Lunchtime Live Are desk jobs killing us?
Sep 19, 2025
More people are leaving desk jobs for a nature-driven lifestyle. Tom shares his journey from finance to sustainable living in rural Ireland. He discusses the joys of organic farming and community support. Linda talks about transforming a glamping experiment into a booming business. Dr. Karl highlights the health risks of sedentary work, offering practical tips to stay active. The conversation is filled with insights on balancing work and well-being, encouraging a shift toward healthier living.
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Leaving Finance For Country Life
- Tom left a finance career after questioning its ethics while living in Bangkok and returned to his family land in Ireland.
- He and his family subsisted by organic growing, haymaking, logging and community support to make the change work.
Community Support On The Farm
- Tom describes a close-knit rural community that stepped in to bale and sell his hay when he was away helping others abroad.
- He contrasts that mutual support with the lack of similar communal help in the city.
From One Bell Tent To A Glamping Business
- Linda experimented with one bell tent on her land and grew it into a leading glamping business near Killarney over 13 years.
- She credits family, local suppliers and unique unit design for scaling the venture sustainably.