Overcoming Self-Doubt as an Aspiring Herbalist—How I Did It

KhadiYah Preciado
Jun 29
3 min read

You’re not the only one who’s questioned if you’re “really ready.”

If you’ve ever asked:

Do I know enough?Can I actually help people?What if I get it wrong?

...Sis, you’re not alone. I’ve asked those same questions. And I almost let them keep me small.

But Yah didn’t give you this gift just to keep it to yourself.

Your community needs what’s in you. And the sooner you trust your voice and your wisdom, the sooner you’ll start changing lives.

Here’s what shifted my confidence—and what can shift yours too.

I Stopped Waiting to Feel “Ready”

I Leaned Into My Personal Experience

I Found a Framework That Gave Me Confidence

I Surrounded Myself With a Supportive Community

1. I Stopped Waiting to Feel “Ready”

Here’s the truth: You will never feel 100% ready. That moment when you suddenly wake up and feel like an expert? It doesn’t exist.

I used to think I had to take one more class, get one more certification, and read one more book before I could start teaching, consulting, or selling my herbal products. But I realized that the only way to build confidence is through action.

🌿 Action Step: Start where you are. If you’re studying herbs, start sharing what you’re learning. If you’ve been making herbal remedies for yourself, start offering them to family and friends. Confidence comes from doing, not waiting.

2. I Leaned Into My Personal Experience

We often think that to be an “expert,” we have to know everything about herbalism. But let me ask you this—who do you trust more? Someone who has memorized every herb in a textbook, or someone who has actually used herbs in real life and seen results?

Your own experiences with herbs are powerful. Maybe you healed your gut, balanced your hormones, or helped your child recover faster from a cold. That’s real knowledge. People want to hear your stories and learn how herbs have worked for you.

🌿 Action Step: Think about one herb that has helped you personally. Share that story—whether it’s in a conversation, a social media post, or a blog. Real-life results build trust faster than anything else.

3. I Found a Framework That Gave Me Confidence

One of my biggest fears when I started?

“What if I don’t know what to do when someone comes to me for help?”

That’s when I realized—confidence isn’t about memorization, it’s about having a system. Once I created a step-by-step approach to choosing herbs, assessing clients, and making recommendations, everything changed.

That’s why I teach structured frameworks in my programs—so you’re never left guessing what to do next.

🌿 Action Step: If you’re struggling with doubt because you don’t have a clear process, it’s time to learn a framework that makes herbalism practical and actionable. Having a system in place removes uncertainty and helps you work with clients with confidence.

4. I Surrounded Myself With a Supportive Community

Let’s be real—self-doubt loves isolation. When you don’t have people to encourage you, it’s easy to overthink, second-guess yourself, and talk yourself out of opportunities.

When I started surrounding myself with other herbalists, mentors, and students who were on the same journey, I realized I wasn’t alone. I saw people who were just a few steps ahead of me, proving that success in herbalism is possible.

🌿 Action Step: Find a community that supports you. Whether it’s a mentorship, a class, or a business challenge, being surrounded by like-minded people will keep you motivated and push you forward.