Conversations with Cam

In today's solo episode I sit down and recap Liam's birthday weekend. I chat about his actual birthday, his party, how I felt emotionally, my expectations versus the reality of it all, and a whole lot more. I dive into the concept of "manic mom" when it comes to hosting parties & events and why/how I am working so hard to break that mold. This episode is completely unscripted and you really get a firsthand look at how my ADD brain works. Thank you for bearing with my ten thousand thoughts at a time and welcome to a look inside 30 minutes in my brain! The items I purchased for decorating: Buy “Liam’s Rookie Year” balloon banner here Buy basketball balloons here Buy highchair decorations here Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Carissa Stanton, aka Brocc Your Body, and I discuss all things friendships/relationships including making friends as adults, maintaining friendships, dealing with friendship breakups and navigating dating. We talk about our mentality around our jobs, not letting others’ opinions get to us and the hurtful DMs we receive. Carissa shares tips on building confidence in all aspects of life and we talk about the difference between New York and LA lifestyles and influencer scenes.  Key Takeaway / Points:  Making friends as adults, maintaining friendships, and dealing with friendship breakups  Navigating the dating scene Not letting others’ opinions get to you   Tips on building your confidence The difference between New York and LA lifestyles and influencer scenes Listen to Carissa's first episode on Freckled Foodie & Friends here Follow Carissa Stanton: Instagram: @broccyourbody Website: www.broccyourbody.com TikTok: @broccyourbody Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 sit down unscripted and without any community submissions to chat about all things mental health. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to dive deeper into the topic and share everything that I have experienced and provide tactical pieces of advice on what has helped me. Most importantly, I share how I am focusing on joy and actively choosing happiness. Links I mention: Donate to the JED Foundation here Read my (outdated) blog post My Journey with Anxiety & Therapy here (that includes therapist recommendations by the FF fam) Purchase The Daily Stoic here Learn more about Ziva Meditation here Download the apps I mention: calm and headspace Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 to founder of Solid Starts, Jenny Best. Jenny shares how she got involved in the space and we discuss all things baby-led weaning including its benefits, fears associated with it, and advice for dealing with family members who aren’t on board with the method. We talk about mom-guilt, testing new ingredients with your child, and introducing spices in a safe way. Jenny provides recommendations around picky eating and emphasizes that it’s okay to have multiple feeding styles. Key Takeaway / Points:  Benefits and fears associated with baby-led weaning Dealing with family members who aren’t on board with the method Testing new ingredients and spices with your child  Recommendations around picky eating  Combining multiple feeding styles What my BLW journey has looked like thus far Introducing Allergens to Babies Guide First 100 Days: Daily Meal Plan for Starting Solids Talking to Family Members About Baby-Led Weaning Follow: Solid Starts Instagram: @solidstarts Website: www.solidstarts.com TikTok: @solidstarts Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, I sit down and go through some of the “Would You Rather” questions you all submitted and unpack my answers. A light, fun, and carefree episode! Here are some examples: Would you rather… Give up weed or ice cream? Best sex with no love or best love with no sex Every time you orgasmed, have a bloody nose or fart Only be able to poop 2 times a week or never eat ice cream again Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 the CEO of Black Girls Smoke & Good Day Flor and content creator, Vic Styles. Vic and I dive into all things weed including both the stigmas and history of racism surrounding it and how I can use my white privilege to normalize its use. We compare the social pressures of alcohol to weed, dive into cannabis culture and emphasize the importance of educating communities on it. Vic and I also discuss dealing with people who are opposed to our choices. Key Takeaway / Points: Vic’s history with weed and how her relationship has evolved Founding Black Girls Smoke and creating a line of flower, Good Day Flor The stigmas and history of racism surrounding weed Using white privilege to normalize its use The social pressures of using alcohol  Dealing with people who are opposed to our choices Donate to the Floret Coalition here Donate to the Last Prisoner’s Project here Follow Vic Styles: Instagram: @thevicstyles @blackgirlssmoke @gooddayflor Website: www.blackgirlssmoke.com TikTok: @thevicstyles Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodiem  Twitter: @freckledfoodieuuu Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodieu This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 sit down to chat about the division of labor and why I think it is such an important topic. I discuss the unfortunate reality that is the disadvantage, from the very beginning, the mother is put in when it comes to division of labor and why this topic is one that every couple should be discussing. I share stories submitted by the FF Family and also reflect on how Joe and I have evolved and grown since early postpartum. I share our struggles in navigating the topic and the tools that helped us get to where we are today. Key Takeaway / Points: Unpacking why I think division of labor is such an important topic The unfortunate reality of the birthing person in a relationship being set up at a disadvantage from the very beginning Reflecting back on early postpartum and the feelings of resentment/anger I had and how “keeping score” sets you up for failure Tools that helped Joe and I tackle this topic and get to a place where we both feel appreciated What the division of labor currently looks like for us Listen to the Terrible, Thanks for Asking podcast episode “Fairplay at Home” here Buy Eve Rodsky’s book, Fairplay, here Buy the Fair Play card deck here Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 Kara Duval, founder of Kara Duval Pilates. We discuss the mental release exercise provides, our relationships with exercise, and unlearning the “more is better” mentality when it comes to movement. Kara shares how ballet has impacted her body image and how she’s learned to love her body through pilates. We also discuss the importance of being less results-driven and taking a step back to be more present. Key Takeaway / Points: The history of our relationship with exercise growing up as athletes Unlearning the “more is better” mentality when it comes to exercise Ballet’s impact on Kara’s body image Being less results-driven and taking a step back to be more present How Kara created her platform, Range The impact Range has had on my physical and mental health Check out Kara’s program, Range, here and use code FreckledFoodie Follow Kara Duval: Instagram: @karaduvalpilates Website: www.karaduvalpilates.com Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie  This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 my decision to temporarily cut out alcohol and what that has looked like for the past month. I share about my relationship with alcohol over the past 10+ years, why I decided it is no longer serving me right now, how that has impacted my social life, and how to handle people’s reactions. I also share my experience with cannabis and mushrooms and read some anonymous submissions from the FF Family on this topic. Key Takeaway / Points: My relationship with alcohol over the past 10+ years Why I decided it is currently no longer serving me How I’ve felt the last month without booze My decision to still use cannabis and try mushrooms How cutting out booze has impacted my anxiety and depression Listen to the old podcast episode “Relationship with Alcohol” here Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 to model, content creator, co-founder of skincare line Covey and my friend, Emily DiDonato. Emily and I discuss our pregnancy and postpartum experiences around anxiety, breastfeeding, and body image. We also dive into the boundaries we’ve set around sharing our children on social media and our favorite parts about being mothers. Key Takeaway / Points:  Our pregnancy and postpartum experiences with breastfeeding, body image, and more An honest look at postpartum anxiety and what it entails What goes into deciding whether or not to have a night nurse and what that assistance looks like Navigating life and careers postpartum The boundaries we’ve set around sharing our children on social media Listen to the first episode with Emily here Follow Emily DiDonato: Instagram: @emilydidonato @covey Website: emilydidonato.com TikTok: @didonatoemily Youtube: Emily DiDonato Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.