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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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
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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Dec 11, 20173 min read
'Tis The Season
Yup, 'tis the season for coughs and colds and general yuckiness! Follow my top tips to stay well and recover quickly this winter 1....
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Sep 5, 20172 min read
Why Compliance Matters
I 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...
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Aug 2, 20174 min read
World Breastfeeding Week 2017
It's #worldbreastfeedingweek this week and as much as I could sit here and regurgitate facts and figures about health benefits to you, I...
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Nov 17, 20162 min read
Self Care Week 2016
This 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...
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Feb 21, 20164 min read
Kick Start Your Health in 2016: Week Three
Ok, 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...
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Jan 8, 20166 min read
Kickstarting Your Health in 2016
I 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...
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