{"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/6590476810f8d60017f74226?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Leaving the 'High Life' for the Bigger Picture - Tom Butler","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1703953371858-7edc874e79eff1eaaca3cedbed69db05.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Tom Butler, together with his wife Pam, run an organisation called Astræa, through which they inspire people to think, act, and live in harmony with the planet and each other. They grow food on a small organic farm, host classes, sell books and much more. At their root, they are two people using their time on the planet to create positive change. It was a pleasure to chat to Tom and learn of his fascinating story. My mind was whirring with inspiration through this chat, I'm sure yours will too! You can find their website<a href=\"https://astraea.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> here</a> or stay up to date with them on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/breathethinkflow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@BreatheThinkFlow</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>[05:50] Tom introduces himself and his story / leaving the high life.</p><p>[17:50] Moving to Carlow</p><p>[20:10] Knowing your ancestors</p><p>[25:40] Astræa</p><p>[31:50] Feast Upon The Earth timescape <a href=\"https://astraea.net/categories/1-all-listings/13-feast-upon-the-earth-the-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">book</a> &amp; exhibition. </p><p>[47:20] The meaning of ‘Breathe, think, flow’</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/452015.The_Serpent_and_the_Goddess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Serpent and the Goddess</a></p><p><a href=\"https://astraea.net/categories/1-all-listings/13-feast-upon-the-earth-the-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Feast Upon The Earth</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.kennys.ie/shop/Humankind-A-Hopeful-History-Bregman-Rutger\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Humankind</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.kennys.ie/shop/From-What-Is-to-What-If-Unleashing-the-Power-of-Imagination-to-Create-the-Future-We-Want-Rob-Hopkins-9781645020295\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">From What Is to What If</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unicef.ie/donate/gaza-crisis-emergency-appeal/#1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Donate to UNICEF</a></p><p><br></p><p>As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookofleavespodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BookofLeavesPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> or <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bookofleavespodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, leave us a review, and share with a friend x</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18813189\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> / <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BOOKOFLEAVES\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Me A Coffee</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}