A psychologist with decades of experience with sex offenders discusses the risk for children in naturist environments

Discussing how Gay Naturists International or GNI started, what is their purpose, and what they do for naturism.

Billy Procidea, producer and host of New York City's long running Naked Comedy Show talks about what it's like to be a nude stand-up comic

Walking nude in San Francisco's Bay to Breakers Fun Run along with a visit to Lupin Lodge Naturist Resort in the Los Gatos Mountains

Part 2 of Stéphane and Samantha experiences on the 2023 Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel. The podcast travelogue discusses naturism as we travel the Caribbean including stops in St. Thomas, Antigua, and the Bahamas.

Stéphane and Samantha document their experiences on the 2023 Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel. The podcast travelogue discusses naturism as we travel the Caribbean including stops in St. Thomas, Antigua, and the Bahamas.

Celebrating 15 years of podcasting with a brief review of when we started and some statistics about where we are today.

The author of The Feral Girl, Nick Alimonos, talks about writing, fantasy novels, nudity in mythology, naturism, and more

A discussion with the founder of Naturist Hub about the challenges of social media for naturists and nudists

The creators explain why they made the Sunburnt card game that features an incredible variety of nude body types

Dr. Victoria Bateman discusses why body acceptance, feminism, sex positivity are important to economic growth and success.

Book review of "A Whole Nude World" by Michael Douglas. An introduction to nudism from a Christian perspective.

Celine and Jeremy of the Just Married Band are talented musicians who are passionate about naturism and regularly perform in naturist resorts

Prof. Keon West reviews recent research that show that naturism helps with body image, self-esteem, and general happiness

Naturist parents answer many frequently asked questions and address common concerns about raising children in naturism.

Naked Age has matured into its own podcast and is moving to it's own feed with its own website: https://www.nakedage.co/

A woman's diary about her experience going without a bra both at work and in public while dealing with society's disapproval

We catch up with Tim Chizmar to learn about his latest movie, The Nudels of Nudeland. In our discussion, we learn how much work and money it takes to make a movie; and how important they are for the naturist movement.

We review, with Mark Storey, scholarly research papers that suggest benefits for children raised with family social nudity

An exploration of the parallel paths of two nudist pioneers: Ray Connett in Canada/United States and Gerardo Cisneros in Mexico

A story of abuse by those who exploit naturism from who someone who, surprisingly, remains optimistic about real naturism's potential.

Marie Willa Bobo-Smith, a transgender nudist whose top free activism and public nudism make her make her a trailblazer for trans visibility.

Censoring idea or protecting people; the challenges of moderating naturist content on social media

Jérôme Jolibois, a Belgian naturist and avid nude cyclist became the first open naturist elected to the Brussels Town Hall

Heather talks about her nude skydiving experience and intense newfound passion for naturism

Meet Barbara Williamson, a pioneering figure of the sexual revolution frequently referred to as “The Most Liberated Woman in America”

Calgary Nude Recreation's ideas, challenges, and successes as a non-landed club trying non-traditional nude recreation.

Is Cap d'Agde the mythical destination for naturism or the metropolis of lasciviousness? In this episode you hear real people's experiences.

In 2020 a collaborative project was launched to create universal naturist symbol. After several rounds of voting a design was selected.

We meet the irrepressible Andy Tabbat, an inveterate joy bringer whose lifelong observance of nudism has been public and unashamed.

In this episode we feature other naturist/nudist podcasts. None of the shows featured are in any way related to us. We are not endorsing any of them or their content. We have put together this episode in order to keep you informed and to support other naturist/nudist podcast creators.

Introducing Naked Age, a historical audio series exploring uncommon stories and profiling unique people who have gone to extraordinary lengths to live a nude life. In this episode we meet the extraordinary Lora Boswell, a lifelong nudist and one time owner of California’s Lupin Lodge with a distinct point of view on nudity.

Getting media coverage is very easy for naturists. Journalists love to expose us because it gets great ratings and lots of clicks. For naturism it provides a lot of great publicity. But many naturists are leery to speak to the media because they're afraid to look bad. In this episode we consider who/what is the media and review strategies for dealing with journalists.

Having a naturist day at a waterpark seems natural but the logistics are complicated. We hear three stories, from the UK, United States, and Canada, about renting waterparks with differing levels of success.

Naturists are constantly censored in social media. Naturism itself gets lumped in with pornography despite the fact that Naturists oppose it, fight for body acceptance, against hypersexualization, and are trying to stop the objectification of the naked form. Yet social media censorship is increasing. "Community Standards" are ethnocentric, vague, and inconsistently applied. There seems to be one set of rules for celebrities and big advertisers; another for Naturists. When rules are erroneously applied there is essentially no appeal process.

What if you grew up hearing that your great, great, grandfather was known as Rudy The Nudie? That is exactly the experience of Evan Nix who was intrigued enough to start doing some research. He tells us the story of Rudolph Johnson who was a prominent nudist and president of the American Sunbathing Association (ASA and today known as AANR) in 1950-51. You will hear how his research took him from mere curiosity to active naturist participation for his whole family.

Many people are under the impression that those who live in Scandinavian countries are very comfortable with nudity. Yet Jan Dalchow, a Norwegian film director, felt enough body shame that he created a documentary about it. In this episode he shares with us how his investigation into why he is ashamed of his own naked body resulted in a film. His journey took him through Europe and the west coast of North America where he learned a lot about both the meaning of nudity and society's need to censor it.

One of the great things about the naturist community is that we meet a variety of interesting characters. Tim Chizmar interviews two very different women in California. Trista Robinson is a well known actor who recounts her first nude scene. Rocky is a personal trainer and longtime nudist beach bum from Blacks Beach in San Diego.

While people have often complained about gender imbalance in naturism due to single men, Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park seems to be attracting a lot of single women. We interviewed 7 of them to find out why they like it.

Practicing Yoga nude has become so common that it can be found in many major cities. It seems that yoga and body acceptance are a natural combination. Tim Chizmar interviews Sarah-Jane, better known as the Naked Yogi, about her relatively recent journey into teaching nude yoga online, her views on body acceptance, the reactions she has experienced, and her discovery of naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Andrew's The Naked Gentleman BlogPatreon for the Naturist Living ShowList of podcast apps that show episode artwork by Podcast Help DeskThe Naked YogiThe Naked Yogi websiteThe Naked Yogi's PatreonThe Naked Yogi on TwitterThe Naked Yogi on VimeoThe Naked Yogi on InstagramOur episode on online harassment of womenTopless TopicsTopless Topics websiteTopless Topics on TwitterTopless Topics on VimeoOur episode on how not to be creepy Photo: Sarah-Jane in her studio Episode CXXIII

We visit the town of Zipolite in Mexico during the Festival Nudista 2020 and catch up with our friends Nick and Lins (Naked Wanderings) and Hector and Andrea.We also announce the launch of our Patreon fundraiser. Please support The Naturist Living Show! Links to items mentioned in the show: Our Patreon FundraiserNaked WanderingsHector Martinez on TwitterWhere to eat, sleep and drink in Zipolite by Nick & LinsZipolite, Mexico in Google MapsHotel NudeHotel BudamarTres de Diciembre RestauranteFederatión Nudista de México Become a Patron! Photo by David Neads - Andrea, Hector, Lins, Nick, (front left) and Stéphane (front right) with friends at the Tres de Diciembre Restaurante Episode CXXII

Cynthia and Rolf Holbach discuss starting and running a naturist B&B as well as a naturist club in Southern California with Tim Chizmar. Links to items mentioned in the show: Southern California Naturist Association SCNASCNA on FacebookClothing Optional Home NetworkArroyo del Sol Listing on COHN -Arroyo del Sol FacebookSan Diego’s Tourism Page for Black’s Beach Photo: Cynthia and Rolf at Arroyo del Sol B&B Episode CXXI

In 1927 Maurice Parmelee wrote “it is of great importance for gymnosophy that race prejudice disappear entirely, or be reduced to the lowest possible minimum.” He would certainly be disappointed by the persistence of systemic racism nearly a century later. We discuss being Black in Naturism with Gregory Jean Louis, a passionate listener; Shirley Mason, of Haulover and the B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation; and Michelle Jackson, of the Black Naturists Association. Links to items mentioned in the show: The New Nudist, July 6 2020 episode – Nick and Lins from the Naked Wanderings Blog and Evan of @NaturistVintage@NaturistVintage on TwitterMinorities in Naturism episode from 2010B.E.A.C.H.E.S. FoundationBlack Naturists Association Photo: Michelle and friends at a Black Naturists Association event. Episode CXX

Chrissy and Dave are interviewed by Tim Chizmar about their nude wedding on Black's Beach in California. Links to items mentioned in the show: Scott Cline's The New Nudist PodcastThe New Nudist Podcast - interview with Stéphane DeschênesDe Anza Springs ResortDisneyland Club 33 Glen Eden Sun ClubAANR, American Association For Nude RecreationSCNA, Southern California Naturist AssociationSan Diego’s Tourism Page for Black’s BeachDave and Chrissy's CampgroundTogether Again Memory Beads Photo: Chrissy and Dave's wedding Episode CXIX

In just about a year, Just Naked has gained a tremendous amount of success both in real life and online. Adam Schwietert, one of the founders, tells us how they did it, what they're doing now, and why they're doing it. Links to items mentioned in the show: Just Naked WebsiteJust Naked InstagramJust Naked TwitterJust Naked FacebookJust Naked VimeoJust Naked Podcast on Google, Apple, and SpotifyYouTube: The Flaming Lips - Watching The PlanetsNaked in Motion WebsiteNaked in Motion PatreonNaked in Motion TwitterNaked in Motion InstagramNaked in Motion FacebookNaked in Motion MeetupFemme Fwd:Episode 96: Goodbye YNA Photo: Léa and Adam, Founders of Just Naked Episode CXVIII

Tim Chizmar interviews Julie D. Mayo, co-founder of the Las Vegas Bares; a non-landed club that organizes activities such as hiking, kayaking, swims, and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Las Vegas BaresLas Vegas Bares FacebookGlen Eden Sun ClubAccess PossibilitiesClothing Optional Home NetworkAenal Manoa in Costa Rica Photo: Julie and Tim in Las Vegas Episode CXVII

Musicians who fight for body acceptance while making music; we chat with Dario Western of Laissez Fayre in Australia as well as Millie and Mie of The SoapGirls in South Africa. We also share some listener statistics and respond to voicemails. Links to items mentioned in the show: Calgary Nude RecreationRecreational Naturist vs Ethical NaturistPodfest ExpoLibsynSome Podcast Industry Statistics presented at PodFest (posted on Reddit)Podcast Industry Statistics from mypodcastreview.com Laissez-Fayre YouTube Laissez-Fayre TwitterLaissez-Fayre FacebookLaissez-Fayre SoundcloudLaissez-Fayre Facebook GroupLaissez-Fayre Instagram The SoapGirls websiteThe SoapGirls FacebookThe SoapGirls TwitterThe SoapGirls InstagramThe SoapGirls YouTube Photo: 2019 SoapGirls performance in Manchester, UK; by Darren Wood Photography - Creative Commons Licence (Cropped to fit website dimensions) Episode CXVI

What is The Naturist Living Show? In this 90 second trailer we briefly describe who we are, what we have been doing since 2008, and why we are producing this podcast.

Our correspondent, Tim Chizmar, interviews Corky Stanton, the founder of what may be the oldest naturist/nudist video website: ClothesFree.com. They discuss the beginning and, with Philip Fayne, they outline its future. Listen carefully to get a special promo code for clothesfree.com. Links to items mentioned in the show: The Naturist Living Show on SpotifyClothes Free InternationalGlen Eden Sun ClubAANR, American Association For Nude RecreationSCNA, Southern California Naturist AssociationClothing Optional Home NetworkThe Naturist SocietyThe Bay Area NaturistsBlack’s Beach BaresSan Diego's Tourism Page for Black's BeachTon Dou, Concert in Times SquareGolden Tiki Las VegasOaklake Trails Naturist Park – Oklahoma Photo: ClothesFree TV Preview Video Episode CXV

For some people, naturism can be a form of therapy. It can be so transformative that it changes your life. Madeline shares her very personal story of being saved by her experience. Links to items mentioned in the show: Working at Bare OaksEthical Naturism Photo: Madeline and Stéphane at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Episode CXIV

Tim Chizmar and Kayla Rae attends the Puppetry of the Penis show, a.k.a. the "art of genital origami", in Las Vegas and interview the performers: Jamie Morris and Robert Ryan. Links to items mentioned in the show: Puppetry of the Penis International SitePuppetry of the Penis Show in Las VegasErotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas Photo: Publicity picture from the Erotic Heritage Museum Episode CXIII

We explore a variety of issues with artist and academic Matthew Hamon. There are many types of photography: casual, artistic, erotic, pornographic, artistic, clinical, commercial, scientific, etc... What is the difference? Is nude photography pornography? Is the image of a nude child indecent? What is consent? What if people misuse your image? What are the implications of a naked picture of yourself on the internet? Links to items mentioned in the show: Bare Oaks' Photo PolicyBlog post about Bare Oaks' new lens cover policycamJAMRJock SturgesSally MannNaked State Art ResidencyMatt Hamon in 6 Mois MagazineA comedian, Whitney Cummings, reclaims power over a person who tried to extort money over a nude pictureESPN Body IssueUniversity of MontanaMatthew Hamon's website Photo: by Matthew Hamon - Matt’s family, Jennifer, Emile and Lur, often bathe outside in a livestock tank even during Montana’s cold winters Episode CXII

An interview with a new naturist; a young man who approached with skeptical caution to quickly become a passionate advocate of naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Interview copyright informationApple PodcastsOther places to subscribe to this showEpisode where Nicole talks about growing up in naturismBrady's Podcast: The Movie Men Podcast Photo: First Visit to Bare Oaks Episode CXI

Tim Chizmar interviews the director and cast of "Disrobed: Why So Clothes-Minded?" performed at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Links to items mentioned in the show: Rec.nude - the pre-web internet naturist social mediaSouthern California Naturist Association (SCNA)Barely Proper play in the August 2011 episode of the Naturist Living ShowThe Hollywood Fringe FestivalReviews of "Disrobed" from the Hollywood Fringe Festival presentationEncore Presentation selection of "Disrobed" at Hollywood FringeNomination of "Disrobed" in the Immersive Theatre categoryInformation on how to get tickets to the second run of "Disrobed" which starts November 2, 2019 Photo: The June 2019 cast of "Disrobed: Why So Clothes-Minded?" Episode CX

Bethany Denton tells us how she came to create an episode of "Here Be Monsters" titled "The Evangelists of Nudism" where she recounts the story of her first, and rather unusual, experience as a nudist. Links to items mentioned in the show: Here Be Monsters – The podcast about the unknownHBM071: The Evangelists of Nudism Photo: First time visitor to Bare Oaks by naked-club.org Episode CIX

We discuss participation in naturism by Mormons from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) with Stacee (practicing) and Mike (lapsed). The religion's focus on respecting the body creates an interesting (and arguably erroneous) dichotomy for those who want to be naturists. Links to items mentioned in the show: A question about Mormons in naturism posted in the r/nudism community on Reddit.comEpisode 106 of the Mormon Expression Podcast2013 episode of the Naturist Living Show on MormonsLatter Day Saints (LDS) Skinny Dipper's ForumWasatch NaturistsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Photo: Freedom in Joshua Tree National Landmark (Utah) by Donald Fletcher Episode CVIII

We talk to three young people: one who rebelled against naturism when she was a teen; one who stayed as a naturist; and another teenager who is new to naturism. Why teenagers leave: The club does not make them feel comfortable (possibly because it isn’t really about true naturist values like acceptance and tolerance of others)The club does not offer them things to do, peers to hang out with, or opportunities (e.g. jobs!)Their social circles are at home with their school friends and they want to fit in with themThey want to develop their own identity by differentiating themselves from their parents (rebellion!)They would rather stay home alone while their parents go to the club (freedom!) So teenagers leave for a variety of reasons. They always have and they always will. If it's reasons numbers 3 to 5 there's not much that can be done. But if a club deals with reasons numbers 1 and 2, then some teens may stay. At Bare Oaks, we have actually had teenagers visiting us on their own because their parents are not there. (reason #4 but reversed) Over the years, we have also had many young people, including teens, work as staff for the summer and they loved it! (like Nicole in this episode of the podcast) Links to items mentioned in the show: Attracting Youth - Episode 47 Sept 2012Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism - Episode 39 Jan 2012Why do teenagers turn away from nudism and is that such a big deal? - Naked Wanderings2014 Canadian Survey on Attitudes Toward Nudity Photo: Nicole and her sisters by Matthew Hamon Episode CVII

An eclectic chat with Tim Chizmar on a wide variety of topics: Las Vegas, his experiences organizing nude comedy, nudism in general, his nudist movie project, and more! Links to items mentioned in the show: Tim Chizmar on IMDBTim Chizmar on TwitterTim Chizmar on InstagramClothes Free InternationalKate Logan interview Photo: A nudist comedy show at Olive Dell Ranch - Tim Chizmar is top left with at the back, Jon Smilowitz and Kevin Lahaie; and in front, Heather Schmidt, Katie Hall, and Melissa Dejanude. Episode CVI

We discuss dating for naturists/nudists. Because single men are the ones who seem to have the greatest challenge in naturism, we focus our advice on them. We interview Melissa who is an affirmed naturist and Christine who is not but would consider it for the right guy. A summary of the dating advice: Don't focus on naturist/nudist dating sites. Most, and possibly all of them, are scams.Don't limit yourself to existing naturists.Don't make naturism the focus of your profile but don't keep it secret either.Gentlemen, nude pictures (and dick pics in particular) don't work.Keep trying; you need to talk to many people before you find someone who is compatible. If you're in Canada, our survey suggests you'll need to talk to 10 people before you find one who is willing to try naturism.Treat people with respect. If you know someone who has trouble with this, have them read our webpage on Making Friends in Naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist/Nudist Dating Websites on Felicity’s BlogNaturism of Color: Nudist Dating Site ScamAshley Madison Admits to Creating Fake Women’s ProfilesPlenty of FishBumbleMaking Friends in Naturism webpageHow Not To Be Creepy Episode of the Naturist Living ShowCanadian Survey on Attitudes Towards Nudity Photo: Two naturists who met at Bare Oaks and dated for a while. While that is rare, it is possible and it does occasionally happen. Episode CV

We chat with Nick and Lins about their experiences while visiting naturist places around the world and the amazing success of their Naked Wanderings blog. Links to items mentioned in the show: Marketing Naturism Podcast The Naked Wanderings Blog Naked Wanderings on Twitter Naked Wanderings on Instagram Naked Wanderings on Pinterest Naked Wanderings on Facebook The Recreational Naturism - Ethical Naturism scale - Webpage The Recreational Naturism - Ethical Naturism scale - Podcast Episode Photo: Nick and Lins visiting with Stéphane and Linda at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Episode CIV

We discuss the second edition of the book Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras with the authors, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer. They recount how they were subjected to vindictive and prejudiced attacks on their research and their personal reputation. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dressed to Kill (Second Edition) - Publisher Website Dressed to Kill entry in Wikipedia Dressed to Kill entry in Wikipedia - edit history Dressed to Kill entry in Wikipedia - talk section where changes are discussed Bra Free Study Cancer Council Australia - Position Statement on Sun Exposure France study on bras and sagging Photo: Dressed to Kill, the second edition Episode CIII

We chat with Kate Logan who, 20 years ago, dropped her robe during her graduation speech and finished speaking completely nude in front of 200 classmates, faculty, parents, family, and friends. Her story went viral around the world in a time well before Facebook and other electronic social media became popular. She was and is still unrepentant. Her act was filled with meaning and principles; values which she demonstrated abundantly when she turned down a large sum of money from Playboy Magazine. Links to items mentioned in the show: The Naturist Living Show on Spotify The Associated Press Story about Kate Logan on June 17, 1998 The Long Trail School in Dorset, Vermont, USA "True Sexual Morality: Recovering Biblical Standards for a Culture in Crisis" by Daniel R. Heimbach, Chapter: Sex at the Centre of the Moral Crisis, P.35 Newsweek "The Spiritual State: The Naked Graduate" by Marc Gellman June 21, 2005 Naturist Living Show episode 28 "Breasts" which includes the interview with Gwen Jacob Photo: Kate Logan Episode CII Kate Logan's Graduation Speech Long Trail School, Dorset, Vermont, USA June 13, 1998 Six years ago I began a journey on a road less traveled. Embarking on what would become a journey of growth and knowledge. Beginning to explore the depths of the world in ways I had never before imagined. I have walked a great many miles over the past six years in which I have rounded many corners and climbed many mountains and the journey still continues, offering me indefinite choices and new horizons yet to be discovered. As I prepare myself for my next step forward I call on the lessons of my past to be the teachers and guides for the future. I have grown to recognize the value of each of the lessons that have presented themselves, and I have grown aware of the possibilities that these lessons have created for me as I currently stand alone ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. I am eternally grateful for the experiences that have pushed me towards a direction of light and truth. Each of the lessons have taken on a sacredness within my heart, where they will remain and continue to guide and teach. Each of these lessons over the past six years have challenged me to become more aware of myself and the world around me. I have learned the value of stretching myself beyond what is in front of me. I was challenged to open my eyes to see the beauty in the diversity that exists everywhere. I was called upon to open my ears to all voices and to hear each voice with acceptance, respect and equality. I was pushed to live in a community with an open mind and an open heart. To live through my strengths and learn from my fears. I was challenged as an individual to not be conformed by this world, but rather to be conformed by the constant renewing of my mind. Many teachers have been the roots to these realizations and I am eternally grateful for their support, pushes and understandings. As I stand at the end of this road, I feel a sense of security within myself that each of my teachers have assisted me in discovering. I am ready to open my wings and encounter the world with optimism, strength and love. My love for my teachers is endless and boundless. They have provided me the chance to fly in a world that walks. The sun over a distant mountain is rising and I eagerly take the first step to reach the height that the mountain promises, and in order to reach such heights I realize the necessity to live as a free spirit... (hat comes off and robes falls to the ground) ...without expectations, feeling the limitless directions to open myself completely, to express myself fully as a confident individual-for it is only then, when I am open and free, that truth and wisdom reveal themselves. Thank you all for all that you have taught me while I was under your instruction. Farewell to you and to the youth that I spent with you. My awakening on the new dawn has spoken and we must part.

With episode 101 (or CI in the Roman Numerals we've been using) and as we approach our 10 year anniversary, we launch our new website. The new Wordpress website and unique domain (instead of a subdomain of Bare Oaks) allow for better features, more flexibility, broader distribution, and better search engine optimization. We think that the transition went well and that we fixed all bugs. But it's hard to be perfect! Please let us know if you find any problems by sending us a note: [email protected] Links to items mentioned in the show: Wordpress (new hosting platform) Blogger (former hosting platform) Feedburner (former rss feed manager) Feedblitz (current email notification system) Concordia University Infographic on the "podcast explosion" From 2003 to 2016: The Astounding Growth of Podcasting [Infographic] Photo: Stéphane and Samantha working on the new website Episode CI

We catch up with Laurent Luft, the president of the Association des naturistes de Paris (ANP), to learn about their recent growth, the new naturist section in a Paris park, and the opening of a nude restaurant. Also, this is our 100th episode since we started 9 years ago, in December 2008! Links to items mentioned in the show: Association des naturistes de Paris (ANP) O'Naturel Restaurant Photo: ANP at O'Naturel in Paris (Laurent is 4th on the left) Play Now Episode C

Barry Sykes tells us about his artist-in-residence experience at Oakwood Sun Club in the UK and explains the benefits for the host club. Links to items mentioned in the show: Barry Sykes Barry Sykes on Instagram Oakwood Sun Club Radical Essex Project Naked State Art Residency Photo: A feature on Barry Sykes in H&E Magazine Play Now Episode XCIX

Ashley Moffatt, who performed stand-up comedy nude at Bare Oaks for the first time, talks about her experience on SiriusXM Radio's Todd Shapiro Show. Links to items mentioned in the show: Stand-up comedy at Bare Oaks The Todd Shapiro Show The episode of the Todd Shapiro Show with Ashley Moffatt The episode of the Todd Shapiro Show with Lianne Mauladin Ashley Moffatt The Merry Janes of Comedy Lianne Mauladin Photo: The August 2017 Bare Oaks Stand-up Comics (L to R) Adrienne Fish, Lianne Mauladin, Courtney Gilmour, and Ashley Moffatt Play Now Episode XCVIII

We chat with Amelia Allen, a fashion photographer who just published a photography art book about naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Amelia Allen's Website Naked Britain book Naked Britain book on Amazon Episode 36 - Fashion Photo: Amelia Allen Play Now Episode XCVII

In October 2017 Young Naturist America (YNA) announced that they are closing down. We talk to Felicity Jones to find out why. Links to items mentioned in the show: Young Naturists America (YNA) YNA's announcement that they are closing down Photo: YNA group photo in Woodstock, New York from one of their weekend gatherings Play Now Episode XCVI

We discuss online harassment with Cleo of the Topless Topic videos and Felicity Jones of Young Naturist America (YNA). Links to items mentioned in the show: Topless Topics Website Topless Topics on Twitter Topless Topics on Vimeo Young Naturist America (YNA) Felicity's blog - Still Not Asking For It Felicity's blog - The Nudism Gender Issue Part 2: Addressing Harassment  Felicity's blog - The Nudism Gender Problem: How To Get More Women Involved How not to be creepy - Episode 20, June 2010 Photo: Cleo of Topless Topics Episode XCV

A discussion with Brandie Weikle the editor and founder of The New Family website and podcast who wrote an article and produced a podcast about raising children in naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: 1,000 Families Project: Naked Among The Oak Trees—A Mom Of Two Embraces Naturism Do naturists have the right idea raising kids around social nudity? –Toronto Star article by Brandie Weikle The New Family Website The New Family Podcast Episode 124 of the New Family Podcast - Family Naturism—Raising Kids Around Social Nudity Photo: Andrea at Bare Oaks Play Now Episode XCIV

A discussion with the new Executive Director of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) about his vision for naturism/nudism and his plans for the association. Links to items mentioned in the show: The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) AANR's announcement of the new Executive Director The Naturist Society (TNS) The Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN) Fédération québécoise de naturisme (FQN) British Naturism (BN) Australian Naturist Federation (ANF) New Zealand Naturist Federation (NZNF) Young Naturist America (YNA) Photo: AANR Office in Kissimmee, Florida, USA (2008) Note: This was edited on October 26, 2019 to remove the name and photo of the executive director from the show notes. For personal reasons he no longer wishes to be associated with that part of AANR's history. We agreed to remove his name so that it would not be indexed by search engines. However the audio interview remains as it provides a relevant record of AANR's objectives during that period in time. Play Now Episode XCIII

We discuss Reddit and the nudism subreddit with Forrest (a.k.a. Vascrypt) moderator for the nudism page which has nearly 8,000 followers. Links to items mentioned in the show: Avalon Resort Reddit Nudism subreddit Photo: Nudism page on Reddit Play Now Episode XCII

We discuss the state of naturism in Mexico with Héctor Martínez, the founder of NNG – Naturaleza y Nudismo Guadalajara (Nature and Nudism Guadalajara). Links to items mentioned in the show: Mexican Naturist Federation - Federacion Nudista de México AC NNG – Naturaleza y Nudismo Guadalajara (Nature and Nudism Guadalajara) Desnudólogos Podcast Nudism in Mexico on YNA Zipolite nude beach - Wikipedia Article Photo: Héctor Martínez Play Now Episode XCI

Thea Fitz-James discusses her one-woman play Naked Ladies along with body issues, feminism, and the meaning of nudity. Links to items mentioned in the show: CBC's As It Happens - Interview with Thea Fitz-James (at the end of part 1) Naked Ladies play Thea Fitz-James Photo: Thea Fitz-James during a performance of Naked Ladies Play Now Episode XC

We catch up with Felicity Jones (from YNA, not the Rogue One actor!) to discuss gender and single men policies in naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: YNA - Young Naturists America Felicity's blog: Nudism, Gender and Single Male Policies Felicity's blog: The Nudism Gender Problem Part 2: Addressing Harassment Episode 20 - How Not to be Creepy Bare Oaks Article - Make Friends in Naturism Photo: Sitting by Lake Beamor at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park - PAR 2011 Play Now Episode LXXXIX

A visit to a naturist swim in Paris that is organized by the Association des Naturistes de Paris (ANP) three nights per week. There seems to be a resurgence of naturism in France with the participation of naturists in the Fête de l'humanité last summer, the announcement that Paris will at long-last have a naturist area, and the election a French representative at president of the International Naturist Federation. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturists attend the Fête de l'Humanité in France Paris approves plan for a naturist area Association des Naturistes de Paris Piscine Roger Le Gall Photo: A swim night at the Piscine Roger Le Gall in Paris organized by the ANP. Play Now Episode LXXXVIII

We chat with a group of regular visitors who prefer to visit Bare Oaks only in winter. Their activities include dousing themselves with water while nude in sub-zero weather and ice skating, also nude, on our frozen lake. Photo: Bare Oaks members skating in January 2016 Play Now Episode LXXXVII

Thirteen artists talk about their experience at the 2016 Naked State Art Residency held at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. (Part 2 of 2) Links to items mentioned in the show: Naked State Part 1 on the Naturist Living Show Naked State website Jay Whitehead's website Natalie Wardle's website Matt Hamon's website Philippa Hajdu's website David Frankovich's website Jim Maunder's website Kelly Rose Hammond's website Alessandor Rachael's website Mary Skrenta's website Brian Lynn's website Micol Hebron's website Alexandra Bischoff's website Johannes Zits' website Photo: Naked State Artists at Bare Oaks Play Now Episode LXXXVI

Teresa Ascencao talks about Arts Unfold's first Naked State Art Residency. In August 2016, thirteen artists from Australia, Finland, England, and across Canada and the USA spent a week creating artworks that explore the nude human body in context of nature, culture and art. (Part 1 of 2) Links to items mentioned in the show: Arts Unfold Naked State Teresa Ascencao Photo: Teresa Ascencao during Naked State 2016 - by Matt Hamon Play Now Episode LXXXV

An interview with Emma James (best known as Socks Off on Twitter) who was one of 3,000 people who participated in the Spencer Tunick installation organised on July 9th by the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull, UK.Links to items mentioned in the show: Spencer Tunick's website Sea of Hull Event website Photos of the event from TheGuardian.com City of Hull Ferens Art Gallery Emma James on Twitter Photo: Emma James with Rod, a fellow naturist Play Now Episode LXXXIV

An interview with Sarah Schrank, associate professor of history at California State University, Long Beach, about her article on the architecture of nudism. Her article is as much a history of the nudist/naturist movement and the way its ideas and how it is practiced have changed over time. Links to items mentioned in the show: Schrank, Sarah. "Naked Houses: The Architecture of Nudism and the Rethinking of the American Suburbs." Journal of Urban History (2012): 0096144211434988. Photo: The Mason Family's backyard from "The Private Life of a Nudist Family" in Nude Living Magazine #2, 1961. Play Now Episode LXXXIII

An update about the future of the Naturist Living Show. And some reader comments! To summarize: The show will now benefits from the volunteer help of Sean Mitchell. There will be more regular episode although they may not be exactly on a monthly schedule. As well, we will limit the shows to a single topic which means that episodes may be shorter but more frequent. Links to items mentioned in the show: Course on Public Nudity at the University of Toronto Stéphane's resignation from the INF Central Committee published by the Naturist Action Group Camping in Ontario - listing for Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Disney Parks' MagicBand system Episode 55 – Marketing naturism AEC Daily Inc. - continuing education for architect, engineers, interior designers, and other construction professionals Stéphane's Linkedin profile Photo: Naturist Living Show host Stéphane Deschênes in his recording studio, April 2015. Play Now Episode LXXXII Note: this episode is correctly numbered but, with the publication of this episode, the last 4 episodes have been renumbered to be 78-81 because there were two episodes numbered 77.

An interview with Morley Schloss who tells us about Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort. Recorded in February 2015 just before the start of the annual mid-winter naturist festival. Links to items mentioned in the show: Northeast Naturist Festival Empire Haven Nudist Park Episode 22, August 2010 - An interview with Morley Schloss The official INF definition of naturism: the official report and YNA's article Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort 2015 mid-Winter Naturist Festival at Sunsport Photo: Morley Schloss and Stéphane Deschênes at Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort, February 10, 2015. Play Now Episode LXXXI Note: this episode was originally incorrectly identified as episode 80.

Each year, Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park needs to hire a number of people for the summer - more every year because of the park's growth. At times, hiring the right people has been a challenge. We discuss the new and successful strategy used for the summer of 2015. Links to items mentioned in the show: Job page of Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Photo: Front desk at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Play Now Episode LXXX Note: this episode is incorrectly identified as episode 79 in the audio.

We discover the Tiki-Tomba group that brings fun, energy, talent and youth to the White Thorn Lodge Nude Volleyball Superbowl in Pennsylvania. Links to items mentioned in the show: Episode 77 - Volleyball Superbowl 45 at White Thorn Lodge Nude Volleyball Superbowl White Thorn Lodge Tiki-Tomba Twitter feed Photo: Tiki-Tomba banner Play Now Episode LXXIX Note: this episode is incorrectly identified as episode 78 in the audio.

We attend the 45th annual nude volleyball superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Links to items mentioned in the show: White Thorn Lodge Episode 56 - Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Player in the Naturist World Episode 4 - Nude Volleyball Photo: Aerial Photo of the main area and some of the volleyball courts at White Thorn Lodge during the Nude Volleyball Superbowl Play Now Episode LXXVIII Note: this episode is incorrectly identified as episode 77 in the audio.

Lisa Brandt talks about her experience working at the Four Seasons Nudist Resort in the early 1980's and The Naked Truth, the book she wrote about it. Plus Darren from Australia, Felicity from YNA and more... Links to items mentioned in the show: Petition for a clothing-optional beach on Tybee Island Bill Nesc's recounts his experience at the Naked in the Gallery event on March 27th at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada CTV News report of the Naked in the Gallery event Lisa Brandt's website The Naked Truth on Amazon Episode 72, Interview with Hans and Lisa Stein Body Painting Day on Kickstarter Body Painting Day official website Young Naturist America YNA Photo: Cover of The Naked Truth by Lisa Brandt Play Now Episode LXXVII

An interview with Virginia Eichhorn, the curator of Getting Naked, an exhibit of nude art from the Canadian Art Council Art Bank; most of which has never been publicly displayed because of society's discomfort with nudity. Plus Felicity and more... Links to items mentioned in the show: The B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation Institute Sunsport Garden Family Naturist Resort Cypress Cove Nudist Resort & Spa The American Nudist Research Library (ANRL) Episode 50 - Interview about ANRL Getting Naked exhibition at THEMUSEUM Canada Council for the Arts - Art Bank  Nude Art Nude event - March 27, 2015 - 7pm to 10pm Young Naturist America YNA Photo: Porcelain sculpture titled "Parian" (2007) by Gregory James Payce from the Art Bank and featured in the Getting Naked exhibit at THEMUSEUM. If it does not seem like nude art, look closer at the negative space between the two sculptures. Play Now Episode LXXVI

Manu Toigo talks about her experience on Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid show. Plus a review of The Naked Peacock, Felicity on beauty pageants, Michael in Australia and more... Links to items mentioned in the show: Beauty Pageant segment of The Naked Peacock film Felicity's blog about nudist beauty pageants YNA and Andy Golub Launch Kickstarter For BodyPainting Day 2015 Young Naturist America YNA  History of the bathing suit and nudism in Australia on all-nudist.com The Naked and Afraid TV show on Discovery Manu Toigo's profile for Naked and Afraid Manu meets her partner, Russell, for the first time Manu's battle with Dengue Fever Manu's personal website Play Now Episode LXXV

Serge Pavlovic from the Western Cape Naturist Association tells us about their big win in South Africa. Plus Felicity on Free The Nipple, Michael with a new Australia segment and reader comments. Links to items mentioned in the show: The Mexican Naturist Federation Young Naturist Association YNA The Free The Nipple movie Where to watch Fee The Nipple Western Cape Naturist Association Mpenjati Beach, South Africa Visiting South Africa  Australian Naturist News NudeyMan.com Petition for a nude beach at Alexandria Bay in Noosa National park, Australia Samurai Nude Beach Picnic Day (Coast and Valley Naturists) Sydney Skinny at Cobblers Beach Alexandria Bay Beach Carnival 2015 Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games, South Australia Transcript from Michael's Nudey News segment about Australia Australian Naturist Federation Photo:Mpenjati Beach, South Africa Play Now Episode LXXIV

We discuss nude hiking with Richard Foley author of the book Naked Hiking. Plus Felicity and reader comments. Links to items mentioned on the show: Preview of the Naked Peacock film Young Naturist America YNA YNA articles on Bill Schroer: Beverly B. Price president of AANR Fired Bill Schroer – WTF?!?! AANR Nudist Clubs Ratings And Update On The Firing Of Bill Schroer Bill Schroer Goes On The Record About AANR The Naktiv Network Naked Hiking book by Richard Foley  Episode 45 on the negative health effects of clothing French study on bras causing breasts to sag Play now Episode LXXIII

On the 50th anniversary year of the Ponderosa Nature Resort (in Ontario, Canada - not the notorious Ponderosa Sun Club in Indiana, USA) Hans and Lisa Stein talk about starting the club and subsequently the Four Seasons Nudist Resort. Plus Felicity talks about people who steal nude photos. Links to items mentioned in the show: Ponderosa Nature Resort (Flamborough, Ontario, Canada) Episode 26 - Exploitation (Ponderosa Sun Club in Roselawn, Indiana) Blog: Four Seasons Nudist Resort going textile Blog: The closing of Glen Echo Family Nudist Park Mondo Nude film (1979) about the Miss Nude contest at the Four Seasons Nudist Resort Young Naturist America YNA Photo: Postcard of the Ponderosa Naturist Park from the 1970's Play now Episode LXXII

Sarah talks about her experience doing a couple of college assignments at Bare Oaks. Alexis recounts how she went from exploring the idea of naturism to working at Bare Oaks in just a few days. Plus Felicity, the Kingston-Frontenac Free Body Society (KFFBS) and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Loyalist College Bare Oaks employment web page Alexis' essay on her experience in naturism as a woman and a feminist The University of Toronto Episode 57 - Academia (Professor Paul Thompson's graduate course on public nudity) HPS204F1H – Public Nudity: History, Law and Science (Fall 2014) Maurice Parmelee's The New Gymnosophy Young Naturist America YNA The Kingston-Frontenac Free Body Society KFFBS Photo: Sarah at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Play now Episode LXXI

The 2014 International Naturist Federation Congress with some info about Ireland, Slovenia, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Plus Felicity and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: The International Naturist Federation (INF) The INF's Facebook Page Irish Naturist Association (INA) Slovenian Naturist Federation – Zveza Drustev Naturistov Slovenije (ZDNS) Portuguese Naturist Federation – Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo (FPN) British Naturism (BN) New Zealand Naturist Federation (NZNF) Young Naturist America YNA Naturist Action Committee Photo: The delegates from the 2014 INF Congress in Ireland. Play now Episode LXX

Are naturists weirdos? No, the textiles are the weirdos and here's why. Plus Felicity, more standup comedians, and more... Links to items mentioned in the show: Gawker article: Here Is a List of All the Ways Your Spanx Are Probably Killing You Episode 45: an interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed to Kill Dressed To Kill book Episode 18: an interview with Dr. Holick on sunshine and vitamin D The Vitamin D Solution book Nautilus article: America Is Getting the Science of Sun Exposure Wrong Cancer Council Australia: How Much Sun is Enough? Young Naturists America Episode 59: Standup Comedy Exposed SheDoesTheCity.com: That Time I Did Stand Up Comedy… Naked The Crimson Wave Podcast Life's Messy - Diary of a Dirty Mom Podcast The Mary Janes of Comedy Photo: U.S. Library of Congress, National Photo Company Collection, LC-USZ62-99824. – In 1922, Bill Norton, the bathing beach "cop", is using a tape measure to determine the distance between a woman's knee and the bottom of her bathing suit on a beach in Washington, D.C. Col. Sherrell, Supt. of Public Buildings and Grounds, has issued an order that bathing suits at the Washington bathing beach must not be over six inches above the knee. Play now Episode LXIX

An interview with body painting artist Andy Golub plus results of the latest survey on Canadian attitudes towards nudity and recent articles about naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: The 2014 survey on Canadians’ experience and attitudes toward nudity and naturism Toronto Sun: Canadians open to going nude on vacation (cool infographic) We are all naked under our clothes, are we not? from the student newspaper at Wilfrid Laurier University The Naked Truth from the student newspaper at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia Andy Golub's website Video from the bodypainting weekend Fredi video Photo: Heroes by Andy Golub Play now Episode LXVIII

  Discussion, advice and experiences about telling others that you are a naturist plus reader comments, Felicity and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Fat Canyoners Nude Bushwalking  Nudeyman blog  Blog about private events and nudity at Terlam Open letter from YNA addressing complaints about nudity at Terlam Young Naturists America Sharing Your Naturism article by AANR and TNS Weather Network segment at Glen Echo from 1996 First time questions on the Bare Oaks website Children in Naturism page on the Bare Oaks website  Photo: Protesting the nudity ban in San Francisco, Wikimedia Commons by User:SFWheelchair. (Creative Commons License) Play now Episode LXVII

We discuss the hobby known as Geocaching and those who like to do it nude. Plus Felicity, teens working at Bare Oaks and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Episode 47 – Attracting Youth DNTO – Taking it off: what did you expose by stripping? Best Health magazine article by Patricia Pearson Young Naturists America Terlam's Women's Wellness Blog about the Geocache at Bare Oaks The Bare Oaks geocache listing The Academic Naturist Blog Photo courtesy of the Academic Naturist Play now Episode LXVI  

A chat with Serenity Hart who is doing a topless tour of Canada this summer. Plus an interview with Kim Rasmussen from Eskesen, makers of the floaty stripper pen; new cabins at Bare Oaks; and Felicity from YNA is back. Links to items mentioned in the show: Blog and photos of the new Cabins at Bare Oaks General Coach Canada Young Naturists America Terlam Women's Wellness - weekend co-ed naturist spa in New Jersey Eskesen pen company in Denmark Blog about the Bare Oaks Body Liberation Pen The Bare Oaks Liberation Floating Action Pen at the Bare Boutique YouTube video about the Bare Oaks Body Liberation Floaty Pen Topless Tour de Canada on Facebook Felicity Hart's Tumblr page Kickstarter Campaign for the Topless Tour de Canada Play now Episode LXV  

The reasons, methods and benefits of nude yoga. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show comment line: +1 (905) 473-6060 ext.333 or Skype: BareOaks ext.333 Le Chateau Naturiste in Australia TAN – The Australian Naturist magazine Episode 55 – Marketing Naturism Lululemon Rock Lodge Club  Cindee Rifkin  The Nude Yoga Segment on the Bethenny TV show Cindee Rifkin's follow-up video on what is naked yoga Isis Phoenix Naked Yoga YNA Yoga at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Photo courtesy of Judyth Greenburgh aka Curlybird (Creative Commons License) Play now Episode LXIV

A discussion about pubic hair including an interview with the author of the Bare to Bush website plus Bitcoins, France and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: 2014 France Trip Information about Bitcoins The Vagina Monologues' V-Day Bare Oaks Players Cameron Diaz's The Body Book Huffington Post's story on mannequins with pubic hair The Bare to Bush website Bare to Bush on Tumblr Transcript of the Bare to Bush interview Image: Courtesy of the Bare to Bush website Play now Episode LXIII

Plans by Joshua Williams for a naturist oasis in New York City and an interview with Suzanne Schell who owns both Laguna Del Sol and Mira Visa Resort; plus an update on the 2014 France trip, Felicity from YNA and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: 2014 France Trip The BBC's Dr. Who TV Show Federación Nudista de Mexico, A.C. Australian Naturist Federation Episode 36, October 2011 – Fashion Joshua William's blog about the plan for a naturist oasis in NYC Felicity and Young Naturists America (YNA) Free The Nipple movie crowd-funding This Film is Not Yet Rated on IMDB Laguna del Sol Mira Vista Resort Image: The pool area at Laguna Del Sol Play now Episode LXII

Buying and selling real estate to nudists/naturists plus reader feedback and Felicity from YNA. Links to items mentioned in the show: Episode 57, August 2013 – Naturism as a treatment for sexual abuse Naturism/Nudism FAQ Podcast from the Federation of Canadian Naturists Ethical Naturism Felicity and Young Naturists America (YNA) Buying Naked TV show on TLC April Genter, Realtor Image: Realtor Jackie Youngblood chats with potential buyers, Mike and Hillary, while touring a home during an episode of TLC's Buying Naked show. Photo Credit: DCL Play now Episode LXI

A discussion about women’s relationship with their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF); plus porn literacy, more Facebook censorship, reader feedback, Felicity from YNA and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show on Feedblitz Gawker article about Facebook Censorship BBC article about Facebook Censorship Western Cape Naturist Association (WCNA) in South Africa Transcription of the Marketing episode of the Naturist Living Show by Rev.com CBC Q radio show on Porn Literacy Pornography Episode, January 2011 Felicity and Young Naturists America (YNA) Felicity's blog post about women seeing each other naked My Body Gallery The Labia Library Large Labia Project 007 Breasts Spirit of Lady Godiva book on sale Century Project book on sale Bare Necessities Nude Cruise Jock Sturges photography Nudity and the Human Body episode, November 2009 60th Anniversary of the INF Image: Speeches in front of the International Naturist Federation (INF) monument at the CHM Montalivet by some of the federations in attendance for the 60th anniversary celebration of the INF. Episode LX

An interview with comedians who performed nude for the first time; plus Facebook censorship, Bare Oaks on Google Streetview, an open letter to an anonymous complainant, the problem with sarongs, and Felicity & Jordan from YNA speak about tolerance. Links to items mentioned in the show: Facebook advertising rules Facebook community standards – a.k.a. censorship rules Gawker.com: Inside Facebook's Outsourced Anti-Porn and Gore Brigade, Where 'Camel Toes' are More Offensive Than 'Crushed Heads' Bare Oaks in Google Streetview Episode 55, May 2013 – Marketing Naturism Google Certified photographer program Response to anonymous on blog Episode 8, June 2009 – Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work YNA Blog about their support of Artists 4 Israel Golan Project Felicity and Young Naturists America (YNA) The Mary Janes of Comedy Play now Episode LIX Image: Erica Stevens from Naked News at Yuk Yuks on Dec. 4, 2012 from ContactMusic.com

A radio play version of The Vagina Monologues performed during the 2013 FCN/FQN Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Plus Felicity talks about a recent NBC News story about attracting youth and whether teens should tell others that they are naturists. Links to items mentioned in the show: Felicity and Young Naturists America (YNA) Ask a Nudist discussion about whether teens should tell others they're naturists NBC News – Naked truth: Aging nudists seek new skin in the game as ranks dwindle The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler Cast of The Vagina Monologues: Emily, Ramona, Suzy, Nikki, Karen, & Julia. Play now Episode LVIII

We discuss academic naturism including a university course on naturism, a dissertation on using naturist concepts of body image to treat sexual abuse victims and a journal article on how media images of thin women affect self-esteem. Plus Felicity, erections, marketing and more... Links to items mentioned in the show: Best Health magazine article about a woman's experience trying naturism Bare Oaks Mug CHM Montalivet Episode 48, October 2012 - A visit to the CHM Montalivet in France 60th Anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF) and Event Schedule Nudism on Reddit.com University of Toronto Dr. Paul Thompson Children, Social Nudity and Scholarly Study by Mark Storey A Source of Thinspiration by Aric Sigman in The Biologist Treatment issues for abused women: An investigation of the efficacy of a unified treatment for body image and self-esteem with abused women by Richard E. Pearl Play now Episode LVII Image: From the 2010 German Calendar from WebUni in Magdeburg http://www.un.geniert.de/

In 2009, ESPN Magazine put together a team that included Michele Rauter, a pro volleyball player, and sent them to the Nude Volleyball Superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Michele enjoyed it so much that she went back on her own for two more years. In this episode we caught up with Michele and discussed her experiences and volleyball in general. Plus a recent study on why bras are bad for you. Links to items mentioned in the show: Research that shows that women are better off without bras by Professor Jean-Denis Rouillon of Besançon University Episode XLV – interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed to Kill Episode IV, January 2009 – Nude Volleyball ESPN Magazine Nude Volleyball Article ESPN Nude Volleyball Video White Thorn Lodge Volleyball at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Play now Episode LVI

A discussion of marketing strategies and techniques for operators of naturist businesses with a focus on branding and targeting. "A brand is a living entity - and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures" Michael Eisner,  former CEO of Disney Links to items mentioned in the show: The Age of Persuasion, CBC podcast by Terry O'Reilly Under the Influence, CBC podcast by Terry O'Reilly Book: Be Our Guest; Perfecting the Art of Customer Service Attracting Youth episode - September 2012 Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism episode - January 2012 Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work episode - June 2009 Women and Naturism episode - March 2010 Complete transcript Provided by Rev.com Episode LV

An interview with filmmaker Thomas Lundy where he discusses his films and society's attitude towards women; plus Felicity discusses YNA events, clothing at naturist/nudist events, and lighthouse beach. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show on Youtube YNA Trip to Bare Oaks NAC action alert about Lighthouse Beach INF 60th Anniversary Celebration at the CHM Montalivet Film: Nude Not by Thomas Lundy Film: Naked Conversations with Nude Women by Thomas Lundy Thomas Lundy on IMDb Episode LIV

Our new correspondent, Felicity from YNA, discusses Lighthouse Beach; we hear some poetry about naturism; we get more evidence that sunshine is good for you; Brian updates us on Nudist Expo 2013; and more! Links to items mentioned in the show: The 2013 Naturist Holidays Guide at the Bare Boutique The publisher of the 2013 Naturist Holidays Guide Among the Nudists by Frances and Mason Merrill (1931) in ebook format Young Naturists/Nudists America (YNA) Emily's Poem Richard Weller: Could the sun be good for your heart? Episode XVIII - Sunshine and Vitamin D Nudist Expo 2013 Episode LIII

We join 3,000 people on The Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities. Links to items mentioned in the show: AANR East AANR East's Android App Trip to CHM Montalivet & Paris, France – July 5-16, 2013 Bare Necessities Tour & Travel Carnival Cruise Lines The Who-Can-Stay-Nude-The-Longest episode on Kenny vs Spenny Episode LII

An interview with Mormons who practice naturism/nudism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Stitcher Internet Radio The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sister Wives television show on TLC Episode 106 of the Mormon Expression Podcast LDS Skinny-Dipper Connection UANR Play Now Episode LI

A Christmas (card) story, Mark Storey on the Naturist Society's bibliography of naturist/nudist works, and the American Nudist Research Library in Kissimmee, Florida. Links to items mentioned in the show: Trip to CHM Montalivet & Paris, France – July 5-16, 2013 Places to checkin, review, recommend or provide feedback about the Naturist Living Show and Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park: iTunes, Google Plus, Facebook, Trip Advisor, Foursquare, Yelp Bob Cringely's Nude Family Christmas Card Naturist/Nudist Bibliography Episode 2 Interview with Mark Storey on Nudist/Naturist Films The American Nudist Research Library Play Now Episode L  

During the 33rd Congress of the International Naturist Federation in Koversada, Vrsar, Croatia, an interview with the Mick Ayers, vice president of the INF and Bernd Huijser, Policy Officer for international relations in the Dutch naturist federation. Plus: over a million downloads/listeners to the Naturist Living Show this year! With 198,013 downloads/listeners in October alone!! Naturist Living Show Listeners (click image to view) Links to items mentioned in the show: Trip to CHM Montalivet & Paris, France – July 5-16, 2013 Koversada, Vrsar, Croatia The International Naturist Federation (INF) Naturisten Federatie Nederland (NFN) – Dutch Naturist Federation Play Now Episode XLIX

A visit to the Centre Hélio Marin (CHM) de Montalivet, a French naturist resort on the Atlantic coast near Bordeaux, that has over 3,000 sites and over 5,000 people per day in the summer. We also announce the launch of an organized vacation to CHM Montalivet. Links to items mentioned in the show: CHM Montalivet Vacation in Montalivet – July 5-16, 2013 Play Now Episode XLVIII

A discussion on attracting youth to naturism that includes interviews with two groups run by young adults for young people. Issues in attracting youth discussed include: Identifying a general recruiting problem in clubs Targeting youth with marketing Communicating with a relevant message in the right place Providing a welcoming environment Setting realistic expectations Links to items mentioned in the show: First Visit section of the Bare Oaks website Episode 8 - Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work YNA - Young Naturists America Naked Vegan Cooking Episode 39 - Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism TV Show: My Daughter The Teenage Nudist on Daily Motion (must be logged in to view) Vita Nuda Florida Young Naturists Play Now Episode XLVII

The PyroFlys fire performers who prefer to do their routines nude and Tohm Lev who not only sings about legalizing nudity but performed nude in her music video. Links to items mentionned in the show: Places to review, recommend or provide feedback about the Naturist Living Show and Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park: iTunes, Google Plus, Facebook, Trip Advisor, Foursquare, Yelp Steve's blog The PyroFlys Fire Performers Tohm Lev website Legalize Nudity music video (you need to be logged onto YouTube to see it because it is "age restricted". Lyrics to Legalize Nudity By Tohm Lev Mother nature, doesn't like clothes but society likes to impose They want some curtains on all yr windows I want the freedom to over expose! Some narrowminded people like to be prudes But nudity is natural --  it's not lewd! LEEEEEEGALIZE NUDITY Set your body free LEEEEEEEGALIZE NUDITY Break the chains of slavery (In the name of liberty ) I'm here to tell u, there is no shame Beware of anyone who tries to place blame Nudity is not a sin as some people claim This prude attitude is, totally lame! If God didn't want us to be nude Why were we born in our birthday suit? LEEEEGALIZE NUDITY Set your body free LEEEGALIZE NUDITY In this land of liberty. (In the name of liberty ) Play Now Episode XLVI  

A general discussion about physical health and an interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed to Kill which describes a link between breast cancer and bras. Links to items mentioned in the show: Sunshine and Vitamin D podcast Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer website killerculture.com Dressed To Kill book Play Now Episode XLV

A follow-up discussion about teenagers and young adults in naturism as well as a family summer naturist vacation at La Pommerie in Québec. Links to items mentioned in the show: Volleyball tournament Some recent media coverage of Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism Podcast Why Clothing-Optional Doesn't Work Podcast Cypress Cove Family Vacation Podcast Centre écologique et naturiste La Pommerie Naturism in Québec podcast Fédération québécoise de naturisme FQN Book: Nu Simplement by Michel Vaïs Play Now Episode XLIV

We interview Moira Johnston who has been walking topfree in New York City and discuss male nudity in film. We also talk about the development of a new naturist resort called Cambium in the Dominican Republic. Links to items mentioned in the show: Time Magazine Breastfeeding Cover The Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society Moira Johnston interviewed on YouTube Blog entry discussion MPAA rating on male nudity in film Vanity Fair Article by James Wolcott on male nudity in film James Wolcott being interviewed on CBC's Q Michael Fassbender and Steve McQueen interviewed on CBC's Q Nude Traveller videos at the Bare Boutique Cambium Resort in the Dominican Republic Play Now Episode XLIII

A variety of items with no unifying theme: updates, listener comments, nudity as power, a book, and a movie. Links to items mentioned in the show: July 1st Annual Greater Toronto Naturist Volleyball Tournament Lee Baxandall Memorial Volleyball Tournament Bare Oaks Family Weekend La vie naturiste podcast Raped by Clothing by Guido Nigro Act Naturally Movie View Act Naturally on Prescreen.com Play Now Episode XLII Photo by Nelly Xiao used with permission. It is from a Spencer Tunick's installation at Sydney, Australia in 2010.

A discussion with Brian Spence, the man behind the upcoming Nudist Expo and the social networking website called the Nudist Clubhouse. Links to items mentioned in the show: Nudist Expo Nudist Clubhouse Play Now Episode XLI

We discuss the role of naturist and nudist organizations through an interview with Jim Smock, the new Executive Director of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR). Links to items mentioned in the show: Video (in French) of the 1974 INF Congress where Francis Schelstraete proposed the definition of naturism which was adopted. Domain de Bélézy International Naturist Federation (INF) Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN) Fédération québécoise de naturisme (FQN) American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) The Naturist Society (TNS) Play Now Episode XL Disclaimer: While the original interview with Jim Smock was conducted in person, it was redone by telephone due to technical problems.

Contrary to recent reports, there is youth in naturism! The truth is revealed about adolescent and young adult naturists. We also discuss how to attract more young people into naturist clubs. And we set a new a new record in December 2011: 57,756 listeners in one month!! Links to items mentioned in the show: TV Show: My Daughter the Teenage Nudist The Bare Oaks Channel on DailyMotion.com Naked Vegan Cooking Blog Reuters Blog & Video about Naturism at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Episode #8, Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work Play Now Episode XXXIX

Listener comments, naturism in France, and some recent research on objectification. Links to items mentioned in the show: Video on Naturism in France University of Maryland Mind Perception and Morality Lab "More than a body: Mind perception and the nature of objectification" in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Play Now Episode XXXVIII

A bit of history and spirituality in naturism by way of an interview with Philip Carr-Gomm, author of A Brief History of Nakedness as well as a psychologist and the leader of the Order of Bards Ovates & Druids for over twenty years. Links to items mentioned in the show: Among the Nudists by Frances Merrill; Mason Merrill The Future of Nakedness by John Langdon-Davies Abe Books Alibris A Brief History of Nakedness by Philip Carr-Gomm Order of Bards Ovates & Druids Nudity: A Cultural Anatomy by Ruth Barcan Play Now Episode XXXVII

Fashion is often considered the antithesis to naturism. It can indeed be an oppressive tyrant. But it can also simply be an aesthetic or artistic consideration. We interview Joshua Williams, an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York who recently discovered naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Joshua William's website Fashion Institute of Technology L’Association des Naturistes de Paris Gunnison Beach at Sandy Hook, New Jersey Sky Farm Nudist Club Photo: From the 1994 film, Prêt-à-Porter, by director Robert Altman. Play Now Episode XXXVI

Naturism in the province of Québec as described by Michel Vaïs, one of its most notable champions. Plus audience numbers (over 40,000 listeners per month!), a listener's letter, and the financing of naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Fédération québécoise de naturisme (FQN)  Centre écologique et naturiste La Pommerie Women Podcast - Episode 27 Play Now Episode XXXV

A radio-play adaptation of Barely Proper by Tom Cushing recorded at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park on August 4, 2011 during the Naturist Festival. Originally published in 1931 and subtitled "an unplayable play", Barely Proper was extensively performed in nudist/naturist clubs in the 1960's and 1970's and served as an introduction and fundraiser for them. Links to items mentioned in the show: Nude Theatre – Episode 31 Theatre au Naturel: A Collection of Naturist Plays Illustration by Mordecai Gorelik from the original 1931 edition of Barely Proper by Tom Cushing. The One-Act Adaptation of Barely Proper is by Leonard Lehrman ©1991 The music at the beginning of the play is Choro "Aguenta, seu Fulgêncio", composed by Lourenço Lamartine and played by Pixinguinha (flute) and Lourenço Lamartine. Recorded in 1929 (RCA Victor Talking Machine Company of Brazil) Play Now Episode XXXIV  

A discussion with some of the cast & crew of Act Naturally after the Toronto movie preview and an interview with Dennis Craig Smith, author of The Naked Child/Growing Up Without Shame and Naked Fear. Links to items mentioned in the show: Act Naturally Fox Theatre Nudity & Christianity Podcast - Episode 32 Women Podcast - Episode 27 Growing Up Without Shame Naked Fear Play Now Episode XXXIII

Naturism and religion is discussed with a focus on Christianity and the Bible. We interview author Tom Pine who has written extensively about Christianity and naturism. Matthew Neal of The Biblical Naturist Blog is also interviewed about his post on objectification and lust in religion. Links to items mentioned in the show: Ethical Naturists in episode 30 Wilfrid Laurier University Naturism discussion on the Anglican Samizdat blog Tom Pine discussing naturist fiction in episode 6 Tom Pine's Nudesletter and The Naked Truth Naturists website Pornography discussion in episode 30 The objectification of women discussion on The Biblical Naturist blog Books on Christianity and naturism: Nudity & Christianity by Jim C. Cunningham Nakedness and the Bible by Paul Bowman Growing Up Without Shame by Dennis Craig Smith Play Now Photo by: ~zymon~ Episode XXXII

A discussion of nudity in theatre including a play where a clothing-optional night was held in March 2011. Plus an interview with the actors of this two-woman show where they spend most of their time nude on stage. Links to items mentioned in the show: Act Naturally – June 26, 2011 Toronto Movie Preview Theatre au Naturel: A Collection of Naturist Plays Au Naturel: The History of Nudism in Canada Theatre Passe Muraille Montparnasse Clothing-Optional Night Play Now Episode XXXI

We introduce the concept of the Ethical Naturist. We also interview Cec Cinder, one of the pioneers of naturism and a prolific author. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist or Nudist? – Episode 3 Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work - Episode 8 Gymnophobia – Episode 14 Act Naturally – The Movie Olive Dell Ranch Die Nacktheit – English Translation The Nudist Idea Play Now Episode XXX Photo by Ðariusz

An interview with J. P. Riley, director and producer of the new independent movie Act Naturally. Filmed at Olive Dell Ranch, this is a naturist movie by naturists but produced by professionals. Plus reviews of Diary of a Nudist, Les Textiles and CBC radio's DNTO show on "private parts". Links to items mentioned in the show: The movie Act Naturally Olive Dell Ranch The SOHO Gallery for Digital Arts (March 22 preview of Act Naturally) CBC's DNTO – What happens when you make "private parts" public? Les Textiles Diary of a Nudist Episode 2, an interview with Mark Storey the author of "Cinema au naturel, a history of nudist film." Bare Oaks Blog Play Now Episode XXIX

Human female breasts are arguably the body part most obsessed about by both genders. In this episode we explore society's obsession with breasts. Two Guelph university students, Andrea and Lindsay, discuss the Top Freedom Day of Pride they organized in August 2010. Gwen Jacob tells us how, 20 years ago, her topless stroll while a student at the University of Guelph set an important legal precedent that gave Ontario women the right to be topfree. And a breastfeeding activist, Emma Kwasnica, talks about the true purpose behind those mammaries. Links to items mentioned in the show: Blog post on "nipple radiation" Dr. 90210 and nipples on TV Topfree Equal Rights Association (TERA) The legal precedent that gave Ontario women the right to be topfree – R. v. Jacob Human Milk 4 Human Babies (formerly Eats on Feet GLOBAL) The 'indiscreet' breastfeeding manifesto Play Now Episode XXVIII

Every naturist needs to understand pornography because the images of naturism are so often classified as pornographic by the general public. And, for nearly a century, hustlers have exploited naturists in order to create porn. But most importantly, we need to understand how pornography is hurting us and affecting our relationships.  Not only is naturism NOT about pornography, it actually offers an antidote to its ills. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dr. Gail Dines Stop Porn Culture website The book Pornland; How Porn has Hijacked our Sexuality The episode of the Naturist Living Show on Exploitation The song at the beginning of the show was "Nature is" by Brian Madison. We also celebrate passing 100, 000 downloads (not hits or impressions) of the show! And that number to continues to grow every day and the rate of growth is also increasing. Here are a few facts about the podcast: It is audio-only so only true naturists or those genuinely interested in naturism listen (we don't get download of the show from people just looking for nudity because there are no pictures) Each download is many megabytes in size and the show is nearly an hour long so the involvement level is very high. (it's not just a 'hit' or 'impression') Unlike a radio or TV show, the podcasts are available forever. Even the oldest episode is still growing in listenership as new people discover the show and catch up on the older episodes. While there are no specific demographics available, the audience is obviously technologically savvy which suggests that they are well-educated and younger. There are listeners are from around the world. (18% Canada, 39% USA, 26% Europe, & 17% other) Play Now Episode XXVII Photo by David Shankbone via the Wikimedia Commons    

From the very beginning of naturism/nudism, there have been people who have exploited naturists and nudists. They go against the very core values of our movement. They objectify our bodies and sexualize our activities. They turn our philosophy into a source of personal gain. (money, sex, power, pride, etc...)  Some of them even pander to deviants but conceal themselves beneath the cloak of legitimacy that naturism provides. All too often, we have been willing participants. The exploiters use our tolerance and open-mindedness against us. They infect a club and twist the definition of naturism to suit their purposes. They tempt us with the money that many clubs are always short of. Because naturists are intelligent, they understand that life is not black & white so some compromise is sometimes necessary. But those small concessions can lead to a very slippery slope. In this episode, we discuss two infamous clubs in Roselawn, Indiana that were victimized by exploiters. We listen to a 1966 radio interview with the founders of one of the clubs that illustrates the lofty initial goals of the club as a contrast to the current situation. Play Now Episode XXVI

Naturist music in a variety of styles and from several artists plus interviews with a few of them. Links to items mentioned in the show: Info about the Naturist Anthem by Helene Williams & Leonard Lehrman at TNS' Opera-Musical Theatre Special Interest Group The Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band Bill Siddall's CD Stitchless Ton Dou and his CDs "Nature Zones" & "Naked Places" Music section of the Bare Boutique Play Now Episode XXV

A discussion of internet-based retailers selling naturist/nudist merchandise and the launch of the Bare Boutique online shop. Plus an interview with Eric Jarvis who originally founded Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park when, in 1972, he purchased empty land and started the Toronto Helios Society at Haytor Park. He tells us his story and the challenges of starting a nudist club in the early 1970's.   Links to items mentioned in the show: The Bare Boutique History of Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Sun Valley Gardens Glen Echo Family Nudist Park Video of Eric Jarvis and Haytor Park (after it became textile) Historical photos of the Toronto Helios Society and Haytor Park on Flickr Play Now Episode XXIV

We take a naturist family vacation to Cypress Cove Nudist Resort near Orlando, Florida. Links to items mentioned in the show: www.CypressCoveResort.com Play Now Episode XXIII

A conversation with Morley Schloss; one of the most important leaders of the naturist movement. He is co-owner of Sunsport Garden, the only original member of the Naturist Action Committee that is still serving, a topfree rights activist, long-time member and past president of Naturist Rochester, a prolific writer on naturist issues and so much more! Also, Stéphane tells the story of how he first got involved in naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Sunsport Gardens Naturist Rochester Naturist Action Committee (NAC) Naturist Education Foundation (NEF) Topfree Equal Rights Association – information about Gwen Jacobs, the Rochester 7 and general topfree news and information. Home movie of 1969 Woodstock Festival (includes the skinny-dipping in the pond) Canadian Clubs that Morley first visited: Lilly Valley Glen Echo/TGS Four Seasons Ponderosa Sun Valley Gardens Play Now Episode XXII

In this episode, we review the 1984 movie "Educating Julie" and talk about what it is like to participate in the World Naked Bike Ride. Links to items mentioned in the show: "Educating Julie" on the IMDB (Internet Movie Database) World Naked Bike Ride World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Flickr Photos of the 2010 Toronto World Naked Bike Ride (You need to be logged in to view the pictures because of nudity content. A Flickr account is free.) There are articles and pictures about Buddy Bikes around the web. Here's one. Here are some close-up photos. Play Now Episode XXI

Some individuals have more trouble than others getting people to accept them. While that is true in our society as a whole, it can become even more pronounced in a naturist environment. This is likely because traditional barriers are dropped and the individual is foremost. Additionally, people who are new to naturism can feel self-conscious and clumsy as they battle emotions of awkwardness for breaching traditional societal taboos. For single men in particular, intentions can easily be misinterpreted. It is normal for a single man to want to find a partner. But it is a fine line between showing interest and being creepy. Not all single women come to naturist clubs looking to meet someone. Women appreciate naturism because it allows them to escape society’s pressure to reach an impossible ideal of physical beauty. In naturism, they feel accepted for who they are. But too much attention from a single man, as friendly as it might be, can remind them of mainstream society’s oppressive focus on their body. It can feel like harassment. In general, making friends in naturism is not that different from the rest of the world. Introducing yourself, being friendly without being overbearing, finding people with common interests, participating in activities, listening to people, and being trustworthy & reliable are always good ways to make friends anywhere. Naturism is founded on respect for self and others. Being respectful (not just acting respectful) is the fundamental basis of good interpersonal relationships. In this show, we discuss some pointers for people who might be having some trouble getting accepted in a naturist club. Links to items mentioned in the show: The webpage on the Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park website about making friends in naturism. Play Now Episode XX

It is plainly obvious that visible minorities are under-represented in naturism. In this episode, we try to understand why and ascertain what can be done to change the situation. Our two guests are both bloggers who have discussed the subject. George's Blog: TheNaturistReview.blogspot.com André's Blog: i-naked.tumblr.com Episode XIX Photo by DarkFokus

An overwhelming number of studies have recently come out that show that there are many health-giving benefits from sun exposure. Just a few years ago, the consistent message from the medical and scientific community was that any sun exposure was bad. But we now know the vital importance of the vitamin D that sunshine gives us. Studies have shown that it helps us fight illnesses like cancer, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, influenza, psoriasis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (P.M.S.), sleep disorders and autoimmune diseases. In this episode we get the most up to date information from Dr. Holick who was an early pioneer in researching the link between vitamin D and cancer. As a result, he is now one of leading experts in the world on the subject. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dr. Michael Holick’s website The Vitamin D Solution book on Chapters/Indigo and Amazon FCN’s article on sun exposure Episode XVIII

  Of the two genders, women get the most pressure from society to meet to unrealistic expectations of physical beauty. That is one of the reason that women benefit most from being a naturist but it is also why they have the hardest time trying naturism. For a woman, the idea of being nude in a social setting is fraught with fears related to a lifetime of sexual objectification and subconscious attacks on their self-esteem.In this episode, we explore how women in naturism overcame some of these barriers and what they get out of living a naturist life. We also review strategies for convincing someone to try naturism. To summarize the strategies presented: Review your own motivation Be open and confident about naturism Be sympathetic and understanding Try a therapeutic approach Be patient Be very careful of the first experience & praise gently Links to items mentioned in the show:    CBC (Outfront has been canceled and the show "What not to wear" is no longer available.) University of Western Ontario Women's Studies Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) Stina Sieg Gymnophobia - Expisode XIV Why Clothing-Optional doesn't work – Episode VIII Episode XVII

As the American philosopher George Santayana said, those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Through an interview with Doug Beckett, founder of the Federation of Canadian Naturists, we get a first hand account of what naturism was like over half a century ago. Links to items mentioned in the show: Ray Connett Sun Valley Gardens Elysia Garden of Eden Lake Como Episode XVI

Part 3 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this last part, we continue look at society's view of nudity through the lens of mass media. We review three televisions shows from the U.K. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dawn Gets Naked (BBC) Naked Office (Virgin) Naked Britain (Sky1) Going Natural Magazine (free online preview) Grey Advertising Episode XV

Part 2 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In the second part, we discuss Gymnophobia, the fear of nudity and how it impacts our view of the human body. As in part 1, we look at society's view of nudity through the lens of mass media. In particular, we review and critique a BBC show called What's the problem with nudity? Links to items mentioned in the show: Texas Tech University Psychology Podcast Oprah's Step Out of Your Box challenge BBC Horizon's What's the Problem with Nudity? You can buy a legal copy here for educational use only. It comes licensed for use in a classroom and, as such, costs £195! You can also download it for free from here. It's up to you to decide how legal that is. Seattle Times article on nudity and decontamination also available here and here. Doff-it® Personal Privacy Kit. As the company says, it is "designed to reduce victim objections to decontamination." Yes, some people would rather risk death than be nude in front of others. If that's not illustrative of a phobia, what is? Episode XIV  

Part 1 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this first show, we discuss society's attitude towards the human body and how we deal with being nude. How mass media deals with people who are naked is reflective of our own attitudes. But mass media also amplifies our fears, issues and anxieties thereby making them worse. We look at two television shows. First that cultural touchstone that was Seinfeld and, secondly, a current reality-TV show called Dr. 90210. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dr. 90210 Website Blog about the sex change operation on Dr. 90210 Seinfeld information from IMDB Podcast on why clothing optional doesn't work Podcast on the difference between nudist and naturist iTunes Reviews! Please review and/or rate the Naturist Living Show in iTunes by following this link: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/NaturistLivingShow or http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=301924660 (it improves the show's ranking with Apple) Episode XIII

In this episode we discuss naturist beaches with Judy Williams. For the last few decades, she has been the leading force behind Vancouver's Wreck Beach, one of the most famous nude beaches in the world. She tells us how she got involved in naturism and takes us on a narrative tour of Wreck Beach. She also provides practical advice for anyone who wants to create a nude beach in their area. The song at the beginning of the show is: Naturist Girl by The Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band. You can read more about the band, listen to other songs and purchase their CD at: www.baileysroad.com iTunes Reviews! Please review and/or rate this podcast in iTunes by following this link: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/NaturistLivingShow or http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=301924660 (it improves the show's ranking with Apple) Episode XII

A discussion of the reasons for the failure and closure of Glen Echo Family Nudist Park north of Toronto, Ontario and an interview with Stan Wortner of Sunny Glades which, because of the closure of Glen Echo, is the oldest, continuously operating, naturist club in Ontario. We also interview Stina Sieg, a 26 year old California woman who is travelling around North America for a year in a 1969 trailer. Her first stop was Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. She shares her observations about her first experience with naturism and how living nude has impacted her perceptions of herself and others. Follow her trip at: www.stinasieg.com The song we play is The Bumble Bee Invaded a Nudist Colony by Billy Mitchell from a 78 RPM recording done in the 1920's and found at the Internet Archive. Click here for more information about Sun Valley Gardens and Karl Ruehle who are referenced in the Stan Wortner interview. The book referenced in the show, Au Naturel: The History of Nudism in Canada by James Woycke Ph.D., can be previewed at Google Books by clicking here. iTunes Reviews! Please review and/or rate this podcast in iTunes by following this link: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/NaturistLivingShow or http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=301924660 (it improves the show's ranking with Apple) Episode XI

An interview from July 2008 with France Guillain, the author of Le Bonheur d'être nu. Le Naturisme, un art de vivre. (The pleasure of being nude. Naturism, an art of living.) France has written many books on naturist health that have sold millions of copies throughout Europe. She has also shared her knowledge and experience through hundreds of articles, radio interviews and televisions shows. She currently teaches healthy living at conferences, seminars and through naturist retreats. Ms. Guillain shares with some of her philosophies about naturist health, child rearing, sexuality and gender roles. She also talks about her fascinating life raising 10 children (5 adopted) as naturists. Finally, we discuss naturism in France and at her home club, Heliomonde. We start the show by reading a very amusing blog post on "Nipple Radiation" from My Secret Public Blog: Naturist, Nudism and other stuff. The song at the beginning of the show is: Being a Nudist by The Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band. You can read more about the band, listen to other songs and purchase their CD at: www.baileysroad.com iTunes Reviews! Please review and/or rate this podcast in iTunes by following this link: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/NaturistLivingShow or http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=301924660 (it improves the show's ranking with Apple) Episode X

This episode features reader feedback on the previous show about clothing-optional policies, another song by the Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band, and a discussion on non-landed clubs: what are they and how to start one. Episode IX The song at the beginning of the show is: I want to be a nudist by The Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band. You can read more about the band, listen to other songs and purchase their CD at: www.baileysroad.com The Ontario Roaming Bares can be found at: www.orbtoronto.org The Forest City Family Naturists can be found at: www.fcn.ca/FCFN/ The book referenced in the show, Au Naturel: The History of Nudism in Canada by James Woycke Ph.D., can be previewed at Google Books by clicking here. iTunes Reviews! Please take a moment to review and/or rate this podcast in iTunes by following this link: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/NaturistLivingShow or http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=301924660 (it improves the show's ranking with Apple)

Episode VIII We discuss the many reasons why clothing-optional policies do not work in naturist clubs. Naturism wasn't always so tolerant. In the beginning of the 20th century when naturism started, wearing clothes in a naturist club was not an option. The clothing-optional policy, a well-meaning attempt to be more inclusive and to make it easier for new people, has actually back-fired. The song at the beginning of the show is: Skin Free by The Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band. You can read more about the band, listen to other songs and purchase their CD at: www.baileysroad.com The Toronto Star article referenced in the podcast is here:   www.thestar.com/living/article/445402

We interview Stephen Crowley author of Loxie & Zoot and The Bare Pit cartoons. The first story, Loxie & Zoot, was published as a book. He has since published 12 more stories (nearly 400 pages) on the web. Stephen's cartoons very effectively depict of every body type and shape without bias against any of them. His stories are appropriate for all ages and contain lessons for both naturists and non-naturists. Stephen pokes fun at many textile misconceptions about naturism but also takes a few shots at some naturist hang-ups. You can also see some of Stephen's art on Bare Oaks' website and printed materials. Stephen discusses his inspiration for the strip, the impact of naturism as a topic in cartoons, and how he goes about creating The Bare Pit. We close with Stephen describing naturism in Australia. The image included with the post was specially drawn by Stephen for this podcast. Can you guess who the characters are? www.TheBarePit.com Episode VII

In this episode, we discuss naturist fiction with Tom (T.H.) Pine who has authored many short stories and novels. In fact, he was an author before he became a naturist. Discovering naturism led him naturally to writing naturist fiction. We talk about his stories, his writing techniques, his inspiration, the type of fiction that he likes and what he thinks doesn't work. As part of those discussions, we debate the pros and cons of including sex and sexuality in naturist fiction. Tom also gives some advice for listeners who want to write their own fictional stories. We close with a discussion on e-books and the future of printed books. Links: www.thenakedtruthnaturists.com www.figleafforum.com www.publishedauthors.net/thpine/index.html e-books: Amazon's Kindle: www.amazon.com/kindle The Sony Reader: www.sonystyle.com/reader Chapters/Indigo e-books: www.shortcovers.com Episode VI

On November 27, 2008, the naturist world lost a leader when the founder of The Naturist Society, Lee Baxandall, passed away at the age of 73. This episode is dedicated to Lee’s legacy in the naturist world. We interview Nicky Hoffman from the naturist society who worked with him since almost the beginning. We also hear Mark Storey’s perspective on Lee’s impact on the naturist world. Finally, we hear Lee Baxandall himself speak about naturism. Links: The Naturist Society To purchase the spring 2009 edition of N magazine (A tribute to Lee Baxandall) Naturist Action Committee Naturist Education Foundation Workforce Communications (Lee Baxandall's non-naturist business) Episode V

Nude Volleyball — it's become a cliché of naturism. In this episode we talk with Peter Allison a long time player and the organizer of the Greater Toronto Naturist Volleyball Tournament at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Peter tells us about the reasons why volleyball is so popular and provides hints for people who want to try it. Links: http://www.BareOaks.ca/volleyball http://www.whitethornlodge.org/public/superbowl.html http://www.nudistvolleyball.com http://www.nakedvolleyball.com/ http://www.fivb.org/en/beachvolleyball/rules/Rules.htm Episode IV

Naturist or Nudist? What is the difference? The answer appears to depend on who you are and where you live. We get the history of the terms from Mark Storey. Then Michel Vaïs gives us the current European perspective. Finally, Nicky Hoffman of the Naturist Society (TNS) explains her preference while Bob Dixon, vice-president of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) defends the term nudist. Episode III Photo: Statue in St. George's Square, downtown Guelph, Ontario by Lone Primate.

A discussion with Mark Storey the author of "Cinema au naturel, a history of nudist film." (We apologize for the poor sound quality of Mark's voice. Due to a technical problem, the recording is difficult to understand.) In this episode, we explore the frequent conflict between naturists who wanted to promote the values of the movement against the commercial film producers who wanted to exploit the nudity of naturism for salacious reasons. In the early to mid-twentieth century in particular, many movies were made under the guise of nudism documentaries because of tough censorship laws. The film soundtrack clip is from from the 1961 movie Have Figure Will Travel which was partially filmed at Sun Valley Gardens in Ontario, Canada. Episode II

This is the introductory episode for the Naturist Living Show. It is a brief introduction to the show and its purpose and objectives. Naturism is more than just taking your clothes off. It is a life philosophy with physical, psychological, environmental, social and moral benefits. The basic tenets of naturist are respect for self, for others and for the environment. Future episodes of this podcast will deal with topics that touch on these themes. At the end of the show, we play "Nature is" by Brian Madison. Episode I Nature Is ©2003 Brian Madison When winter gets me feeling low There's just one place I want to go Can't wait to see something live and green Shed these layers, follow me dear Shake of this grey winter right here The trees and us with nothing in between Unconstrained by cold conventions Losing all our old pretensions Lord knows baby, we have paid our dues If we abandon all these modest schemes And ratify some better memes We've got nothing to lose but our blues Naturally you, naturally me, naturally we Naturally you, naturally me, naturally we Barefoot beginnings that's a start To liberate our gentle hearts The grass between our toes no shoes or socks Release the threads that keep us bound Just leave them lying on the ground In a little pile beside those rocks Far away from preconceptions No intentions, no deceptions Nothing left to hide, just like we planned Gymnasts, Sophists, dancers we Have never ever felt so free As running in this meadow, hand-in-hand Natural you, natural we, natural me Natural you, natural we, natural me To civ'lization we return soon But it's only quarter past noon There's still time to roam these acres fair Let's go see how that river flows We'll have no need for fancy clothes No uniforms or fig leaves if we dare Taking off out in the woods No strings attaached, no shame, no shoulds We can just accept us as we are No other way we'd rather be Wearing smiles of joy we see From social constructs we have come so far The springtime breeze we'll welcome in Like a birtyday, born again Finding peace for life in our true skin Let's have a picnic in the sun We'll be like children, free and fun The sun and air; that's what nature is Nature is you, nature is we, nature is me Nature is you, nature is we, nature is me Nature is you, nature is we, nature is me Nature is you, nature is we, nature is me