Conversations with Cam

In this episode, I sit down with old friend, creator, and food writer Caroline Chambers to talk about all things food, tackling dinner time with kids running around, and how we can make cooking satisfying despite it also being the bane of our existence. Caroline and I talk about our New Jersey connection and how she grew up with my older sister Maddie, what her boarding school experience was like, and how we truly bonded years ago when I taught her to “boot and rally.” We unpack the concept of “raising your first child like your third,” how we tackle nights with multiple kids, and how she developed her Substack, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking. Finally, she shares how she developed her career in food, what her go-to ten minute meals are today, and which necessary white lies we tell our toddlers to get them to eat and brush their teeth.Key Takeaway / Points:On our New Jersey connectionOn Caroline’s boarding school experienceOn our relationships with our siblingsThe time I taught Caroline how to “boot and rally”On how Caroline took steps to becoming a creatorOn the concept of raising your first child like your thirdHow we tackle nights with multiple kidsOn “what to cook when you don’t feel like cooking”On Caroline’s relationship with food growing upHow developed her career in food, from working in advertising to running Don Julio’s social mediaCaroline’s go-to ten minute mealsOn the necessary little white lies we tell our toddlersThis 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 code CAMERON to get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping Shop Green Chef at greenchef.com/60cameron and use code “60cameron” to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two monthsGo to qeepsake.com/cameron and redeem 20% off your annual subscription with code CAMERONOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365 day returnsFollow Caroline:Instagram: @carochambersSubstack: whattocook.substack.comPodcast: @sointothatFollow 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 all things postpartum parenting, from the hardest part about transitioning from one to two kids; to how we try to manage toddler tantrums. I share how our current childcare looks, how we tackle division of labor and how that has evolved, and how I deal with “Mom jealousy” rather than Mom guilt. I also discuss prioritizing alone time, navigating not being able to give my first child undivided attention anymore, and how my mental health is right now postpartum. Finally, I share how to set boundaries during postpartum, how we have navigated sex and intimacy postpartum, and what my “fuck, marry, kill: postpartum edition” looks like between postpartum doula, toddler childcare, and meal trains.Key Takeaway / Points:The hardest part about transitioning from one to two kidsHow to manage toddler tantrums, from riding the wave to going outsideHow our current childcare looksHow we tackle division of labor now, and how it has evolvedOn feeling Mom jealousy vs. Mom guiltOn prioritizing alone time and refilling your cupHow to navigate not giving your first child your undivided attention anymoreFavorite thing about being the mother to boysHow we deal with TV timeHow my mental health is right now postpartumWhat support I wish I had during postpartumHow to set boundaries during postpartumOn navigating sex and intimacy with your spouse postpartumFuck, marry, kill: postpartum doula, toddler childcare, or meal trainListen to the Armchair Expert sex episode I mention 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 purchaseCheck out nuuly.com and enter code CAMERON20 at signup to get $20 off your first monthBetter 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 puritywoods.com/CAMERON or enter code CAMERON at checkout for 10% for a total of 27% off your first orderFollow 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 on the podcast, Lucy, to unpack where we’re both at in our lives right now, and to catch up on everyday life. We chat about Lucy’s future presence on the show, her time in Florida with our family, farting in front of partners, and more. We also talk about the latest TikTok trends including front-to-back showering, the mob wife aesthetic, and how generally jumping from trend to trend can feel exhausting in this day and age. Finally, we share what we feel our serial killer tendencies are, how we felt about Saltburn, and how I’m currently feeling overwhelmed with two kids and how Lucy doesn’t feel ready to have children at this point in her life.Key Takeaway / Points:On Lucy’s future presence on the podcastOn Lucy’s time in Florida with our familyOn farting and pooping in front of your partnerOn front-to-back showering, the mob wife aesthetic, and the exhaustion of jumping from trend to trendOn feeling lost with fashion right nowOn our serial killer tendenciesUnpacking Saltburn and our reactions to itOn feeling overwhelmed with two kids and Lucy not being ready for children right nowOn Lucy’s journey with A Court of Thorns and RosesThis 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.Shop AloMoves here and use code FOODIE in all caps for a free 30-day subscriptionCheck out nuuly.com and enter code CAMERON20 at signup to get $20 off your first monthOrder 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 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.

Chloe Sappern, social media strategist and founder of Sappern Creative, discusses her role and collaboration with the host, her path from hotel administration to her own business, implementing work boundaries, the challenges of social media, and why she thrives in unfamiliar environments.

In this solo episode, I dive into how I’ve been feeling so far in postpartum, how our holiday and New Year went as a family of four, and what I’m hoping for moving into 2024. I discuss how our current sleep/feeding schedule is going with our newborn and where I’m at mentally right now, what I’m excited to explore on the podcast this year, and how it’s still impossible for me to wrap my head around being an adult. I also share why I’ve decided to stop breastfeeding and how freeing that decision has been, and how I’m digesting feelings of resentment, disconnect, and protectiveness as a mother. I also share why the newborn phase has not been a favorite of mine this time around, why comparing baby experiences is so unhelpful, and how I’m moving into this year at my own pace and not succumbing to social media pressure.Key Takeaway / Points:On my recent social media break and how I feel afterwardsMy current sleep/feed schedule with our newbornThe future of the podcast and my goals for 2024On traveling with our newborn and toddler and surviving the airportOn my edible therapy and not feeling like an adultOn the freedom of stopping breastfeeding and why we stoppedA recent mishap I had with my mom’s bidetOn feeling bored in the newborn phaseOn digesting feelings of resentment and disconnectOn accepting that comparing baby experiences isn’t usefulOn not succumbing to New Year social media pressureThis 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 purchaseGo to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code CAMERON to get 20% off sitewide plus free shipping Check out nuuly.com and enter code CAMERON20 at signup to get $20 off your first monthFollow 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 Lauren Elizabeth to discuss all things pregnancy and the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for your child to enter the world. Lauren talks about her first trimester experience and struggling to navigate medications, feeling shameful and lazy when battling pregnancy fatigue, and not always being able to connect to the baby in your womb. She also shares what she’s most anxious about for postpartum and how she’s proactively preparing, how being raised by a single mother and having an absent father affected her relationship with her partner and how she worked through her resentment, and why she’s most excited about discovering her inner child once her baby is born.Key Takeaway / Points:On Lauren’s rough first trimester and struggling to navigate medicationsOn the shame of feeling “lazy” and battling pregnancy fatigueOn confusing feelings over pregnancy and not always feeling connected to the baby in your wombOn protecting your peace during pregnancyWhat Lauren is anxious about for postpartum and how she’s proactively preparing for itOn being raised by a single mother and having her father issues resurface in her relationship with her partnerOn the excitement of discovering her future inner childOn whether she’ll document her birthing 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.Go to greenchef.com/60cameron and use code “60cameron” to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two monthsOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereFollow Lauren:Instagram: @laurenelizabethTikTok: @laurenelizabethYouTube: @laurenelizabethPodcast: @themoodpodFollow 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 Superhuman App creator Mimi Bouchard to discuss all things visualization and the power of intentional thinking. Mimi shares her trajectory over the past ten years and how she became passionate about personal development, how what she calls the “what if” pull guided her towards her true potential, and why perfection is a fallacy and your bounce-back rate is much more important. She talks about how she started practicing self-guided visualization which ultimately led to creating the Superhuman App, how your beliefs about yourself and the world around you create your life, and how you can tap into your future self frequency to embody the person you’ve always wanted to be.Key Takeaway / Points:On being a sharer and how that intersects with Mimi’s contentMimi’s ten year journey towards personal development On feeling the “what if” pull and sensing your true potentialOn the fallacy of perfection and the importance of the bounce back rateOn the numbing aspects of social media On the origins of Mimi’s app, SuperHuman, and how she started practicing visualizationHow your beliefs create your lifeOn living your life as if you’ve already achieved what you wantOn tapping into your future self frequencyCheck out The Success Principles by Jack Canfield hereVisit superhuman.app to get 2 weeks freeThis 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.Order LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseShop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 25% off your first month of Seed DS-01 Daily SynbioticVisit ​​thrivemarket.com/cameron and get 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 giftFollow Mimi:Instagram: @mimibouchardPodcast: @mimipodcastApp: @superhumanappFollow 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 financial therapist Aja Evans to discuss all things money and our complex emotions around finances. Aja shares how she came to financial therapy, how we perceive wealth as children and how that shapes us as adults, and how the “more” mentality can be a recipe for disaster. She talks about the necessity for women to empower themselves with financial awareness, how to talk about money with your partner and how it can bring about positive opportunities, and how to start getting curious about your root causes of financial anxiety or fear. Finally, she answers listener questions on managing the mental load of student debt, deciding how much you can spend on yourself, and why we spend money when we’re stressed.Key Takeaway / Points:On what a financial therapist doesHow Aja came to be a financial therapist and the awakening she had about money in her twentiesHow we perceive wealth as children and how that shapes us as adultsOn how the “more” mentality can be a recipe for disasterOn small steps to implement to get comfortable talking about moneyOn the necessity of women empowering themselves with financial awarenessOn the positive opportunities that can arise from talking about money with your partnerOn understanding that everyone has different relationships or triggers with moneyOn unpacking your root cause of money anxiety or fearAnswering listener questions on:Managing the mental load of student debtTips for supporting parents who are not financially stableOn deciding how much you can spend on yourselfThe psychology of why we spend money when we’re stressedThis 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.Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsFollow Aja:Instagram: @ajaetherapyWebsite: ajaevanscounseling.comFollow 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 share how maternity leave has been so far with a toddler and a newborn, and how we’re adjusting as a family of four. I discuss what it’s like being immersed back into a newborn’s schedule and the anticipatory anxiety I’ve been feeling around time, how I feel more prepared and confident as a mother this time around, and why we’re resisting the urge to compare the two newborn experiences. I talk about the difficulties I’ve had with not being able to give both children my full attention at once, why we’re starting the weaning process with our newborn now, and how prioritizing rest has been huge recently. Finally, I share what it’s been like to navigate work and comparison anxiety during maternity leave, and how different my mental health is now versus postpartum in 2021.Key Takeaway / Points:On being immersed back into a newborn’s scheduleOn anticipatory anxiety and being hyper aware of time right nowRecapping my first child’s newborn experienceOn feeling prepared and confident about the small things this time aroundOn resisting the impulse to compare the newborn experiencesOn struggling with not being able to give both children your full attention at onceOn starting the weaning process and why we’re forgoing breast-feedingOn trying not to blame anything on the baby in front of your toddlerOn making room for one-on-one time with my toddlerOn deciding to get nighttime help this time around and prioritizing restOn navigating comparison anxiety during maternity leaveOn the difference in my mental health now versus 2021 postpartumThis 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.Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereCheck out KiwiCo here and get your first month free on any crate lineShop AloMoves here and use code FOODIE in all caps for 30 days free plus an additional 20% off an annual membershipOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to Zocdoc.com/CAMERON and download the Zocdoc app for free. Then find and book a top rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.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 FF Fam member Chelsey Korhonen to discuss her incredible story of having two babies five weeks apart: one through gestational carrier, and one through a surprise pregnancy. Chelsey shares the long fertility journey she went on that led to considering a gestational carrier, the emotional toll of struggling to conceive, and what it was like having her friend Brittany offer to be their carrier. She talks about how the gestational carrier process works, the complex emotions she felt around gestational carrying, and what led to the shocking discovery that she was pregnant several weeks behind Brittany. She also shares what it was like caring for a newborn while pregnant, the guilt she felt trying to care for two babies at once, how her postpartum anxiety developed, and much more.Key Takeaway / Points:Chelsey’s fertility journey that led to considering a gestational carrierOn the emotional toll of struggling to conceiveOn her friend offering to be her gestational carrierHow the gestational carrier process worksOn the simultaneous grief and joy of choosing gestational carryingOn the shocking discovery that Chelsey was pregnantOn the varied reactions Chelsey got from medical professionalsOn the mixed emotions of being pregnant alongside her gestational carrier and friendOn caring for a newborn while pregnantOn the guilt Chelsey felt for trying to care for two babies at onceOn developing postpartum anxietyHow she plans on telling her children about their birthing storiesListen to my conversation with other FF Fam member, Michelle, on postpartum depression 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.Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereGo to blissy.com/cameron and use code CAMERON for 30% off, plus 60 days risk-freeVisit StellarEats.com and use code CAMERON at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseShop OSEA skincare here and use code CAMERON for 10% off your first order sitewideFollow Chelsey:Instagram: @expecting_happinessWebsite: expectinghappiness.comFollow 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.