For The Hayters

Trigger Warning This episode discusses medical trauma chronic sorrow seizure activity and the emotional realities of caring for a medically complex child. Please take care while listening. Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Misty’s story of raising her seven year old son, Jackson, who lives with IQSEC2, a rare and severely debilitating genetic disorder. Misty opens up about the shock of a normal pregnancy, the sudden onset of seizures, the search for answers, and the moment she learned that her child’s diagnosis had no clear roadmap or cure. She talks about the weight of being a full time caregiver, the grief of milestones that may never come, navigating a medical system that often makes survival feel like a fight, and the deeper purpose she has found in advocating for other families of medically complex kids. This episode is a look into a kind of motherhood many people never see. The love. The fear. The strength. The chronic sorrow. And the small moments of joy that make everything worth it. To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach her at: [email protected] 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.com If you or someone you know needs support, please visit: IQSEC2 Research Foundation iqsec2.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infertility medical dismissal and emotional health struggles. Please take care while listening. Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Sonia’s powerful story of navigating PCOS infertility and years of medical dismissal. After missing periods for months at a time sudden unexplained weight gain and countless negative pregnancy tests she knew something was wrong. But every doctor told her she was fine. Sonia opens up about the emotional toll of being dismissed again and again the cultural pressure around women’s health and the moment she finally found answers while working inside a fertility clinic. She talks about PCOS symptoms insulin resistance low ovarian reserve and how finding the right doctor changed everything. This is a story about trusting your body fighting for answers and refusing to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. To connect with this week’s guest you can reach her through: @soniajgx0 on 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.com If you or someone you know needs support please visit National Eating Disorders Association nationaleatingdisorders.org 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode of For The Hayters shares Katie’s powerful story of growing up in a home filled with emotional abuse, scapegoating, and toxic family dynamics. For years, she believed she was the problem. She believed she was unlovable. She believed something was wrong with her. After a lifetime of manipulation, guilt, and feeling invisible, Katie made the hardest choice she has ever made. She walked away from her parents and siblings to reclaim her peace and rebuild her life. In this episode, Katie opens up about the shame, fear, and isolation that come with going no contact and the healing work that finally helped her see the truth. This is a story about survival, self worth, and the courage it takes to break a cycle that should never have existed. To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach her through: @sollessrelaxation on 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 at beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast at killrentertainment.com If you or someone you know needs support, please visit: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief, military loss, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care and step away if you need to protect your peace. In Part 2 of Crystal’s story, she reads letters her late husband Jake wrote from boot camp, recounts the day she received the knock at the door every military wife fears, and opens up about the long journey of healing that followed. Through pain, therapy, and years of self-work, Crystal found her way back to purpose — and to herself. To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through: @crystaltdoestherapy 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.com If you or someone you know needs support, please visit: TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): www.taps.org | 800-959-TAPS (8277) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood trauma, addiction, sexual abuse, and grief related to military loss. Please take care while listening and skip this episode if you need to protect your own peace. At just 19, Crystal’s world shattered when her husband Jake — her high school sweetheart and best friend — was killed in Afghanistan. In this two-part episode, she opens up about their love story, the pain of loss, and how she found purpose through helping others heal. This story is about heartbreak, strength, and the power of love that never leaves. To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to her through: [insert guest handle] Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light. 🔹 New episodes drop every Monday!  🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters  🔹 Submit your story: [email protected]  🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com  🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.com If you or someone you know needs support, please visit: TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): www.taps.org | 800-959-TAPS (8277) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.