For The Hayters

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

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.   WellBe: https://getwellbe.com Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @fo...

A Spiritual Coach’s Guide to The Universe | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP9

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. Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook...

Taking Control of Your Anxiety | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP8

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. Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters BUY SOME MERCH! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-shop Outro Music by: Rich McGoldrick...

Weight Loss is More Than A Physical Journey | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP7

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. Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters BUY SOME MERCH! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-shop Outro Music by: Rich McGoldrick @vess_beat

A Life With Chronic Pain | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP6

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.  Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters BUY SOME MERCH! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-shop Outro M...

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

Listen in as Jess & Devin talk about their reasons for starting DIY breakups. From canceled weddings, engagements, and dealing with societies pressures of what you should do, rather than what you want.  Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters BUY SOME MERCH! https://www.fort...

The Selfless Act of Surrogacy | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP4

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. Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters BUY SOME MERCH! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-shop Outro Music by: Rich McGoldric...

Heroin Addict to Self-Made Millionaire | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP2

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 information on the John Volken Academy please visit https://www.volken.org/ Don't forget about 'For The Hayters' podcast! New episode every Wednesday! https://www.forthehayters.com/the-podcast Check out our website and share your story! https://www.forthehayters.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! @forthehayters BUY SO...

I Was Hit By A Drunk Driver | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP2

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,’ r...

Eczema: Having Thick Skin | FOR THE HAYTERS S2EP1

For The Hayters EP 20: Season 1 Wrap Up

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.

For The Hayters EP 19: "I am a Survivor of Sexual Abuse."

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 a...

For The Hayters EP18: "Losing Your Mother"

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 difficul...

For The Hayters EP 17: "The Man Behind The Laughs"

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

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. 

For The Hayters EP 15: "Rejected by Family Because of Love"

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.

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

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...

For The Hayters EP 13: “Adoption: Searching For Your Identity”

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 belon...

For The Hayters EP 12: "It's okay to not be okay."

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.

For The Hayters EP 11: “The Joys – and Jobs – of Motherhood”

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 g...

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

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 Hay...

For The Hayters EP 9: “Setbacks into Success”

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 le...

For The Hayters EP 8: “More behind the makeup.”

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 l...

For The Hayters EP 7: “Hidradenitis Suppurativa: 43 and Dying"

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 co...

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

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 l...

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

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...

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

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 e...

For The Hayters Ep 3: BYOC; The paralyzing truth about dating

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.

For The Hayters Ep 2: Losing the love of your life

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...

Episode 1: For The Hayters

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.