Conversations with Cam

In this episode, I sit down with the iconic Mandy Moore to talk all things motherhood, friendship, and her journey through Hollywood. Mandy opens up about her early career, touring with *NSYNC, the lasting impact of "A Walk to Remember," and how transitioning from pop star to actress shaped her life. We dive deep into navigating parenthood - going back to work during the early stages of postpartum, what it’s like raising three children, and how to best show up for our kids. Mandy candidly shares how she maintains boundaries and her sense of self while in the public eye, and the importance of female friendships. Plus, we chat about “This Is Us", surviving the Eaton fires, and her advocacy work. Finally, Mandy reveals her dream Broadway project, go-to mom hacks, and what to expect from her new Hulu football series!Key Takeaway / Points:Reminiscing on the masterpiece that is “A Walk To Remember”Mandy shares what it was like opening up for *NSYNCRemaining a sense of normalcy during her rise of fame at a young ageMaintaining sense of self while in the public eyeBeing a part of the once in a lifetime series, “This Is Us”Mandy’s experience losing her home during the Eaton firesThe importance of female friendships and building your village as a momWhy mom group chats are the bestGoing back to work during early postpartumThe difference of raising three kids vs. two kidsNavigating the outside noise and opinions on motherhood, parenting, and self-imageRapid fire questions on career, motherhood, and DisneyLearn more about Beyfortus HEREFollow Mandy:Instagram: @mandymooremmTikTok: @themandymooreFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYoutube: Cameron Rogers

In this solo episode, I kick off the new season from my brand-new studio and office space! I share all the details about leaving my former network, why I’m bringing the show in-house, and how I’m really following my gut throughout this whole process and trusting the universe. I dive into what you can expect from this season with new episodes, monthly themes, exciting guests, and continuing to build this community through the show. I answer listener questions from Cam’s Corner on setting goals and manifesting, mental health, overcoming PMDD, and more. I share how motherhood healed my relationship with food & wellness and how I’m fully leaning into being a Disney mom! Plus, my obsession with “Heated Rivalry” and why I think every show needs to go back to weekly episode releases.Key Takeaway / Points:Kicking off the new season and new studio updatesWhy I moved the show’s production in-house and the vision for the showNavigating the holiday season chaosThe power of manifesting, vision boarding, and setting goalsMental health check-in and ending my seven-year therapy relationshipOvercoming PMDD symptomsReflecting on how having kids healed my relationship with food, exercise, and wellnessOn becoming a full Disney momMy very real obsession with HBO's “Heated Rivalry”Listen to the ”Heated Rivalry” recap bonus episode with Lucy HEREFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers

Hopping on the mini mics for a bonus episode with my sister, Lucy, to recap all things Heated Rivalry and our all-consuming obsession. Some would say it is a fun internet community/cult we've joined and others may say it's unhealthy, but we don't care because it brings us joy!! If you haven't watched Heated Rivalry yet, let this be your sign to go binge the season (only 6 episodes on HBO) and then come listen to this recap. Apologies for the subpar audio quality, but I didn't pack my microphones for our family vacation and simultaneously felt very pulled to do a longer form recap of my love for this show. So here we are!!

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 psychologyOn how her work shifted after becoming a parentOn “best practices” for parenting vs. what is actually realisticHow children can be “dandelions” or ”orchids” Dr. Aliza’s top four pieces of advice for first-time parentsOn pivoting away from achievement-oriented praise and perfectionismThe value of process over outcomeOn growth mindsets vs. fixed mindsetsOn not projecting your interests as a parent onto your childDr. Aliza’s advice for starting potty trainingWhat Dr. Aliza finds difficult and great about parenting teenagersFollow Dr. Aliza Pressman:Podcast: Raising Good HumansNewsletter: dralizapressman.substack.comInstagram: @raisinggoodhumanspodcastFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron Rogers

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 RoomsSteve’s emotional experience documenting the empty bedrooms left behind of children killed in school shootingsSteve’s hope to bring awareness and open minds through watching this documentaryElla shares the lasting mental health impact of surviving a mass shootingChallenges of leaving a supportive community after experiencing traumaThe importance of therapy and mental health resources for survivorsHow activism can provide purpose in pain and healing for survivorsThe need for an assault weapon bansThe "spiderweb effect" of gun violence on families and communitiesElla’s journey towards healing and finding her voiceThe role of therapy and grounding techniques in managing PTSD symptomsThe impact of "thoughts and prayers" versus actionable changeSign the March Fourth petition HEREDonate to March Fourth HEREWatch All The Empty Rooms HERELearn more about All The Empty Rooms HEREWatch this episode on YouTube HEREFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron Rogers