A Taste of the Future: Understanding Veganism with Claire Insley

Are you ready to step into a new era of conscious living and sustainability? Our guest in this episode, Claire Inslee, Media Spokesperson for the Vegan Society of New Zealand, promises to guide you through the inspiring journey of veganism, from her struggle to find vegan products in the ‘80s to the flourishing abundance of plant-based alternatives today. Witness the remarkable transformation of Claire’s health as she recounts her battles with endometriosis and how a dairy-free lifestyle significantly reduced her pain level.Ever wondered how a plant-based future would look? Claire shares her vision of a world where animal agriculture has given way to rewilding spaces and a shift to plant farming. The discussion also highlights the cost-competitive nature of alternative meats, their growing accessibility, and how they can play a pivotal role in mitigating climate change. For those who feel landlocked or lack a garden, we’ve got you covered with awesome tips to cultivate your green thumb indoors!Guest bio: Claire Insley became vegetarian aged 15, for the animals, before the internet (in 1985). They became vegan in 2000, as they became aware that animals still died for a vegetarian diet. They found immediate health benefits and have never looked back! Claire started writing articles for the Vegan Society magazine in 2011 and became a board member in 2015. Since then, they have taken on various roles as required, but words and communication have always been their strong point. They became the media spokesperson in 2016 and have ensured that veganism is seen as a positive influence in NZ society since then. Claire also writes for the Society and remains a presence in the magazine.Claire lives in the remote location of Karamea, at the top of the South Island, on the West Coast, in a yurt, off-grid, living a low-carbon lifestyle. They run West Coast Reiki and Massage and teach Reiki up and down the West Coast. They have authored a book “The Way of the Rainbow Warrior”, published in 2020, and are in the process of a second, “You Are Earth Energy”. Claire is also a Qi Gong Master and teaches classes regularly in Karamea. During the village “Winter School” they teach many different workshops on expanding consciousness, improving health, plant-based cooking, etc. Ever curious, Claire is a lifelong learner and is always studying something. Support the showThanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review, and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Shop my fav conscious brands. Click here for information on how to work with me.Join the conscious community on Patreon. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube | Tiktok Music by Matthew Baxley