For The Hayters
Episodes
Parenting in Two Directions at Once | Growing Up Early & Caring for the Mom Who Raised Her
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TW: parental abandonment, complicated grief, dementia, caregiver burnout, complex family dynamics.Danielle was raised by a single mom with a disabilit...
Wallet Therapy: Money & Relationships: The Friendship Tax, Vision Dates & the 50/50 Trap
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Loss of Twins at 21 Weeks: Infertility, PCOS, and Finding Joy | Kortney’s Story
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant death, and postpartum depression.After years of navi...
Growing Up with an Alcoholic Parent: Starr’s Story
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses parental alcoholism, child neglect, suicide attempts, and graphic descriptions of traumatic death.In this epis...
Wallet Therapy: The Truth About Debt Consolidation
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
10 Years for Him, A Life Sentence for Us: Justice for Shawn Stewart
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses fatal car accidents, drunk driving, and graphic descriptions of loss.In August 2023, Brooke’s life was shatt...
The DNA of a Mother: Choosing Love Over Biology
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Wallet Therapy: The "Oh Crap" Fund
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
4 Losses, 5 Years: Brittany’s Unfathomable Grief
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains deep discussions of multiple family losses, terminal cancer, and the sudden death of a spouse."Wait, that’s n...
The Sailor, The Single Mom, & The 1-Pound Miracle
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses premature birth, traumatic labor, medical intervention for micro-preemies, and birth-related trauma."Your fami...
Wallet Therapy: Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Uterus Chronicles: Teen Pregnancy, Adoption, and the Cancer Flip
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses teen pregnancy, adoption, and cancer diagnosis.Jamie Shoemaker’s life has never been a straight line. From n...
Pregnancy After Loss: When Joy and Grief Coexist
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses late-term stillbirth, medical trauma, and postpartum hemorrhaging."I didn't even have to hear the words. I coul...
Wallet Therapy: The B Word: How to Build a Spending Plan Without Feeling Punished
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Recovering the Life I Always Should Have Had Through Sobriety
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses severe alcoholism, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts. Please listen with care.I sat down with Nicole, a mother of five wh...
He Became a Father Overnight: Griff’s Story of Stepping Up for Kylie and Josh
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the sudden loss of a parent and substance abuse recovery.When Kylie lost her mother unexpectedly in 2024, her ...
Wallet Therapy: Why One of Us is Broke and the Other is a Coach
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
From Sister to Mother: Kylie’s Story of Guardianship & Grief
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Wallet Therapy: Because Your Bank Account Has Feelings Too
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wall...
When "In Sickness and In Health" Happens at 33: Ryan’s Story
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Grief of Special Needs Parenting & Healing Three Hearts
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: TW: This episode discusses addiction, abandonment, child medical trauma, and miscarriage.Daniella became a mom at 20, expecting a "no...
The Vortex: PPD, Chronic Pain, and Why "Detaching" Saved Her Daughter’s Life
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses postpartum depression, suicidal ideation in children, chronic pain, and mental health crises.When Katie sat do...
Grieving a Father Who Is Still Alive: Chaos, Betrayal & Breaking the Cycle
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses death of a minor, emotional abuse, family estrangement, and traumatic birth/NICU experiences.Ciyla Fletcher is only 25, but she...
Two Miscarriages, Two Different Griefs, and Finding a Way Forward
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode includes detailed discussion of miscarriage (including missed miscarriage and medication-assisted miscarriage), grief, m...
Postpartum Depression, Grief, and Building a Blended Family
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of postpartum depression, self harm thoughts, pregnancy loss, intimate partner violence, and death a...
Navigating High Risk Pregnancies Loss and the Strength to Keep Going
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning This episode discusses pregnancy loss medical trauma and grief. Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Melissa’s powerful and e...
Kassie’s Story: Stillbirth Complex PTSD and the Fight to Heal
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning for pregnancy loss stillbirth miscarriage trauma and postpartum mental health Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Kassie’s p...
Life with IQSEC2 A Mother’s Story of Caregiving Grief and Hope
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning This episode discusses medical trauma chronic sorrow seizure activity and the emotional realities of caring for a medically complex ch...
Sonia’s Story: PCOS Infertility and the Fight to Be Heard
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infertility medical dismissal and emotional health struggles. Please take care while listening.Today’s episo...
You Were Never the Problem | Katie’s Story of Family Estrangement and Emotional Abuse
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fami...
Crystal’s Story Part 2: Losing My Husband in Afghanistan & Learning to Live Again
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, military loss, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care and step away if you need to ...
Losing My Husband in Afghanistan at 19 | Finding Purpose Through Grief (Part 1)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood trauma, addiction, sexual abuse, and grief related to military loss. Please take care w...
When a Mother’s Gut Saves Her Child: Jordan’s Story of Infantile Spasms
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Medical trauma, hospitalization of a child, discussion of seizuresToday’s episode of For The Hayters shares Jordan’s powerful story of parenti...
Miscarriage IVF and Motherhood Through a Pandemic | Shaheena’s Story
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, and fertility treatments which may be difficult for...
Healing the First-Gen Way: Boundaries, Culture, and Courage
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Guilt and Self-Forgiveness The Goodbye I Didn’t Say
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Healing Culture and the Power of Representation with Jen Harper
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation with Jen Harper is about more than beauty. It is about culture resilience and turning pain into purpose. Jen shares her journey thro...
Losing Mom to Breast Cancer at 10: Paige’s story of grief and healing
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Surviving Betrayal Abuse and Finding Love Again
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 aba...
Living With OCD Intrusive Thoughts
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Surviving Suicidal Thoughts and Choosing to Stay Another Day
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
A Mother’s Fight for Answers: Nicole & Benjamin’s Hirschsprung’s Journey
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jeri’s Story of Grief, Resilience, and Choosing to Live Fully
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Grieving My Mom While Becoming a Mother | Bailee’s Story
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pregna...
Perinatal Depression, Postpartum Grief, and Finding My Way Back
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole never imagined that the moment she had always dreamed of—becoming a mom—would leave her feeling completely broken.In this powerful and deep...
Danielle’s Story: Misdiagnosed, Paralyzed, and Fighting for Her Life with CIDP
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 paraly...
Fighting to Be Heard: Becca’s Journey with Crohn’s, Medical Gaslighting, and Self-Advocacy
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Becca was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just 17. What followed was a decade of misdiagnoses, debilitating pain, medical gaslighting, and repeate...
Just Buy the Tickets: Living Fully with an Incurable Diagnosis
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Breaking Generational Trauma While Raising a Neurodivergent Child
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Infantile Spasms, Perinatal Stroke, and the Strength of Two Parents
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re sharing Heather and Remington’s story — a raw and powerful look at parenting through medical uncertainty, unexpected diagnoses,...
Losing 130 Pounds and Finding Purpose: Brittany’s Journey Through Grief and Growth
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Br...
Stage 4 and Still Fighting: Rylee’s Story of Love, Loss, and Survival
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What It Means to Grow Up Undocumented: Giselle’s Story
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Af...
Grieving My Mom While She's Still Alive
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
TTC as a Queer Couple: 14 IUIs, Grief, and a New Beginning
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa & Finding Self-Love
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Daughter of an Addict: Ashlee’s Fight to Break the Cycle
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashlee’s story is one of unimaginable loss, resilience, and transformation. Growing up as the daughter of parents who struggled with addiction, Ashl...
Surviving Postpartum Depression: Kayla’s Battle & Healing Journey
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Kay...
A Babymoon Turned Emergency: Logan’s Early Arrival & the NICU Journey
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A story of resilience, fear, and hope. Lindsey and Joe’s babymoon in Turks & Caicos took a terrifying turn when Lindsey suffered a sudden placen...
For The Hayters Season 3 Trailer
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 of For The Hayters is finally here - dropping Monday, May 5th!This season, we’re going deeper—into heartbreak, illness, fertility, postpa...
Lyme, Mental Illness & Getting Well | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP10
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Spiritual Coach’s Guide to The Universe | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP9
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 decisio...
Taking Control of Your Anxiety | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP8
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.Shar...
Weight Loss is More Than A Physical Journey | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP7
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to James talk about his journey with weight loss. The mental take it took on his childhood, and how he takes control today.Share your story ...
A Life With Chronic Pain | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP6
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Relationships: From Making it Down The Aisle, to Breaking them off | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP5
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Jess & Devin talk about their reasons for starting DIY breakups. From canceled weddings, engagements, and dealing with societal press...
Relationships: From Making it Down The Aisle, to Breaking them off | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP5
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Jess & Devin talk about their reasons for starting DIY breakups. From canceled weddings, engagements, and dealing with societal pressures...
The Selfless Act of Surrogacy | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP4
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Sh...
Heroin Addict to Self-Made Millionaire | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP3
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Josh recounts his journey through addiction, his battle to recovery and finds success in the real estate world. For those interested in more...
I Was Hit By A Drunk Driver | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP2
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fun...
Eczema: Having Thick Skin | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP1
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
For The Hayters EP 20: Season 1 Wrap Up
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hop...
For The Hayters EP 19: "I am a Survivor of Sexual Abuse."
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is an unhealthy stigma surrounding male sexual offense victims; the number of men who have been abused is considered to be grossly underreported...
For The Hayters EP18: "Losing Your Mother"
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
For The Hayters EP 17: "The Man Behind The Laughs"
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For The Hayters EP 16: "My Father, Larry Hayter"
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
For The Hayters EP 15: "Rejected by Family Because of Love"
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 fami...
For The Hayters EP 14: “BYOC; Rolling Through Life With TaLisha.”
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we just have roll with the punches. This week's guest, TaLisha Grzyb, knows this all too well. Having Muscular Dystrophy - the gradual brea...
For The Hayters EP 13: “Adoption: Searching For Your Identity”
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, L...
For The Hayters EP 12: "It's okay to not be okay."
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
For The Hayters EP 11: “The Joys – and Jobs – of Motherhood”
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 -...
For The Hayters EP 10: "Good is the defeater of your great.”
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
For The Hayters EP 9: “Setbacks into Success”
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
For The Hayters EP 8: “More behind the makeup.”
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you know Morgan Hanbery as the talented and infectiously hilarious YouTuber. A breakout star, her Bullsh*t Makeup Tutorial series garnered imm...
For The Hayters EP 7: “Hidradenitis Suppurativa: 43 and Dying"
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 chronica...
For The Hayters EP 6: “Autism: Different, Not Less.”
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 childr...
For The Hayters EP 5: “BYOC; Finding purpose off the field.”
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A 'BYOC' Series SPECIAL: Star defensive tackle, Eric LeGrand, suffered an injury during a Rutgers University football game in October of 2010. The inj...
For The Hayters EP 4: “A mother’s love: raising a child with a disability.”
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
For The Hayters Ep 3: BYOC; The paralyzing truth about dating
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
For The Hayters Ep 2: Losing the love of your life
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Episode 1: For The Hayters
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode, Becky Hayter, Laura Carrione, and Devin Lyons discuss their motivations behind creating the online series, and explore t...