his recovery, his faith, and his perseverance through the experience that changed his life forever. For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A victim of the incredibly rare 'Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum,' Derek was once able to do most normal, everyday activities. Until he wasn't. As a then 14-year-old, complaints of a headache soon meant Derek would never speak, eat, or perform standard daily functions again. Derek's mother joins us, detailing the regression of her son's condition, and how she, as his dedicated caretaker, has managed to get through each new day rebuilding her beloved son. Tune in today to watch this special episode on YouTube, and learn all about the Lyons' story.   For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jill Harpin: A once-avid hiker - she'd climbed Mount Washington ten times - Jill Harpin was rendered permanently paralyzed after a freak fall off a hotel balcony in 2016. She now joins 'For the Hayters' to discuss her newfound confidence after her accident, and how it's helped her navigate today's dating world: "I used to only swipe right on guys who were over six feet tall...but, uh, my standards have lowered a bit," jokes Jill. Tune in TODAY on our YouTube channel to watch Jill's story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 2016, a few short months before her scheduled wedding to high school sweetheart, Blair, Michelle was ecstatic to start a new life with her soon-to-be husband. Tragedy struck when Michelle returned home one night to find that Blair had suddenly passed away in their bed, leaving Michelle to start over. Today, Michelle no longer mourns the loss of her late beloved fiancé, but, rather, celebrates his life in ways innumerable. Michelle joins us to discuss moving on from heartbreak, the lasting grief a death can bring (and ways to survive it), and how she managed to surprise herself by falling in love again. For those interested in donating to the Blair Gower Memorial Scholarship Fund CLICK HERE For The Hayters YouTube Channel Check out our website and share your story! forthehayters.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters Buy some merch! forthehayters.com/the-shop Featured in video: Becky Hayter - @hayter25 Devin Lyons - @dev_lyons Laura Carrione - @keepcalmandcarrione Michelle Battista - @michbattista   Outro Music by: Rich McGoldrick @vess_beats See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this introductory episode, Becky Hayter, Laura Carrione, and Devin Lyons discuss their motivations behind creating the online series, and explore their collective purpose in sending one simple message: You are not alone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.