Mental health routines don’t have to be complicated to make a real difference. In this episode, Sonia and Kathleen sit down with Cameron Rogers to talk about the small, realistic practices that help regulate anxiety, quiet racing thoughts, and support emotional wellbeing. Cameron Rogers is the founder and host of the Conversations with Cam podcast and uses her unfiltered voice and humor to create a safe space online for honest conversations about motherhood, mental health, and personal growth. As a mental health advocate, community curator, and mom, Cameron’s audience connects with her authentic approach to navigating life’s challenges. She is also the creator of Quiet Your Mind and Busy Your Hands, a product that blends journaling prompts, coloring affirmations, and reflection to help people reconnect with creativity and calm—an idea inspired by her recovery from a concussion that forced her to step away from screens and rediscover the power of simple, analog practices.
In this conversation, Sonia, Kathleen, and Cameron explore the realities of caring for mental health in a busy world. They discuss anxiety, ADHD, productivity culture, and how motherhood can reshape the way we think about self-care. The episode touches on questions many women are asking: how journaling can interrupt spiraling thoughts, why hydration and movement affect mood, and how creating small rituals—like journaling spaces or “calm corners”—can help regulate the nervous system during stressful moments.
The discussion also highlights practical tools Cameron uses regularly. Journaling becomes a central theme as a way to release thoughts onto paper and reduce anxiety. Cameron shares how simple prompts, gratitude practices, and even word-dump journaling can make the habit approachable. They also explore how environment affects emotional regulation through lighting, texture, and calming spaces, and how modern wellness culture can sometimes create unrealistic pressure to maintain the “perfect” routine.
Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to substance use and mindfulness. Cameron explains why she stepped away from alcohol after noticing it worsened her anxiety, and mindful cannabis use, dopamine-seeking behaviors linked to ADHD, and Cameron’s experience with microdosing and a guided psychedelic journey that helped her process lingering stress and identity shifts after leaving her corporate career.
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Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Cameron Rogers and her work
01:40 The concussion that changed Cameron’s mental health practices
03:00 Growing up in a high-performance environment
05:00 When self-care becomes obsessive
07:10 How journaling became Cameron’s core practice
10:00 Using journaling to calm anxiety
12:15 Gratitude practices for shifting mindset
13:30 Creating “calm corners” for nervous system regulation
15:00 Sensory elements that create calm spaces
18:00 Hydration and mental clarity
22:30 Mindful cannabis use and creativity
24:00 Cameron’s decision to stop drinking alcohol
26:30 Addiction, dopamine, and ADHD
32:00 Cameron’s psychedelic therapy experience
39:30 Using affirmations to shift inner dialogue
43:00 Reframing exercise as mental health support
47:00 Letting go of the “perfect” wellness routine
Cameron's Links
Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers
Substack: Fill Your Cup
SIS Links
💌 Sisters In Sobriety Substack – where the magic (and the mocktail recipes) happen
📸 Sisters In Sobriety Instagram
🌐 Kathleen’s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast
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