The Naturist Living Show

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 … Continue reading Naturist and Nudist Organizations The post Naturist and Nudist Organizations appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism The post Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 The post French Naturism and Objectification Research appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading A Brief History of Nakedness The post A Brief History of Nakedness appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Fashion The post Fashion appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Québec Naturism The post Québec Naturism appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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. … Continue reading Barely Proper The post Barely Proper appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Movie Wrap-Up and Growing Up Without Shame The post Movie Wrap-Up and Growing Up Without Shame appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Christianity and Naturism The post Christianity and Naturism appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Nude Theatre The post Nude Theatre appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer The post Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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: … Continue reading New Naturist Film The post New Naturist Film appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Breasts The post Breasts appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Pornography The post Pornography appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Exploitation The post Exploitation appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading Naturist Music The post Naturist Music appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading History of Bare Oaks The post History of Bare Oaks appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 The post Naturist Family Vacation appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Recounting a first-time experience and 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 … Continue reading Morley Schloss The post Morley Schloss appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

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 … Continue reading World Naked Bike Ride The post World Naked Bike Ride appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.