Conversations with Cam

Description: In this solo episode, I answer listener questions ranging from early motherhood struggles, evolving family relationships, and my experience with anxiety medication during pregnancy and postpartum. I also discuss tools for healthily approaching orgasms solo and with a partner, how to navigate wedding diet pressure and triggers, and how I’m feeling right now about my career, motherhood, and my marriage. Key Takeaway / Points: My anxiety medication journey before, during, and after pregnancy Orgasm advice and helpful tools to use solo and with a partner My biggest hurdle in new motherhood My past and current relationships with my sisters When having a baby got “easier” for me How my body has changed postpartum Navigating differing political views with family members Family planning and thoughts on having more kids Reflecting on my early twenties, including advice I’d give to myself then Links I mention in this episode: Buy the vibrator I mention here The two past episodes I mention with Shan Boodram and Victoria Garrick Purchase the book Come As You Are 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, Victoria Garrick and I talk about Victoria’s recent bachelorette trip, her anxieties going into it, and the balancing act of both documenting and being present during special life events. Victoria shares what she’s most excited about for her wedding and marriage life, how she’s managing bridal body image culture, and her current relationship with exercise as a former Division I athlete. We also share our experiences of feeling “off” on podcasting and work days as influencers and how we often second-guess ourselves. Key Takeaway / Points: Diving into Victoria’s recent bachelorette trip Figuring out how to live in the moment while still sharing on social media Victoria’s morning routine The pitfalls of creating storylines for experiences beforehand Bridal body image culture and “wedding diets” How Victoria would speak to a friend who repeatedly put themselves down Second-guessing social interactions Listen to Victoria’s first episode on Freckled Foodie & Friends here Follow Victoria Garrick: Instagram: @victoriagarrick TikTok: @victoriagarrick  Podcast: @realpod 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 unpack all my feelings on cyberbullying in 2022, including how the age of sharing incites cyberbullying, current research on cyberbullying as a public health concern, and my ongoing internal debate on whether to engage with cyberbullies or not. I share how I’ve been dealing with my own envy in a constructive way, memorable interactions I’ve had with followers – both positive and negative – and how I’m choosing to deal with cyberbullying moving forward. Key Takeaway / Points: Research on cyberbullying as a public health concern How to constructively deal with envy Influencer cyberbullying vs. peer cyberbullying Cyberbullying from fellow mothers Friends’ experiences and takeaways from cyberbullying NY Times articles I mention: Teens in Distress Are Swamping Pediatricians Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night. How to Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health ‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens Does Social Media Make Teens Unhappy? It May Depend on Their Age. On the Phone, Alone Watch the D’Amelio Docuseries here Watch Lucie’s TedX talk 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 Registered Dietician and co-founder of Culina Health, Vanessa Rissetto. Vanessa shares how an insatiable curiosity about nutrition inspired her to switch from a career in marketing to getting her degree in nutrition, why RDs historically haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve, and how she operates as a no-bullshit leader in health and nutrition. We talk about the inflammatory nature of diet culture, why Vanessa is sometimes a provocative voice in the industry, and how she’s determined to elevate representation in the RD world and provide accessible nutrition resources for all. Key Takeaway / Points: Thoughts on “What I eat in a day” videos Postpartum weight and body confusion Navigating anti diet culture as an RD The difference between RDs and nutritionists Being a POC dietician leader in a predominantly white space How to eat to avoid blood sugar spikes Follow Vanessa Rissetto: Instagram: @vanessarissettord Website: culinahealth.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 unpack the concept of overstimulation / anxiety induced anger and how I experience it. After sharing that I was in a ~mood~ this past weekend, my story seemed to resonate with a lot of you so we dive a whole lot deeper in this episode. I share about where I think this stems from, what it looks like for me, how I communicate my feelings, and tangible things that help in these moments. I also share a few submissions and answer a handful of questions from the FF Fam. Key Takeaway / Points: What it feels like when I experience overstimulation/anxiety induced anger How I communicate my feelings and needs A look into my angry teenager self What helps in these moments Similar story submissions from the FF Fam Answering questions submitted by you all Products I mention in the episode: Buy my noise cancelling headphones here Listen to brown noise here For guided meditations check out Headspace or Calm Buy the Madhappy Journal 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, Serena Kerrigan and I talk all things confidence. We discuss comparison to other influencers, the lack of boundaries on social media, and our view on the future of the industry. Serena shares how she differs from her online persona, feeling pressure to always be “on” on social media and feeling misunderstood when dating as someone with an online presence. We also discuss the importance of self-love, changing the way we view our insecurities and talking to yourself in the mirror. Key Takeaway / Points: All things confidence and self-love Feelings of jealousy and insecurity when comparing ourselves to other creators Who is Serena Kerrigan versus SFK Creating the Lets Fucking Date card game (and we play!) The importance of talking to yourself in the mirror Purchase the Lelo Sona Cruise here Purchase the Goop wand vibrator here Follow Serena Kerrigan: Instagram:  @serenakerrigan @letsfuckingdate Website: www.letsfuckingdate.com TikTok: @serenakerrigan 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 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.