In the Clinic with Camille

38 | Why I’m Not on Social Media

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 the past several years.
I feel much better when I don't spend time scrolling, and it truly is possible to make it work.
To learn more about how to find clients without social media, you can view my free webinar on how to find clients without social media (among other freebies) - no need to share your email address to get it. 
- Camille
 
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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 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.
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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 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.
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35 | How to Stay Calm(er) When You’re Giving a Presentation with Megan Hamilton

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 this episode.
Teaching and presenting can be powerful ways to support your community, meet new people, and grow your practice.
In order for this to work, you need a few things to happen:
You need to actually give the presentation or teach the class 
You need to teach/share/present about something your people care about, and 
You need to connect with people while you're presenting/teaching/sharing (i.e. present effectively).
If these three things are in place, you'll find that you are making a difference and helping more and more people.
Today, we're focusing on step 3: how you can present effectively.
Megan shares some helpful thoughts on how we can prepare for presentations beyond focusing exclusively on the content.
You can have excellent content, be overprepared, and still stumble when it comes to speaking in front of others.
If you listen to this episode, Megan shares one of her top tips for staying calm as you prepare for and present your material.
For even more help, join us for a live, online workshop with Megan at the end of January Details below.  
Being a powerful presenter is a learned skill. Feeling petrified or know that you're not naturally good at speaking publicly? I promise, you will get better with practice, particularly when you have an instruction manual like the one Megan will provide during our workshop.
Resources
Megan's website
The animated gif for controlled breathing
Register for the 1-hour Speaking with Power online workshop on Jan 31 at 5 pm ET. Pay from the heart: $5-25 💟 (Can't make it live? No worries. There will be a replay. As long as you register before the session starts, you'll get access to the recording.)
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34 | When Your Own Health Makes You Doubt Your Ability to Work with Others

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 an ethical practitioner to ask yourself when you are equipped to help, and when something is out of your scope.
In this episode, I argue that your own state of health or lack thereof does not disqualify you from being able to help someone else who's experiencing a similar condition.
If you are otherwise trained and qualified to support someone, then don't let your worries about how things will be perceived hold you back.
It's always easier to assess what's going on with someone else than it is to assess and create a plan for yourself.
You are not the same as your client.
Their journey is different from yours.
Your experience with a similar condition can lend depth and compassion to your work, and your training and professionalism will guide you as you provide the best care you can.
 
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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 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 minutes, and you'll get access to the workbook and planning document I use personally. I'd love to see you there. It will be recorded, so please register even if you can't attend live ❤.
Oh, hey. Friendly note for people listening to this episode after the fact: I do seasonal dreaming workshops for free each season. You can come to the next one by registering here: https://www.camillefreeman.com/seasonaldreams 
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32 | Do You Need to Prune Your Offers?

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 we head into 2022. 
Sometimes simplifying and focusing our work can make all the difference.
Need a bit of structure as you plan for 2022?
Come join us for this live/interactive dreaming & planning webinar. It's free. (Also, note for future listeners: I still do these. Every season. For free. You can join us for the next one right here: https://www.camillefreeman.com/seasonaldreams. 
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31 | When It Doesn’t Help to Compare

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 important, even if someone else is offering something similar.
There is room for multiple overlapping offerings.
There are plenty of people looking for support. Some of them are likely to resonate with your work, and the particular way you structure your teachings/care.
Keep your focus, create what you think will best help your people, and trust that you have something to offer.
In other words, this is a friendly reminder to let go of the comparisons.
Don't ditch your idea just because someone else has already "taken" it.
Need help sorting things out? Think about joining us in Monday Mentoring, which exists for just these types of conversations .
Take care,
Camille  
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30 | Grounding and Centering before a Client with Very Little Time

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 episode. As a preview, it involves words written in blood .
(Don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds.)
Some of the strategies I use for quick transitions:
1-3 deep breaths
A post-it note with words to remind me of how I want to show up stuck to my monitor
Calm lighting and adding a few drops of an essential oil blend to a diffuser
Verbally or mentally setting my intention
Turning my head and/or briefly focusing my eyes on something outdoors (or going outside for a few breaths if time allows)
Do you have practices that work for quick transitions? 
I'd love to hear about them. Please feel free to message me, or consider joining us in Monday Mentoring for ongoing conversations about how to handle tricky clinical situations 
 
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29 | Thoughts on the COVID Vaccine and Pregnancy/Fertility

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 particular case. 
Quick summary:
I would feel comfortable getting the vaccine if I were pregnant or trying to become so. 
Resources:
Learn about the mechanism of mRNA vaccines
Your local epidemiologist newsletter is excellent for detailed and updated info on COVID/vaccines
COVID vaccine does not have an 80%+ risk of miscarriage
Participate in a study about menstrual experiences following the COVID vaccine
COVID vaccine does not cause sterility
Learn more about the mechanisms of action for the COVID vaccines and more from Heather Zwickey, who has a PhD in Immunology and founded the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine
COVID risks higher for pregnant people & COVID + adverse pregnancy outcomes
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