Welcome to new episodes of Freckled Foodie and Friends with Cameron Rogers, now on Dear Media! Freckled Foodie and Friends, hosted by Cameron Rogers ( @cameronoaksrogers ), is a podcast focused on removing the stigmas around mental health, motherhood, marriage and more. Joined by her knowledgeable and kickass friends, Cameron dives into topics that many find intimidating with refreshing honesty and wit. If you’re looking for a podcast to welcome you with open arms, remind you that you’re not alo...
Nov 02, 2022•1 min•Ep. 184
In this solo episode, I answer listener questions on a wide range of topics, from which classes Liam currently takes to whether I would consider being a stay-at-home mom. I discuss how I feel mushrooms have made me happier, how meditation has helped me tap into my inner self and tune out my ego, and how I’ve dealt with fear over publicly sharing my personal life. I also get into our non-negotiables for our future home, what we’re most looking forward to as homeowners, and how to prioritize your ...
Sep 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 161
In this episode, I sit down with my cousin, Carly Loveman. We discuss all things body image, from a recent diet culture conversation we had in our family, to growing up in a prominent diet culture environment, to navigating how to speak up for yourself amongst family members. Carly shares body commentary that influenced her self-image growing up, her history with anxiety around clothing and dressing for events, and the work she has put in post-pandemic to cultivate self-love. We also discuss the...
Sep 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 160
In this solo episode, I explore all of my thoughts around the idea of having a second child – purely conceptual, not a pregnancy announcement! I discuss the recent pressure I’ve felt that it’s “go time” for Kid Number Two, our Month 15 bliss with Liam, and the fear of disrupting our current groove with another baby. I also explain our surprise pregnancy with Liam, and why that’s feeding my own uncertainties about another conception and postpartum experience. Finally, I read listener stories abou...
Sep 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 159
In this episode, I sit down with Jessamyn Stanley, the internationally renowned yoga instructor, writer, and body positive queer activist. We dive into vulnerability and honesty right out the gates and talk about the act of having compassion for trolls versus wanting to correct them, Jessamyn’s experience as a face of the wellness industry, and the ongoing dynamics within the body positivity movement. We also discuss Jessamyn’s essential practices for attaining body positivity, the act of lettin...
Aug 31, 2022•54 min•Ep. 158
In this solo episode, I unpack my emotions around the concept of comparison and dive into why I (and many others) believe it is the thief of joy. I talk about my history with comparing, some recent examples of how it has gotten in the way of my happiness, and what I think causes the comparison. Specifically, I discuss the role my ego plays in it all. Full disclosure, I took an edible right before recording this episode and it definitely hits midway through, so this is also an inside look into my...
Aug 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 184
In this episode, I sit down with Siffat Haider, co-founder and co-CEO of Arrae, an all natural wellness and supplement brand. Siffat and I talk about the medical industry frustrations that led her to creating Arrae, her experience with manifestation and how she practices manifesting, and her journey to owning her intelligence and dismantling imposter syndrome narratives. We also discuss Siffat’s tools for managing anxiety and her non-negotiable wellness practices, how she and her husband approac...
Aug 17, 2022•44 min•Ep. 156
In this solo episode, I give a full catch up on my postpartum health and current relationship with my body, my marriage and friendships, and the gratitude I feel for following my intuition about my career and lifestyle. I share my ongoing experience working with a dietician, my inner debate about whether to publicly share my happy moments, and how Joe and I are infusing excitement into our date nights and battling the repetitive date night slump. I also dive into my best friends’ recent wedding ...
Aug 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 155
In this episode, I sit down with Jaci and Chelsey of What We Said to talk all things friendship, from how the two podcast hosts met and how their relationship has evolved over the years; to how they have navigated both motherhood and infertility struggles; to what their current relationships with faith look like now. We discuss their social media rankings and why Jaci prefers Youtube over Instagram, Chelsey’s struggles with finding her identity postpartum, and why people are so curious about Mor...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 154
In this episode, I share why I decided to stop drinking, what has happened since I’ve given up alcohol, and how I’m feeling four months without it. I discuss how alcohol affected my postpartum experience, my “aha” moment with drinking, and my current relationship with plant-based substances. I also answer listener questions on sober curiosity and its relation to diet culture, how I navigate nights out, and what I’ve noticed physically and mentally since giving up booze. Key Takeaway / Points: My...
Jul 20, 2022•53 min•Ep. 153
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Lani Tal, OBGYN with special training in Complex Contraception and Abortion Care, and Dr. Leilah Zahedi-Spung, OBGYN and Maternal Medicine Physician about the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade. We unpack exactly how and why this devastating legal decision happened, Lani and Leilah’s reactions and experiences in the immediate aftermath, and what their work looks like now in a post Roe-v.-Wade-overturned world. They share the reality of how this will affect disenfranc...
Jul 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 152
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 pr...
Jul 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 151
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...
Jun 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 150
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 / Poin...
Jun 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 149
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...
Jun 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 148
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 Take...
Jun 08, 2022•49 min•Ep. 147
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....
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 146
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...
May 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 145
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 ...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 144
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 Anxiet...
May 11, 2022•37 min•Ep. 143
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...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 184
In today’s episode, I sit down and go through some of the “Would You Rather” questions you all submitted and unpack my answers. A light, fun, and carefree episode! Here are some examples: Would you rather… Give up weed or ice cream? Best sex with no love or best love with no sex Every time you orgasmed, have a bloody nose or fart Only be able to poop 2 times a week or never eat ice cream again Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @frec...
Apr 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 141
In this episode, I sit down with the CEO of Black Girls Smoke & Good Day Flor and content creator, Vic Styles. Vic and I dive into all things weed including both the stigmas and history of racism surrounding it and how I can use my white privilege to normalize its use. We compare the social pressures of alcohol to weed, dive into cannabis culture and emphasize the importance of educating communities on it. Vic and I also discuss dealing with people who are opposed to our choices. Key Takeawa...
Apr 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 140
In this solo episode, I sit down to chat about the division of labor and why I think it is such an important topic. I discuss the unfortunate reality that is the disadvantage, from the very beginning, the mother is put in when it comes to division of labor and why this topic is one that every couple should be discussing. I share stories submitted by the FF Family and also reflect on how Joe and I have evolved and grown since early postpartum. I share our struggles in navigating the topic and the...
Apr 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 139
In this episode, I sit down with Kara Duval, founder of Kara Duval Pilates. We discuss the mental release exercise provides, our relationships with exercise, and unlearning the “more is better” mentality when it comes to movement. Kara shares how ballet has impacted her body image and how she’s learned to love her body through pilates. We also discuss the importance of being less results-driven and taking a step back to be more present. Key Takeaway / Points: The history of our relationship with...
Apr 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 138
In this solo episode, I discuss my decision to temporarily cut out alcohol and what that has looked like for the past month. I share about my relationship with alcohol over the past 10+ years, why I decided it is no longer serving me right now, how that has impacted my social life, and how to handle people’s reactions. I also share my experience with cannabis and mushrooms and read some anonymous submissions from the FF Family on this topic. Key Takeaway / Points: My relationship with alcohol ov...
Mar 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 137
In this episode, I talk to model, content creator, co-founder of skincare line Covey and my friend, Emily DiDonato. Emily and I discuss our pregnancy and postpartum experiences around anxiety, breastfeeding, and body image. We also dive into the boundaries we’ve set around sharing our children on social media and our favorite parts about being mothers. Key Takeaway / Points: Our pregnancy and postpartum experiences with breastfeeding, body image, and more An honest look at postpartum anxiety and...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 136
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 sub...
Mar 16, 2022•46 min•Ep. 135
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: Cofoundin...
Mar 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 134
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 relationsh...
Mar 02, 2022•49 min•Ep. 133
