In the Clinic with Camille Episodes
June 4, 2023
62 | Results from an Email List Experiment
What happens if you don't have an opt-in offer? Today, I want to talk about an experiment I've been running with my email list. My email list is absolutely critical to the way I run my practice. It is my primary marketing too...
May 22, 2023
61 | Thoughts about Scarcity Marketing
If you're new to clinical practice, you might be tempted to investigate common marketing techniques to help you find more clients. Unfortunately, many of the strategies you'll hear about won't necessarily get you the kinds o...
April 23, 2023
60 | The Power of Showing Up
Why bother to show up when you can watch the recording? Today, I'm sharing a simple yet often overlooked strategy for building your visibility and relationships within your community. Finding clients and getting the word out ...
April 2, 2023
59 | Thoughts on an ashwagandha thyrotoxicosis case report
As I was preparing for a lecture on ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ), I came across a case report sharing information about a women who went to the ER with tachycardia, palpitations and other symptoms of hyperthyroidism. He...
March 20, 2023
58 | Spring Dreaming & Planning Workshop
I honor of the equinox today, I'm sharing the spring dreaming and planning workshop I led recently. I highly recommend a seasonal planning process rather than an annual one. I hope you enjoy! I'd love to hear how your plannin...
March 10, 2023
57 | Books I Use in Clinical Practice
This podcast episode is in response to a question from Phoebe, who asked if I could share the books I most often use in my clinical work. Here is a (likely incomplete!) list of the herbal books I've been calling on lately: Th...
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 suspe...
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 Apo...
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, ...
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 super...
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 I...
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 d...
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 messa...
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 p...
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 se...
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 mu...
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 making...