{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f89e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Some Positivity in this Pandemic","description":"<p>Welcome to the first Book of Leaves podcast episode of 2020. What a time to be alive eh?</p>\n<p>I wanted to ease into this season with a little message of positivity in this crazy time. I talk a little bit about mental health and suggestions for things to do to keep you busy and also talk about how it's OK to do absolutely nothing! And I read a poem for you because why not?I'll link particular suggestions I made below so you can find them. Stay home, stay safe, sending you lots of love. X</p>\n<p>Documentary Suggestions:</p>\n<ul><li><a href='https://www.netflix.com/title/80033772'>Cowspiracy.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://truecostmovie.com/watch/the-true-cost'>The True Cost.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.netflix.com/title/80114460'>Minimalism.</a></li>\n</ul><p>Charity Suggestions:</p>\n<ul><li><a href='https://www.dubsimon.ie/donate-3/'>Dublin Simon Community.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://alone.ie/donate/'>Alone.</a></li>\n<li>Childline.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/fundraise/daffodil-day/donate'>Irish Cancer Society.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.gofundme.com/f/artist-emergency-relief-fund?utm_source=customer&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1'>Civic Theatre Artist Emergency Relief Fund.</a></li>\n</ul><p>Gardening suggestions, check out <a href='http://bookofleavespodcast.com/bringing-biodiversity-back-into-your-garden-or-balcony-collie-ennis/'>Episode 15 for ideas to help biodiversity.</a></p>\n<p>Download or sign up to <a href='https://www.duolingo.com/'>Duolingo</a> to learn a language. </p>\n<p>Follow accounts like <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sustainablefashiondublin/'>Sustainable Fashion Dublin</a> for upcycling activities to do at home.</p>\n<p>If you can afford to contribute to the running of this podcast, <a href='https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves'>you can do that here!</a>X</p>\n<p> </p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}