Conversations with Cam

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.

In this solo episode, I discuss all things overstimulation, anger, and how to navigate the often-triggering holiday season in a mindful and healthy way. I unpack the confusing dichotomy of wanting to spend time with your family but not always being your best self when you’re with them, my recent overstimulated Thanksgiving and how I handled it, and where I believe my overstimulation comes from. I also discuss mourning the “childhood” holiday experience and adjusting to being an adult during the holidays, which tools have helped me the most with overstimulation, and how important it is to communicate your needs with your loved ones.     Key Takeaway / Points: On wanting to spend time with your family while not always being the best version of yourself when you’re with them My Thanksgiving experience with overstimulation and how I handled it Where my overstimulation comes from On reverting back to teenage selves while in our childhood homes On mourning the childhood holiday experience Tools that help me the most with overstimulation On the importance of communicating your needs to your loved ones   Links: Listen to the previous episode, Overstimulation and Anxiety Induced Anger, here Find my noise-canceling headphones here Listen to the Brown Noise link here Order the weighted stuffed animal I ordered here Purchase my coloring book and pencils here     Order Athletic Greens and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamind D AND 5 travel packs here: www.athleticgreens.com/fff   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.

Ella Halikas, a Sports Illustrated model and body positivity advocate, shares her inspiring journey from capturing beach photos to gracing magazine covers. She emphasizes the importance of confidence as a mindset and discusses her desire for the term "curve model" to eventually vanish. Ella recounts her encounters with rejection, including a recent club incident, and highlights the empowerment behind her series "Thick Girls Can Rock This Fit Too." Expect uplifting insights on resilience, self-worth, and turning failures into fuel for dreams.

In this solo episode, I share all of the raw and overwhelming feelings I’m experiencing right now while grieving my son’s baby stage at eighteen months. I explore the heartache and anxiety around the passage of time, the confusion of feeling nostalgic for the present, and explain why the newborn phase wasn’t exactly my thing. I also give my mother an impromptu call and get her perspective on embracing the simultaneous sadness and joy of time passing with children. Finally, I discuss still feeling like a child myself, and I remind myself and anyone who needs to hear it that every child’s stage is incredible and brings new things.   Key Takeaway / Points: Why I love Liam’s toddler phase right now at eighteen months On wanting to freeze time with your child as they are Why the newborn phase wasn’t my thing The heartbreak and anxiety around the passage of time On the fear of not remembering important moments in your child’s life On feeling nostalgic for the present On not feeling ready to go through another pregnancy right now On being overwhelmed with the amount of family footage and having so much personal content to keep track of in today’s world On my simultaneous excitement for Liam’s future Calling my mother and getting her perspective on embracing the sadness and joy of time passing with children On still feeling like a child myself     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 content creator Lucie Fink to talk about Lucie’s creative trajectory, how motherhood transformed her into “Lucie 2.0,” and much more. Lucie gets into how she handles dealing with online trolls, what happened when she Zoomed with one of them, and how she has navigated the confusion of unintentional postpartum weight loss.    Key Takeaway / Points: What lights Lucie up in her work Lucie’s creative trajectory How motherhood transformed her into “Lucie 2.0” How Lucie continues to evolve her approach with publicly sharing her son Unpacking the resistance to being labeled a “mommy blogger” On handling online trolls Lucie’s experience Zooming with one of her trolls On the confusion of navigating unintentional postpartum weight loss Lucie’s favorite part about being a mother Where Lucie sees herself in five years Listen to Jenny Best podcast episode here Watch Lucie’s TED Talk here Follow Lucie: Instagram: @luciebfink TikTok: @luciebfink YouTube: Lucie Fink Website: luciefink.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 the ongoing conversation around sharing children on social media. I discuss how Joe and I navigate sharing our first now, how that has evolved over time, and how it might change as he gets older. I also unpack the feeling of being out of control of your child’s image, feeling exploitative of your child, and recent experiences that have shifted the way I view this topic. Finally, I share listener comments and questions about my process with protecting his privacy, how others feel about publicly sharing their children, and how to set boundaries with your family on sharing your child.  Follow Mom Uncharted here  Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled Foodie Creative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The episode you all have been requesting since the beginning! In this episode, I sit down with my two sisters, Lucy and Madi. We discuss respecting their varying boundaries on social media, whether our birth order accurately reflects who we are, and how our personalities differ. We also get into each of our relationships with anxiety, how our relationships with each other have evolved over time, and whether we deal with competition in our relationships and as mothers, since Madi and I have sons who are very close in age.      Key Takeaway / Points: Protecting Madi and Lucy’s boundaries on social media On birth order and why we are each quintessentially the youngest, middle, and oldest children How our personalities differ How we are each like our mother, Cindy Each of our relationships with anxiety and mental health How our relationships have evolved over time, from hardships to becoming friends again as adults How we dealt with comparison and competition while growing up, and whether it exists between me and Madi as mothers On jealousy within our sisterhood and feeling left out What we admire in each other     Learn more about the 1619 Project here   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.

Welcome to Season Five, FF Fam! In this solo episode, I announce the incredibly exciting news that I’ve signed with Dear Media for all things podcasting! I share my two-year journey leading up to this career milestone, what this means for the podcast moving forward, and what’s in store for Season Five, including some amazing guests. I also dive into my recent trip to Italy with Joe for our anniversary, my intense travel anxiety in the past versus this experience, and why our trip home would’ve sent me spiraling a few years ago. Finally, I share an equally humbling and hilarious moment that happened during our anniversary dinner, an update on our housing search, and how Joe and I are listening to our guts moving forward.   Key Takeaway / Points: My journey to signing with Dear Media and what it means for the podcast moving forward On not being ashamed of vocalizing your goals What’s in store for Season 5, including guests The evolution of The Freckled Foodie podcast A recap of my recent trip to Italy with my husband Why my anxiety before our trip was the highest it’s ever been My past anxiety and control issues with traveling versus our most recent experience Why our trip home would’ve sent me spiraling in the past A humbling and hilarious moment that happened during our anniversary dinner An update on our house search and on listening to our guts moving forward   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.

Welcome to new episodes of Freckled Foodie and Friends with Cameron Rogers, now on Dear Media!   Freckled Foodie and Friends, hosted by Cameron Rogers (@cameronoaksrogers), is a podcast focused on removing the stigmas around mental health, motherhood, marriage and more. Joined by her knowledgeable and kickass friends, Cameron dives into topics that many find intimidating with refreshing honesty and wit. If you’re looking for a podcast to welcome you with open arms, remind you that you’re not alone, and feel like you’re on the phone with your best friend, then you’ve come to the right place.    Produced by Dear Media   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie YeagerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.