October 6, 2022

I’m noticing a lot of fear in the air lately, and not in a fun Halloweeny way 🦇

There’s recession talk going around, money is tighter than usual for many people, and even if you have little to no understanding of what the stock market does or is, things still seem…bad.

(Not to mention the effects of climate change, loss of bodily autonomy, wars, politics, and so forth.)

It’s easy to get caught up in your head, trying to predict what’s going to happen and what you should do if you're in practice by yourself.

I have two pieces of advice:

  • Avoid any “quick” solutions like creating a course or a new program or a “high ticket” offer etc just to try to respond to what you think is happening/going to happen. Especially do not buy something that you think is going to be a magic bullet without any actual proof that this thing will help you. It really, really won't. (Here’s an older podcast episode about questions you should ask before buying a program or course)

  • Focus on connection and community. Support other people. When we’re scared and tired and overwhelmed, we tend to withdraw. This makes us feel even more alone and scared and overwhelmed. Small kindnesses go a long way right now. Tell someone you like their work. Collaborate on a workshop. Promote their thing just because. Tell another practitioner you enjoyed their blog post. I don’t know exactly how, and community will get you through whatever’s coming next.

Take care,

Camille



About Camille Freeman, DCN (she/her)

Hi there! I'm a clinical herbalist and nutritionist specializing in fertility and menstrual health. I run the Monday Mentoring community of practice and also offer continuing education programs for practicing herbalists and nutritionists (Check out this year's Deep Dive!). I'm also a former professor with the Maryland University of Integrative Health, where I taught physiology, pathophysiology, and mindful eating for 17 years. 

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