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Jo Farren
Nov 5, 20247 min read
My Most-Frequently-Recommended Products
So my last blog post was specifically on the subject of supplements. As I was curating it, I kept coming up with more and more items that...
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Jo Farren
May 10, 20248 min read
My Most-Frequently-Recommended Supplements
I get asked a LOT about my favourite supplements, and whilst I am not in the business of giving blanket advice and guidance, I thought...
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Jo Farren
Jul 5, 20234 min read
Shatavari: Queen of Herbs. For Periods, Postpartum and Perimenopause.
This amazing adaptogenic tonic herb isn't one that I speak much about, but it really ought to be! I wanted to put Shatavari (Asparagus...
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Jo Farren
Mar 28, 20235 min read
Reframing Self Care
I've seen so much change about 'self care' over the past few years. Back in the late 90's/early noughties, it was called 'me time' and we...
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Jo Farren
Jul 18, 20226 min read
Why do I bang on about stress?
I recognise that I talk about stress A LOT and I wanted to talk about it a bit more. If you've done one of my programmes, then you'll...
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Jo Farren
Apr 22, 20225 min read
Top Tips To Dial Down Stress On The Go
I've spoken in more detail about migraines, and the impact that stress has on them, but I wanted to put pen to paper (or hand to...
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Jo Farren
Feb 23, 20228 min read
The Impact of Stress on Migraines
I did an Instagram poll on migraines a few weeks ago, and just followed up with the results a few days ago and I thought it would be...
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Feb 7, 20223 min read
Navigating Support, Advice, Opinion and Knowledge Sharing: What's the Deal?
I have been looking at my approach to support, knowledge sharing and giving advice, in my work.
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Jo Farren
Feb 1, 20223 min read
This Is Going To Hurt...
So, the birth world has definitely responded to the BBCs announcement that the book 'This Is Going To Hurt' by Adam Kay, is going to be...
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Jo Farren
May 4, 20214 min read
Behind the Backdrop
It's been over a year since I started working totally remotely, but I've been set up to do at least some of my work in this way for a...
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Jo Farren
Aug 4, 20193 min read
Breastfeeding Week
This is my story. I deserve to be heard. My voice matters, too. Breastfeeding Week is here once again and placing aside the tide of...
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Jo Farren
Jan 14, 20193 min read
Doulas: Nurturing a New Family Dynamic
Last year I had my first experience of supporting a woman through birth and I have to say it was truly an honour to do so. This woman was...
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Jo Farren
Nov 2, 20183 min read
Why I do this job
Not the most inspirational post title, is it? Big companies have mission statements and vision statements: you can click on a website...
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Jo Farren
Oct 17, 20184 min read
Birthing Awareness Three-Step Rewind Technique
Sounds like a bit of a mouthful, doesn't it - so I wanted to blog and explain a little more about this incredible tool Being in the Doula...
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Jo Farren
Oct 12, 20183 min read
The Stars in the Sky
I distinctly remember someone saying to me 'it's alright for you, you've got three kids' when I was pregnant with my third baby. I didn't...
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Jo Farren
Jul 8, 20183 min read
It's time to talk SERIOUSLY about self care
I did a live broadcast on self care a few days ago which has turned out to be very timely. I was discussing what self-care has come to...
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Jo Farren
Jun 27, 20184 min read
Taking the hard work out of taking supplements
I have been asked many times what supplements I recommend and I thought I'd blog and introduce some of my faves! I have spoken before on...
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Jo Farren
May 21, 20183 min read
On Becoming A Doula
I had been toying with the idea of doing Doula training for several years when I finally took the plunge. I had a slow recovery following...
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Apr 26, 20184 min read
The Princess and the Press
I shared a post on Facebook following the birth of the latest Royal prince here in the UK, a post which really divided opinion. There was...
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Apr 23, 20182 min read
Book Review - Practical Herbs 1
Ok, ok so it hasn't got the most engaging title ever, but us herbalists aren't wordsmiths and to be honest, it does what it says on the...
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