Mentoring with Geraldine

What does it mean to be accredited? It’s time to be proud of your achievements and your qualifications. What does it mean to be part of an association? What’s the difference between our qualifications and those without, what about evidence and research? You’ve done the training, it’s time to pat yourself on the back.  Work with Geraldine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737 https://me...

Over the summer I did a course with Steph Taylor to help me relaunch my Graduate Mastery Program. I learnt heaps about launching and sharing using new systems, redoing my avatars and launch systems. Steph has a podcast you can check out here:  https://stephtaylor.co/tag/socialette-podcast/ Affiliate link: https://mentoringwithgeraldine--stephtaylor.thrivecart.com/launch-magic-affiliates/ Work with...

I’m on my travels in May - the Gold Coast and then to Perth, hopefully I’ll get to catch up with many of my listeners at the talks I’m giving first for the NHAA - Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia on the 1st May and then for the Rener Expo in Perth on May 19th. Between those in the Academy we have Programs in Practice and launching our offers starting on 24th April and well int...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss Glossy Privit  - This evergreen shrub glossy privet is a member of the olive family and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for more than 1000 years. Here is the book I mentioned Of People and Plants: The Autobiography of Europe's Most Celebrated Herbal Healer By: Maurice Messegue Work with Geraldine:...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss Globe Artichoke - Traditionally globe artichoke has been considered as a digestive, liver and gallbladder herb with bitter principles and recent evidence supports this long time use. Experimental and clinical research has shown antioxidant, choleretic, hepatoprotective, bile enhancing and lipid lowering effects… and Geral...

Join Geraldine and Sam as they chat marketing for the practitioner. Sam works with health practitioners to build a loyal community and thriving business through content marketing. She believes there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to marketing, and anyone can learn to be amazing at it!  Check her out:  FB: @samthehealthwriter IG: @samthehealthwriter Website: www.samanthagemmell.com Work with...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss Sundew - Due to sundew being discontinued because the raw material is unavailable we would like to provide you with some alternative herbs. In this episode we discuss:  The Ayurvedic herb Adhatoda, that’s antispasmodic and expectorant.  Elecampane which, specific for irritating coughs in children.  Grindelia is often used...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast Geraldine discusses a recent post in the Facebook practitioner group Strictly Education & Support and how it resonated with so many practitioners. Saying no can be powerful in business to maintain boundaries and not reach into overwhelm and burnout. What are your thoughts? Work with Geraldine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737 https://me...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss a variety of relaxing nervines, which are a group of herbs that have become increasingly important in these times of stress, tension and confusion, alleviating many of the accompanying symptoms. These herbs work on the nervous system and lead to relaxation, whether it be a state of psychological ease or muscle relaxation....

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss Pulsatilla.  Due to pulsatilla (Anemone pulsatilla) being discontinued because the raw material is unavailable in this episode we discuss possible alternatives. Pulsatilla, also known as pasque flower, is a good remedy to consider for disorders of the male and female reproductive organs associated with nervous and emotion...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss Green Tea which is among all the teas consumed in the world green tea, which is loaded with antioxidants, is the most studied for its health benefits including cancer prevention and degenerative diseases like cardiovascular diseases, arthritis and diabetes. As a result the consumption of green tea is now growing in Wester...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast Geraldine talks about Tuesday nights webinar, there’s a workbook so that you can really implement the strategies we’ll be talking about and how you can use the suggestions in your practice. The scripts aren’t like hypnosis scripts where it’s start to finish, it’s lines that just work and can be popped anywhere into the conversation. We’re going to talk fol...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast Geraldine looks at how you talk to your clients, what do you say that encourages them not just to return but to go home and implement your suggestions? Or if they can't, what do you say when they return? Work with Geraldine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737 https://mentoringwithgeraldine.com/contact/ https://www.instagram.com/mentoring...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss Nettle leaves. These possess tiny white hairs that are similar to a glasslike hypodermic needle. These spikes can pierce the skin and inject an acrid fluid containing several substances including formic acid, the same chemical in ant and bee stings. This burns human skin causing small blisters, hence, the common name stin...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast Geraldine looks at all those little tricks she’s learnt over the years of being in practice, how do you talk to your clients about re-booking? How do you encourage them to come back without feeling ‘icky’ and ‘salesy’?  Work with Geraldine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737 https://mentoringwithgeraldine.com/contact/ https://www.instagram.co...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast, I hope to get you thinking about what trainings you need to keep your practice moving forward, what you need to continue to progress yet not become swamped and overwhelmed or overloaded with your ‘to-do’ list of never ending training wishes! Work with Geraldine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737 https://mentoringwithgeraldine.com/contact/ h...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss Ivy Leaf. The traditional European indications for Ivy leaf were primarily for the respiratory tract and to this day it is used against diseases of the lower respiratory tract associated with productive cough including the common cold, asthma, and acute and chronic bronchitis. Work with Geraldine: https://www.facebook.com...

Upcoming Webinar - 640 people wanted this, are you one of them? Did you attend the free webinar last month? It was all about verbal scripts in the clinic, and how to run your consult so you don’t reach into burnout. Want greater discussion on those verbal scripts, then have a quick listen!  Find out about the upcoming webinar and how you can learn more about avoiding overwhelm by visiting geraldin...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss the humble dandelion, probably the most familiar plant in the world! While children make wishes on the fuzzy heads of dandelions, lawn enthusiasts tend to curse the cheery yellow flowers when they appear. And for good reason. Dandelions are opportunistic and will push out grass and other plants, as well as sapping water a...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss - Thyme, which is traditionally part of every herb garden, even the most modest. It has acquired such a wide medicinal and culinary reputation that it is a mainstay of the modern herbal materia medica. Thyme has a long history as a treatment for coughs. It was used medicinally by Hippocrates ("the father of medicine&...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast, Geraldine talks about the herbs she likes that you might want to add to your own top herbal choices in your dispensary! Sharing your first dispensary with other new practitioners to reduce your opening costs as well all the companies you can choose from. More information on herbal medicine is available in the Facebook group Strictly Education & Suppor...

Join Geraldine & Christine from the Herbal Extract Company as we discuss saffron. Also known as “red gold”, or the “golden spice”. The high price is a result of the high manual labour required for its cultivation, harvesting, and handling. It is highly valued in different cuisines for its distinctive colour, exceptional taste, and unique aroma. From time immemorial, saffron has also been consi...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast, Geraldine discusses all that’s on offer with the upcoming webinar ‘Finding your Flow in Practice’ - it’s been rewritten and revamped to make the most of the information and support your implementation into practice.  Book in for the webinar - 8th February 12.30pm ACST -  https://geraldineheadley.podia.com/finding-your-flow-like-never-before Book in for th...

In this episode of the bite-sized podcast, Geraldine discusses working out our own roadmap for the future and what will be needed as our business grows - just like for our clients, we need to produce a roadmap and offer them ebooks and information before they’ll purchase, what do we need ourselves? Be sure to visit www.geraldineheadley.podia.com for more details. Work with Geraldine: https://www.f...

In this final episode of the bite-sized podcast, Geraldine discusses her ongoing expensive mistakes!  Purchasing disastrous platforms and how being an ‘early-adopter’ isn’t always beneficial! How we need systems that will take us forward and really look at how we’re going to use what we purchase. Be sure to visit www.geraldineheadley.podia.com for details. Work with Geraldine: https://www.facebook...