The Naturist Living Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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