In the Clinic with Camille

This week, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes peek into a new document I created to prepare guest speakers who are teaching in my mentoring and deep dive programs. I explain why I created the document, what's included, and my thought process on this experiment. If you'd like to view the document to see the current draft, you can take a look at the community guidelines here. I'm open to feedback, so please feel free to share your thoughts on https://www.intheclinic.com

In this episode, you'll learn about my "social sharing" workshops: short online trainings for clinicians where attendees come for free if they share the event with a group (otherwise there’s a small paid fee). Sign-ups before the live class get the free option, all registrants receive full recordings and newsletter subscription as part of the exchange. I cover why I use this model (accessibility, community building, word-of-mouth growth), how I trust participants to share, how I handle dishonest responses, and recent results and adjustments I'm making to make the process clearer. If you want to check it out, sign up for Updating Your Homepage on May 6 from 12-1 pm ET. It’s $25 or free if you share. Viewing this after May 6? Visit my homepage to see when the next one will be and/or join my mailing list for practitioners to find out about upcoming social sharing workshop. Relevant links Camille's homepage for a list of upcoming workshops Social Sharing Workshop: Updating your Homepage

In this episode, I break down practical strategies for dosing compounded liquid extracts and tinctures, explaining how to convert herb grams to milliliters using ratios (e.g., 1:5), estimating effective dose ranges, and weighing factors like client sensitivity, alcohol exposure, cost, and strength of the formula. We'll briefly discuss alternatives: infusions, decoctions, and other ways to be more cost effective.

Camille interviews artist Julia Orquera Bianco and herbalist Meghan Henshaw about their collaborative zine that celebrates seven medicinal plants from the Ohio River Valley. They discuss the creative process, research at the Lloyd Library, connections with United Plant Savers, and how the project blends botanical art, conservation, and practical herbal knowledge. Join us to hear about plant cultivation, harvesting, medicine-making, and how the zine came into being. Episode Links Meghan's website: Ocotillo Herbals (zine available here) Q'Enti website: purchase the zine and other art from people indigenous to S. America Julia's website: more art! Lloyd Library in Cincinnati United Plant Savers Deep Ecology Fellowship

In this episode of In the Clinic with Camille, I share some follow-up thoughts from my recent supplement deep dive class, focusing on smarter supplementing. We explore the broad definition of supplements in the U.S., including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and protein products, and discuss the challenges around recommending supplements for long-term disease prevention. I clarify how taking isolated nutrients differs from consuming whole herbs or foods, and why it’s important to be thoughtful about what we recommend to clients, especially when evidence for long-term benefits is limited. If you’re curious about supplements and want to dig deeper, it’s not too late to join the 2026 Supplement Deep Dive. Thanks for listening 💚 Resources 2026 Supplement Deep Dive ($350) January Deep Dive Class: Smarter Supplementing ($45; included in full deep dive) February Deep Dive Class: Supplements to Support Athletic Performance with Jaclyn Sklaver ($45; included in full deep dive)

In this episode, you'll hear Maria Noël Groves discuss her new book, Herbal Gut Health, which explores digestive function and challenges as well as herbs/lifestyle strategies to restore function. We talk about why teas are especially useful for GI support, when to refer clients for medical care, and where to find Maria’s classes and resources at wintergreenbotanicals.com. I highly recommend the book, as it's a concise, practitioner-friendly overview of botanicals and approaches to common and complex gut issues. Links Wintergreen Botanicals for Maria's upcoming classes and workshops. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter while you're there! Purchase Herbal Gut Health Follow Maria on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube

This episode builds on the newsletter I sent out last week and a lot of conversations I’ve been having with other small business owners. If your revenue is down this year, you're not alone. I talk about practical, accessible steps you can take when business slows. What I cover The normal ups and downs of running a small business. Growth every year is not the realistic baseline. Don’t assume a down year means you’re doomed. You need a different strategy, not resignation. Start with the basics: get a clear marketing plan, show up consistently, and take excellent care of the clients you already have. If you’ve fallen off your marketing routine, restart the simple things you know how to do. If your current plan is not working, get curious rather than hard on yourself. You probably need new skills or support. Use resources you already own first: courses, books, freebies you purchased but never used. Try one and follow it through. Ask your community what has helped them. There are many free or low-cost tools and approaches that move the needle. Foundations first: just like health care, make sure the basics are in place before getting fancy. For marketing that means steady ways to meet people, stay in touch, invite them to work with you, and deliver a great client experience. Be willing to try things. Some will work, some will not. Learn and iterate. If needed, take practical measures like getting other income temporarily. That is okay. Resources mentioned My practitioner newsletter: https://www.camillefreeman.com/newsletter My book on newsletters: Write Better Newsletters Want help? If you have a specific situation you want me to talk through, send a short summary and I may address it in a future episode. Thanks for listening. Take care and talk soon.

In this episode, I chat with Liane about her journey into fertility herbalism and her upcoming book, The Herbal Fertility Handbook, which launches on September 23, 2025 (and is available for pre-order now!). What’s inside: Liane shares how her own fertility challenges led her down a path of self-directed study, including a year-long internship with a naturopathic doctor. We talk about the holistic approach she takes in her work—combining herbs, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes, and attention to both menstrual and sperm health. Liane describes the writing process for her new book, including how she used a content map to stay focused and organized. She also explains why pre-orders are so important for first-time authors. If you’re interested in herbal fertility support, either personally or professionally, you’ll want to check out this accessible, research-informed guide. Links: Liane’s website: https://lianemoccia.com/ Follow Liane on Instagram or LinkedIn Pre-order The Herbal Fertility Handbook from your favorite bookseller (here's the Bookshop.org link) The Practitioner Fertility Training offered by Camille and Liane last year (you can still sign up for the DIY version!) Our upcoming Pregnancy Practitioner Training, which starts this fall. If you’re curious about supporting fertility naturally or want to help others on this path, you’ll find lots of practical wisdom in this episode.

In this episode, Camille discusses the pros and cons of hiring a virtual assistant. This episode provides thoughts on how having an assistant may support solo practitioners reallocate time to seeing clients, content creation, or better work-life balance. Camille discusses common misconceptions about virtual assistants, shares her personal journey in integrating virtual help into her practice, and offers practical tips on assessing readiness for hiring a virtual assistant. Discover how even small task delegations can significantly boost productivity and well-being. Learn more about the upcoming mini-course on getting started with a virtual assistant, or take this short quiz to find out if you're ready to hire an assistant.

In this episode, Camille engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Kevin Spelman, a highly experienced Ayurvedic practitioner, researcher, and phytotherapist with decades of experience in clinical trials and education. Dr. Spelman shares his insights on the significance of personalized medicine, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of patients beyond "cookie-cutter" herbal solutions. Together, they explore the challenges of clinical education and the importance of critical thinking in integrative practices. Their discussion also delves into philosophical perspectives and the role of herbal energetics in forming a comprehensive approach to patient care. This episode invites listeners to rethink traditional educational models and encourages embracing a more holistic and individualized approach in clinical herbalism. Join them as they navigate the evolving landscape of herbal medicine education, offering food for thought for clinicians and educators. Dr. Spelman taught a class on medicinal mushrooms as part of the 2025 Immune Deep Dive. Books Recommended by Dr. Spelman Philosophy Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Tree of Knowledge Maturana and Varela Learned Optimism Martin Seligman Food of the Gods Terrance McKenna Wisdom: From Philosophy to Neuroscience By Stephen Hall The Systems View of Life By Capra & Luisi Medical History Doctors By Sherwin Nuland The Mysteries Within By Sherwin Nuland Epidemics and History By Sheldon Watts The Origins of Human Diet & Medicine By Timothy Johns The Magical Staff By Matthew Wood Why Some Like It Hot By Gary Nabhan Edible Medicines By Nina Etkin Biochemical Individuality By Roger Williams Learn more about Dr. Kevin Spelman at www.phytochemks.com

In this episode, I’m answering a question from an upcoming Q&A session: What does my morning routine look like? I give a few details about how I start my day, including the balance between finding time alone and juggling homeschooling, caregiving, and household responsibilities. I find that many morning routines I hear or read about are unrealistic for my particular situation. You'll hear about the differences between what I'd like to do and what actually happens most mornings. I also share more about how I've adapted the one the one thing I do pretty much every morning - a daily walk with my dog - into a tiny morning routine of sorts. If you’ve struggled to create a morning routine that feels realistic and meaningful, I hope this episode gives you ideas for starting your day in a way that works for you or at least takes away some of the pressure to have an elaborate/extended morning routine. Got a question you’d like me to answer in a future episode? Submit it at www.intheclinic.com - I'd love to hear from you.

It can feel inappropriate or uncomfortable to promote yourself when things are falling apart around you. It's tempting to think that your work doesn't matter much in the big scheme of things. In the episode, we'll talk about how it matters to show up for your community when things are hard. Our work matters, and by helping people feel better individually, we are increasing capacity to make changes in the world that are so desperately needed. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one 💚 Camille Upcoming at Bloom & Grow: Workshop on how to describe what you do (March 6th from 12-1 pm ET; free or $25) Spring Dreaming & Planning for Practitioners (March 13 from 12-12:30 pm ET; free) Seasonal Allergies: Immune Deep Dive (March 10 from 5-6:30 pm ET) Herbal Observation Group: March 25 & 27th at 12 pm ET