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MAR

2026

Semi-retired life: 3 month update

Tags : Australia, Journey women, medical research matters, mentor, monique ryan, naturopath, retirement, semiretirement, solopreneur, travel

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How are you going? It’s been over 3 months since I stepped down from clinical practice. I’m looking a bit wild and woolly after a road trip, reflecting on how (semi)retired life and what I’m doing with my time! The short video includes also some great tips for...

FEB

2026

5 habits for a healthy business

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : accountability, Australia, healthy business, microbusiness, small busines, support

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We’re experts at helping our clients create healthy habits but the same mindset applies to creating a rewarding business. Create these 5 habits for a smoother professional life. Regular solo business meetings Make a date with yourself for a short check-in at the beginning of the...

DEC

2025

Best of 2025 mentoring articles

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : best mentoring articles for naturopaths

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What an emotional week it has been. When I began planning to transition out of clinical practice over a year ago, the focus was on the logistics not the feelings. Now I’m taking some time to reflect and recover from a full-on year, and where better to do that than a tropical...

NOV

2025

Thank you!

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This has been my last week in clinic, a significant milestone which comes with many emotions. I want to thank you for your support over the past 34 years. I really appreciate all the clients, RRR listeners, colleagues and friends who’ve been with me on this professional journey....

NOV

2025

Final weeks: November 2025 update

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In recent years I’ve taken “No”vember as my mantra. It’s a handy strategy to get through the pointy end of the year in one piece, by being more selective about what we take on in November. While it sounds negative, underpinning the philosophy is creating space for ‘yes’! This...

NOV

2025

Will AI replace your naturopath?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : AI, Australia, buying health supplements on line, digital health, herbs, how to find a naturopath, minerals, vitamins, will AI replace naturopaths

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Can naturopathy survive in the age of AI ? I’ve asked myself this question increasingly over the past year. Fellow practitioners have shared stories of clients presenting AI generated health protocols and found that superficially some are actually ok. However, this strategy can...

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OCT

2025

Mentoring: remedy for feeling overwhelmed in practice

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : AI, keep it simple, mentoring, naturopath superpowers, naturopathy, overwhelm in practice, supervision, witnessing

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It’s common to feel overwhelmed when starting in practice. We’ve all been there and, even with experience, will feel this again. But sometimes clients with complex presentations provide the greatest opportunities to learn. Keep it simple In my first clinic year I had a...

SEP

2025

The big announcement – clinic closing 26 Nov

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : clinic news, retirement

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With excitement, and a touch of trepidation, it’s time to take a step towards retirement. After 34 years, I’m winding down my naturopathic practice later this year Currently there are still appointments available before my last clinic day on November 26th 2025. The plan is to...

AUG

2025

Mentoring: Are you wasting your time?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : boundaries, burnout, mentoring, patient journey, patient management, time, work life balance, workflow

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Excessive time demands are a common gripe in clinical practice. Particularly the non-billable hours spent on admin, social media, research, report writing and other client communication. Do you know the amount of time spent on tasks outside consultations? Have you considered the...

JUL

2025

Overcoming winter hump days (and some fascinating new Vitamin D research)

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, health, herbalist, hump day, sunshine, vitamin D, Winter

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Some winters everyday feels like hump day! When the weather is gloomy, life can close in on us. Then, just like that, the sun comes out. Flooded with light and warmth we’re instantly uplifted. That dopamine hit is real, though often short lived. Growing up in a cold climate,...

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Semi-retired life: 3 month update

5 habits for a healthy business

Best of 2025 mentoring articles

Thank you!

Final weeks: November 2025 update

Will AI replace your naturopath?

Mentoring: remedy for feeling overwhelmed in practice

The big announcement – clinic closing 26 Nov

Mentoring: Are you wasting your time?

Overcoming winter hump days (and some fascinating new Vitamin D research)

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