Jo FarrenFeb 73 minNavigating 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.
Jo FarrenFeb 13 minThis 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...
Jo FarrenMay 4, 20214 minBehind the BackdropIt'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...
Jo FarrenAug 4, 20193 minBreastfeeding WeekThis is my story. I deserve to be heard. My voice matters, too. Breastfeeding Week is here once again and placing aside the tide of...
Jo FarrenJan 14, 20193 minDoulas: Nurturing a New Family DynamicLast 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...
Jo FarrenNov 2, 20183 minWhy I do this jobNot the most inspirational post title, is it? Big companies have mission statements and vision statements: you can click on a website...
Jo FarrenOct 17, 20184 minBirthing Awareness Three-Step Rewind TechniqueSounds 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...
Jo FarrenOct 12, 20183 minThe Stars in the SkyI 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...
Jo FarrenJul 8, 20183 minIt's time to talk SERIOUSLY about self careI 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...
Jo FarrenMay 21, 20183 minOn Becoming A DoulaI 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...
Jo FarrenApr 26, 20184 minThe Princess and the PressI 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...
Jo FarrenApr 23, 20182 minBook Review - Practical Herbs 1Ok, 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...
Jo FarrenDec 11, 20173 min'Tis The SeasonYup, 'tis the season for coughs and colds and general yuckiness! Follow my top tips to stay well and recover quickly this winter 1....
Jo FarrenSep 5, 20172 minWhy Compliance MattersI posted a few days ago on Instagram and it reminded me that I have meant to talk about this for AGES! Compliance - which boils down to...
Jo FarrenAug 2, 20174 minWorld Breastfeeding Week 2017It's #worldbreastfeedingweek this week and as much as I could sit here and regurgitate facts and figures about health benefits to you, I...
Jo FarrenNov 17, 20162 minSelf Care Week 2016This week is Self Care Week - I have a list of go-to self care remedies which I refer to and I'm sharing with you to celebrate... All of...
Jo FarrenFeb 21, 20164 minKick Start Your Health in 2016: Week ThreeOk, so there has been a 'little' gap in between posts - Jan and Feb have been really busy for me! Stage Five: Be Time Savvy This is where...
Jo FarrenJan 8, 20166 minKickstarting Your Health in 2016I started writing this article and realised that there was far too much to put into one blog post, so here begins a journey of several...
Jo FarrenJan 7, 20162 minEnfield Centre for Natural Health - My talk in February 2014I was given the honour of talking at the Enfield Centre for Natural Health in February 2014, a local charity set up to champion...
Jo FarrenJan 7, 20163 minMotherhood, My Story: Part TwoSo moving on from my last blog, I thought I'd discuss more about 'the stuff no one talks about' when you become a mum. Strangely enough,...