Conversations with Cam

In this solo episode, I celebrate my two year anniversary of being alcohol-free with a deep dive into my decision to stop drinking, my background with alcohol growing up, and where I stand now on this decision that started out as a temporary experiment. I share how I suspected I didn’t enjoy drinking in college and post-college years like other people, how the effects of alcohol changed after my concussion, and why I felt angry and disempowered when I couldn’t drink after my accident. I also talk about how I moved from a disempowered choice to an empowered choice, why being hungover as a parent was a game changer for my decision, and how I have discovered an inner confidence and self-trust I didn’t have before. Finally, I answer listener questions like whether I ever miss drinking, how alcohol affects my mental health versus other substances, how I navigate events with friends and being around people who are drinking, and much more.Key Takeaway / Points:My upbringing with alcohol and experience drinking in collegeFeeling like I didn’t enjoy alcohol as much as everyone elseOn implementing Sober Mondays into my routineOn the effects of alcohol changing after my concussionOn moving from feeling disempowered to making an empowered decision to stop drinkingOn the gamechanger of being hungover as a parentOn finding inner confidence and self-trust from this decisionOn whether I miss drinkingOn not drawing the line in the sand for future decisionsHow alcohol affects my mental health differently than other substancesWhat I order when out with friendsHow to navigate events like bachelorette parties when not drinkingOn people pressuring you to drink and examining those relationshipsOn the confidence boost of knowing I enjoy myself as I amAny noticeable changes I’ve felt since not drinkingListen to my past episodes on stopping drinking here and hereThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to magicspoon.com/FOODIE to grab a variety pack and use code FOODIE at checkout to save $5 on your orderTry AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/fff.Go to qeepsake.com/cameron and redeem 20% off your annual subscription with code:CAMERONFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with my pseudo sister, Carly King, to discuss everything from grief; to our childhood experiences together; to how Carly came to music and honed her craft as a professional recording artist. Carly and I discuss the unique relationship between our mothers, and we unpack the tragedy Carly and her family experienced when they lost her father in 9/11. Carly shares how she has grown up with grief and how that grief has changed over time, how she feels connected to the world through her grief, and how music was the outlet that she didn’t see coming. She also talks about her path to becoming a recording artist, the creative process and personal meaning behind her song “Trust Me, Honey,” and the concept of being “a curse and a lifeboat,” a set of lyrics from her music. Finally, she shares what it’s been like releasing new EP, “From A to B,” and plays a live rendition of “Trust Me, Honey.”Key Takeaway / Points:On losing her father in 9/11On growing up with grief and having grief change over timeOn the strangeness of having a personal tragedy be a national tragedyOn the unique privilege of being connected to the worldOn the importance of having an outlet for griefHow Carly came to music and honed her craftCarly’s path as a recording artistOn the creative process behind writing her song “Trust Me, Honey”On the concept of being “a curse and a lifeboat”On the release of her new EP, “From A to B”Carly plays “Trust Me, Honey”This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code CAMERON at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. This offer is for new and existing customers!Visit puritywoods.com/CAMERON or enter code CAMERON at checkout for an additional 10% off your first orderOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to magicspoon.com/FOODIE to grab a variety pack and use code FOODIE at checkout to save $5 on your orderHead to FACTORMEALS.com/cameron50 and use code cameron50 to get 50%off. Follow Carly:Spotify: @carlykingApple Music: @carlykingInstagram: @carlykingbadabingFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I answer listener questions on non-parenting topics, from mouth taping; to career advice I wish I’d been given at twenty-five. I share what my journey has been with anxiety medication, advice on managing friendships with someone struggling to conceive, when and why I quit the corporate world and started Freckled Foodie, and where I would start for anyone interested in exploring marijuana. Plus, of course, what my dream day of eating would look like.Key Takeaway / Points:On mouth taping - when I started, what it is, and how it’s helped meOn my journey with anxiety medicationMy thoughts on books “Iron Flame” and “Fourth Wing”How we entertain and exercise our dog, CharlieHow to manage friendships with someone struggling to conceiveOn being self conscious about introducing myself as a creatorWhen and why I quit my corporate job and how it led to Freckled FoodieCareer advice I wish I’d been given at 25Tips on where to start if interested in exploring marijuanaMy dream day of eatingOn what I love and wish was different about our houseThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit carawayhome/CAMERON or use code CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseVisit ​​thrivemarket.com/cameron and get 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 giftExplore Alo Moves here and use code FRECKLED30 in all caps to get a 30 day free membershipVisit magicspoon.com/FOODIE to get a variety pack of cereal and use code FOODIE for $5 offGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365 day returnsFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with my sister, Lucy, to talk about everything from listener poll results on serial killer tendencies; to getting the “ick” from our past content; to whether Lucy experiences imposter syndrome and anxiety. We read an old letter we found from our mom to Lucy in high school, discuss how Lucy felt always being compared to me when we were growing up, and unpack a recent fight I picked with my husband. We also talk about how we both feel comfortable fighting, how families can put you in a box and hold onto old beliefs, and how I feel like I’m failing at everything right now. Finally, we discuss how high strung I was before having kids, my recent experience going to an event, and how the internet can bring people together in strange ways.Key Takeaway / Points:Listener poll results from our previous episode (serial killer tendencies, brushing teeth with cold vs. hot water, and shower etiquette)On getting the “ick” from our past contentA recent experience I had with my therapistOn whether Lucy experiences imposter syndrome and anxietyOn reading our mom’s old letter to LucyHow Lucy felt always being compared to me when we were growing upUnpacking a recent fight I picked with my husbandOn growing up in chaos and feeling comfortable fightingReflecting on how high strung I was before having kidsOn how families put you in a box and hold onto old beliefsOn feeling like I’m failing at everything right nowOn going to a recent event and how the internet brings people together in strange waysThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Better filtration, better taste, better design. LifeStraw Home products can be found at LifeStraw.com and on Amazon.Order LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to qeepsake.com/cameron and redeem 20% off your annual subscription with code CAMERONGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365 day returnsFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with old friend, creator, and food writer Caroline Chambers to talk about all things food, tackling dinner time with kids running around, and how we can make cooking satisfying despite it also being the bane of our existence. Caroline and I talk about our New Jersey connection and how she grew up with my older sister Maddie, what her boarding school experience was like, and how we truly bonded years ago when I taught her to “boot and rally.” We unpack the concept of “raising your first child like your third,” how we tackle nights with multiple kids, and how she developed her Substack, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking. Finally, she shares how she developed her career in food, what her go-to ten minute meals are today, and which necessary white lies we tell our toddlers to get them to eat and brush their teeth.Key Takeaway / Points:On our New Jersey connectionOn Caroline’s boarding school experienceOn our relationships with our siblingsThe time I taught Caroline how to “boot and rally”On how Caroline took steps to becoming a creatorOn the concept of raising your first child like your thirdHow we tackle nights with multiple kidsOn “what to cook when you don’t feel like cooking”On Caroline’s relationship with food growing upHow developed her career in food, from working in advertising to running Don Julio’s social mediaCaroline’s go-to ten minute mealsOn the necessary little white lies we tell our toddlersThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code CAMERON to get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping Shop Green Chef at greenchef.com/60cameron and use code “60cameron” to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two monthsGo to qeepsake.com/cameron and redeem 20% off your annual subscription with code CAMERONOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365 day returnsFollow Caroline:Instagram: @carochambersSubstack: whattocook.substack.comPodcast: @sointothatFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, I answer listener questions on all things postpartum parenting, from the hardest part about transitioning from one to two kids; to how we try to manage toddler tantrums. I share how our current childcare looks, how we tackle division of labor and how that has evolved, and how I deal with “Mom jealousy” rather than Mom guilt. I also discuss prioritizing alone time, navigating not being able to give my first child undivided attention anymore, and how my mental health is right now postpartum. Finally, I share how to set boundaries during postpartum, how we have navigated sex and intimacy postpartum, and what my “fuck, marry, kill: postpartum edition” looks like between postpartum doula, toddler childcare, and meal trains.Key Takeaway / Points:The hardest part about transitioning from one to two kidsHow to manage toddler tantrums, from riding the wave to going outsideHow our current childcare looksHow we tackle division of labor now, and how it has evolvedOn feeling Mom jealousy vs. Mom guiltOn prioritizing alone time and refilling your cupHow to navigate not giving your first child your undivided attention anymoreFavorite thing about being the mother to boysHow we deal with TV timeHow my mental health is right now postpartumWhat support I wish I had during postpartumHow to set boundaries during postpartumOn navigating sex and intimacy with your spouse postpartumFuck, marry, kill: postpartum doula, toddler childcare, or meal trainListen to the Armchair Expert sex episode I mention hereThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit carawayhome/CAMERON or use code CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseCheck out nuuly.com and enter code CAMERON20 at signup to get $20 off your first monthBetter filtration, better taste, better design. LifeStraw Home products can be found at LifeStraw.com and on Amazon.Order LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to puritywoods.com/CAMERON or enter code CAMERON at checkout for 10% for a total of 27% off your first orderFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with my sister and recurring guest on the podcast, Lucy, to unpack where we’re both at in our lives right now, and to catch up on everyday life. We chat about Lucy’s future presence on the show, her time in Florida with our family, farting in front of partners, and more. We also talk about the latest TikTok trends including front-to-back showering, the mob wife aesthetic, and how generally jumping from trend to trend can feel exhausting in this day and age. Finally, we share what we feel our serial killer tendencies are, how we felt about Saltburn, and how I’m currently feeling overwhelmed with two kids and how Lucy doesn’t feel ready to have children at this point in her life.Key Takeaway / Points:On Lucy’s future presence on the podcastOn Lucy’s time in Florida with our familyOn farting and pooping in front of your partnerOn front-to-back showering, the mob wife aesthetic, and the exhaustion of jumping from trend to trendOn feeling lost with fashion right nowOn our serial killer tendenciesUnpacking Saltburn and our reactions to itOn feeling overwhelmed with two kids and Lucy not being ready for children right nowOn Lucy’s journey with A Court of Thorns and RosesThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shop AloMoves here and use code FOODIE in all caps for a free 30-day subscriptionCheck out nuuly.com and enter code CAMERON20 at signup to get $20 off your first monthOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chloe Sappern, social media strategist and founder of Sappern Creative, discusses her role and collaboration with the host, her path from hotel administration to her own business, implementing work boundaries, the challenges of social media, and why she thrives in unfamiliar environments.

In this solo episode, I dive into how I’ve been feeling so far in postpartum, how our holiday and New Year went as a family of four, and what I’m hoping for moving into 2024. I discuss how our current sleep/feeding schedule is going with our newborn and where I’m at mentally right now, what I’m excited to explore on the podcast this year, and how it’s still impossible for me to wrap my head around being an adult. I also share why I’ve decided to stop breastfeeding and how freeing that decision has been, and how I’m digesting feelings of resentment, disconnect, and protectiveness as a mother. I also share why the newborn phase has not been a favorite of mine this time around, why comparing baby experiences is so unhelpful, and how I’m moving into this year at my own pace and not succumbing to social media pressure.Key Takeaway / Points:On my recent social media break and how I feel afterwardsMy current sleep/feed schedule with our newbornThe future of the podcast and my goals for 2024On traveling with our newborn and toddler and surviving the airportOn my edible therapy and not feeling like an adultOn the freedom of stopping breastfeeding and why we stoppedA recent mishap I had with my mom’s bidetOn feeling bored in the newborn phaseOn digesting feelings of resentment and disconnectOn accepting that comparing baby experiences isn’t usefulOn not succumbing to New Year social media pressureThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit carawayhome/CAMERON or use code CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseGo to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code CAMERON to get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping Check out nuuly.com and enter code CAMERON20 at signup to get $20 off your first monthFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Elizabeth to discuss all things pregnancy and the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for your child to enter the world. Lauren talks about her first trimester experience and struggling to navigate medications, feeling shameful and lazy when battling pregnancy fatigue, and not always being able to connect to the baby in your womb. She also shares what she’s most anxious about for postpartum and how she’s proactively preparing, how being raised by a single mother and having an absent father affected her relationship with her partner and how she worked through her resentment, and why she’s most excited about discovering her inner child once her baby is born.Key Takeaway / Points:On Lauren’s rough first trimester and struggling to navigate medicationsOn the shame of feeling “lazy” and battling pregnancy fatigueOn confusing feelings over pregnancy and not always feeling connected to the baby in your wombOn protecting your peace during pregnancyWhat Lauren is anxious about for postpartum and how she’s proactively preparing for itOn being raised by a single mother and having her father issues resurface in her relationship with her partnerOn the excitement of discovering her future inner childOn whether she’ll document her birthing experienceThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to greenchef.com/60cameron and use code “60cameron” to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two monthsOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereFollow Lauren:Instagram: @laurenelizabethTikTok: @laurenelizabethYouTube: @laurenelizabethPodcast: @themoodpodFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.