Conversations with Cam

In this episode, I sit down with Michelle, Freckled Foodie Family member, mother, and brave and beautiful human being, to discuss her experience with postpartum depression and psychosis. We discuss how Michelle came to be on the podcast, Michelle’s early postpartum experience in the few days after her daughter’s birth, and the confusion and shame that so often permeate the postpartum experience. Michelle shares how her postpartum depression developed upon returning to work, how her psychosis manifested and what that felt like, and what helped pull her out of her darkest days. If you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, psychosis, or simply needs community and support after birthing a child, please know you are never alone and help is available. See links below for support.   Key Takeaway / Points: How Michelle came to be on the podcast Michelle’s early postpartum experience in the few days after her daughter’s birth On mothers not feeling instantly connected with their baby after birth On the confusion and shame that so often permeate the postpartum experience Michelle’s return to work and her beginning stages with postpartum depression On the four month sleep regression and parental sleep deprivation How Michelle’s postpartum psychosis manifested and what it felt like What helped pull Michelle out of her darkest days   Links:   If you, or someone you know, is struggling with their mental health, please see the below resources: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-943-5746 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988   Listen to my episode with Emily DiDonato here Join the Freckled Foodie Mamas Facebook Group here   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.   Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here Shop Sakara here and use code CAMERON at checkout to get 20% off your first meal order  Explore Alo Moves here and use code CAMERON in all caps to get a 30 day free membership trial plus 50% an annual membership Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com when you use code CAMERON.    Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 Katie Austin: fitness expert, health coach, creator, and so much more, to discuss everything from our fitness journeys to our attachments to certain identities. We talk about our intense experiences as Division I athletes, our relationships with movement now, and how Katie’s upbringing was influenced by her parents, who are both athletes. We also discuss losing our competitiveness as we get older, Katie’s perspective on her mother’s success, and what it was like sharing 2022’s Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year with her best friend.   Key Takeaway / Points: Reflecting on our intense experiences as Division I college athletes Our relationships with exercise and movement now Katie’s morning routine, from stretching to setting intentions On meditation, the resistance we feel towards it, and making it work for you On growing up with parents who were athletes and how that influenced Katie’s relationship with fitness How we talk to children about their bodies and being mindful of comparison On losing our competitiveness and need for control as we get older On our attachments to our identities and loving “titles” On privilege, self-awareness, and Katie’s perspective on her mother’s success On sharing Sports Illustrated’s 2022 Rookie of the Year with her best friend, Christen Harper On Katie’s rebrand and what’s to come for the future   Listen to my episode on meditation with Emily Fletcher here   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.   Shop Canopy here and save $25 with your humidifier filter subscription, and use code CAMERON to get 10% off your total purchase   Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff   Shop Sakara here and use code CAMERON at checkout to get 20% off your first order    Follow Katie: Instagram: @katieaustin App: Katie Austin   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 share where I’m at emotionally, what I’ve been loving, and what I miss about NYC two and a half weeks into suburban living. I talk about how our basement and backyard have truly been game changers for our family, how I did *not* get my shit together with furniture for the new house, and how I feel generally calmer in the suburbs versus the city. I also discuss the features in the house that I love (hello double vanity), things I’m still getting used to (hidden homeownership costs), and things I truly miss about the city (visiting friends and yes, the convenience of trash rooms.)     Key Takeaway / Points: How the basement and backyard have been game changers for our family On not getting my shit together with furniture On feeling generally calmer in the suburbs vs. the city On the joy of the double vanity in the bathroom Things I’m still getting used to around the house The hidden costs of homeownership Liam’s recent sleep regression Things I miss: the ease of seeing city friends and…a trash room   Shop Canopy here and save $25 with your humidifier filter subscription, and use code CAMERON to get 10% off your total purchase   Shop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic   Shop Modern Age here and use code CAMERON20 to get 20% off your first treatment      Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 mortgage advisor and my old high school friend, Tyler Howe, to discuss the financial must-knows of the home buying process, the basics of mortgages and loans, how pre-approvals work, and much more. Tyler walks us through the steps of a hypothetical home buying situation from pre-approvals to closing and explains typical down-payment amounts, common red flags with realtors, and how taxes come into play. He also discusses what sellers look for in offers, how to use the market to your advantage as a buyer, and what you can do now to best position yourself for a loan and to successfully make mortgage payments.   Key Takeaway / Points: Catching up on our high school history, including when Tyler was my mom’s assistant Why the mortgage and home buying process is confusing and overwhelming for so many The basics of what a mortgage is Tyler walks us through a hypothetical home buying process and gives his advice on essential first steps The pre-approval process and the basics of getting a loan On typical mortgage down-payments and how mortgage insurance works How taxes come into play with home buying The value of reputation and referral for brokers and realtors Red flags to look out for with realtors What sellers look for in offers and homebuyers, including contingencies The hectic nature of the housing market right now What happens once an offer on a house is accepted, from attorney review to closing Why you want to invest in thorough inspections as a homebuyer How appraisals work and how they influence contracts How to use the market to your advantage as a buyer Tyler’s advice for best positioning yourself to get a loan and make mortgage payments   Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff   Shop Modern Age here and use code CAMERON20 to get 20% off your first treatment    Follow Tyler:   Instagram: @thowemortgage Zillow: TylerHowe2     Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 talk about my journey with food, from my childhood of thoroughly loving and enjoying it; to using it as fuel for my Division I college sport; to the shift that occurred post-college to an orthorexic mindset. I get into my nutrition-obsessive behavior that arose from digestive issues, the feelings of anxiety and isolation around food that permeated my early twenties, and how working with a therapist immensely helped me recover. I discuss how I backed away from perfectionism, the tug of war I still feel over my past orthorexic content, and how I feel and think about food now.   Key Takeaway / Points: My positive relationship with food as a child My college experience as an athlete and using food primarily as fuel My digestive issues that arose post college Shifting into an orthorexic mindset, from severe restriction to anxiety-laden thoughts around food How I became consumed with controlling my food intake, exercise, and overall health How my orthorexia affected my relationships The exposure therapy that helped me relinquish control on food On working with a therapist to back away from perfectionism The guilt I feel about my past orthorexic content The unfortunate connection between wellness influencers and unhealthy mindsets How motherhood helped shift my relationship with food How I feel and think about food now, and how I want my children to experience food   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. Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here   Shop Canopy here and save $25 with your humidifier filter subscription, and use code CAMERON to get 10% off your total purchase   Shop Modern Age here and use code CAMERON20 to get 20% off your first treatment    Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 Anicia Anya, founder and CEO of Kid’s Table: New York City’s meal delivery service for kids. Anicia and I discuss her journey from working in corporate tech to nannying for high profile families, how she became a private chef, and why and how she built Kid’s Table. We talk about the importance of treating children as human beings first, children second, how asking for help and putting aside your ego is a beautiful thing, and what Anicia envisions for Kid’s Table’s future. Finally, we discuss Anicia’s recent revelation that celebrating yourself is essential, and how the little wins are just as significant as the big ones.     Key Takeaway / Points: Why Anicia created Kid’s Table On parenting and treating children as human beings first, children second How food is a pathway to exposing children to different cultures Anicia’s journey from working in corporate tech to nannying for high profile families How she became a private chef On the universe supporting you when you’re doing the thing you’re meant to be doing How Anicia built Kid’s Table from scratch On the beauty of asking for help and putting your ego aside Anicia’s vision for the future of Kid’s Table Anicia’s recent revelation on the necessity of celebrating yourself On how the little wins are just as significant as the big ones   Order Kid’s Table here and use code “freckledfoodie” for 20% off your first order Shop the Kid’s Table collection on Ipsa here Find the interactive children’s pizza book here 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. Shop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic   Shop Green Chef at greenchef.com/cameron60 and use code “cameron60” to get 60% off plus free shipping   Follow Anicia: Instagram: @aniciangozi Kids Table IG: @kidstableny Website: www.kidstableny.com   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 dive into how we have navigated sex as parents both during pregnancy and postpartum. I discuss why it’s completely normal not to feel ready for sex after the six week postpartum check-up, how my relationship with my post-baby body affected my sensuality, and why it’s so challenging shifting from mom mode to sexual mode. I also get into why communication between partners is crucial during post-baby sex, which tools have been useful for reclaiming my sexuality post-baby, and the importance of making sex a priority when it feels right. Finally, I share listener experiences about sex as parents, and how some of you are having the best sex of your lives as parents now.     Key Takeaway / Points: Our sex lives pre-baby, during the pregnancy trimesters, and post baby On not feeling ready postpartum to have sex, and why that’s completely normal On regaining the feeling and mentality of sexuality postpartum On the challenge of shifting from mom mode to sexual mode On navigating your changing relationship with your body post baby Why communication is crucial during post-baby sex The guilt associated with not being interested in sex The idea of scheduling sex Listeners polls on frequency of sex without kids and with kids Things that have helped me reclaim my sexuality post baby On making sex a priority when it feels right Reading listener experiences about sex as parents   Links:   Listen to the sexy Spotify playlist here Purchase my favorite vibrator here Read the ACOTAR series I mention (my favorite romance novel) here   Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff   Shop Canopy here and save $25 with your humidifier filter subscription, and use code CAMERON to get 10% off your total purchase   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 Kelsey Kreppel to discuss her path from preschool teacher to creator, what she took away from her experiences as a nanny and a teacher, and the value of not changing who you are around children. We get into Kelsey’s journey with imposter syndrome in her work and why she prefers that over complacency, the joy she felt as a teacher engaging in childlike wonder, and how she has structured her podcast around the inner child experience. Finally, we dive into how Kelsey creates a healthy boundary between her content and her relationships and how she has learned to quiet brain chatter and listen to her intuition.     Key Takeaway / Points: Kelsey’s path from preschool teacher to influencer and podcast host On not changing who you are around children On observing parenting as a nanny and teacher How communication is essential for both nannying and teaching Kelsey’s journey with imposter syndrome On wanting to push herself in her work and avoid complacency The joy she felt as a teacher engaging in childlike wonder How she has structured her podcast, Circle Time, around the inner child experience On keeping content and relationships separate On learning to quiet brain chatter and listen to her intuition   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.   Shop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 20% off your first month of Seed DS-01TM Daily Synbiotic   Follow Kelsey: Instagram: @kelseykreppel Podcast: Circle Time with Kelsey Kreppel Youtube: KelseyKreppel2 Tiktok: @kelsey_kreppel     Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 make a very exciting announcement...that we’re moving to New Jersey! I discuss the details of our housing search, on always knowing we’d make it back to New Jersey, and what we’re looking forward to most with life in the suburbs. I also get into the housing inspection journey and how it can be overwhelming for first-time homeowners, our future plans for organization and decorating, and an especially helpful exercise my therapist recommended for whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed.   Key Takeaway / Points: We’re moving to New Jersey! On always knowing we’d make it back to Jersey The joys of having a child in New York City What we’re looking forward to most in the suburbs Why I know we’ve found the right house for us What our housing non-negotiables were Our housing search journey and how we ended up with the right house On feeling overwhelmed and uneducated about housing knowledge On keeping this process private until now Future plans for home organization and decorating A new exercise my therapist gave me that is tremendously helpful with feeling overwhelmed   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.     Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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 stylist, closet therapist, and wardrobe specialist Allison Bornstein to talk about all things style and the emotional significance of what we wear. We discuss the identity shift that comes with motherhood and how style fits into that, Allison’s wild and experimental fashion sense as a child, and how both of our mothers have influenced our style journeys to this day. Allison takes us through her coined “three word method” and defines my three words, she explains why it’s okay to look and dress like you care, and we discuss how closet clean-outs and the kind of work she does is deeply therapeutic and personal.   Key Takeaway / Points: Why fashion and style are not frivolous  The identity shift that comes with motherhood and how style fits into that Allison’s wild and experimental style as a child The fear of other parents perceiving you and your children How our mothers’ relationships with fashion influenced us Allison’s trajectory in fashion school and how she grew her business Allison’s “three word method” and defining my three words Why it’s okay to dress and look like you care Why closet clean-outs are emotional processes How clothes are meant to fit us and we are not meant to “fit” our clothes On our authentic selves versus our social media personas   Listen to the Jessamyn Stanley episode here Listen to the Serena Kerrigan episode here   Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamind D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff     Follow Allison: Instagram: @allisonbornstein6 TikTok: @allisonbornstein6 Website: allisonbornstein.com   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced 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.