In the Clinic with Camille

In the Clinic with Camille

Short clinical and practice-building tidbits with clinical herbalist, nutritionist, and business mentor Camille Freeman. Click below to play the latest episode 😊

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112 | Do you need an AI policy?
112
June 23, 2026

112 | Do you need an AI policy?

Whether you use AI tools yourself or want nothing to do with them, if you share educational materials, run a community, or work with clients, you may want to have a written AI policy. In this episode, I share the one I created for Bloom and Grow, which is still very much a working draft. In this episode, we cover: Why practitioners who don't use AI still need a policy The four parts of the Bloom and Grow AI policy: note-takers in live sessions, scraping and uploading community content, disclosin
111 | When a solo clinical practice isn't for you
111
June 16, 2026

111 | When a solo clinical practice isn't for you

After years of training to be a clinical herbalist or nutritionist, you might find yourself on the other side wondering if this is something you want to or can realistically do right now. Many people don't realize what goes into running a solo practice when they sign up for a training program. Once you learn more about what's involved, you may make a different choice than you originally expected, and that's okay. In this episode, we cover: Why so many trained herbalists and nutritionists hit a w
110 | Why I Don't Work with Functional Labs
110
June 9, 2026

110 | Why I Don't Work with Functional Labs

This might be my most controversial clinical opinion: I don't work with functional lab tests. Not DUTCH testing, not GI Map, not organic acids, not microbiome panels. In this episode, I walk through exactly why and some considerations for those who do work with these tests. In this episode, we cover: What I mean by "functional labs" and which tests fall under that umbrella. Why I only order tests when the results will actually change what I do. The validity problem, with fecal samples for microb
109 | Show Up Anyway: Keeping Your Content Commitments
109
June 2, 2026

109 | Show Up Anyway: Keeping Your Content Commitments

It's a beautiful day outside, your brain is blank, and you're supposed to write a newsletter (or record a podcast). So, do you give yourself a pass? In this episode, I make the case for showing up even when you have nothing to say. In this episode, we cover: Why "I don't feel like it" is different from a real reason to skip your content commitment. The distinction between a well-deserved day off and letting your marketing/promotion plans fall off the radar. Why your "not my best" content sometim
108 | Knowing When to Outsource (Before You Break Your Website)
108
May 26, 2026

108 | Knowing When to Outsource (Before You Break Your Website)

Have you ever started a "quick" DIY project for your private practice, only to find yourself pulling your hair out three days later? In this episode, I’m sharing a slightly embarrassing (but hopefully helpful) cautionary tale about a recent tech rabbit hole I fell down. After noticing my website traffic had dipped, I decided to take my page speed optimization into my own hands. What followed was a crashed website, a warning from my web host, and hours (days?) of wasted time. I finally hired an e
107 | How To Not Be Always Working: Tips for Clinicians
107
May 18, 2026

107 | How To Not Be Always Working: Tips for Clinicians

Are you still working at 9 pm when you meant to stop at 3? If you're a solo herbalist or nutritionist, the line between working and not working can get quite blurry, because this work is part of who you are. Your clinical brain doesn't clock out just because you're supposed to be doing something else. In this episode, Camille shares how she's managing this challenge right now - 20+ years into practice - and why systems that used to work may need to be revised periodically. What's covered: Why so

About the Host

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Camille Freeman

herbalist | nutritionist | business mentor

Camille Freeman, RH, DCN, has been working with clients as a clinical herbalist and nutritionist since 2003, with a focus on fertility, pregnancy, and menstrual health. Her clinical work is guided by her background in physiology, along with a belief in the power of incremental change: starting small, listening closely, and helping clients make changes that actually last.

A teacher at heart, Camille spent nearly 17 years teaching physiology and pathophysiology at the Maryland University of Integrative Health before leaving her full-time position there to devote more time to Bloom and Grow. One of her strengths is breaking down complex concepts into clear, practical points that clinicians can actually use. She now brings that same approach to Monday Mentoring, her community of practice for herbalists and nutritionists, as well as her continuing-education programs, like this Deep Dive.   

Camille holds a doctorate in clinical nutrition from MUIH (now part of Notre Dame of Maryland), along with master’s degrees in herbal medicine (MUIH) and physiology (Georgetown University). She is the author of Write Better Newsletters: Grow Your 1:1 Practice with Emails People Actually Want to Read.

Reviews

Such a great resource!

"Wow, this podcast is the bee’s knees! Camille is so knowledgeable and helpful. Her voice is so soothing and she really knows what she’s talking about. Highly recommend for clinicians + practitioners"

TheDanimal28 | Oct. 22, 2023

Thank you!

"I am so glad that I heard about your podcast on the Herb Rally, Camille! Your content is relevant, applicable, and no-nonsense, and your voice is amazing. Thank you for doing what you do!"

NMKLTW | July 9, 2023

Always Helpful Insights and Tips

"I’m pretty sure I’ve listened to *every* one of Camille’s podcast shows. They’re so approachable, short and helpful. I really enjoy her thoughtful take on creating and maintaining a successful, meani…"

@marianoelgrivss | April 28, 2023

Short bits of wisdom

"I love listening these episodes during my morning walk! Thank you Camille!"

Annaisa27 | June 30, 2022
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