In the Clinic with Camille Episodes

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...

In this teeny-tiny episode, I discuss how to think about quarterly taxes so that it's not quite so painful to send in those checks every few months. Resources Mentioned Happy Money by Ken Honda My Roots course just re-opened. If you're getting started & need help setting up your practice (insurance, forms, scheduling, etc), come and join us! Not sure how much you should be setting aside for taxes? Check out Episode 14 | How to Handle Income from your Practice --- Send in a voice message: htt...

Why I Spend Money on Mentoring... and lots of it. This week, I'm sharing specifically how much money I spend every month on mentoring. Hint: it's an amount that would have been inconceivable to me a year or two ago. It's an amount that doesn't feel entirely comfortable. It pushes me, which is part of the point. When I first started practicing, I resisted spending money on mentoring and other "business building" things. I didn't have money to spend, and a lot of these programs seemed scammy ...

Why licensed nutritionists need to be aware of the new OpenNotes rules. Did you know that new legislation went into effect in April, 2021 that affects the way licensed healthcare providers share information with their clients/patients? It's called OpenNotes. If you're in practice, it will affect how you communicate with your clients and potentially how you take notes. Because it's still very new, we still don't know the full implications of OpenNotes for nutritionists. At this point, most o...

If you've ever felt bashful because you don't run an apothecary... Check out this week's episode! There are many different ways to be an herbalist. Not everyone needs to fulfill each aspect of herbalism personally. If you love running an apothecary, great! If you don't love it, you don't have to do it. If you don't have the time, or the money, or the ability to deal with it: that's fine. There are plenty of amazing, ethical people and businesses who you can work with to supply herbs for y...

Do you need a business plan? One of the things I get asked relatively often in my Roots course is whether you need to have a formal business plan before you open your private clinical practice as an herbalist or nutritionist. The short answer: Nope. Not really. In this episode, I share why I don't think you need one and a few things to consider instead. Need help with some of these steps? You may want to consider my Roots course and/or a private mentoring session. --- Send in a voice messag...

An interview with herbalist Lori Wroten In this week's episode, you'll hear an interview with herbalist Lori Wroten. This is the first time I've had a guest on In the Clinic! A cautionary tale I invited Lori to share about a frightening experience associated with the use of an herbal product being sold by a 3rd party vendor on Amazon. Although we don't have all of the details about what was in the product, this case study provides a cautionary tale about the quality and veracity of products t...

Should you charge extra for payment plans? When you purchase a course, program, or package online, you're often offered a payment plan - particularly if the price is on the high end. Usually, the payment plan winds up being more expensive than the "paid in full" price. An Example A program costs $999 - or - four payments of $300 In this scenario, you'd be paying an extra $200 if you couldn't afford the upfront fee Questions and Ethics Are you comfortable penalizing someone who can't afford...