For The Hayters: The Stories We Survive

The And of It All | Grief, Recovery, and Refusing to Stop Jul 19, 2026

TW: This episode discusses opiate addiction, stillbirth, miscarriage, and infant loss.

Katie loved her husband through seven years of active addiction, then lost her daughter Ayla at 40 weeks, on her due date. In this conversation, she walks through recovery, repeated loss, the wedding they planned in the middle of grief, and the three boys who came after, including her youngest son's albinism diagnosis.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: Free Money for Your Kid? The Trump Account, Explained Jul 16, 2026

Everyone is talking about the Trump accounts, and honestly, the information out there is all over the place. One video says every kid gets $1,000. Another says run, don't walk, and open one today. So I called Alex, because I was confused too.

In this episode we break down what these accounts actually are, who qualifies for the free $1,000, how to sign up in about 10 minutes, and how they stack up against a 529, a brokerage account, and everything else we've covered. No politics, just the facts, the math, and what it could mean for your kid's future.

Money is emotional. You deserve to feel safe with it.

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A Vacuum Delivery: How One Birth Rewrote Every Birth After Jul 12, 2026

TW: birth trauma, medical procedures performed without consent, infant medical emergency, NICU.

At 21, Angelina walked into her first birth expecting it to look like the movies. What she got was a day and a half of labor, decisions made about her body without her, and a newborn daughter rushed to a hospital 45 minutes away. This is the story of what nobody told her, and how she made sure it never happened to her again.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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The Quiet War: Tim on the Fight That Started When the Bullets Stopped Jul 05, 2026

TW: PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, alcohol use, and war.

Tim was told he was stupid before he was old enough to argue, and spent the next thirty years proving he could survive anything: underground cage fights, Special Forces selection, Afghanistan. Then he came home, and the hardest fight of his life started at 2 AM with nobody shooting at all.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: Would You Rather: The Money Edition Jul 02, 2026

We got Alex and me in the same room for once, in New Jersey for Bex's birthday, and instead of yip-yapping about numbers and the hard stuff, we decided to play a game. Would You Rather, money edition. I thought we'd disagree on everything. Turns out our answers surprised even us.

The catch with Would You Rather is that it feels like there's always an obvious answer, until you actually have to pick. And Alex's analytical brain wanted to ask ten clarifying questions per round, which, honestly, fair.

The Solution:

Money vs. meaning. $300K at a job you don't love or $90K doing work you adore? We get into why your job doesn't have to fulfill your soul, and why chasing that nearly wrecked me.

The dream house myth. Both of us would have said dream house five years ago. After actually living in one, we both went a different way. Turns out house poor is a real thing.

Time vs. money. Fridays off forever or a 20% raise? This is where the sisters split, and it comes down to how close each of us is to financial freedom.

Retirement, memories, and the college question. Retire at 50 or work until 70 at a job you love? Fund your kid's college or your own retirement? We land somewhere that might surprise you.

This one is less a lesson and more a window into how two people with very different money brains actually make decisions. Play along at home.

This week's homework: Pick a few of these questions and ask your partner, a friend, or a family member. Then really dig into how they got to their answer. Money isn't just numbers, it's priorities and the kind of life you want to support. Let us know where you landed, and whether you fully disagreed with us.

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Not My Baby: A Surrogate on the Pregnancy She Couldn't Control Jun 28, 2026

TW: pregnancy loss, medical trauma, premature birth, surrogacy complications.

Sara drove six and a half hours to tell me what surrogacy actually took from her, and it was nothing I expected. This is a conversation about wanting something so badly you'll carry it for someone else, and what happens when your body makes a decision your heart didn't agree to.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Waiting to Be Chosen: Kail's Part 2 Jun 21, 2026

TW: domestic violence, suicidal ideation, child neglect, miscarriage, addiction.

In Part 2, Kail tells me about the dad she built into a knight in her head, the night in 2019 she wasn't sure she'd take another breath, and the question she still can't put down: am I her?

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: So How Much Do I Actually Need to Retire? Jun 18, 2026

Retirement is one of those topics everyone throws numbers at you about. You need a million dollars. You should have six times your salary saved by 50. You should be maxing everything out. And honestly? It makes me want to close Instagram and pretend retirement doesn't exist.

But here's what Alex helped me understand this week: avoiding it doesn't make the problem smaller. It just makes it harder to fix later. So we're actually digging in.

The Solution:

Start now, not "when you make more." A $500/month contribution at 8% gets you $1.75M if you start at 25, but only $745K if you wait until 35. Same money. The difference is time.

Know your real number. The 80% rule and the 4% rule are starting points, not gospel. We walk through what they actually mean and why your number is more situational than the internet wants you to believe.

Build from multiple buckets. 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, HSAs, brokerage accounts, Social Security. The strongest plans pull from different tax buckets so you have flexibility later.

Avoid the five big mistakes. Waiting for the perfect time, skipping your employer match, staying in cash too long, ignoring healthcare costs, and assuming Social Security alone will carry you.

Plus, we answer a listener question from Emma, who paid off $170K in student loans and wants to know how to prioritize everything at once. Her situation is a masterclass in juggling goals.

This week's homework: Take 10 minutes to check your retirement accounts, your contribution rates, and your employer benefits. That's it. Awareness is always the first step.

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The Story MTV Never Told: Kail Before 16 and Pregnant (Part 1) Jun 14, 2026

TW: child neglect, addiction, sexual assault, abortion.

You met Kail Lowry at 16, pregnant, on national TV. You never met the girl who came before her. The twenty-some moves, the locked doors, the childhood she spent raising herself long before any cameras showed up. I've known Kail for over ten years and thought I knew her story. I didn't know the half of it. This is part one: the years no one was watching.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Take Me For What I Am: Em on Coming Out, Losing Her Mom, and Becoming the Parent She Needed Jun 07, 2026

TW: outing, homophobia, sudden death of a parent, complicated grief, body image.

Em was outed at 13 — before she ever got to say the words herself — and spent years being told she was too young to know who she was. This episode is about what it took to stop hiding: coming out for real on her own terms, finding her wife Paige, and building a family the way they wanted it. It's also about loss. In 2024 she lost her mom suddenly, with a thousand things still unsaid between them, right as she was stepping into motherhood herself. We talk about grief that doesn't come with a clean story, the voice from childhood that never fully goes quiet, and what it means to become the parent you needed when you were small.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: Investing for Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind Jun 04, 2026

The second Becks was born, Becky called Alex in a full panic and asked one question: "What account am I supposed to open for him?" Same energy as everyone who's ever Googled "529 vs UTMA" at 11pm. In this episode, Becky admits she had no idea where to even start, and Alex breaks down every kid investment account without making any parent feel like they're already behind.

The Solution

Why the guilt parents feel is real, and why you can't pour from an empty cup (you can borrow for college, you cannot borrow for retirement)
529 plans: strong tax advantages and high contribution potential, but locked into education and penalized for non-qualified withdrawals
UTMA custodial accounts: flexible and not tied to education, but your kid gets full control at 18 or 21, plus the "kiddie tax" and financial aid impacts to watch for
Roth IRAs for kids: decades of tax-free growth, but only if your child has legitimate earned income (sorry, newborns don't qualify)
Brokerage accounts: total flexibility, accessible anytime, and the account Alex and Becky both chose for their kids, with exactly why and how they set it up
What to do if you're not financially stable yet, because there are still free, low-cost ways to start

This week's homework: If you're not stable yet, open a high-yield savings account in your kid's name and funnel birthday and holiday money into it, or just start building money habits at home. If you are stable, pick the ONE account that fits your family, not your friend's seven accounts on Instagram.

Want to ask Alex which account makes sense for YOUR family? Our Patreon members get direct access to her on Discord to ask anything → patreon.com/beckyhayter

Because money is emotional, and you deserve to feel safe with it. Love you, mean it.

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Even If You Have to Crawl | Domestic Violence, Solo Parenting, and Starting Over May 31, 2026

Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of domestic violence, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and coercive control.

Lauren spent four years inside a relationship that cost her almost everything — her safety, her money, her freedom, and pieces of herself she's still recovering. She left with a one-year-old son, no car, and nowhere to go. What happened next wasn't a clean start. It was a slow, unsteady crawl back toward a life that actually looked like her.

This is what surviving looks like when it isn't pretty.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: Roth IRAs, HSAs, and the Accounts Nobody Actually Explained to You May 21, 2026

Every time someone mentions a Roth IRA, do you nod along and then immediately Google it the second they walk away? Same. In this episode, Becky admits she still isn't totally sure what she has or doesn't have when it comes to retirement accounts, and Alex breaks it all down without making anyone feel behind.

The Solution

What a Roth IRA actually is and why Alex is obsessed with it (hint: the government doesn't get a cut)
The difference between a Roth and a traditional account, explained in a way that finally makes sense
Why just opening the account isn't enough and the one step most beginners skip
HSAs: the triple tax advantage account that most people scroll past during open enrollment
FSA vs. HSA, because yes, they are very different and one of them disappears if you don't use it
The income limits, contribution limits, and the deadline most people don't know exists

This week's homework: Check your emergency fund, peek at your retirement accounts, and spend ten minutes learning one financial concept you've been avoiding. That's it. That's the whole assignment.

Want to ask Alex your specific 401(k) questions live? Join us May 14th at 6pm in our Wallet Therapy Live session on Patreon → patreon.com/beckyhater

Try Fidelity: https://fidelity.app.link/e/zN0pCpYeUZb

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IVF, Unexplained Infertility & Coming Back to Yourself May 17, 2026

TW: Infertility, pregnancy loss references, birth trauma, body image, postpartum hemorrhage, medical trauma.

One in six people will experience infertility and most of them will do it in silence. Gel did two rounds of IVF through a global pandemic, went to every appointment alone, gave birth with her husband waiting outside the building, and spent two and a half years not recognizing her own body. She's finally talking about it.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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You Don't Feel It When You Die: The Difference Between Alive and Living May 10, 2026

TW: heart failure, near-death/flatline, suicide loss, domestic abuse, depression.

At three months old, Bree was given six months to live. She's 49 now — the only one left from a group of kids born with the same heart condition. We talk about being a "miracle baby" with the weight of that title, grieving the version of yourself you used to be, and the difference between existing and actually living.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: Free Money on the Table | The 401(k) Match You're Probably Missing May 07, 2026

You make decent money. You're contributing something to your 401(k). You think you're good. But what if I told you there's free money sitting on the table — money your employer literally wants to give you — and most people have no idea they're walking away from it?

This week on Wallet Therapy, Becky admits she spent years contributing 2% to her 401(k) and missing out on her full employer match (oof), and Alex breaks down the part of your paycheck you might not even know you're leaving behind.

We get into:

What an employer match actually IS (explained like you're five)
Why this is step five on your money journey — and when it's okay to skip ahead
The "paycheck illusion" and why contributing $100 doesn't actually take $100 out of your check
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) — and why Alex has strong feelings about it
Real numbers: what starting at 20 vs. 30 vs. 40 vs. 50 actually looks like at retirement
Why it's NEVER too late to start (and the math to prove it)

Your homework: Log into your 401(k) right now. Check your contribution percentage. Is it hitting your full employer match? If not, increase it today. That's it. That's the assignment.

🎟️ Want to ask Alex your specific 401(k) questions live? Join us May 14th at 6pm in our Wallet Therapy Live session on Patreon → patreon.com/beckyhater

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Grief, Generational Choke Holds & Choosing Each Other : The Cousin Who Became My Person May 03, 2026

TW: parental death, grief, generational trauma, brain surgery, mentions of medical events.

Laura and Este grew up in the same massive Italian family — same Christmases, same wedding tables, same kitchen — and barely spoke for the first 20 years of their lives. Then Laura's dad died. This conversation is about grief, immigrant parents, generational patterns, and the cousin who became her person inside a family she'd known her whole life.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Parenting in Two Directions at Once | Growing Up Early & Caring for the Mom Who Raised Her Apr 26, 2026

TW: parental abandonment, complicated grief, dementia, caregiver burnout, complex family dynamics.

Danielle was raised by a single mom with a disability in the same small town as the father who chose not to be part of her life. Now she's parenting her own daughter while becoming a caregiver for the mother who raised her — who's living with dementia. This conversation is about growing up early, grieving a door that never opened, and learning to love in two directions at once.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: Money & Relationships: The Friendship Tax, Vision Dates & the 50/50 Trap Apr 23, 2026

70% of couples argue about money more than they argue about chores — and yet nobody teaches us how to actually talk about it. Becky gets real this week, confessing that the second she downloaded Monarch and started tracking every dollar, Leah felt like she was being audited (in her defense, the mystery $450 Amazon charge turned out to be baby formula). She's said no to dinners with friends, her social life feels strained, and now she's wondering — is getting your money together supposed to cost you your relationships? If you've ever felt the squeeze between financial goals and the people you love, this one is for you.

The Solution: Alex (The Expert) walks through the three conversations every couple needs to be having — and the mindset shifts that make them work:

The Vision Date: Start with dreams, not numbers. Where do you want to be in 1, 3, 5, 10 years? Shared goals are what make the spending plan actually stick.
The Monthly Check-In: 15-20 minutes, consistent, awareness not judgment. No hour-long money court sessions.
The Emergency Huddle: When the unexpected hits, no blame — just solution.
The 50/50 Trap: Why splitting bills equally when incomes aren't equal quietly causes financial infidelity — and why a percentage-based split is almost always more fair.
The Friendship Tax: How to handle friends who spend at a different level than you (spoiler: the counter-offer changes everything).
Your Most Expensive Relationship: Why your phone is quietly costing you more than any person in your life, and the 24-hour rule that helps you break up with it.

Plus, we answer a question from Anonymous — she's over 50, just told her husband about $10K in credit card debt, and he suggested separate fun accounts + a shared household account. Alex walks her through exactly where to start.

Schedule a vision date with your partner this week (or your future one — this still works solo). No spreadsheets. No numbers. Just dreams. Where do you want to be in 1, 3, 5, 10 years? Making it public makes it real.

Try Monarch (the app Becky mentioned): Get 50% off your first year → https://monarch.com/referral/ey3kkk8c7e

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Loss of Twins at 21 Weeks: Infertility, PCOS, and Finding Joy | Kortney’s Story Apr 19, 2026

Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant death, and postpartum depression.

After years of navigating PCOS and multiple IUI cycles, Kortney finally heard the words she’d prayed for: "You’re pregnant." But the joy of expecting twins, Kinsley and Cameron, was met with a terrifying reality at her 20-week scan. Her cervix had opened, and her pregnancy shifted into a crisis no parent is prepared for.

In this episode, Kortney walks us through the delivery of her twins at 21 weeks, the "Cuddle Cot" that gave her precious time with them, and the grueling path through IVF to bring her daughter and son home years later. This is a raw look at grief, the "redemption" of a healthy birth, and learning that joy and loss can coexist.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Growing Up with an Alcoholic Parent: Starr’s Story Apr 12, 2026

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses parental alcoholism, child neglect, suicide attempts, and graphic descriptions of traumatic death.

In this episode, Starr sits down with me to pull back the curtain on a childhood where "home" was never a synonym for "safe." For Starr, life was a constant exercise in "second nature" awareness—learning to read the room before the day even unfolded to see which version of her mother she was going to get.

From witnessing a traumatic police intervention before the age of three to watching her mother jump from a second-story balcony, Starr’s story is a raw look at the "Jekyll and Hyde" reality of loving an addict. We discuss the heavy burden of being an emotional caretaker for a parent, the complicated "relief" that comes with a traumatic loss, and the "gut punch" of finding her mother’s secret journals a year after her death—words that finally answered the "why" Starr had been carrying her entire life. Today, Starr is focused on breaking the cycle, prioritizing peace, and navigating the terrifying path of becoming the mother she never had.

Interview, narration, and editing by Becky Hayter, with post-production, scripting, and sound design by Emily Nadal.

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Wallet Therapy: The Truth About Debt Consolidation Apr 09, 2026

Most of us treat our credit cards like a safety net, but as Alex points out, the average household is actually trapped under $17 trillion in national debt. Becky gets vulnerable this week, admitting to a peak of $30,000 in credit card debt and the "vicious cycle" of consolidating balances just to rack them up again. If you’ve ever looked at your banking app through your fingers, this one is for you.

The Solution: Alex (The Expert) breaks down the "High Interest Killer"—debts at 7-8% or higher that cost you more than the stock market could ever make you. We break down the two heavy-hitters of payoff strategy:

The Snowball: Paying the smallest balances first for that emotional "win".
The Avalanche: Tackling high-interest rates first to save the most money mathematically.

CTA: We’re challenging you to find just $5 extra this week to put toward your smallest debt—prove to the bank that you are the boss of that dollar!

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10 Years for Him, A Life Sentence for Us: Justice for Shawn Stewart Apr 05, 2026

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses fatal car accidents, drunk driving, and graphic descriptions of loss.

In August 2023, Brooke’s life was shattered. Her husband, Shawn, was killed in a head-on collision by a drunk driver with a BAC of 0.28 while on his way to work.

What followed was a harrowing journey through a legal system that Brooke feels hands victims a "life sentence" while the responsible party receives only a fraction of that time. From identifying Shawn by surgical screws in his ankle to facing the driver who was once a face on her own Facebook feed, Brooke’s story is a raw look at the cost of a "choice". Today, she is fighting to change DUI laws and keeping Shawn’s memory alive through "Shine for Shawn".

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The DNA of a Mother: Choosing Love Over Biology Mar 30, 2026

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses miscarriage and the emotional toll of pregnancy loss.

"I just wanna kiss a girl. I would never date one." That was the internal narrative Jean Kupers held until she met her wife, Allie. Growing up in a small town with rigid gender roles and "wacko" but liberal-leaning parents, Jean’s path to motherhood was anything but traditional. From the clinical coldness of IVF to the devastating loss of their first female embryo, this episode is a raw look at what it means to build a family with intention when biology doesn't do the heavy lifting.

Jean opens up about the "non-birthing partner struggle"—the fear that the lack of a genetic or physical connection would create a barrier between her and her son, Carson. We dive deep into the controversial world of sperm donors, the "father" typo on a birth certificate that sparked an identity crisis, and why Jean is choosing a different path (IUI) for baby number two. This isn't just a story about being queer; it's a story about the universal anxiety of wondering: Will I be enough?

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Wallet Therapy: The "Oh Crap" Fund Mar 26, 2026

Is your phone giving you a "pit in your stomach" every time you check your bank balance? You aren't alone—53% of Americans couldn't cover a $1,000 emergency with savings.

In this episode of Wallet Therapy, Becky admits she’s been "driving through a rainstorm without windshield wipers" , while Alex explains why a Starter Emergency Fund is actually your most important "insurance policy for your sanity". We’re breaking down the "Starter" vs. "Fully Funded" approach, why you need to move your money to a separate High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) to stop impulse spending , and why building this fund is actually a higher priority than paying off your credit cards.

In this episode, we discuss:

The 3-Question Test: How to tell if a "70% off blazer" or a "Vegas birthday trip" is actually an emergency (Spoiler: They aren’t) .
The "Out of Sight" Strategy: Why your savings needs to live at a completely different bank than your checking account.
Financial Whack-A-Mole: Why it’s actually a win when your emergency fund hits zero because of a vet bill or a dead microwave.
The "F-You" Money Goal: Transitioning from a $1,000 starter fund to a fully-fledged 3–12 month "warm blanket" of security.

Your Homework: Open a separate savings account today (it’s free!) and transfer your first $5 into it—even if you have to find it in your couch cushions.

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4 Losses, 5 Years: Brittany’s Unfathomable Grief Mar 23, 2026

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains deep discussions of multiple family losses, terminal cancer, and the sudden death of a spouse.

"Wait, that’s not what was supposed to happen." Those were the words Brittany told me when reflecting on the loss of her father—the "healthy" parent who was supposed to be her rock. She didn't know then that it was only the beginning of a five-year window that would claim four of the most important people in her life, ending with the sudden loss of her husband and best friend in September 2024.

Now a single mother of two, Brittany sits down with me to pull back the curtain on what it actually looks like to carry "shattered pieces" while trying to be a whole person for your children. This isn't a story about "getting over it"—it's a raw look at emotional survival when the world stops turning, but the clock keeps ticking.

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The Sailor, The Single Mom, & The 1-Pound Miracle Mar 16, 2026

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses premature birth, traumatic labor, medical intervention for micro-preemies, and birth-related trauma.

"Your family didn't come in your sea bag." That’s what they tell you in the Navy. But what happens when your "family" is a 1-pound, 6-ounce baby fighting for her life in a plastic box while you’re expected back in uniform?

This week, I sit down with a woman who lived through every parent's nightmare while serving her country. At 23 weeks and 4 days, she woke up in a pool of blood, eight hours from home, and facing a medical team that pressured her to choose "comfort care"—essentially letting her baby pass away—because of her age and status as a single mother.

She chose the fight. She hit the 24-week "viability" mark by a mere two hours, delivered via emergency C-section, and was back on active duty just six weeks later. This is the raw, unfiltered reality of a 129-day NICU stay, brain bleeds, 20 blood transfusions, and the staggering resilience of a Sailor who refused to take "no" for an answer.

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Wallet Therapy: Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle Mar 12, 2026

Ever feel like you’re on top of the world on Friday, only to be digging through couch cushions for change by Monday? You aren’t alone—and it’s not just a "low income" problem. In this episode of Wallet Therapy, Becky (the Novice) and Alex (the Expert) dive into the "Friday High" vs. the "Monday Panic." We’re breaking down why even high-income earners find themselves trapped in a cycle of overspending and how to finally build some breathing room.

Inside the episode:

The "Friday High": Why your brain triggers a sense of abundance on payday (and how to survive the weekend).
High Earners, Zero Balances: The shocking stats on why making $100k+ doesn't automatically fix the cycle.
The Financial Firewall: Alex coaches a listener through a $20k windfall to build a safety net that actually works.
The $40 Ghost: Becky shares how she found an extra $40/month just by looking (and why you should, too).
Systems vs. Willpower: Why "trying harder" fails and how to automate your way to a net-zero spending plan.

Weekly Homework:

Find Your Leak: Audit your last 30 days and cancel one subscription or "convenience spend" you don't use.
Automate the Difference: Set up an auto-transfer to your savings for that exact amount on payday.

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The Uterus Chronicles: Teen Pregnancy, Adoption, and the Cancer Flip Mar 09, 2026

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses teen pregnancy, adoption, and cancer diagnosis.

Jamie Shoemaker’s life has never been a straight line. From navigating a high-pressure teen pregnancy in a conservative church to choosing a private open adoption at fifteen, Jamie has spent her life breaking cycles. She’s been an egg donor, a mother, and a fierce advocate for her own body—a skill that became a matter of life and death when a routine check-up turned into a cervical cancer diagnosis at age 35.

In this conversation, Jamie opens up about the "mind-fuck" of having her uterus—the organ that connected her to so much community and life—suddenly become the villain. We dive into the complexities of open adoption twenty years later, the reality of "survival" income through egg donation, and why she wrote an "ode to her uterus" before a life-altering hysterectomy. Jamie is a storyteller who reminds us that healing doesn’t happen in isolation and that "rest" is not a four-letter word.

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Pregnancy After Loss: When Joy and Grief Coexist Mar 02, 2026

RIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses late-term stillbirth, medical trauma, and postpartum hemorrhaging.

"I didn't even have to hear the words. I could read it all over her face." Alyssa was 38 weeks pregnant—at the finish line—when the world stopped. In this raw conversation, Alyssa walks us through the devastating loss of her first daughter, Marianna Yvette, and the terrifying medical crisis that followed, leaving Alyssa "knocking on heaven’s door."

We dive deep into the reality of pregnancy after loss—the scans every two weeks, the inability to feel excitement until the baby is crying in your arms, and the bittersweet realization that one child's life only exists because another's ended. This is a story about honoring the dead while fiercely raising the living.

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Wallet Therapy: The B Word: How to Build a Spending Plan Without Feeling Punished Feb 26, 2026

Becky has beef with the word budget.

It feels restrictive. It feels like failure waiting to happen. It feels like getting grounded.

So in this episode of Wallet Therapy, Becky and Alex are flipping the script. We’re retiring the word “budget” and replacing it with something that doesn’t make your nervous system panic: a spending plan.

Inside this episode, we cover:

Why 84% of people “fail” at budgeting (and why that’s not a you problem)
The three-bucket method: Needs, Fun Money (aka the Becky Fund), and Debt/Savings
Why fun money actually helps you reach your savings goals
How to stop the all-or-nothing spiral after one $20 salad
The 10-Second Reset to interrupt impulse spending in real time
Why your spending plan should align with your values — not punish you

This isn’t about tracking your failures.

It’s about planning your freedom.

If you’ve ever started a budget on Monday and emotionally quit by Thursday, this one’s for you.

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Recovering the Life I Always Should Have Had Through Sobriety Feb 23, 2026

This episode discusses severe alcoholism, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts. Please listen with care.

Isat down with Nicole, a mother of five who lived a "normal" life on the outside while a dark hole was swallowing her from the inside. From her first blackout at thirteen to drinking a Costco-sized handle of vodka every 24 hours, Nicole’s story is a harrowing look at how addiction isolates us from the people we love most—including ourselves.

We dive deep into the moments the world doesn't see: the manipulation, the medical emergencies, and the day Nicole decided it would be better if she simply wasn't here anymore. But the pills didn't work, and what followed was a grueling, beautiful, and 180-degree transformation. This isn't just a story about quitting a substance; it’s about a woman who spent years unable to be alone with herself finally learning to love the person she sees in the mirror.

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He Became a Father Overnight: Griff’s Story of Stepping Up for Kylie and Josh Feb 16, 2026

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.

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Wallet Therapy: Why One of Us is Broke and the Other is a Coach Feb 12, 2026

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.

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From Sister to Mother: Kylie’s Story of Guardianship & Grief Feb 09, 2026

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."

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Wallet Therapy: Because Your Bank Account Has Feelings Too Feb 09, 2026

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).

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When "In Sickness and In Health" Happens at 33: Ryan’s Story Feb 02, 2026

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.

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The Grief of Special Needs Parenting & Healing Three Hearts Jan 26, 2026

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.

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The Vortex: PPD, Chronic Pain, and Why "Detaching" Saved Her Daughter’s Life Jan 19, 2026

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 Freeness

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Grieving a Father Who Is Still Alive: Chaos, Betrayal & Breaking the Cycle Jan 12, 2026

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.

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Two Miscarriages, Two Different Griefs, and Finding a Way Forward Jan 05, 2026

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.

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Postpartum Depression, Grief, and Building a Blended Family Dec 29, 2025

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.

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Navigating High Risk Pregnancies Loss and the Strength to Keep Going Dec 22, 2025

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.

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Kassie’s Story: Stillbirth Complex PTSD and the Fight to Heal Dec 16, 2025

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.

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Life with IQSEC2 A Mother’s Story of Caregiving Grief and Hope Dec 08, 2025

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.

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Sonia’s Story: PCOS Infertility and the Fight to Be Heard Dec 01, 2025

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.

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You Were Never the Problem | Katie’s Story of Family Estrangement and Emotional Abuse Nov 24, 2025

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.

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Crystal’s Story Part 2: Losing My Husband in Afghanistan & Learning to Live Again Nov 17, 2025

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.

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Losing My Husband in Afghanistan at 19 | Finding Purpose Through Grief (Part 1) Nov 10, 2025

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.

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When a Mother’s Gut Saves Her Child: Jordan’s Story of Infantile Spasms Nov 03, 2025

TW: Medical trauma, hospitalization of a child, discussion of seizures

Today’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.

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Miscarriage IVF and Motherhood Through a Pandemic | Shaheena’s Story Oct 27, 2025

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.

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Healing the First-Gen Way: Boundaries, Culture, and Courage Oct 20, 2025

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.

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Guilt and Self-Forgiveness The Goodbye I Didn’t Say Oct 13, 2025

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.

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Healing Culture and the Power of Representation with Jen Harper Oct 06, 2025

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 time

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Losing Mom to Breast Cancer at 10: Paige’s story of grief and healing Sep 29, 2025

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.

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Surviving Betrayal Abuse and Finding Love Again Sep 22, 2025

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.

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Living With OCD Intrusive Thoughts Sep 15, 2025

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.

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Surviving Suicidal Thoughts and Choosing to Stay Another Day Sep 08, 2025

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.

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A Mother’s Fight for Answers: Nicole & Benjamin’s Hirschsprung’s Journey Sep 01, 2025

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.

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Jeri’s Story of Grief, Resilience, and Choosing to Live Fully Aug 25, 2025

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.

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Grieving My Mom While Becoming a Mother | Bailee’s Story Aug 18, 2025

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.

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Perinatal Depression, Postpartum Grief, and Finding My Way Back Aug 11, 2025

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.

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Danielle’s Story: Misdiagnosed, Paralyzed, and Fighting for Her Life with CIDP Aug 04, 2025

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.

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Fighting to Be Heard: Becca’s Journey with Crohn’s, Medical Gaslighting, and Self-Advocacy Jul 28, 2025

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.

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Just Buy the Tickets: Living Fully with an Incurable Diagnosis Jul 21, 2025

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.

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Breaking Generational Trauma While Raising a Neurodivergent Child Jul 14, 2025

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 trauma

This is a story of resilience, generational healing, and the power of intentional love.

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Infantile Spasms, Perinatal Stroke, and the Strength of Two Parents Jul 07, 2025

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.

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Losing 130 Pounds and Finding Purpose: Brittany’s Journey Through Grief and Growth Jun 30, 2025

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.

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Stage 4 and Still Fighting: Rylee’s Story of Love, Loss, and Survival Jun 23, 2025

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.

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What It Means to Grow Up Undocumented: Giselle’s Story Jun 16, 2025

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.

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Grieving My Mom While She's Still Alive Jun 09, 2025

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.

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TTC as a Queer Couple: 14 IUIs, Grief, and a New Beginning Jun 02, 2025

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.

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Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa & Finding Self-Love May 26, 2025

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.

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Daughter of an Addict: Ashlee’s Fight to Break the Cycle May 19, 2025

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.

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Surviving Postpartum Depression: Kayla’s Battle & Healing Journey May 12, 2025

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.

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A Babymoon Turned Emergency: Logan’s Early Arrival & the NICU Journey May 05, 2025

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.

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For The Hayters Season 3 Trailer Apr 28, 2025

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.

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Lyme, Mental Illness & Getting Well | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP10 Mar 17, 2025

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.

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A Spiritual Coach’s Guide to The Universe | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP9 Mar 10, 2025

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.

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Taking Control of Your Anxiety | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP8 Mar 03, 2025

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.

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Weight Loss is More Than A Physical Journey | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP7 Feb 24, 2025

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.

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A Life With Chronic Pain | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP6 Feb 17, 2025

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.

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Relationships: From Making it Down The Aisle, to Breaking them off | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP5 Feb 13, 2025

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.

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Relationships: From Making it Down The Aisle, to Breaking them off | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP5 Feb 10, 2025

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.

The Selfless Act of Surrogacy | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP4 Feb 03, 2025

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.

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Heroin Addict to Self-Made Millionaire | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP3 Jan 27, 2025

Listen as Josh recounts his journey through addiction, his battle to recovery and finds success in the real estate world.

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I Was Hit By A Drunk Driver | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP2 Mar 19, 2020

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.

Eczema: Having Thick Skin | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP1 Mar 11, 2020

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.

For The Hayters EP 20: Season 1 Wrap Up Jul 18, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 19: "I am a Survivor of Sexual Abuse." Jul 11, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP18: "Losing Your Mother" Jul 04, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 17: "The Man Behind The Laughs" Jun 27, 2019

For The Hayters EP 16: "My Father, Larry Hayter" Jun 20, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 15: "Rejected by Family Because of Love" Jun 13, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 14: “BYOC; Rolling Through Life With TaLisha.” Jun 06, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 13: “Adoption: Searching For Your Identity” May 30, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 12: "It's okay to not be okay." May 23, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 11: “The Joys – and Jobs – of Motherhood” May 16, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 10: "Good is the defeater of your great.” May 09, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 9: “Setbacks into Success” May 02, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 8: “More behind the makeup.” Apr 25, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 7: “Hidradenitis Suppurativa: 43 and Dying" Apr 18, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 6: “Autism: Different, Not Less.” Apr 17, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 5: “BYOC; Finding purpose off the field.” Apr 04, 2019

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.

For The Hayters EP 4: “A mother’s love: raising a child with a disability.” Mar 28, 2019

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.

For The Hayters Ep 3: BYOC; The paralyzing truth about dating Mar 21, 2019

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.

For The Hayters Ep 2: Losing the love of your life Mar 14, 2019

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.

Episode 1: For The Hayters Mar 01, 2019

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.

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