In the Clinic with Camille Episodes

Feb. 19, 2023

56 | Is Vitex Contraindicated in PCOS with Jillian Bar-Av

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…
Feb. 12, 2023

55 | Ruth Shelton on creating and running the Sacred Ally program

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…
Guest: Ruth Shelton
Feb. 4, 2023

54 | Oren Hercz on Creating an Intermediate Herbal Program

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,…
Guest: Oren Hercz
Jan. 29, 2023

53 | The Pay from the Heart Pricing Model

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…
Oct. 11, 2022

52 | Throwing (some) courses into the sea

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…
Sept. 8, 2022

51 | Are you ready to start a clinical practice?

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 …
Aug. 13, 2022

50 | No one knows what they’re doing

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 …
Aug. 7, 2022

49 | A follow-up visit experiment

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…
July 11, 2022

48 | The Summer Slowdown

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…
July 7, 2022

47 | On having another job

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…
July 6, 2022

46 | Why I use a practice notebook

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…
July 5, 2022

45 | The creepiness factor when you use email newsletters

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 …
June 29, 2022

44 | Hibiscus and Peanut Allergy

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…
June 28, 2022

43 | How to eat more veggies 🥕

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…
June 27, 2022

42 | Having your own practitioner

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…
June 23, 2022

41 | Why you won’t find negative reviews of many online courses and programs

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…
May 25, 2022

40 | Balancing creativity and consumption

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…
April 12, 2022

39 | Why You Shouldn’t Create an Online Course

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…
March 22, 2022

38 | Why I’m Not on Social Media

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…
Feb. 22, 2022

37 | A February Pep Talk

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…
Feb. 8, 2022

36 | Interview with Oren Hercz on Offering Herb Walks and Classes to Build your Practice

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 …
Guest: Oren Hercz
Jan. 25, 2022

35 | How to Stay Calm(er) When You’re Giving a Presentation with Megan Hamilton

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…
Jan. 13, 2022

34 | When Your Own Health Makes You Doubt Your Ability to Work with Others

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…
Dec. 13, 2021

33 | Why I Don’t Do Annual Planning in December

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…