In the Clinic with Camille

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, I’m talking about a feeling many of us face: the pressure to finish every course or program we’ve signed up for. I was sorting through my own list of courses and realized it’s totally okay to get what you need from part of a program and then move on. You don’t have to complete everything just because you once signed up. If you’re like me and sometimes feel overwhelmed by your “to-learn” list, this episode is for you. We chat about how professional learning can be more like a buffet: pick what serves you right now and save the rest for later. Here's to taking what works into 2026 and leaving the rest behind 🎉 Links 2026 Supplement Deep Dive Professional Development Planning & Tracking Workshop (free if you share the workshop; $25 otherwise) 

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

Let's talk about dietary fiber in plain terms: the difference between soluble (fermentable) and insoluble fibers, how soluble fiber feeds gut microbes to produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids, and why insoluble fiber adds bulk to ease transit. We'll also briefly discuss how FOS/GOS and inulin fit into the picture.  Practical takeaways include aiming for about 25–30+ g/day from whole plant foods, using psyllium as a balanced supplement option, increasing fiber slowly to avoid discomfort, and seeking specialized care for those with GI conditions, since more fiber isn't appropriate for everyone. Resources The Gut/Brain/Immune System and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners class mentioned in this episode The 2026 Supplement Deep Dive Wait List  

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.