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How We Live Now with Katherine May

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<p>Where would you go to rest and retreat, in good times and bad?</p><br><p>Katherine May, author of Wintering and Enchantment, asks her guests to share their idea of a perfect sanctuary. Drawing on memory, inspiration and imagination, she explores the things we seek out when we need to restore our joy, hope and energy.&nbsp;</p><br><p>It begins with a forest clearing. What will we find there? A log cabin or a grand hotel? What cherished object or talisman would you bring? And what single work of art, be it a book, record, film or something else, would provide you with enough sustenance to see you through the darkness and remind you of the good times?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a series of frank, thoughtful and deeply personal conversations, The Clearing will explore the cultural, social and spiritual mindset needed to survive difficult times.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Katherine's Links:</strong></p><br><p>Visit The Clearing website <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast</a> to discover how to enjoy the episodes ad free</p><br><p>Buy Katherine’s books: <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/enchantment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enchantment</a> | <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wintering</a> | The Electricity of Every Living Thing: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1124/9781409172512" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK</a> / <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-electricity-of-every-living-thing-a-woman-s-walk-in-the-wild-to-find-her-way-home/9781612199603" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US</a></p><br><p>Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Visit Katherine’s <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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What is How We Live Now with Katherine May?
<p>Where would you go to rest and retreat, in good times and bad?</p><br><p>Katherine May, author of Wintering and Enchantment, asks her guests to share their idea of a perfect sanctuary. Drawing on memory, inspiration and imagination, she explores the things we seek out when we need to restore our joy, hope and energy.&nbsp;</p><br><p>It begins with a forest clearing. What will we find there? A log cabin or a grand hotel? What cherished object or talisman would you bring? And what single work of art, be it a book, record, film or something else, would provide you with enough sustenance to see you through the darkness and remind you of the good times?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a series of frank, thoughtful and deeply personal conversations, The Clearing will explore the cultural, social and spiritual mindset needed to survive difficult times.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Katherine's Links:</strong></p><br><p>Visit The Clearing website <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast</a> to discover how to enjoy the episodes ad free</p><br><p>Buy Katherine’s books: <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/enchantment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enchantment</a> | <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wintering</a> | The Electricity of Every Living Thing: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1124/9781409172512" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK</a> / <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-electricity-of-every-living-thing-a-woman-s-walk-in-the-wild-to-find-her-way-home/9781612199603" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US</a></p><br><p>Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Visit Katherine’s <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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