Freckled Foodie & Friends

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 how we often second-guess ourselves. Key Takeaway / Points: Diving into Victoria’s recent bachelorette trip Figuring out how to live in the moment while still sharing on social media Victoria’s morning routine The pitfalls of creating storylines for experiences beforehand Bridal body image culture and “wedding diets” How Victoria would speak to a friend who repeatedly put themselves down Second-guessing social interactions Listen to Victoria’s first episode on Freckled Foodie & Friends here Follow Victoria G

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 / Points: Research on cyberbullying as a public health concern How to constructively deal with envy Influencer cyberbullying vs. peer cyberbullying Cyberbullying from fellow mothers Friends’ experiences and takeaways from cyberbullying NY Times articles I mention: Teens in Distress Are Swamping Pediatricians Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night. How to Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health ‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens Does Social Media Make Teens Unhappy?

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 how she’s determined to elevate representation in the RD world and provide accessible nutrition resources for all. Key Takeaway / Points: Thoughts on “What I eat in a day” videos Postpartum weight and body confusion Navigating anti diet culture as an RD The difference between RDs and nutritionists Being a POC dietician leader in a predominantly white space How to eat to avoid blood sugar spikes Follow Vanessa Rissetto: Instagram: @vanessarissettord Website: culinahealth.com Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie W

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 Takeaway / Points: What it feels like when I experience overstimulation/anxiety induced anger How I communicate my feelings and needs A look into my angry teenager self What helps in these moments Similar story submissions from the FF Fam Answering questions submitted by you all Products I mention in the episode: Buy my noise cancelling headphones here Listen to brown noise here For guided meditations check out Headspace or Calm Buy the Madhappy Journal here Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodi

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. Key Takeaway / Points: All things confidence and self-love Feelings of jealousy and insecurity when comparing ourselves to other creators Who is Serena Kerrigan versus SFK Creating the Lets Fucking Date card game (and we play!) The importance of talking to yourself in the mirror Purchase the Lelo Sona Cruise here Purchase the Goop wand vibrator here Follow Serena Kerrigan: Instagram:  @serenakerrigan @letsfuckingdate Website: www.letsfuckingdate.com TikTok: @serenakerrigan Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie W

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 a time and welcome to a look inside 30 minutes in my brain! The items I purchased for decorating: Buy “Liam’s Rookie Year” balloon banner here Buy basketball balloons here Buy highchair decorations here 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:

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 Takeaway / Points:  Making friends as adults, maintaining friendships, and dealing with friendship breakups  Navigating the dating scene Not letting others’ opinions get to you   Tips on building your confidence The difference between New York and LA lifestyles and influencer scenes Listen to Carissa's first episode on Freckled Foodie & Friends here Follow Carissa Stanton: Instagram: @broccyourbody Website: www.broccyourbody.com TikTok: @broccyourbody Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfo

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 Anxiety & Therapy here (that includes therapist recommendations by the FF fam) Purchase The Daily Stoic here Learn more about Ziva Meditation here Download the apps I mention: calm and headspace 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

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. Key Takeaway / Points:  Benefits and fears associated with baby-led weaning Dealing with family members who aren’t on board with the method Testing new ingredients and spices with your child  Recommendations around picky eating  Combining multiple feeding styles What my BLW journey has looked like thus far Introducing Allergens to Babies Guide First 100 Days: Daily Meal Plan for Starting Solids Talking to Family Members About Baby-Led Weaning Follow: Solid Starts Instagram: @solidstarts Website: www.solidstarts.

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: @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 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 Takeaway / Points: Vic’s history with weed and how her relationship has evolved Founding Black Girls Smoke and creating a line of flower, Good Day Flor The stigmas and history of racism surrounding weed Using white privilege to normalize its use The social pressures of using alcohol  Dealing with people who are opposed to our choices Donate to the Floret Coalition here Donate to the Last Prisoner’s Project here Follow Vic Styles: Instagram: @thevicstyles @blackgirlssmoke @gooddayflor Website: www.blackgirlssmoke.com TikT

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 tools that helped us get to where we are today. Key Takeaway / Points: Unpacking why I think division of labor is such an important topic The unfortunate reality of the birthing person in a relationship being set up at a disadvantage from the very beginning Reflecting back on early postpartum and the feelings of resentment/anger I had and how “keeping score” sets you up for failure Tools that helped Joe and I tackle this topic and get to a place where we both feel appreciated What the division of labor currently loo

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 exercise growing up as athletes Unlearning the “more is better” mentality when it comes to exercise Ballet’s impact on Kara’s body image Being less results-driven and taking a step back to be more present How Kara created her platform, Range The impact Range has had on my physical and mental health Check out Kara’s program, Range, here and use code FreckledFoodie Follow Kara Duval: Instagram: @karaduvalpilates Website: www.karaduvalpilates.com Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com Tik

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 over the past 10+ years Why I decided it is currently no longer serving me How I’ve felt the last month without booze My decision to still use cannabis and try mushrooms How cutting out booze has impacted my anxiety and depression Listen to the old podcast episode “Relationship with Alcohol” here 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 Flanzbau

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 what it entails What goes into deciding whether or not to have a night nurse and what that assistance looks like Navigating life and careers postpartum The boundaries we’ve set around sharing our children on social media Listen to the first episode with Emily here Follow Emily DiDonato: Instagram: @emilydidonato @covey Website: emilydidonato.com TikTok: @didonatoemily Youtube: Emily DiDonato Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube

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 submissions on this topic and share your stories on how your anxiety has impacted the relationships you have. Key Takeaway / Points:  Opening up about the feeling of “being a burden” on others due to my mental health struggles Sharing stories by fellow FF Fam members on how anxiety has impacted their relationships Discussing the evolution of my friendships and how anxiety used to play a role in my decisions Unpacking how Joe helps me through my anxious times and recommendations for practices to do with your friends, fam

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:  Cofounding August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods Nadya’s mission to end period poverty and destigmatize menstruation  Proccessing her childhood trauma as a sexual assault survivor Being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and how she prioritizes her mental health Follow Nadya Okamoto: Instagram: @nadyaokamoto Website: www.nadyaokamoto.com www.itsaugust.co Twitter: @nadyaokamoto TikTok: @nadyaokamoto Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter

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 relationship between influencers and followers The pressures put upon influencers to share every possible item and moment Encouraging us all to use our tools Boundary setting and information you’re entitled to as a member of the community DM etiquette and DM’s I’ve received Holding people accountable when they send rude messages Watch the “brown bikini” TikTok video I reference here Buy the Solid & Striped beach cover up I mention here Watch the Revolve video I mention here Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Megababe and body acceptance advocate, Katie Sturino. Katie opens up about the history of her relationship with her body and being treated differently because of her size. We dive into the role the media has played in our body image and eating patterns and the freedom that comes with accepting your body. Katie talks about her series “supersize my look” and shares brands she believes in and brands she believes should be more size-inclusive. Key Takeaway / Points: Founding Megababe Katie’s history with her relationship with her body and being treated differently because of her size The role the media has played in our body image and eating patterns  The freedom that comes with accepting your body Katie’s series “supersize my look”  Size inclusive brands and brands that could be doing a better job Follow Katie Sturino: Instagram: @katiesturino Website: www.megababebeauty.com TikTok: @katiesturino Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.co

In today’s solo episode I discuss the moments where I just don’t want to “mom”. I discuss the mental load that is 24/7 once becoming a mom, the times when I miss my old life, the fact that two conflicting emotions can coexist at once, and how we need to stop pushing this narrative on women that you have to enjoy every single second of motherhood. Throughout this episode, I also share open, honest, and vulnerable submissions from the FF Family on this topic to remind you all that you are not alone. Key Takeaway / Points: I love my kid so much, but sometimes I just don’t want to “mom” The mental load that is motherhood Moments where I miss my old life Why it is so important for women to be able to openly and honestly express these emotions Open, honest, and vulnerable submissions from the Freckled Foodie family If this episode resonated with you, please send us a DM at @ffandfriendspod or an email to podcast@freckledfoodie.com to make sure we are able to respond. We so appreciate hearing your feedback! Fol