The Naturist Living Show

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

  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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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   NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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   NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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/ NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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   NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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   NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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. NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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. NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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   NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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     NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

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 NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.