For The Hayters: The Stories We Survive

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

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This week, we’re sharing Heather and Remington’s story — a raw and powerful look at parenting through medical uncertainty, unexpected diagnoses, and the emotional weight of advocating for your child.

When their daughter Maylin was five months old, Heather noticed something wasn’t quite right. What followed was a diagnosis they never expected, a series of difficult medical decisions, and the unshakable strength of two parents doing everything they can to give their daughter a full and beautiful life.

This episode is a reminder that no parent facing the unknown is ever truly alone.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @mrs.heatherlyn (instagram

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cerebralpalsy.org

childneurologyfoundation.org

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

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What happens when life knocks you down again and again—but you refuse to stay down?

In this powerful episode of For The Hayters, we’re joined by Brittany, a 29-year-old mother of three who turned unimaginable pain into unstoppable purpose. After growing up in a home marked by addiction and losing both her siblings to substance-related tragedies, Brittany was faced with the most devastating loss of all—her first son during pregnancy.

Amidst the heartbreak, Brittany made a life-changing decision: to fight for herself. She went on to lose 130 pounds, become a personal trainer, and even step on stage as a competitive bodybuilder. Her transformation is about so much more than physical change—it’s about reclaiming control, choosing growth, and turning grief into fuel for something greater.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @commitwithbritt (Instagram)

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If you or someone you know needs support, please visit:

Mental Health & Grief:

NAMI – nami.org

Mental Health America – mhanational.org

GriefShare – griefshare.org

Pregnancy & Infant Loss:

Share Support – nationalshare.org

Postpartum Support Int’l – postpartum.net

Addiction & Recovery:

SAMHSA Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP | samhsa.gov

Al-Anon – al-anon.org

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

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This week’s episode shares Rylee’s courageous story as a mother of three navigating unimaginable loss. After her husband was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive sarcoma, their lives were turned upside down. As if that wasn’t enough, a devastating house fire destroyed nearly everything they owned. Through it all, Rylee has shown an incredible depth of resilience, love, and determination to protect her family and keep going—especially for her kids.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @rylee0807

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Cancer Support Community: cancersupportcommunity.org

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988

National Alliance for Caregiving: caregiving.org

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

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This week’s guest, Giselle, shares her story of growing up undocumented in the U.S. — a journey marked by fear, sacrifice, and deep resilience. After her father was deported when she was 12, she was forced to grow up fast. Now a DACA recipient and behavioral interventionist, she uses her voice to advocate for children and immigrants navigating similar experiences.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @giselle_sancen (instagram)

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www.unitedwedream.org

www.immigrantjustice.org

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

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This week’s episode is a deeply personal and emotional look at what it means to grieve someone who is still here. In 2016, Jodi’s mom suffered a massive brain aneurysm that resulted in a stroke and severe brain injury during surgery. Since then, Jodi has taken on the role of caregiver, medical POA, and daughter — all while raising her own kids, managing her marriage, and navigating the pain of watching someone you love slowly disappear.

We talk about the heartbreaking role reversal between parent and child, the emotional toll of caregiving, and the moments that still surprise her with both grief and unexpected joy. This is a story about resilience, radical acceptance, and learning to hold joy and sorrow at the same time.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @bgjodir

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If you or someone you know needs support, please visit:

Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988

The National Stroke Association: stroke.org

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

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This week’s episode of For The Hayters is a much-needed conversation about queer parenthood, the emotional toll of fertility treatments, and what it means to build a family when the system wasn’t made for you.

Morgan aka Mamo is a queer mom, event planner, and TTC support coach who went through 14 unsuccessful IUIs before her wife conceived their daughter. Together we talk about what it feels like to be "othered" in the healthcare system, the cost of becoming a parent as a queer couple, second parent adoption, and how grief and hope coexist through it all.

Morgan now supports other queer folks on their path to parenthood with tools, coaching, and retreats that center joy, community, and validation.

If you’ve ever felt isolated during your TTC journey or unseen as a queer parent — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and your story matters.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @iam_mamomhk(instagram

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If you or someone you know needs support, please visit:

Family Equality – www.familyequality.org

The LGBTQ+ Fertility Fund – www.gayparentstobe.com

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

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In this episode of For The Hayters, we sit down with Stephanie, a Navy veteran, mother, and survivor of anorexia nervosa. Diagnosed at 22 after years of silent suffering, she opens up about how the stress of deployment and a toxic relationship contributed to her eating disorder. Stephanie shares her journey from feeling out of control to seeking treatment, navigating the ups and downs of recovery, and ultimately finding self-love and a healthy relationship with food. Now, as a mother of two, she reflects on how her experience has shaped the way she approaches body image and self-acceptance.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: stephaniep080 (Instagram)

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If you or someone you know needs support, please visit:

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

1-800-931-2237

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988lifeline.org

Call or text 988

The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com

866-662-1235

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

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Ashlee’s story is one of unimaginable loss, resilience, and transformation. Growing up as the daughter of parents who struggled with addiction, Ashlee faced emotional trauma, instability, and deep grief from an early age. After losing both her mother and father, she continued to navigate life while raising her children, working as a social service worker, and supporting other women through trauma, domestic violence, and motherhood.

In this episode of For the Hayters, Ashlee opens up about her childhood, the grief of losing her parents, the strength it took to finish school while heartbroken, and the work she does today to help others break free from the cycles of addiction and pain. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even when the wounds run deep.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @queens0f0ak (Instagram)

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SAMHSA National Helpline – samhsa.gov | 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Domestic Violence Hotline – thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – nami.org | 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

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

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What happens when your dream of becoming a mother turns into your darkest battle?

In this deeply emotional and powerful episode of For the Hayters, Kayla Heckaman opens up about her journey through infertility, IVF, a surprise natural pregnancy—and the postpartum depression that nearly cost her everything. After years of fighting to become a mom, Kayla delivered her second son prematurely and soon found herself facing postpartum depression, anxiety, rage, and suicidal thoughts.

She shares what it was like to feel completely alone during a time that was supposed to be filled with joy, the moment she knew she needed help, and how she began to climb her way back. If you or someone you love is navigating postpartum struggles, this story will make you feel seen, supported, and understood.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: life_with_the_heckamans (instagram)

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postpartum.net

988lifeline.org

psychologytoday.com

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

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A story of resilience, fear, and hope. Lindsey and Joe’s babymoon in Turks & Caicos took a terrifying turn when Lindsey suffered a sudden placental abruption at just 27 weeks. Their daughter, Logan Marie, was born at 2lbs 9oz, facing a critical fight for survival. With limited medical resources on the island, Joe worked against the clock to get Logan to the U.S. for life-saving care. Now, nearly two years later, Lindsey shares the raw emotions of that experience—the trauma, the NICU journey, and the strength it took to keep going.

To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @loffner24 (Instagram)

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