Conversations with Cam

In today’s solo episode I unpack how anxiety impacts relationships between friends, family members, and romantic partners. I often say that Joe knows how to “handle” my anxiety, and this episode dives into more specifics on what that actually looks like. As someone who feels that sometimes I am a “burden” for those who love me due to my mental health struggles, I share those emotions and remind us all that some of us just need a little extra support. I read through a handful of FF Fam member submissions on this topic and share your stories on how your anxiety has impacted the relationships you have. Key Takeaway / Points:  Opening up about the feeling of “being a burden” on others due to my mental health struggles Sharing stories by fellow FF Fam members on how anxiety has impacted their relationships Discussing the evolution of my friendships and how anxiety used to play a role in my decisions Unpacking how Joe helps me through my anxious times and recommendations for practices to do with your friends, family members, or partners so that they can best support you 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’m joined by Nadya Okamoto, cofounder of August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. Nadya talks about her mission to end period poverty and destigmatize menstruation through August and her own social media. Nadya shares how her time in rehab helped her process her childhood trauma as a sexual assault survivor and discusses her relationship with her sister, her borderline personality disorder and how she prioritizes her mental health. Key Takeaway / Points:  Cofounding August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods Nadya’s mission to end period poverty and destigmatize menstruation  Proccessing her childhood trauma as a sexual assault survivor Being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and how she prioritizes her mental health Follow Nadya Okamoto: Instagram: @nadyaokamoto Website: www.nadyaokamoto.com www.itsaugust.co Twitter: @nadyaokamoto TikTok: @nadyaokamoto 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 talk about the relationship between influencers and followers. I discuss the pressures put upon influencers including the blurred lines between Google and influencers and the need to link every possible item. I also dive into boundary setting, the information you’re entitled to as a member of the community, DM etiquette, feeling the need to please everyone, and my thoughts on holding people accountable when they send rude messages. Key Takeaway / Points:  The relationship between influencers and followers The pressures put upon influencers to share every possible item and moment Encouraging us all to use our tools Boundary setting and information you’re entitled to as a member of the community DM etiquette and DM’s I’ve received Holding people accountable when they send rude messages Watch the “brown bikini” TikTok video I reference here Buy the Solid & Striped beach cover up I mention here Watch the Revolve video I mention 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 the founder of Megababe and body acceptance advocate, Katie Sturino. Katie opens up about the history of her relationship with her body and being treated differently because of her size. We dive into the role the media has played in our body image and eating patterns and the freedom that comes with accepting your body. Katie talks about her series “supersize my look” and shares brands she believes in and brands she believes should be more size-inclusive. Key Takeaway / Points: Founding Megababe Katie’s history with her relationship with her body and being treated differently because of her size The role the media has played in our body image and eating patterns  The freedom that comes with accepting your body Katie’s series “supersize my look”  Size inclusive brands and brands that could be doing a better job Follow Katie Sturino: Instagram: @katiesturino Website: www.megababebeauty.com TikTok: @katiesturino 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 discuss the moments where I just don’t want to “mom”. I discuss the mental load that is 24/7 once becoming a mom, the times when I miss my old life, the fact that two conflicting emotions can coexist at once, and how we need to stop pushing this narrative on women that you have to enjoy every single second of motherhood. Throughout this episode, I also share open, honest, and vulnerable submissions from the FF Family on this topic to remind you all that you are not alone. Key Takeaway / Points: I love my kid so much, but sometimes I just don’t want to “mom” The mental load that is motherhood Moments where I miss my old life Why it is so important for women to be able to openly and honestly express these emotions Open, honest, and vulnerable submissions from the Freckled Foodie family If this episode resonated with you, please send us a DM at @ffandfriendspod or an email to podcast@freckledfoodie.com to make sure we are able to respond. We so appreciate hearing your feedback! 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 am joined by my OB/GYN, Dr. Nerissa Guballa, from NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns & Weill Cornell Medicine, to chat about how she became interested in her field, questions to ask your doctor when trying to conceive, the birthing experience and the changes our bodies go through, postpartum care, and much more. Plus, we answer questions submitted by the Freckled Foodie family and candidly chat about my birthing experience.  Key Takeaway / Points: Suggested conversations to have with your doctor when starting the process of trying to conceive The physical changes a body goes through during pregnancy and postpartum and how long that recovery phase really is Postpartum care and the standard of having one appointment at six-weeks Properly advocating for your care Doulas in the delivery room My birthing experience The instructors with programs focused on postpartum pelvic floor that I mention: Kara Duval (freckledfoodie for 15% off), Megan Roup, and Dr. Alli Cain Find more information on Dr. Guballa’s practice here Find more information on NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns here Find more information on NewYork Presbyterian women’s health services here For more information about NewYork-Presbyterian’s services, visit www.nyp.org/stayamazing Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie Follow NewYork-Presbyterian: Instagram: @nyphospital 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, we are joined by co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Betches, Sami Sage. We discuss Sami’s decision to freeze her eggs, discoveries about her fertility, experience going off birth control, thoughts around having children and her journey with PCOS and the privilege required to access such preventative healthcare. Sami talks about forming a healthy relationship with her body and food and her ultimate decision to no longer co-host her podcast Diet Starts Tomorrow. Key Takeaway / Points:  Sami’s discoveries about her fertility and the decision to freeze her eggs Experience going off birth control and thoughts around having children  Sami’s journey with PCOS  Privileges required to access preventative healthcare, especially when it comes to fertility Forming a healthy relationship with her body and food and the decision to no longer co-host DST Follow Sami Sage: Instagram: @sami TikTok: @samisagesays Podcasts: Morning Announcements, Betches Sup, Diet Starts Tomorrow Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie Past FF & Friends Episodes that focus on the conversation of race in America: Jerome Nathaniel on the racial disparity of COVID-19 Nora Maxwell on How to be a Better Ally Danielle Prescod Cofounder of 2BG  Dr. Akilah Cadet, Founder and Executive Coach of Change Cadet Jocelynne Rainey, CEO of Getting Out and Staying Out  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, we are joined by Lisa Mayer, founder of My Social Canvas and Boss Beauties NFT. As promised, this episode shares an intro into NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and gives a bit of a 101 lesson on what the hell they are. We also dive into the community aspect of NFTs, which is why I’m super interested in the space, and where we think the space is headed. Of course, we also discuss Boss Beauties NFT, which is the project Lisa has founded and an NFT that I hold and fully believe in. Reminder, I am not a financial advisor and this is not financial advice! These are simply my opinions on NFts. Key Takeaway / Points: WTF is an NFT? Here is your 101 lesson How Lisa founded My Social Canvas and Boss Beauties NFT What led her to get involved in the NFT space Where we think NFTs are headed Why I am bullish on Boss Beauties NFTs Watch my recent youtube video, “WTF is an NFT”, here Follow Lisa Mayer: Instagram: @lisamayer @bossbeautiesnft @mysocialcanvas Website: mysocialcanvas.com bossbeauties.com Twitter: @BossBeautiesNFT @lisacmayer   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 get a tad (okay, more than a tad) emotional discussing my experience parenting in a pandemic. This has been a frequent topic of conversation with Joe, my friends, my family, and many of you in my DMs so I am glad I finally sat down to express all of my emotions and speak my experience. As I mention in the episode, we all have different experiences both in the pandemic and parenting and I am solely able to speak on my lived experience, which is what I am doing. I share these emotions and thoughts to remind you that you are not alone, it is hard, and that we are all trying our best. In this episode, I also share some submitted stories from the Freckled Foodie Family on this topic. Key Takeaway Points: My lived experience parenting in a pandemic Pros and cons of what this pandemic has brought us as new parents The feeling of loneliness and isolation as a new parent while also navigating COVID-19 Comparison game and parenting on social media FF Family member's reflections on parenting in a pandemic 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 Sam Eason, mom of three, on life as a single parent, finding balance, and being present with her kids. Sam opens up about her dad’s passing from alcoholism and lessons learned from her parents that she implements when raising her own kids. Sam talks about the role of alcohol and drugs in her adolescence, touches on her ongoing divorce, and dives into some postpartum struggles. We also discuss Sam’s willingness to discuss dark and heavy topics on her platform. Key Takeaway / Points: Finding balance and time for herself as a single mom Losing her dad to alcoholism Lessons learned from our parents and the way they raised us Sam’s willingness to discuss dark and heavy things on her platform Solo Portion: I discuss trolls on TikTok and my recent thoughts on Botox and the decision of whether or not I want to get it The blog post we reference about her father: The Cool Parent Follow Sam Eason: Instagram: @samanthainperson TikTok: @samanthainperson Website: motherofchunk.com Shop: Handle With Care  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.