Freckled Foodie & Friends

I sit down with certified sex educator, Shan Boodram (@shanboody), to discuss all things sexuality, desires, wants, and education. We discuss how to tap into your sexuality, how to express your needs to your partner and get specific on your wants, and how to follow your passion - both in and out of the bedroom.   Key Talking Points: Getting comfortable with your sexuality How to express your needs to your partner Following your passion inside and outside of the bedroom Ways to get specific on your wants Making sex less of a taboo subject   Books that Shan mentions: The Social Animal by David Brooks The Second Mountain by David Brooks Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski The Art of Loving by Eric Fromm The Game of Desire by Shan Boodram   Sex toys that Shan mentions: The Magic Wand The Womanizer Tracy’s Dog   Follow Shan Boodram: Instagram: @shanboody Youtube: Shan BOODY Shan’s youtube video that she mentions: When the Sex Gets Boring Website: shanboodram.com Podcast: Lovers and Friends   Follow me:

On this episode, I sit down with recipe developer, cookbook author, wellness influencer and podcast host Liz Moody. Liz and I discuss her journey with anxiety, agoraphobia, and anorexia and she shares the ripple effect family trauma had on her life. Liz speaks on her contemplation over whether or not to have children and what she has learned from asking others about their experiences. Liz talks about her nomadic lifestyle and the importance of letting go of things that are out of our control.   Key Talking Points:   Liz’s journey with anxiety, agoraphobia, and anorexia  The decision on whether to have children or not Living a  nomadic lifestyle Letting go of things that are out of our control     Follow Liz Moody: Instagram: @lizmoody TikTok: @lizmoody Website: lizmoody.com Podcast: Healthier Together   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode wa

TW for pregnancy loss and miscarrying. On this episode, I am joined by fellow Lafayette alumni Simmone Taitt, founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health. Simmone shares the premise behind her company, why she founded it and the core of its business model. We discuss the differences between doulas and doctors, the importance of having a support system when pregnant and the scarce education around miscarriages. We discuss the lack of focus on mental health throughout pregnancy and privilege in medical care depending on the color of your skin.    Key talking points:   The premise and core business model of Poppy Seed Health The differences between doulas and doctors Lack of focus on mental health throughout pregnancy Privilege in medical care depending on the color of your skin   Follow Simmone Taitt: Instagram: @poppyseedhealth Website: poppyseedhealth.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pi

In this episode, I sit down with influencer Hayden Cohen (@hayderz). We discuss his love for reality television, the nature of his platform, and poking fun at influencers. He talks about coming out as gay at age 12 and gives advice on how to best support those in your life who have come out. Hayden talks about his full-time job as a talent manager at an influencer marketing company and the irony that comes with it. We also discuss anxiety, therapy, and being upfront about the type of people we are.   Key Topics: Our relationship with the word “influencer” Creating a platform to bring laughter to others Coming out as gay at the age of 12 Owning and being upfront about who we are Reality television   Follow Hayden Cohen: Instagram: @hayderz TikTok: @whyuhayden   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   If you want more content, be sure to check out my Patreon!! Check

In this episode, I talk to relationship expert Tennesha Wood. We talk all things dating, matchmaking and love. Tennesha shares the best things to do on dating apps, displaying yourself in the best light and figuring out what you’re looking for. She also shares her own dating history and what she learned on her two-month solo trip. We talk about our journeys towards letting go of the need to plan, becoming less controlling in all aspects of life, and encouraging your partner to grow alongside you.   Key Topics: Dating, matchmaking and love Best practices on dating apps Tennesha’s dating history Letting go of control Encouraging your partner to grow alongside you   Follow Tennesha Wood:  Instagram: @tenneshawood Website: tenneshawood.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   If you want more content, be sure to check out my Patreon!! This episode was edited by Ti

Sharing a teaser of the Patreon exclusive Freckled Foodie & Friends September episode. In this episode I sit down with one of my best friends, Jess Nash, to discuss all things postpartum, early motherhood, being a first-time mom, and our conception journeys. I want to include a trigger warning for pregnancy loss as Jess shares her story of miscarrying.  If you want the full episode or the monthly exclusive episodes (released every 3rd Wednesday of the month) come join the FF Patreon Fam!! JOIN PATREON HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 to discuss all things postpartum and my parenting journey thus far. I do a quick recap of the labor and delivery, chat about the emotional roller coaster that is the fourth trimester, and dive into the laundry list of things I feel we need to catch up on because it has been so long. I’m then joined by Joe to discuss all things parenting. He answers the questions you all submitted on Instagram as his version of my IG Takeover push-present request.    If you haven’t already, listen to the first episode with Joe here Watch my What the Fuck is Happening to my Body labor & delivery edition here Watch my What the Fuck is Happening to my Body postpartum edition here   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   If you want more content, be sure to check out my Patreon!!   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum      Hosted on Acast. See acast.

On this episode, I sit down with two members of the Freckled Foodie Family and registered nurses at John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, MD, to discuss what it was like to be a healthcare worker and on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how their roles adapted with the onset of the pandemic, their reflections on the past fourteen plus months, and the emotional and physical impact it had on them. To all of our healthcare and frontline workers - THANK YOU!!    Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 curve model and TikTok influencer, Remi Bader. We discuss how she came to start her “realistic haul” videos after feelings of frustration while shopping and trying to find flattering outfits for her body. We dive into the not-so-fun aspects of sharing your life (and body) on the internet and how her content brings humor to the otherwise frustrating and overwhelming process that shopping for new clothes can be.     Follow Remi Bader: Instagram: @remibader TikTok: @remibader   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 our doula, Ebonie Tudor. We discuss the very basics of what a doula is, the services they offer, how she became one, and why we decided to work with one during my pregnancy and for the birth of our child. She also answers a ton of the submitted questions by the Freckled Foodie community.     Read my blog post on what we packed in our hospital bags here Read my blog post on why we decided to work with a doula here   Follow Ebonie: Instagram: @karmatudor Website: karmatudor.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 Kate Norkeliunas (aka Kate from Tik Tok). Kate tells us how she got her start on the app, her growth, mission and future account plans. Kate also shares her history with eating disorders and we deliberate on dealing with comments on social media that emotionally impact us. We dive into the differences between being a consumer versus a creator on both Instagram and Tik Tok and getting wrapped up in follower counts and metrics.    Follow Kate Norkeliunas: Instagram: @katenorkeliunas TikTok: @kate   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, body positivity advocate Mik Zazon and I discuss her journey with disordered eating, orthorexia, binge eating and bulimia. We talk about growing into intuitive eating, pregnancy’s impact on body image, frustrations with social media and developing emotional intelligence and vulnerability. Mik dives into her movement to normalize normal bodies and owning the things that make you unique. We also share tips on improving confidence and dealing with post-pandemic body anxiety.   The NY Times articles I mention: There's a Name for the Blah You're Feeling: Its Called Languishing and Banish Anxiety About Your Post Lockdown Looks   Follow Mik Zazon: Instagram: @mikzazon TikTok: mikkzazon Website: mikzazon.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Pr

On this episode Zahir and I discuss all things 3-on-3 basketball, training for the Olympics and dealing with its postponement. Zahir tells us how he maintains a “passion project” while also working in the corporate world and his appreciation towards his company for supporting his personal interests. We talk about the opinions and anxiety social media brings, and the reluctance to remain active online. We close with a discussion of Z's "ice cream wars" that took place on his Instagram stories.   Follow Zahir Carrington: Instagram: @kappazah   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode I sit down with Devi Brown (@devibrown), Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global. We discuss the pitfalls of comparison, the “suffering olympics”, and transitioning guilt into action-oriented emotions. We talk about career pivots and grieving fulfilling aspects of our prior roles, along with struggling to find balance while being your own boss. We dive into “the badge of busy”, false productivity, and utilizing meditation to become your most authentic self.   Follow Devi Brown: Instagram: @devibrown Website: www.devibrown.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Clarisa and I discuss infertility, miscarriages and surrogacy. Clarisa shares her miscarriage experiences and goes into detail regarding the loneliness and shame she felt throughout the process. We highlight the lack of education on miscarriages, the need to normalize the conversation of this topic, allowing ourselves to grieve, and asking for help when we need it. Clarisa also provides advice on how to be a better support system for friends/family going through a miscarriage and her experience with surrogacy.   Use code “FRECKLEDFOODIE15” for an additional 15% off your first month of the Beam dream subscription!! Who can pass on a 35% off deal!? Check out the subscription option and all of their products at beamtlc.com   Follow Clarisa Llaneza: Instagram: @clarisallaneza Website: clarisallaneza.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This epis

On this episode, I sit down with Brittney Castro, CFP and Founder of Financially Wise, to answer the FF community’s questions on finances and discuss the importance of consuming information in an educational fashion. Brittney outlines the basics of a 401k/IRA plans, different types of investments, and an explanation of high yield savings accounts and cryptocurrency. We also dive into knowing yourself and your risk appetite and understanding the tax implications of different investments.    Follow Brittney Castro: Instagram: @brittneycastro Website: financiallywiseinc.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I am celebrating the podcast's 100th episode and reflecting on three years of being my own boss. I sit down to reflect on this year business-wise, discuss the growth of the show, answer some of your questions, and really just hype myself up. Thank you to everyone who has been along for this Freckled Foodie ride - I love you!!! Listen to the "Reflecting on Two Years of Being my Own Bos‪s‬" episode here Listen to the "Reflecting on One Year of Being my Own Bos‪s‬" episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.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 talk to Helene Rutledge, co-founder of the supplement company Upgraid. Helene dives into her career transition from Big Pharma to “Un-Pharma” and what differentiates Upgraid from other supplement companies. We discuss the acceleration of telemedicine that can be attributed to COVID and the rise in patient-centered healthcare. We talk about the importance of preventative care, advocating for your own health and symptoms, and paying attention to what’s going on in your body.   Listen to the podcast episode with Justin Kamine here Listen to my solo podcast episode on digestive health here   Follow Upgraid: Instagram: @upgraid.me Website: upgraid.me & use code freckledfoodie for 20% off   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Polic

In this episode, I sit down with the ONLY three-peat guest, Sari Diskin (@saridiskin). Sari, who is one of my closest friends and now colleagues that I've met through this platform, and I sit down to chat allll things influencer industry and answer your submitted questions. We discuss the ins and outs of our business, some insight on the financial side of things, the pros and cons, and much more.   Purchase your Micro Mentorship Program E-Book HERE! This is not a regular e-book PDF. It is *interactive* - meaning, as you work through the pages of this book, there will be links to click with videos, screen recordings, and external resources to build on the book content. You will see our faces, hear our voices and be able to learn from us at your own pace. It is designed to be worked through in chronological order and we are here to support you throughout the process. Further, this is a community and we will make sure everyone who has decided to learn with us has access to it.   Follow Sari Diskin Instagram: @sa

In this episode I talk to Nora Maxwell, an activist helping white and non black POC be better allies. We dive into her mission of educating followers through digestible, approachable, meaningful and creative content and making the switch from learning to doing. We discuss the individual, interpersonal, and structural ways to act in allyship, how to hold family and friends accountable, and the white fragility that may arise. Nora also shares her experience growing up in a biracial household. In the solo ending portion of this episode, I discuss implicit bias and what I've noticed as a podcast host and also try to unpack my current relationship with my financials.   Listen to Nora’s episode on the Too Smart for This podcast here Listen to my episode on the Too Smart for This podcast here Learn more about the Rivet School here Take the Harvard race implicit bias test here   Follow Nora Maxwell: Instagram: @norajmaxwell   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie T