Conversations with Cam

In this solo episode, I unpack how both of my postpartum experiences have differed, from my relationships with anxiety and depression; to my fixation on controlling outcomes; to how I have prioritized self care and developed mental health toolkits for myself. I recap my first postpartum experience in 2021, sharing what my relationship with anxiety was like before getting pregnant and how it manifested in postpartum, and how my need for control created obsessive behaviors. I then share my second and most recent postpartum experience, from dealing with sleep issues with both children; to feeling mentally stronger; to letting go of how things “should be” and embracing them for what they are. Finally, I share what I wish I had started earlier during postpartum, and what I would tell myself as a first-time mother experiencing both the highs and lows of postpartum.Key Takeaway / Points:Recapping my first postpartum experience in 2021My relationship with anxiety and journey with anxiety medication before getting pregnantOn planning for postpartum anxiety and depression before giving birthWhen and how my mental health struggles hit during postpartumHow I developed a self-care toolkit and prioritized my mental healthOn experiencing intrusive thoughtsOn my need for control and planning obsessivelyMy postpartum experience with our second childOn dealing with sleep issues with both childrenWhat has helped with my mental health this time aroundOn letting go of control as a second-time momWhat I wish I had started earlier during postpartumWhat I would tell myself during my first postpartum experienceThis 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.Visit Thrivemarket.com/cameron for 30% off your first order + a free $60 giftOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseShop Green Chef at greenchef.com/cameron50 and use code “cameron50” to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months Use code CAMERON on rhoback.com for 20% off your first orderVisit carawayhome/CAMERON or use code CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYoutube: Cameron RogersCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 Sarah Levy, author of “Drinking Games,” to talk about her journey to becoming sober and how drinking played a role in her life up through her twenties. Sarah shares how her relationship with alcohol evolved over time, how hustle culture in New York affected her drinking habits, and why multiple stints of moderation and abstinence didn’t work. She also discusses how her drinking affected her friendships, what happened when she experienced a “final straw” moment, and how she got sober. Finally, Sarah shares advice for people with friends who struggle with alcohol, provides her own recovery toolkit for maintaining sobriety, and discusses how motherhood and sobriety continue to shape her.Key Takeaway / Points:On Sarah’s book “Drinking Games”Sarah’s relationship with alcohol growing up and how it evolved over timeSarah’s progression with alcohol in college and lacking quantity controlOn being aware of addictive tendenciesOn moving to New York and being swept up in hustle cultureOn having multiple stints of moderating and abstaining from alcoholOn experiencing a “final straw” momentHow Sarah’s drinking affected her friendshipsHow Sarah got soberOn dating as a sober personAdvice for people with friends who struggle with alcoholOn motherhood and sobrietySarah’s recovery toolkit for maintaining sobrietyOn mommy wine cultureOn having a partner who drinksCheck out Sarah’s book “Drinking Games” hereThis 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.Quince.com/cameron for free shipping and 365 day returnsOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs at drinkAG1.com/fffVisit TheBeast.com and use code CAMERON at checkout for 15% offFollow Sarah:Instagram: @sarahllevySubstack: Seltzer RocksFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 my sister Sarah Louise (aka Lucy) to unpack both of our recent trips, whether I’ve become a grandparent on vacation, and our differences as “beach people” vs. “non-beach people”. We discuss Lucy’s birth name, the humiliation of applying sunscreen in public, and whether you’re a no-pee person or a multiple bathroom trips person on planes. We also debate airplane etiquette, from asking people to switch seats to jumping boarding zones, share the hell of our airport customs experiences, and reminisce on the time Lucy was on the no-fly list.Key Takeaway / Points:Lucy gives a quick bio on herself for new listenersWe reveal Lucy’s birth name and discuss her future options for changing her nameLucy updates us on her trip to AntiguaQuestioning if I’ve become a grandparent on vacationThe humiliation of applying sunscreen in publicOn never peeing on the airplane vs. making multiple bathroom tripsOn airplane etiquette, from asking people to switch seats to jumping boarding zonesOn the hell of airport customsThat time Lucy was on a no-fly listWe play the alphabet gameThis 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.Visit carawayhome/CAMERON or use code CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseUse code CAMERON on rhoback.com for 20% off your first orderOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGet 15% off OneSkin with code CAMERON at oneskin.coFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 our upcoming quick getaway and much-needed alone time with my husband, updates on our current nanny search and how we’re going about the process, how crucial Facebook groups in general have been since moving to the suburbs, matresance and my experience with the 1-2 kid transition, and more. Key Takeaway / Points:On our upcoming vacation and needing alone time with my husbandOn our current nanny search and how we’re going about the processOn the magic that is Facebook Marketplace and Facebook groupsAnswering listener questionsUnpacking “matrescence”On experiencing the 1-to-2-children transition alongside my husbandBeing nostalgic for the presentWhat I miss about living in New YorkRead the NPR article on matrescence hereCheck out the Freckled Foodie Mamas group hereThis 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.Quince.com/cameron for free shipping and 365 day returnsOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseVisit puritywoods.com/CAMERON or enter code CAMERON at checkout for an additional 10% off your first orderOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 my two friends and fellow mothers, Mandi and Lindsey, to discuss how we’re all doing in postpartum, how we became friends in the first place, and how we’ve supported each other through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and everything in between. We share why our husbands had to force us to be friends at first, how we are each others’ champions vs. cheerleaders, and how our second postpartum experiences have differed from our firsts – from our bodies, to our work, to our mental health. We also talk about why Lindsey decided to stop breastfeeding and how she went about it, what we love about having two children and what’s been the most challenging, how we’ve been working through the “roommates” phase with our husbands, and so much more.Key Takeaway / Points:Why our husbands had to force us to be friendsWhy Lindsey and Mandi were not excited about making new friends at firstOn all of us being pregnant at the same timeOn being each others’ champions vs. cheerleaders with parentingHow our second postpartum experiences have differed from our firsts, from our bodies, to our work, to our mental healthOn Lindsey deciding to stop breastfeeding and how she went about itOn the societal guilt of stopping breastfeeding and the importance of advocating for yourself in the hospitalOn our favorite parts of having two children, and the challengesOn working through the “roommates phase” with your husbandOn working through resentment towards our partnersHow Lindsey and Mandi feel about returning to work after maternity leaveHow to best support and show up for your fellow friends and mothersThis 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.Sponsors:Quince.com/cameron for free shipping and 365 day returnsThrivemarket.com/cameron for 30% off your first order + a free $60 giftAlomoves.com code FRECKLED30 for an exclusive 30-day free trial and 20% off an annual membership Factormeals.com/cam50 code cam50 for 50% offDreamlandbabyco.com code CAMERON for 20% off sitewide and free shippingCheck out the Freckled Foodie Mamas group here.Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 my sister and recurring guest, Lucy, to discuss everything from experimenting with heatless curls to debating a recent fashion choice of mine. We chat new potential desires for a third child, the confusion of knowing what you authentically like with the pervasiveness of social media, our family’s vacation competitions growing up, and how wanting people to like you and standing up for yourself can feel like conflicting forces. Key Takeaway / Points:On my experiment with heatless curlsOur recent stay at Cedar LakesOn my newfound feelings about wanting a third childOn the confusion of knowing what you authentically like with the pervasiveness of social mediaOn Lucy’s relationship with working outOn our family’s vacation sporting event, the Linville InvitationalWhether we use the term “girlfriend” for friendsReviewing a dress I wore to a wedding recently and why Lucy hates itOn wanting people to like you and picking your battles with standing up for yourselfOn struggling with the impulse to say everything you thinkOn our attention spans going down the drainOn the last time we cried Shop the T3 curling wand collection hereUse code CAMERON20 for a discount on a Cedar Lakes stay or event hereThis 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.Visit carawayhome/CAMERON or use code CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseVisit magicspoon.com/FOODIE to get a variety pack of cereal and use code FOODIE for $5 offGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365 day returnsOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereGet 15% off OneSkin with code CAMERON hereFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 celebrate my two year anniversary of being alcohol-free with a deep dive into my decision to stop drinking, my background with alcohol growing up, and where I stand now on this decision that started out as a temporary experiment. I share how I suspected I didn’t enjoy drinking in college and post-college years like other people, how the effects of alcohol changed after my concussion, and why I felt angry and disempowered when I couldn’t drink after my accident. I also talk about how I moved from a disempowered choice to an empowered choice, why being hungover as a parent was a game changer for my decision, and how I have discovered an inner confidence and self-trust I didn’t have before. Finally, I answer listener questions like whether I ever miss drinking, how alcohol affects my mental health versus other substances, how I navigate events with friends and being around people who are drinking, and much more.Key Takeaway / Points:My upbringing with alcohol and experience drinking in collegeFeeling like I didn’t enjoy alcohol as much as everyone elseOn implementing Sober Mondays into my routineOn the effects of alcohol changing after my concussionOn moving from feeling disempowered to making an empowered decision to stop drinkingOn the gamechanger of being hungover as a parentOn finding inner confidence and self-trust from this decisionOn whether I miss drinkingOn not drawing the line in the sand for future decisionsHow alcohol affects my mental health differently than other substancesWhat I order when out with friendsHow to navigate events like bachelorette parties when not drinkingOn people pressuring you to drink and examining those relationshipsOn the confidence boost of knowing I enjoy myself as I amAny noticeable changes I’ve felt since not drinkingListen to my past episodes on stopping drinking here and hereThis 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.Go to magicspoon.com/FOODIE to grab a variety pack and use code FOODIE at checkout to save $5 on your orderTry AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/fff.Go to qeepsake.com/cameron and redeem 20% off your annual subscription with code:CAMERONFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 my pseudo sister, Carly King, to discuss everything from grief; to our childhood experiences together; to how Carly came to music and honed her craft as a professional recording artist. Carly and I discuss the unique relationship between our mothers, and we unpack the tragedy Carly and her family experienced when they lost her father in 9/11. Carly shares how she has grown up with grief and how that grief has changed over time, how she feels connected to the world through her grief, and how music was the outlet that she didn’t see coming. She also talks about her path to becoming a recording artist, the creative process and personal meaning behind her song “Trust Me, Honey,” and the concept of being “a curse and a lifeboat,” a set of lyrics from her music. Finally, she shares what it’s been like releasing new EP, “From A to B,” and plays a live rendition of “Trust Me, Honey.”Key Takeaway / Points:On losing her father in 9/11On growing up with grief and having grief change over timeOn the strangeness of having a personal tragedy be a national tragedyOn the unique privilege of being connected to the worldOn the importance of having an outlet for griefHow Carly came to music and honed her craftCarly’s path as a recording artistOn the creative process behind writing her song “Trust Me, Honey”On the concept of being “a curse and a lifeboat”On the release of her new EP, “From A to B”Carly plays “Trust Me, Honey”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.Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code CAMERON at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. This offer is for new and existing customers!Visit puritywoods.com/CAMERON or enter code CAMERON at checkout for an additional 10% off your first orderOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to magicspoon.com/FOODIE to grab a variety pack and use code FOODIE at checkout to save $5 on your orderHead to FACTORMEALS.com/cameron50 and use code cameron50 to get 50%off. Follow Carly:Spotify: @carlykingApple Music: @carlykingInstagram: @carlykingbadabingFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 answer listener questions on non-parenting topics, from mouth taping; to career advice I wish I’d been given at twenty-five. I share what my journey has been with anxiety medication, advice on managing friendships with someone struggling to conceive, when and why I quit the corporate world and started Freckled Foodie, and where I would start for anyone interested in exploring marijuana. Plus, of course, what my dream day of eating would look like.Key Takeaway / Points:On mouth taping - when I started, what it is, and how it’s helped meOn my journey with anxiety medicationMy thoughts on books “Iron Flame” and “Fourth Wing”How we entertain and exercise our dog, CharlieHow to manage friendships with someone struggling to conceiveOn being self conscious about introducing myself as a creatorWhen and why I quit my corporate job and how it led to Freckled FoodieCareer advice I wish I’d been given at 25Tips on where to start if interested in exploring marijuanaMy dream day of eatingOn what I love and wish was different about our houseThis 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.Visit carawayhome/CAMERON or use code CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseVisit ​​thrivemarket.com/cameron and get 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 giftExplore Alo Moves here and use code FRECKLED30 in all caps to get a 30 day free membershipVisit magicspoon.com/FOODIE to get a variety pack of cereal and use code FOODIE for $5 offGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365 day returnsFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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 my sister, Lucy, to talk about everything from listener poll results on serial killer tendencies; to getting the “ick” from our past content; to whether Lucy experiences imposter syndrome and anxiety. We read an old letter we found from our mom to Lucy in high school, discuss how Lucy felt always being compared to me when we were growing up, and unpack a recent fight I picked with my husband. We also talk about how we both feel comfortable fighting, how families can put you in a box and hold onto old beliefs, and how I feel like I’m failing at everything right now. Finally, we discuss how high strung I was before having kids, my recent experience going to an event, and how the internet can bring people together in strange ways.Key Takeaway / Points:Listener poll results from our previous episode (serial killer tendencies, brushing teeth with cold vs. hot water, and shower etiquette)On getting the “ick” from our past contentA recent experience I had with my therapistOn whether Lucy experiences imposter syndrome and anxietyOn reading our mom’s old letter to LucyHow Lucy felt always being compared to me when we were growing upUnpacking a recent fight I picked with my husbandOn growing up in chaos and feeling comfortable fightingReflecting on how high strung I was before having kidsOn how families put you in a box and hold onto old beliefsOn feeling like I’m failing at everything right nowOn going to a recent event and how the internet brings people together in strange waysThis 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.Better filtration, better taste, better design. LifeStraw Home products can be found at LifeStraw.com and on Amazon.Order LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to qeepsake.com/cameron and redeem 20% off your annual subscription with code CAMERONGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365 day returnsFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced 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.