In the Clinic with Camille

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 shares the challenges faced by partic...

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 solutions. Together, they explore the...

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, deepen understanding, and lead to meanin...

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 about the differences between what I'd...

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 experience as a professor in a graduate ...

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 the world that are so desperate...

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 collaborating with another practitioner or abou...

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 introduces her upcoming book, "Write Better...

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 to learn more about the Pay from the ...

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. She emphasizes the need for bound...

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 genuine deadlines can help clients make...

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 memberships. She highlights key features...

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 discusses the importance of perseve...

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 and community-facing aspects of thi...

Welcome to this episode of "In the Clinic with Camille," hosted by Camille Freeman, a clinical herbalist and licensed 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 achieve financial stabili...

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 insights into how to manage these period...

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 way I want to practice, which I've de...

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 this way, 2) take an open-eyed look at...