Herbalists & Nutritionists: In the Clinic with Camille

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 much to gain when you do this.
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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 strikingly similar - you may not be getting a full picture. In today's episode, I share more about why you often can't/won't find any negative reviews for these types of programs online.
If you're enjoying this episode, I also highly recommend listening to Episode 21: Questions to Ask Before you Buy a Program or Course.
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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 coming in - client stories, courses and CEUs, news, etc. 
Side note: If you're not subscribed to my newsletter for practitioners, you can sign up here 
I find that when I'm consuming too much information, it helps to have some creative outflow to balance things out.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, it can be hard to tap into your creative side. Sometimes I can't even remember what I like to do, creatively.
In case you're in a similar state, I've compiled some of the links, resources, and ideas that people shared at the bottom of this post. There's something for everyone here. 
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed.
Feeling inspired and want to focus on creating this summer? 
This summer in Monday Mentoring we're going to have a focus on creation and visibility.
Our Summer challenge will center on creating and publishing content daily (as always, challenges are optional!). We'll be having an optional book club to read and practice "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron.
And, of course, we'll meet  every week to go over clinical cases, practice management questions and more.
If you're in practice or will be soon, I highly recommend giving it a try.
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Ideas for Bringing more Creativity into your Life
books: 
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldman (Shan)
The Artist’s Way (Lauren, Linden, Jillian)
Classes
Firefly Creative Writing (Linseed) (Note: I have taken some of their classes & can vouch for them as well - so lovely & nourishing - CF)
Macrame class (Michaela)
Group workshops at Michaels (Rachael)
Yoga course (online) centered on creativity (Elizabeth)
art projects
Adult coloring books (Nora)
Crochet of the month club (Liane) "I had zero knowledge going in, and have been able to keep up every month with the monthly kit and videos. I just finished block # 9 out of 36!"
Knitting (Gina) "The colours, the feeling of the wool, the nourishing ancestral connection vibes!"
"I love drawing plants as a way to deepens my connection to their spirit as well as growing my observational skills. I’m not one to sit still most of the time and I find sitting in the garden, meadow, or woods and drawing feels very grounding to me. I often completely lose track of time doing this and it becomes very meditative. I like colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink as mediums that are portable and don’t require cleanup." (Miranda)
Embroidery + a habit tracking app like HabitHub to stay on track (Tabatha)
Doing a mandala with fabric markers on a canvas tote is a nice easy one that doesn't require a ton of supplies or mess. Resin flow art is also very fun, quick and gratifying if you you're going to something abstract (Rachael)
Paper cutting (Linden)
Glass pen lettering (Alison)
Let's Make Art "I started with watercolors -- they share most of their outlines and instructional videos for free. I still play around with those, but I have NO hidden talent. Then they started offering art journaling which I absolutely adore." (Sherryl)
I also love Make It Artsy for inspiration. For short bursts, I love The Reverse Coloring Book™: The Book Has the Colors, You Draw the Lines! (Sherryl)
I have a stack of GreenCraft magazine and you can find some free projects on Free Projects (stampington.com) Some of their projects are a little too froufrou for me, but I can usually de-froufrou them and there are others that I enjoy (and often have the materials on hand or could find them in a second hand store). (Sherryl)
Getting creative out & about
Letterboxing: "I do not consider myself to be very artistic but one of my BFFs recently got into letterboxing. If you don't know about this already, YOU WILL LOVE IT. Part of letterboxing can be making/carving your own unique stamp/s. My son is NOT AT ALL crafty and he went HOG WILD making his own stamps when my friends showed us how. Me, too!! If you don't know the author, Kate Milford, I think you'd love her. Here she gives a teaser on letterboxing and a link to the "main" (and very clunky) letterboxing website." (Krista)
Nature-based dioramas: "My most favorite creative practice is to visit the beach and gather anything that strikes my eye. From these items I create a diorama and a story to go along with it. Sometimes the story is about a surfer (witches burr/sweetgum makes a a great surfer head!) who finds respite on a deserted island after a storm, sometimes there is an entire community, with elegant figures made of plants I have yet to identify. I play with these scenes until I have reached an end point, and then leave them to the rising tides, weather, or for some other creative soul to happen upon (the thought generates new stories in my mind). It’s a kind of mandala that way. And, Bonus: I always collect the tiny pieces of plastic and waste from the beach, which serves my desire to contribute to the environment. Win:win. This simple practice is in no way revolutionary; we have been playing with objects on the beach and telling stories since we were kids! And, I have found it serves my soul." (Deborah)
 
When things start to feel out of balance, I find it helpful to evaluate whether my balance of inputs to outputs is in place. If I've been consuming too much information/content/etc then it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This can be balanced by spending more time in creative mode, making things either just for fun or producing content or materials to help my community/clients.
This summer in Monday Mentoring, we'll be focusing on the balance between consumption and creation in our seasonal challenge (content creation & visibility) as well as our book club (The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron). We'd love to have you join us if this has been on your mind as well ❤.
Questions? Thoughts to share? Let me know.
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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 big changes in the world. Unfortunately, that is not usually what happens. In this episode, I share why I don't recommend that newer practitioners offer courses and programs.
Questions? Thoughts to share? Let me know.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 ❤.
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