Conversations with Cam

Cameron Oaks Rogers
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Conversations with Cam, hosted by Cameron Rogers, is a podcast dedicated to having honest conversations, prioritizing your well-being, and reminding you that, no matter what you’re feeling, you’re not alone. Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers or just trying to keep your sanity intact, this show is for you. Expect laughs, maybe a few tears, and hopefully some breakthroughs along the way. For more motherhood and mental health talk, with a side of cursing, follow Cameron on social at @cameronoaksrogers

  1. DEC 17

    RERUN - Let the Dance Be Messy with Developmental Psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman

    In this episode (originally aired on 7/12/23), I sit down with Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and the Seedlings Group, professor, and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast. We discuss how Dr. Aliza came to developmental psychology, how her work influences her parenting and vice versa, and her thoughts on parenting “best practices” versus what is actually realistic. She shares the “orchid and dandelion” theory about children, her top four pieces of advice for first-time parents, and the value of process over outcome. Finally, we discuss growth mindsets versus fixed mindsets in children, how to start potty training with your child, and what she finds both difficult and great about parenting teenagers right now. Key Takeaway / Points: What drew Dr. Aliza to developmental psychology On how her work shifted after becoming a parent On “best practices” for parenting vs. what is actually realistic How children can be “dandelions” or ”orchids”  Dr. Aliza’s top four pieces of advice for first-time parents On pivoting away from achievement-oriented praise and perfectionism The value of process over outcome On growth mindsets vs. fixed mindsets On not projecting your interests as a parent onto your child Dr. Aliza’s advice for starting potty training What Dr. Aliza finds difficult and great about parenting teenagers Follow Dr. Aliza Pressman: Podcast: Raising Good Humans Newsletter: dralizapressman.substack.com Instagram: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Youtube: Cameron Rogers

    1h 7m

  2. DEC 10

    RERUN - Surviving Sandy Hook and The Lifelong Journey of Healing with Ella Seaver

    Trigger Warning: discussion of mass shootings. In this powerful episode (originally aired on 3/19/25), I sit down with Sandy Hook survivor, Ella Seaver, to discuss the lasting impact of gun violence on mental health, the importance of activism, and the need for change in gun laws. We explore her journey of healing, the challenges of leaving her supportive community for college, and how she's found purpose in pain through advocacy. This conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health consequences of mass shootings and offers a unique perspective on gun violence from someone who experienced it firsthand. For a special intro to this episode, we are joined by CBS News correspondent and journalist, Steve Hartman, to talk about Netflix’s new documentary, All The Empty Rooms, a seven-year-long project that documents the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. This episode is a reminder to us all that we can no longer become numb to this issue. Key Takeaway / Points: What led Steve Hartman to embark on the project, All The Empty Rooms Steve’s emotional experience documenting the empty bedrooms left behind of children killed in school shootings Steve’s hope to bring awareness and open minds through watching this documentary Ella shares the lasting mental health impact of surviving a mass shooting Challenges of leaving a supportive community after experiencing trauma The importance of therapy and mental health resources for survivors How activism can provide purpose in pain and healing for survivors The need for an assault weapon bans The "spiderweb effect" of gun violence on families and communities Ella’s journey towards healing and finding her voice The role of therapy and grounding techniques in managing PTSD symptoms The impact of "thoughts and prayers" versus actionable change Sign the March Fourth petition HERE Donate to March Fourth HERE Watch All The Empty Rooms HERE Learn more about All The Empty Rooms HERE Watch this episode on YouTube HERE Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Youtube: Cameron Rogers

    59 min

  3. DEC 3

    RERUN - Navigating Reproductive Grief, Pregnancy Loss, and the Emotional Impact of Fertility Challenges with Dr. Molly Burrets

    Trigger Warning: Discussion of Infertility and Pregnancy Loss.  In this episode (originally aired on 3/5/25), I sit down with Dr. Molly Burrets, a clinical psychologist and fertility expert, to discuss reproductive grief and the emotional challenges of infertility. We explore the concept of reproductive grief, its impact on individuals and relationships, and strategies for coping with fertility struggles. Dr. Burrets shares her personal journey with secondary infertility, IVF, and the complexities of navigating pregnancy after loss. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries, finding joy amidst grief, and how to support loved ones experiencing fertility challenges. This conversation offers insights for anyone touched by infertility or reproductive loss, and provides a compassionate perspective on an often misunderstood and deeply personal journey. Key Takeaway / Points: A few timely updates on life Defining reproductive grief and its impact Dr. Burrets’ personal journey with secondary infertility and IVF The emotional toll of canceled IVF cycles and pregnancy loss Strategies for coping with fertility struggles and finding joy How to support friends experiencing infertility or loss The importance of setting boundaries during fertility treatments Navigating pregnancy after loss and managing anxiety The complexities of grief even after successful pregnancy Finding ways to fill your cup and prioritize self-care during fertility struggles Watch this episode on YouTube HERE Follow Dr. Molly Burrets:  Instagram: @drmollyburrets Website: https://www.drmollyburrets.com/ Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Youtube: Cameron Rogers

    58 min

  4. NOV 26

    RERUN - Creating Equal Partners Through Division of Labor with Eve Rodksy

    In this episode (originally aired on 6/5/24), I sit down with Eve Rodsky, creator, founder, and author of Fair Play: a life-management and household organization system. Eve and I discuss her feminist upbringing and how her experiences in the corporate world were inhospitable to motherhood, how she created the Fair Play system and why a “blueberry text” from her husband was the catalyst, and why it’s essential to change from the reactive to the systematic when implementing change. Eve talks about the burden of invisible work that women so often take upon themselves in the home, she explains how the Fair Play cards work, and we discuss listener feedback on the most difficult parts of the mental load. Finally, we talk about why it’s so hard to have these conversations with our partners, what defines a “unicorn space” versus other types of fun, and why it is essential for our happiness and longevity to create “I can’t f*****g believe I just did that” moments in our lives. Key Takeaway / Points: Why I recommend Eve’s method to anyone who will listen On “Fair Play,” Eve’s life-management and household organization method Eve’s upbringing in a post-70s feminist wave Eve’s experience as a young mother in the corporate world Why America isn’t designed to support mothers On the goal of being consistently interested in your own life Why “hobbies” are not serving us The “blueberry text” that led to Eve creating the Fair Play system On changing from the reactive to the systematic On invisible work and “The Shit I Do” spreadsheet A deep dive into how the Fair Play cards work Listener feedback on the most difficult parts of the mental load Why it’s so difficult to have these conversations Why society views women’s time as infinite On the sanctity of “unicorn space” On creating “I can’t fucking believe I just did that” moments for yourself Stream the Fair Play documentary on Hulu HERE Read Fair Play HERE Buy the Fair Play card deck HERE Watch this episode on YouTube HERE Follow Eve: Instagram: @fairplaylife Website: www.fairplaylife.com Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Youtube: Cameron Rogers

    1h 18m

  5. NOV 19

    RERUN - What I Wish I Knew In My Twenties

    In this solo episode (originally aired on 8/30/23), I share the top things I learned and wish I knew in my twenties, from letting go of comparison and instead celebrating that we all are on different timelines; to learning how to be kinder to yourself in every way; to putting the energy out into the world that you’d like to receive. Finally, I share some lessons that FF Fam Members have submitted, like following your intuition and investing in your relationship with yourself. Key Takeaway / Points: Top lessons learned in my twenties, including: Cultivating purpose and perspective Everything is temporary Comparison is useless Trying things is invaluable No one else knows what they’re doing either Admit it when you don’t know something Learn how to be kinder to yourself Put the energy out into the world that you’d like to receive Lessons shared from FF Fam Members Buy Quiet Your Mind Kids HERE Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam Youtube: Cameron Rogers

    36 min

  6. NOV 12

    RERUN - Supporting Your Partner’s Mental Health and Parenting with Intention with My Husband, Joe

    In this episode (originally aired on 1/22/25), my husband, Joe, joins me to talk about parenting, marriage, and how our relationship has evolved over the years from dating in high school to being parents of two. Joe shares his perspective on having a partner who struggles with mental health, how he best supports me, and reflects on whether he feels guilt or FOMO as a father when he gets time to himself. We discuss our division of labor and how we delineate tasks, how we deal with the mental overload of parenting, and how we moved through our “roommate phase” during postpartum. We also talk about advice for parents with kids having a “preferential parent” phase, the principles we try to live by as a family, working through disagreements while actively parenting, and much more. Key Takeaway / Points: Our relationship journey, from dating in high school to our experience in college Joe’s perspective on having a partner who struggles with their mental health Advice for those with partners struggling with ADHD and/or emotional overwhelm On whether he feels guilt as a father when he gets time to himself On feeling FOMO with our kids and witnessing special moments On our division of labor and how we delineate tasks On describing the mental load of parenting to someone who doesn’t understand On moving through the roommate phase What Joe learned from my postpartum journey On his favorite parts about being a parent and the most challenging On Joe’s experience with the transition from one to two kids Advice for parents experiencing a preferential parent phase On the principles we try to live by as a family On working through resentment and arguments while actively parenting On Joe’s unique relationship with my mom How Joe feels about my job What we’re most proud of each other for Follow me: Instagram: ⁠@cameronoaksrogers⁠ and ⁠@conversations_with_cam⁠ Substack: ⁠Fill Your Cup⁠ Website: ⁠cameronoaksrogers.com⁠ TikTok: ⁠@cameronoaksrogers⁠ and ⁠@conversations_with_cam⁠ Youtube: ⁠Cameron Rogers⁠

    1h 11m

  7. NOV 5

    RERUN - You Can’t Be a Perfect Parent: Mother/Child Attachment Styles and More with Dr. Jaclyn Nofech-Mozes

    In this episode (originally aired on 5/8/24), I sit down with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jaclyn Nofech-Mozes, to discuss all things parent-child attachment, why we all have the tools to attain secure attachment, and why we can’t be perfect parents. Jaclyn explains the four attachment styles, the primary components of secure attachment, and what “rupture and repair” means. She also shares why it’s essential to know your “shark music” as a parent, whether sleep training, breastfeeding, and daycare/nannies affect attachment, and how child attachment changes with age. Finally, she discusses fostering secure attachment with your child as the non-birthing parent, the impact of maternal mental health on attachment, and how we can initiate repair if there has been a rupture. Key Takeaway / Points: Dr. Nofech-Mozes’ background as a clinical psychologist What is parent-infant attachment? On the four attachment styles Why we don’t need to be the perfect parent The primary components of secure attachment On “rupture and repair” On recognizing your “shark music” Whether sleep training, breast feeding, and daycare/nannies affect attachment How child attachment changes with age How you can develop a secure attachment with your child if you had an insecure attachment with a parent growing up On fostering attachment with the non-birthing partner Why some mothers feel that “instant bond” and others don’t On the impact of maternal mental health on attachment Advice for how to initiate repair Watch this episode on YouTube HERE Dr. Jaclyn Nofech-Mozes practice: OrKid Pyschology Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Youtube: Cameron Rogers

    1h 15m
  8. 330: Letting Go of Control & Wedding Planning Q&A with my Cousin Carly

    OCT 29

    330: Letting Go of Control & Wedding Planning Q&A with my Cousin Carly

    In this episode, I talk about what feels out of my control right now and how I’m navigating letting go. I share details on exciting work things ahead like bringing some new changes to the show, taking a hiatus for the first time, and building out the new podcast studio in Jersey. I also talk about the overwhelming thought of having a third kid right now. Later in the episode, I bring on my cousin Carly to talk about her recent wedding and challenges of the planning process. We dive into dealing with comparisons, the process of picking a wedding dress, highlights of the wedding day, and why it's crucial to focus on the reason you're getting married in the first place. Key Takeaway / Points: Making to-do lists and letting go of the things I can’t controlUpcoming changes to the show and building out my new podcast studioTaking a hiatus from dropping new episodes for the first timeThoughts on planning ahead for a third kidThe invisible string connection between Carly and her husbandOn the importance of focusing on what truly matters in wedding planningManaging family and friend dynamics during wedding planningHow to handle things going wrong on the wedding dayThe overwhelming process of choosing a wedding dressCarly’s favorite part of the wedding day Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcam Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam YouTube: Cameron Rogers Sponsors: Coterie: Visit www.coterie.com and use code CAMERON20 for 20% off your first order Quince: Go to Quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Graza: It's our famous annual sitewide sale time to stock up on olive oil for the year. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout, no code needed graza.co Paired: Head to https://www.paired.com/CAMERON and download the #1 app for couples to start maintaining your lasting love today See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m
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Conversations with Cam, hosted by Cameron Rogers, is a podcast dedicated to having honest conversations, prioritizing your well-being, and reminding you that, no matter what you’re feeling, you’re not alone. Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers or just trying to keep your sanity intact, this show is for you. Expect laughs, maybe a few tears, and hopefully some breakthroughs along the way. For more motherhood and mental health talk, with a side of cursing, follow Cameron on social at @cameronoaksrogers

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  • Creator
    Cameron Oaks Rogers
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    346
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 691377
  • Show Website
    Conversations with Cam

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