Jo Farren

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...

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...

I have been looking at my approach to support, knowledge sharing and giving advice, in my work.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Not the most inspirational post title, is it? Big companies have mission statements and vision statements: you can click on a website...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Yup, 'tis the season for coughs and colds and general yuckiness! Follow my top tips to stay well and recover quickly this winter 1....

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...

It's #worldbreastfeedingweek this week and as much as I could sit here and regurgitate facts and figures about health benefits to you, I...

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...

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...

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...