For The Hayters

• Grieving My Mom While She's Still Alive

  This week’s episode is a deeply personal and emotional look at what it means to grieve someone who is still here. In 2016, Jodi’s mom suffered a massive brain aneurysm that resulted in a stroke and severe brain injury during surgery. Since then, Jodi has taken on the role of caregiver, medical POA, and daughter — all while raising her own kids, managing her marriage, and navigating the pain of watching someone you love slowly disappear.We talk about the heartbreaking role reversal between parent and child, the emotional toll of caregiving, and the moments that still surprise her with both grief and unexpected joy. This is a story about resilience, radical acceptance, and learning to hold joy and sorrow at the same time.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @bgjodirDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: [email protected]🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988The National Stroke Association: stroke.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• TTC as a Queer Couple: 14 IUIs, Grief, and a New Beginning

  This week’s episode of For The Hayters is a much-needed conversation about queer parenthood, the emotional toll of fertility treatments, and what it means to build a family when the system wasn’t made for you.Morgan aka Mamo is a queer mom, event planner, and TTC support coach who went through 14 unsuccessful IUIs before her wife conceived their daughter. Together we talk about what it feels like to be "othered" in the healthcare system, the cost of becoming a parent as a queer couple, second parent adoption, and how grief and hope coexist through it all.Morgan now supports other queer folks on their path to parenthood with tools, coaching, and retreats that center joy, community, and validation.If you’ve ever felt isolated during your TTC journey or unseen as a queer parent — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and your story matters.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @iam_mamomhk(instagramDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: [email protected]🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:Family Equality – www.familyequality.orgThe LGBTQ+ Fertility Fund – www.gayparentstobe.com988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa & Finding Self-Love

  In this episode of For The Hayters, we sit down with Stephanie, a Navy veteran, mother, and survivor of anorexia nervosa. Diagnosed at 22 after years of silent suffering, she opens up about how the stress of deployment and a toxic relationship contributed to her eating disorder. Stephanie shares her journey from feeling out of control to seeking treatment, navigating the ups and downs of recovery, and ultimately finding self-love and a healthy relationship with food. Now, as a mother of two, she reflects on how her experience has shaped the way she approaches body image and self-acceptance.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: stephaniep080 (Instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: [email protected]🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)www.nationaleatingdisorders.org1-800-931-2237988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988lifeline.orgCall or text 988The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awarenesswww.allianceforeatingdisorders.com866-662-1235See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Daughter of an Addict: Ashlee’s Fight to Break the Cycle

  Ashlee’s story is one of unimaginable loss, resilience, and transformation. Growing up as the daughter of parents who struggled with addiction, Ashlee faced emotional trauma, instability, and deep grief from an early age. After losing both her mother and father, she continued to navigate life while raising her children, working as a social service worker, and supporting other women through trauma, domestic violence, and motherhood.In this episode of For the Hayters, Ashlee opens up about her childhood, the grief of losing her parents, the strength it took to finish school while heartbroken, and the work she does today to help others break free from the cycles of addiction and pain. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even when the wounds run deep.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @queens0f0ak (Instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light. New episodes drop every Monday! Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters Submit your story: [email protected] Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:SAMHSA National Helpline – samhsa.gov | 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Domestic Violence Hotline – thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – nami.org | 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Surviving Postpartum Depression: Kayla’s Battle & Healing Journey

  What happens when your dream of becoming a mother turns into your darkest battle?In this deeply emotional and powerful episode of For the Hayters, Kayla Heckaman opens up about her journey through infertility, IVF, a surprise natural pregnancy—and the postpartum depression that nearly cost her everything. After years of fighting to become a mom, Kayla delivered her second son prematurely and soon found herself facing postpartum depression, anxiety, rage, and suicidal thoughts.She shares what it was like to feel completely alone during a time that was supposed to be filled with joy, the moment she knew she needed help, and how she began to climb her way back. If you or someone you love is navigating postpartum struggles, this story will make you feel seen, supported, and understood.To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: life_with_the_heckamans (instagram)Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters🔹 Submit your story: [email protected]🔹 Grab some merch: beckyhayter.com🔹 A KILLR Network podcast: killrentertainment.comIf you or someone you know needs support, please visit:postpartum.net988lifeline.orgpsychologytoday.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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