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 *NSYNC

Remaining a sense of normalcy during her rise of fame at a young age

Maintaining sense of self while in the public eye

Being a part of the once in a lifetime series, “This Is Us”

Mandy’s experience losing her home during the Eaton fires

The importance of female friendships and building your village as a mom

Why mom group chats are the best

Going back to work during early postpartum

The difference of raising three kids vs. two kids

Navigating the outside noise and opinions on motherhood, parenting, and self-image

Rapid fire questions on career, motherhood, and Disney

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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 updates

Why I moved the show’s production in-house and the vision for the show

Navigating the holiday season chaos

The power of manifesting, vision boarding, and setting goals

Mental health check-in and ending my seven-year therapy relationship

Overcoming PMDD symptoms

Reflecting on how having kids healed my relationship with food, exercise, and wellness

On becoming a full Disney mom

My very real obsession with HBO's “Heated Rivalry”

Listen to the ”Heated Rivalry” recap bonus episode with Lucy HERE

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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 psychology

On how her work shifted after becoming a parent

On “best practices” for parenting vs. what is actually realistic

How children can be “dandelions” or ”orchids” 

Dr. Aliza’s top four pieces of advice for first-time parents

On pivoting away from achievement-oriented praise and perfectionism

The value of process over outcome

On growth mindsets vs. fixed mindsets

On not projecting your interests as a parent onto your child

Dr. Aliza’s advice for starting potty training

What Dr. Aliza finds difficult and great about parenting teenagers

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Podcast: Raising Good Humans
Newsletter: dralizapressman.substack.com
Instagram: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast

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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 Rooms

Steve’s emotional experience documenting the empty bedrooms left behind of children killed in school shootings

Steve’s hope to bring awareness and open minds through watching this documentary

Ella shares the lasting mental health impact of surviving a mass shooting

Challenges of leaving a supportive community after experiencing trauma

The importance of therapy and mental health resources for survivors

How activism can provide purpose in pain and healing for survivors

The need for an assault weapon bans

The "spiderweb effect" of gun violence on families and communities

Ella’s journey towards healing and finding her voice

The role of therapy and grounding techniques in managing PTSD symptoms

The impact of "thoughts and prayers" versus actionable change

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