Is Vitex Contraindicated in PCOS? You can probably tell from the episode title that, according to our current understanding, Vitex agnus-castus is not contraindicated for folks who have PCOS. In fact, there is reason to susp…
In this episode, herbalist Ruth Shelton shares more about how she created and ran a year-long program called Sacred Allies. Ruth Shelton, The Empirical Herbalist, is a consulting herbalist and teacher who works out of her Ap…
In today's episode, I interview herbalist Oren Hercz about his experience developing an intermediate herbal program in partnership with Ember Peters. Oren shares how his educational work dovetails with his clinical practice,…
I've been using a "pay from the heart" pricing model for 2 years now. When people sign up for my Monday Mentoring program, they are offered three pricing levels and asked to chose based on which is most appropriate for their…
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 supe…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 mess…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 s…
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 m…
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…
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…
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 makin…
Some of you know that I haven't been on social media for several years. In this episode, I share why I chose to step away and a few thoughts on how this works for me. To learn more about how to find clients without social me…
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 b…
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 …
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, p…
If you've had doubts about whether you can truly serve a client if you personally struggle with the issue the client is having, this episode is for you! There isn't a right answer here, but it is worth thinking about your as…
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 a…