In the Clinic with Camille Episodes

Signed up for too many courses? It's fine to get rid of them. A few weeks ago, a student in my Grow course shared a sentiment that's all too familiar. She wrote: "Having bought too many courses that are on backlog feels super burdensome. I want to just throw them all into the sea, as they represent time I don’t have." So relatable, especially after almost 3 pandemic years. Here are my suggestions: #1: Make an inventory of the things you signed up for Write it all down in a Google/Word doc...

Today, we're talking about how to know whether you're ready to start a clinical practice. As part of New Practitioner Week, I've been asking people about the hardest part of getting a clinical practice started. "Knowing if I'm ready" has been a top answer. In this episode, I share some info about how to know if you're ready and how to know if you're in the "bull in a china shop" phase 😮. If you're in the "I'm ready!" phase, come join us for New Practitioner Week. Oh, and if you need help with t...

It's episode 50! Thanks so much for your support 💓 Today, we're talking about how there is no playbook for you to follow when creating your own practice. You build your own path, which is terrifying and also freeing. Please don't wait to get started until you know what you're doing. No one knows what they're doing. Start by taking steps forward, even if they might be wrong. Get an accountability group. Find a mentor. (Monday Mentoring is opening soon!). Join the Grow course. You won't know wha...

Experimenting with a new follow-up visit option Sometimes, a standard follow-up visit just isn't long enough. In this episode, I share a small change I've made in my follow-up offerings that allows clients to self-select the type of follow-up visit they need/want. It's working really well! There's also a bonus tip included that helps both your client and you remember how long your visit is supposed to last. I'd love to hear what you think of these tips. Send me a message at https://intheclin...

Is summer feeling sluggish in your practice? Never fear. This is normal. In this episode, I've shared a few thoughts on tuning into the rhythm of your practice and moving with the flow of the season. --- Send in a voice message: https://intheclinic.com

If you've ever felt badly because you have another job in addition to your work as an herbalist or nutritionist, this episode is for you. Learn why it's okay, usual, and expected for most herbalists and nutritionists to have multiple streams of income, particularly in the first few years of setting up a practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://intheclinic.com

When I went into clinical practice, I realized quickly that I needed to learn a new skill set quickly: how to run a small business. Without the formal structure of school, it's hard to keep track of important information. In today's episode, I talk about how I use a practice notebook to keep track of the most important things, and why keeping a "later list" has been such an important development. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://intheclinic.com

A lot of people don't realize how much tracking happens when you send an email newsletter. Although it's actually less invasive than the tracking associated with social media use/posting, it's still quite a surprise to many people who are just starting their own newsletters. In this episode, I share advice about how I think about these numbers and which ones I use to inform my writing. For more help with newsletters, see my book about newsletters 💌 --- Send in a voice message: https://inthecli...

TLDL (too long didn't listen): I didn't know until recently that hibiscus is often intercropped with peanuts, meaning that it likely is not appropriate for our clients who have severe peanut allergies. I hope this episode is helpful! If you haven't tried hibiscus tea yet - and if you aren't allergic to peanuts - give it a try this summer 🌺 --- Send in a voice message: https://intheclinic.com

In this episode, I share a simple but effective tip that I use often with clients re: how to get in a few more servings of veggies each day. Note that in the beginning of the episode I mention wanting to get clients to 6-8 servings per day. I should have said 6-8 servings of *fruits* and veggies per day - ideally I'd love to see 6 veggies and 2 fruits or 5 veggies & 3 fruits - although with many folks we're working towards 3 veggies & 2 fruits. As I mentioned in the episode, I'm working on a co...

Do you have your own practitioner? In this episode, I share some thoughts on why I recommend having someone else on your team who does similar work to your own. It can feel quite vulnerable, and at the same time there's so much to gain when you do this. --- Send in a voice message: https://intheclinic.com

If you've been thinking about signing up for a popular course or program, you've likely tried Googling around to see what you can learn about it. If all you're seeing is glowing reviews - particularly if the reviews all seem strikingly similar - you may not be getting a full picture. In today's episode, I share more about why you often can't/won't find any negative reviews for these types of programs online. If you're enjoying this episode, I also highly recommend listening to Episode 21: Quest...

When you're consuming too much, it's time to start creating. A while back, I asked people who read my newsletter what practices they have in place for creative expression. I'd been feeling overwhelmed by too much information coming in - client stories, courses and CEUs, news, etc. Side note: If you're not subscribed to my newsletter for practitioners, you can sign up here I find that when I'm consuming too much information, it helps to have some creative outflow to balance things out. If you'...

Whenever I hear about a new practitioner launching an online course, I cringe a bit. It's not that I don't wish them well. Of course, I do! I'd love nothing more than to see everyone's online courses filling easily and making big changes in the world. Unfortunately, that is not usually what happens. In this episode, I share why I don't recommend that newer practitioners offer courses and programs. Questions? Thoughts to share? Let me know. --- Send in a voice message: https://intheclinic.com

I left social media several years ago. I had always thought that social media was mandatory for building a practice. However, when it got to the point that being on Facebook & co. had more downsides than upsides, I decided to take a break. I've never really gone back. In this episode, I share more about that decision and how it's affected my clinical practice. Hint: it's been fine. Although the strategies are different, I've been able to find plenty of clients without using social media for...

February can be a hard month. For many of us, it's dark. It's gloomy. It's cold. It can be hard to keep the faith, particularly when you're new to clinical practice. Here's a short pep talk for you if you've been feeling a bit down when it comes to your practice. Hang in there. Here's the link to episode 13 on forming your own accountability group, which I mentioned in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://intheclinic.com

One of the biggest challenges when running a clinical practice is finding more clients. In today's podcast, we'll talk to clinical herbalist Oren Hercz about how he offers herb walks and classes to support his community and build his practice. Oren shares a few tips and tricks he's picked up along the way, as well as detailed information about how he structures his herb walks and classes. Oren's website and the link to his February Winter Mental Health workshop. --- Send in a voice message: ht...

Planning to do any public speaking in 2022? In this episode, I interview public speaking expert Megan Hamilton, who shares an easy strategy you can use to stay calm before and during a presentation. Fear of public speaking is incredibly common, and at the same time, presenting is one of the most effective ways of connecting with people in your community. If you're hoping to do a class for your community, present at a conference, or teach a workshop this year, I highly recommend listening to t...

What if I can't do this... Doubt and fear are incredibly common when you're in clinical practice. When you have your own health issues, particularly when they're not resolved or you're in a flare, it can be easy to tell yourself that you're in no position to help others with the same thing. Why should they trust me, when I can't even get my own health under control? This comes up often in my mentoring work. I love that you're thinking through these questions. It's an important part of being ...

At this time of year, it's tempting to spend hours planning and organizing to prepare for 2022. I've found that this approach, while fun, isn't always one that works for me in the long run. In this episode, I'll share more about why I avoid annual planning and what I do instead (hint: seasonal planning). If you want to plan for the winter season together, please join me for a free Seasonal Dreaming & Planning for Practitioners workshop on December 21 at 12:00 pm ET. It will last about 30 minute...

As 2021 comes to a close, I recommend spending some time reviewing your offers. Most of us start out very simply. We have one offer, usually an initial consultation + a few follow-up visits as needed. As time goes by, sometimes additional services, classes, and programs get added to the roster. In this week's episode, I share a few thoughts on why adding more services isn't always the way to go. I also encourage you to ask yourself whether it's time to prune any of your current services as ...

Ever had a brilliant idea, only to find out that someone else was already doing the same thing? I think we've all been there. You brainstorm and scheme until you're pretty sure you have the perfect program, offer, or class in mind. It can be a big blow to find out that someone else is already doing it. Your first instinct might be to give up, try to think of something new, and move on to your next idea. In this episode, I explain why you might want to do the thing anyway. Your voice is imp...

Transitioning Quickly If you're in practice long enough, you'll likely find yourself in a situation where you need to transition quickly between one client and another. You'll also find that there are times when you need to move from a jarring personal situation into your clinical work, without much time to make a mental adjustment. In this week's episode, I share a situation that required me to flip into clinical mode with just minutes to spare. I'll let you listen to the full story in the ...

Should you take the COVID vaccine if you're pregnant or trying to conceive? This is a great question to bring to your primary care provider! Even though I am not a primary care provider, I've been getting this question from many of my clients who are wondering whether to get vaccinated during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. I thought it might be useful to share my perspective in this week's episode. As always, please talk to your own healthcare team to make the best decision for your pa...