Conversations with Cam

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.

In this episode, I sit down with Paris McLean – Assistant Head of School for Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism at Montclair Kimberley Academy, and my old friend – to discuss navigating conversations on race, how we can talk to our children about race, diversity, and equity, and how parents can be mindful about raising their children in diverse and inclusive environments. Paris speaks about his role in education and the foundational themes of his work, his experience growing up biracial, and how parents can use children’s literature as a powerful tool to start conversations. He also discusses the many different facets of diversity, how families can navigate raising children in a predominantly white community, and answers listener questions on explaining privilege, raising biracial children, and more.Key Takeaway / Points:How we know each other and how Paris has played a role in my and my husband’s livesParis’s role in education and the themes of his workOn how diversity and equity work will never be “over”On Paris’s experience growing up biracialOn navigating uncomfortable commentary made by others about biracial childrenOn having conversations about race with childrenOn feeling responsible for your child’s privilegeWorkshopping an example with my son and talking about raceOn the power of children’s literature to start conversations at homeOn the many different facets of diversityHow families can navigate raising their children in a predominantly white communityAnswering listener questions on raising biracial children, explaining privilege, and navigating conversations about race among familyVisit Lee & Low books hereCheck out “It’s Okay to be Different” by Todd Parr hereCheck out “Mixed Me!” by Taye Diggs 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 hereOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseFollow 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 new friend and neighbor, Ashley, as part of another installment in the Freckled Foodie Friendship Series. Ashley and I share how we first met and connected after moving to the suburbs, why it’s essential to prioritize adult friendships, and how we’ve both navigated having playdates with other moms present. We discuss what it’s like in the adult friendship dating world, the necessity of putting yourself out there when you want to make friends, and how grateful we are to live in such a connected neighborhood. We also give advice on choosing the right neighborhood, and how you can honor all the different types of friendships in your life.Key Takeaway / Points:How Ashley and I met in the suburbsOn the necessity of prioritizing adult friendshipsOn navigating playdates with other momsOn experiencing a progression of adult friendshipsOn navigating the friendship dating worldAdvice for choosing the right neighborhood to live inOn the necessity of putting yourself out thereOn the joy of being connected to your neighborhoodOn honoring different types of friendships in your lifeThis 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.Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/CAMERONFind weeknight dinner recipes at Pillsbury.comVisit seed.com/CAMERON and use code [CAMERON] to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily SynbioticGet affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/CAMERON for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to Thrivemarket.com/CAMERON for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift.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 return from maternity leave to conclude my labor and delivery recap. I share the long journey it was to finally get induced, what it was like going through the induction, from admittance to postpartum recovery, and how this experience came full circle from a terrible labor to a wonderful delivery. I also discuss why it’s so essential – and often difficult –  to advocate for yourself during labor and delivery, what it felt like to learn we had a boy, why making the delivery room a positive environment is a gamechanger, and more.Key Takeaway / Points:The long journey to finally getting inducedWhat it was like going through an inductionOn speaking up and advocating for yourself during labor and deliveryOn making the delivery room the environment you want it to beOn being surprised that we had a boyMy immediate postpartum experience in the hospitalOn breastfeeding contraction crampsOn the immediate emotions of having a second childThis 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 hereOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseShop AloMoves here and use code FRECKLED20 in all caps for 30 days free plus an additional 20% off an annual membershipGo 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.Shop OSEA skincare here and use code CAMERON for 10% off your first order sitewideFollow 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 Sarah Nicole Landry, aka “The Birds Papaya,” to discuss how motherhood has shaped her; from the wide-ranging birthing and postpartum experiences she had with each of her four children; to the identity crisis that came in her late twenties; to the importance of setting up systems in your life so you don’t lose yourself in motherhood. Sarah shares how she moved through her divorce and felt the impulse to “fall on the sword” for her children, how she chooses to show up for her life throughout body changes and confidence waxing and waning, and much more.Key Takeaway / Points:On having four children of all age ranges and how her postpartum experiences differed with each, from birth trauma to prenatal depressionOn the identity crisis that came in her late twenties and hitting “rock bottom” at thirtyOn setting up systems so you don’t lose yourself in motherhoodHow men are seen as providers and women as nurturersOn moving through her divorce and the impulse to “fall on the sword” for her childrenOn experiencing changes to her body over the years and choosing to show up for her lifeAnswering listener questions on being in the public eye, actionable steps for regaining confidence, and how being a mother has influenced how she sees herself.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.Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereVisit naturaldiamonds.com/thankyou to learn more about the natural diamond industry and its commitment to sustainability and ethicsGo to blissy.com/cameron and use code CAMERON for an additional 30% offVisit StellarEats.com and use code CAMERON at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseFollow Sarah:Instagram: @thebirdspapayaTikTok: @the.birds.papayaPodcast: @thepapayapodcastFollow 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 Sam Previte, Intuitive Eating Dietician, to discuss all things intuitive eating and cultivating a freeing relationship with food. Sam explains what exactly intuitive eating means and what the biggest misconceptions are about it, what the “rebellion” phase in intuitive eating means and how we can examine our food behaviors and patterns, and how you can blend intuitive eating with making nutrient-dense choices. She also shares why our bodies crave food variety, how we can observe our links between extreme emotions and food, how parents can create a positive food environment for children, and more.Key Takeaway / Points:What exactly is intuitive eating and what are the biggest misconceptions about it?On the “rebellion” phase of intuitive eating and examining food behaviors and patternsOn blending intuitive eating with making nutrient-dense choicesWhy our bodies crave food varietyOn coping with extreme emotions and eatingThe many different ways intuitive eating can take formOn cultivating a healthy relationship with food before pregnancyOn parenting and creating a positive food environment for your childHow children see food as neutralFollow Dr. Taylor Arnold 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 LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseVisit Carawayhome.com/CAMERON for 10% off your next purchaseVisit StellarEats.com and use code CAMERON at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseFollow Sam:Instagram: @find.food.freedomPodcast: @whattheactualforkWebsite: findfoodfreedom.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 make a brief comeback from maternity leave to give a full update on the craziness that has happened in the last week and a half of this pregnancy. I share a timeline of my prodromal labor experience, from the multiple hospital visits; to having ongoing contractions and being several centimeters dilated; to finally getting a scheduled induction. I unpack the confusion of feeling like I don’t know my own body, the anxiety of not knowing how to interpret my labor signals, how frustrating it has been not having any answers from the medical community, and more. Finally, I sign off for maternity leave for the last time (fingers crossed), and hope that this third visit to the hospital is the charm.Key Takeaway / Points:On taking a brief pause from maternity leaveOn taking meticulous notes throughout pregnancy (and life)On the importance of not comparing pregnancies with othersA timeline and update on my prodromal labor experience, from my multiple hospital visits to scheduling an inductionOn the confusion of not knowing my own bodyOn the anxiety of not knowing how to interpret my labor signalsOn the mental load of not having any answersOn breaking down in the hospitalOn feeling unheard and pushed aside by the medical systemOn waiting for the scheduled induction and signing off for maternity leave for the final timeThis 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 hereShop Green Chef at greenchef.com/cameron50 and use code “cameron50” to get 50% off plus free shippingOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseGo to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsShop OSEA skincare here and use code CAMERON for 10% off your first order sitewideFollow 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 Ayana Lage to discuss her experience with postpartum psychosis, from how her symptoms began to develop after giving birth; to what led to her commitment to a psychiatric ward; to how she made a full recovery and emerged empowered about her story. Ayana shares what her relationship with her mental health was before and during her pregnancy, why the line between postpartum exhaustion and postpartum depression is so confusing, and what it felt like in the throes of her psychosis. She talks about what it was like within the psychiatric ward, how she experienced PTSD after her experience, what she hopes others take away from her experience and own about their postpartum stories, and much more. Thank you to Ayana for being so vulnerable and brave and reminding us that we are never alone, whatever our mental health experiences have been. Key Takeaway / Points:On the process of choosing to publicly share her experience with postpartum psychosisAyana’s relationship with her mental health before and during her pregnancyThe confusing line between postpartum exhaustion and postpartum depressionHow Ayana felt immediately after giving birth and how her postpartum psychosis progressedHow it felt to experience delusions and what led to her commitment to a psychiatric wardAyana’s experience within the psychiatric wardHow Ayana began her recovery, the PTSD she experienced afterwards, and how she plans to prepare for another pregnancy in the futureOn what she hopes others take away from her experienceOn overcoming shame about her experience and embracing her story On how being a black woman affected Ayana’s overall medical experienceHow Ayana feels more empowered now from her experience Listen to my conversation with 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.Check out KiwiCo here and get your first month free on any crate lineGo to blissy.com/cameron and use code CAMERON for an additional 30% offFind weeknight recipes as easy as Fill. Roll. Bake at Pillsbury.comShop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 25% off your first month of Seed DS-01Ⓡ Daily SynbioticVisit Amazon, search for “Braun Smart Thermometer” and use code 10FRECKLED at checkout for $10 off your orderVisit ​​thrivemarket.com/cameron and get 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 giftFollow Ayana:Instagram: @ayanagabriellelageFollow 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 Cindy Linville – my mother and three-peat guest – to discuss all things being a grandparent, from the experience of watching your own children raise children; to the act of meeting children where they are; to witnessing your children mirror your own traits. We talk about what it means to Cindy to not care about what people think, how she and I have experienced setting and respecting boundaries around parenting and the grandparent-child relationship, and how we’ve navigated body talk discussions in our family. She shares the generational differences in parenting she has observed, what it means to find your unique “thing” as a grandparent, and gives her best advice to grandparents who want to be in their grandchildrens’ lives while respecting boundaries.Key Takeaway / Points:On being a grandparent and watching your children raise childrenOn meeting your children where they areOn your children mirroring youUnpacking not caring what people think about youWatching the grandparent relationship growOn setting boundaries and respecting themOn the body talk discussions we’ve had within our familyOn the generational differences in parenting between millennials and baby boomersAdvice for grandparents wanting to be in their grandkids’ lives while respecting boundariesOn respecting the relationship with in-lawsOn finding your unique “thing” as a grandparentCindy’s best fashion and skin care tipsListen to Jay Shetty and Lori Gottblieb’s conversation on boundaries 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 hereShop AloMoves here and use code FRECKLED20 in all caps for 30 days free plus an additional 20% off an annual membershipShop Nuuly here and sign up with code CAMERON20 to get $20 off your first monthGo 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.Visit StellarEats.com and use code CAMERON at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseFollow 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 share how I’m feeling two and a half weeks out from my due date, what I’m doing for my body right now, and how my maternity leave will look personally and work-wise in the coming months. I discuss the question of sharing content during postpartum, what I want to prioritize during postpartum and do differently this time around, and why a recent experience with early labor pains brought up some deep-seated anxieties. Finally, I unpack the intense emotions I’ve been feeling around going from one child to two, the conflicting urge I have to share a final moment with my son before the new baby comes, and the recent Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift gossip that has everybody talking.Key Takeaway / Points:How I’m feeling two and a half weeks out from my due dateWhat I’m doing for my body right nowOn the question of sharing content during postpartumOn what my maternity leave will look likeWhat I want to prioritize in postpartum and do differently this timeOn the mind fuck that is the end of pregnancyOn my intense emotions around going from one child to twoOn the conflicting urge to share a final goodbye with my son before the new baby comesOn the Travis Kielce and Taylor Swift gossThis 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.Find weeknight recipes as easy as Fill. Roll. Bake at Pillsbury.comOrder AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereVisit naturaldiamonds.com/thankyou to learn more about the natural diamond industry and its commitment to sustainability and ethicsShop Nuuly here and sign up with code CAMERON20 to get $20 off your first monthShop Vegamour here and use code CAMERON to get 20% off your first order  Visit Amazon, search for “Braun Smart Thermometer” and use code 10FRECKLED at checkout for $10 off your 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.