Book of Leaves

Ceara Carney

An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. A Career Change for the Better - Lorna Anne, Our Earthy Collective

    1d ago

    A Career Change for the Better - Lorna Anne, Our Earthy Collective

    Lorna Anne is an activist, environmentalist and fellow vegan. The projects she set up along her journey of activism like @earthy_cailini made her a brilliant business networker, and now she's co-founded an online resource called Our Earthy Collective. Everything she does is rooted in preserving the precious life we have on Earth by reconnecting with the land and each other. Stay up to date with her new venture on Instagram @ourearthycollective.ie. Tickets to her Big Vegan Hike this weekend, June 21st.Tickets to ReRuns pop up shop.Tickets to Golidlocks and the 3 PlanetsAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Support via Vinted, Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee or my short film crowdfundr is here 💕 [03:30] Lorna Anne introduces herself and how a health diagnosis steered her on a path to sustainability [20:50] When Lorna Anne started taking to the streets as a protester [28:00] How Earthy Cailini & Earthy Marketplace came about [32:30] Setting up Earthy Virtual Assistant [38:30] Our Earthy Collective [50:15] Imagining the future   Also mentioned: Cowspiracy Reforest nation Rachel Loughrey / Eco Hun Gaelic Woodland Project The Toy Library Candlelit Tales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  2. Compassionately Clearing Out Homes - Anne, Kindred Sorting

    Jun 1

    Compassionately Clearing Out Homes - Anne, Kindred Sorting

    Anne Fennell recently set up a new business called Kindred Sorting, where she specialises in compassionately clearing out the homes of loved ones who passed away, and making sure as many items as possible find a new loving home. She also helps with regular organising and clearing out spaces, and here she shares loads of tips if you're hoping to do the same. Check out her website www.kindredsorting.ie or follow her on Facebook or Instagram @kindredsorting. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee or my short film crowdfundr is here 💕 [03:30] Anne introduces herself and how Kindred Sorting came about [06:55] The catalyst for Anne becoming eco conscious [13:55] What happens when you book in with Anne – she talks us through the process – and where everything goes afterward [29:10] Tips for doing your own clear out [32:45] Tips for clearing out the home of a loved one who’s passed [34:35] Stand out moments   Also mentioned: Caitriona Kenny Overleaf Eco Books Lesley from The Quilt Shed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  3. Growing & Selling Organic Veg - Billy Jo, Leagh Farms

    May 18

    Growing & Selling Organic Veg - Billy Jo, Leagh Farms

    Along the Wild Atlantic Way, nestled in the Kerry countryside, Billy Jo works year round growing organic vegetables on her small patch of land. Leagh Farms is 100% certified organic which I learned in this chat is no easy accomplishment! Make sure to support your local veg and fruit growers in supermarkets and at farmers' markets, and you can stay up to date with Billy Jo's farm directly on Instagram @leagh_farm. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee or my short film crowdfundr is here 💕 [03:40] Billy Jo introduces herself and how the farm came about [07:40] What challenges Billy Jo faces as an organic veg grower in Ireland [12:20] Savouring seasonal food and making it last [16:40] The process involved in being a certified organic grower [21:40] What chemical processes non organic food goes through [24:45] Tips for growing organic at home [31:50] How Billy Jo manages pests on her farm [36:40] The impact growing food has had on the children around Billy Jo Also mentioned: Irish Organic Association The Organic Trust An tIonad glas Brown Envelope seeds Seedsavers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  4. Hunting, Funding, & Perception Changes to Help Wildlife Rescue - Pearse Stokes

    May 4

    Hunting, Funding, & Perception Changes to Help Wildlife Rescue - Pearse Stokes

    Welcome back to Book of Leaves! I'm kicking off season 7 and episode 136 with renowned wildlife rescuer Pearse Stokes. He volunteers with Kildare Wildlife Rescue who I've had on the podcast before - I recommend going back to give that one a listen too to find out more about how the charity works! In this chat we delve deeper into systemic and social changes that need to happen to strengthen wildlife populations. You can follow Pearse on Instagram @pearse_stokes and KWR @kildarewildliferescue. You can also keep an eye on ticket sales for their 2026 conference here. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee or my short film crowdfundr is here 💕 [04:50] The interview begins with an introduction from Pearse [11:35] Having a sense of duty and how that can encourage people, especially young men to the wildlife cause [17:50] Pearse’s take on hunting [22:50] Malcolm Noonan’s new motion to increase wildlife rescue and rehabilitation funding [24:20] The perception between conservationists and wildlife rescue & rehabilitators and what needs to change about it [34:20] The clear reasoning (and science!) in favour of banning fox hunting [41:30] How to help KWR [44:30] Pearse’s favourite rescues [47:20] Leaves people can take from Pearse’s book   Also mentioned: Wildlife Rescue Cork Kildare Biodiversity Conference   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  5. Keeping Packaging in Circulation - Green Bubble

    12/22/2025

    Keeping Packaging in Circulation - Green Bubble

    Peter Gregory is the founder of Green Bubble, a business that saves bubble wrap and other packaging waste from going straight to the bin after use. He's now branched out other forms of waste like cardboard boxes. We generate so much waste, the work he does can't be appreciated enough! Check out his website www.green-bubble.ie or stay up to date with him on LinkedIn or Instagram @greenbubble.ie. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [04:10] Peter introduces himself  [06:25] When and why Peter set up Green Bubble and how it works. [29:00] What Peter does as a parent to live eco friendly on the planet [36:00] Climate catch up coffee mornings [38:10] Imagining the future   Also mentioned: Sunflower RecyclingReDiscovery CentreBold DonutSustainabilityExamples.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  6. Alternatives to Animal Testing, & A Vegan Christmas - Suzanne Martin

    12/08/2025

    Alternatives to Animal Testing, & A Vegan Christmas - Suzanne Martin

    Suzanne Martin is an animal rights activist and vegan who set up SAFRI, a group campaigning to end animal testing in Ireland. She is also a member of NARA so we decided to have a chat about their recent pig and turkey farm investigations and share some tips on having a vegan christmas. You can stay up to date with them on Instagram via @safrireland. And DON'T FORGET to get in touch with your TDs and ask them to support the bill to ban fox hunting! As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x   [04:30] The interview begins with an introduction from Suzanne[11:30] What SAFRI is and why it came about [19:00] Scientific arguments against animal testing[22:00] The work of NARA, and their recent pig farm investigation[27:50] Turkey farm description[29:10] Advice for people who want to stop eating animals at Christmas time[43:00] Final insights into a cruelty free world[44:00] Imagining the future  You might also like: Interview with Dr. Ailis Brosnan Episode 16 & 17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  7. Healing from Colonialism via Food & Culture - Rupa Marya

    11/24/2025

    Healing from Colonialism via Food & Culture - Rupa Marya

    Rupa Marya is a physician, musician and writer. Her work mainly centres around food as medicine and doing away with colonial captilalist practices in favour of community. She was recently fired for speaking up against the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and thus found herself moving to Ireland where she is doing phenomenal work. We are very lucky to have her!   As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [03:30] Rupa introduces herself and her magical journey to the activism she does today [19:20] Examples of resistance to colonialism Rupa has seen in Ireland [21:35] Advice for people who don’t yet have a community they’ve tapped into [22:40] The food project in St James' Hospital [39:00] Ireland as ground zero - pros and cons! [46:30] Speaking out despite the consequences [53:30] Imagining the future Also mentioned:   Enflamed: Deep Medicine Book Wild Awake Ireland – Lucy O’Hagan? Joanna Macy Gaelic Re-existance Jimmy B O’Brían ? Manchán Magan Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine Dr. Colin Doherty The Great Oven Chris hedges Aramark research Lancet eat report (Oct 25) Talamh Beo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  8. Natural Dyes & Local Textiles - Malú Colorín

    11/10/2025

    Natural Dyes & Local Textiles - Malú Colorín

    Malú Colorín is an artist and facilitator, specializing in natural dyeing and textiles through her business Talú. She also works for Fibreshed Ireland who are trying to re-localise the textile industry in Ireland, supporting wool, flax and hemp farmers. She organises brilliant workshops and events - you can stay up to date with her on Instagram via @talu.earth or @malu_colorin. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x   [04:00] Malú introduces herself and her journey into natural dyeing & textiles [08:20] Why Malú promotes natural dyeing [10:20] Issues with the dyes used today in mainstream factories [16:10] How to naturally dye your own textiles and clothes! [21:30] Issues and solutions of the synthetic fibres used in clothes [29:50] The work of FibreShed [33:50] The Archipelago Festival of Colours [37:00] What Malú’s artistic practice looks like & how we can support it [42:00] Imagining the future   Also mentioned: Let them be Naked documentary Galway Wool Co-Op Guppy Bags   Suggested listening: Freya, Hemp Farming Virtue, Emerald & Wax Arran, Rediscovery Centre Mary, Change Clothes Dublin Carrie Ann, Feshion Revolution     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
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About

An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Ceara Carney
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 Book Of Leaves. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Book of Leaves

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