In the Clinic with Camille For Herbalists & Nutritionists

Your "About Me" page is one of the most visited pages on your website. When was the last time you looked at it?  In this episode, Camille discusses the different functions and "About Me" page can serve and reflects on the different ways we come to know each other. Your "About Me" page can be a place to list facts: degrees, certifications, etc. It can also be a place to share your perspective, to s...

In this episode, Camille discusses the pros and cons of hiring a virtual assistant. This episode provides thoughts on how having an assistant may support solo practitioners reallocate time to seeing clients, content creation, or better work-life balance.  Camille discusses common misconceptions about virtual assistants, shares her personal journey in integrating virtual help into her practice, and...

Get a behind the scenes peek as Camille reflects on the 'Take Your Tonic' program run through Bloom & Grow this spring. In this episode, she provides a transparent debrief of her pilot project that aimed to support participants amidst challenging times. Discover the motivations behind launching this free program, its key objectives, and the feedback received after the program ended. Camille sh...

In this episode, Camille engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Kevin Spelman, a highly experienced Ayurvedic practitioner, researcher, and phytotherapist with decades of experience in clinical trials and education. Dr. Spelman shares his insights on the significance of personalized medicine, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of patients beyond "cookie-cutter" herbal so...

Are you someone who works in a healing or clinical field and struggles to explain what you do? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll tackle the common challenge of describing your professional role in a way that feels clear and authentic - especially in social settings. I’ll share insights from a recent workshop and share a few reflections on how teaching in real time can spark new ideas, deepe...

In this episode, I’m answering a question from an upcoming Q&A session: What does my morning routine look like? I give a few details about how I start my day, including the balance between finding time alone and juggling homeschooling, caregiving, and household responsibilities. I find that many morning routines I hear or read about are unrealistic for my particular situation.  You'll hear abo...

Is pursuing an advanced degree like a doctorate necessary? In this episode, we'll explore the various factors that come into play when deciding whether to pursue additional education, including financial considerations, personal goals, and the true impact of additional credentials on clinical practice. I share my personal experiences with advanced degrees and a few tips from my many years of exper...

It can feel inappropriate or uncomfortable to promote yourself when things are falling apart around you. It's tempting to think that your work doesn't matter much in the big scheme of things. In the episode, we'll talk about how it matters to show up for your community when things are hard. Our work matters, and by helping people feel better individually, we are increasing capacity to make changes...

In this episode, Camille sits down with herbalists Ember Peters and Oren Hercz from Nova Scotia, exploring their innovative intermediate herbal program offered through the Maritime School of Holistic Herbalism . Ember and Oren share more about their collaboration, lessons learned from marketing their program, thoughts on accessibility and pricing, and more. If you've ever thought about collaborati...

In this episode, Camille discusses how to handle negative feedback from newsletter subscribers and emphasizes the importance of remaining authentic. Drawing from her personal experiences, Camille offers practical advice for responding (or not responding) to unpleasant messages and highlights why it's crucial not to let such interactions deter you from being yourself. Additionally, Camille introduc...

In response to a listener question, Camille shares her thoughts on insurance options for clinical herbalists. Submit your own questions: https://www.intheclinic.com  

In this episode, I reflect on running Monday Mentoring , my community of practice membership program for practitioners, as we start our fifth year. I share how it began, how it's evolved, and a few key things I've learned along the way. This episode goes into some of the things that worried or scared me as I started/grew the program, where we are now, and how I think about pricing. If you'd like t...

Welcome to this episode of "In the Clinic with Camille," hosted by Camille Freeman, a clinical herbalist and nutritionist. In today's episode, Camille suggests creating a a self-care plan to navigate the stressful months leading up to the US election in early November. Camille discusses the importance of staying informed without getting overwhelmed, drawing inspiration from a class by Beth Pickens...

Welcome to another episode of "In the Clinic with Camille," where Camille Freeman, a clinical herbalist and nutritionist, shares valuable tips for practitioners. This episode dives into the concept of urgency in sales and marketing, a common tactic recommended by many experts. Camille discusses the pros and cons of creating a sense of urgency, emphasizing the importance of authenticity. While genu...

Welcome to In the Clinic with Camille, hosted by Camille Freeman, an experienced herbalist and nutritionist. In this episode, Camille responds to a question from Olivia, who is considering revamping her online program at the Collective Wonder Herb School . Camille shares her extensive experience with various e-learning platforms, ultimately explaining why she chose Zenler for her programs and memb...

In this episode, Camille addresses a common concern from Julie about newsletter engagement. Camille shares practical advice on how to gauge and enhance reader interaction with your newsletters, especially when you're just starting out. Discover tips on interpreting open and click rates, soliciting feedback from your audience, and leveraging your intuition to craft compelling content. Camille also...

Welcome to the latest episode of "In the Clinic with Camille," where herbalist and nutritionist Camille Freeman dives into a pertinent question from listener Oren about managing multiple business ventures. Camille explores the complexities of deciding when to keep different facets of your work under one umbrella and when to separate them into distinct entities. Camille addresses both the business...

Welcome to this episode of "In the Clinic with Camille," hosted by Camille Freeman, a clinical herbalist and nutritionist. In this episode, Camille addresses question from Katie about the feasibility of supporting oneself solely through a clinical practice. Camille explores the realities of establishing a sustainable clinical practice, emphasizing that it often takes at least two to three years to...

If you stay in practice long enough, you'll have a business breakdown. These are periods where you're rethinking or restructuring at the highest level. During this time, things can get worse before they get better. In this episode, Camille discusses the inevitable disruptions that occur when you make big changes and shares her personal experiences of navigating a challenging time. She offers insig...

When a client's taking an herbal formula that seems to be resonating with them, they'll often want to know how long they should plan on continuing with the formula. When I first started practicing, I'd often give them a semi-standard answer centering around herbs taking time to work, guesstimates based on previous clients, etc. Since then, I've found an approach that feels more aligned with the wa...

When it feels like nothing is making a difference... Especially when you're getting started, it can feel like you're working and working and working, and you still don't have any clients.  This is very common, and it's very disheartening.  In this episode, I'll share a few different things to consider when you're in this place.  My biggest suggestions are to 1) recognize that it's okay to feel thi...

In today's episode, I'm delighted to interview Maria Noël Groves about her new book, Herbal Remedies for Sleep, and how the book applies to our work as clinicians. Listen in for thoughts on nervines, when to refer out v. when to try DIY or gentle sleep support, distinguishing between 'gentle' and 'strong,' and more. Links to Maria's work & website Buy Herbal Remedies for Sleep (and get 10% off...

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ember Peters, Stascha Stahl, and Vilde Chaya Fenster-Ehrlich about their upcoming Advanced Clinical Herbal Skills program . The program looks awesome. I'd like to take it, and I probably would if my fall wasn't so chaotic. Whether you're interested in furthering your clinical skills or not, though, I encourage you to listen to the episode (or read the...

Branding and Website Design Isn't Easy Many practitioners spend a lot of time, energy, and sometimes money trying to cobble together a website and professional brand as they're just starting out. This isn't usually the best choice. You do want to have a brand, but it's also important to understand that your practice will evolve in unexpected ways over the first few years. If you spend a lot of mon...

I was so excited to interview Mason Hutchinson, the founder of HerbRally . Herb Rally is a platform for herbalists and herbal enthusiasts, including event listings, a podcast, and a YouTube channel. Mason shared talked to us about the origins of HerbRally, from its humble beginnings as an event listing website to its expansion into the robust platform that we see now, including monographs, a daily...