Conversations with Cam: Mental Health
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On my recent trip to D.C. with March Fourth, how I’ve been navigating depressive episodes lately, and answering listener questions.
On how Sarah’s four pregnancy and birthing experiences differed from each other, how you can set up systems so you don’t “lose” yourself in motherhood, and how Sara chooses to show up for her life throughout body changes, divorce, and being in the public eye.
On Olivia’s journey with developing boundaries, why regularly establishing your priorities is essential, and the freedom and release that comes from “less” everything.
On feeling lonely, missing the “old” version of myself, and vision boarding for the future.
On Angelo’s unique upbringing and the several traumatic events that helped shape who he is, how he founded Kion and why amino acids are essential for the body, and how he manages work-life balance as a father.
On experiencing intrusive thoughts during pregnancy, how my intrusive thoughts have manifested over the years, and things I’m doing to try to help.
On Melissa’s decision to stop drinking, how she strengthened her intuition through meditation, and the value of knowing your “hell yes’s” and “hell no’s”.
On the myth of work-life balance, tips for working from home while parenting, and self-regulating intense emotions as a mother.
On childlike wonder, creativity, and preventing burnout.
On first trimester symptoms, house progress, and listener questions.
On how Tefi became a pop culture encyclopedia, selective vulnerability, and dealing with the evolution of female friendships.
On Michelle’s experience with postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis, and how she recovered.
On overstimulation, navigating the often-triggering holiday season in a mindful and healthy way, and tools I use to help cope with overstimulation-induced anxiety and anger.
On how my relationships with my sisters have evolved over the years, how we differ with our mental health, and how we deal with various family dynamics.
Unpacking why I feel the happiest and most confident I’ve ever felt.
On understanding why people still cyberbully and coping with toxic online behavior.
Explaining what my overstimulation/anxiety induced anger looks like, how I vocalize what I'm feeling, and tangible things that help
Celebrating mental health awareness month by highlighting some of the tools that have helped me the most
Her mission to end period poverty and destigmatize menstruation, cofounding period lifestyle brand August and proccessing her childhood trauma as a sexual assault survivor
On finding balance as a single mom, lessons learned from our parents, the loss of her dad and her willingness to discuss dark and heavy things on her platform
On aspects of grief, the automated response to the question “how are you?” and acknowledging and accepting our emotions, even when they are conflicting.
On normalizing mental health struggles, stigmas, COVID’s impact on the therapy landscape, and recommendations for newcomers
On the unrealistic expectations social media sets, free ways to practice self-care, and setting boundaries with friends, family, and followers
On addiction, rehabilitation, life changes, and how to support a loved one’s journey to sobriety
Publishing her latest book, Becoming Super Woman, discussions of balance and anxieties, and how burnout led her to a mental break.
Grieving a loved one, the complexity of emotions & isolation surrounding suicide, and encouraging the continuation of this conversation to help break the stigma
My history with anxiety, suffering from a recent panic attack, what my triggers are, and the practices I use to combat it.
On the importance of maternal mental health care and, specifically, all things ADHD, lifestyle techniques to help work with ADHD symptoms, and how to communicate your mental health needs to your partner.