Naturist Living Show

Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:27:48 PST

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:

Episode XXXIX

French Naturism and Objectification Research

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:46:58 PST

Listener comments, naturism in France, and some recent research on objectification.

Links to items mentioned in the show:

Episode XXXVIII

A Brief History of Nakedness

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:54:08 PST

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:

Episode XXXVII

Fashion

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:58:39 PDT

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:

Photo: From the 1994 film, Prêt-à-Porter, by director Robert Altman.

Episode XXXVI

Québec Naturism

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:18:03 PDT

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:

Episode XXXV

Barely Proper

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:36:22 PDT

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:

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)

Episode XXXIV

Movie Wrap-Up and Growing Up Without Shame

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:17:44 PDT

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:

Episode XXXIII

Christianity and Naturism

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:52:53 PDT

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:

Books on Christianity and naturism:

Photo by: ~zymon~

Episode XXXII

Nude Theatre

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sat, 21 May 2011 17:50:56 PDT

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:

Episode XXXI

Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:10:51 PDT

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:

Episode XXX

Photo by Ðariusz

New Naturist Film

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:52:13 PDT

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:

Episode XXIX

Breasts

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:21:59 PST

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:

Episode XXVIII

Pornography

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:52:56 PST

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:

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)

Episode XXVII

Photo by David Shankbone via the Wikimedia Commons

Exploitation

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:51:33 PST

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.

Episode XXVI

Naturist Music

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:24:28 PST

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:

Episode XXV

History of Bare Oaks

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:55:08 PDT

Eric Jarvis (on left) at Bare Oaks in 2008

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:

Episode XXIV

Naturist Family Vacation

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:40:54 PDT

We take a naturist family vacation to Cypress Cove Nudist Resort near Orlando, Florida.

Links to items mentioned in the show:

www.CypressCoveResort.com

Episode XXIII

Morley Schloss

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:41:28 PDT

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 naturist issues and so much more!

Links to items mentioned in the show:

Episode XXII

World Naked Bike Ride

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:59:04 PDT

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.

Episode XXI

How not to be creepy

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:04:44 PDT

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.

Episode XX

Minorities in Naturism

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 23 May 2010 03:49:07 PDT

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

Sunshine and Vitamin D

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:17:08 PDT

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

Women and naturism

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:40:48 PDT

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:

Episode XVII

Lessons from Naturist History

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:11:40 PST

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:

Episode XVI

Nudity on British TV

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:34:40 PST

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

Gymnophobia

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:54:44 PST

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

Nudity and the Human Body

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:40:07 PST

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:

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Episode XIII

Clothing-Optional/Nude/Free Beaches

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:02:02 PDT

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

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Episode XII

Old clubs and a young woman in an old trailer

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:05:02 PDT

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.

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Episode XI

France Guillain

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:37:00 PDT

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

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Episode X

Non-landed Clubs

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:53:57 PDT

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.

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Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:35:08 PDT

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

Naturist Cartoons

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:12:03 PDT

Episode VII

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

Naturist/Nudist Fiction

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:06:27 PDT

Episode VI

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:

e-books:

A tribute to Lee Baxandall

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:22:12 PST

Episode V

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:

Nude Volleyball

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:21:12 PST

Episode IV

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

Naturist or Nudist?

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:21:40 PST

Episode III

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.

Photo: Statue in St. George's Square, downtown Guelph, Ontario by Lone Primate.

Nudist Films

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:24:07 PST

Episode II

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.

An Introduction

naturistliving@BareOaks.ca (Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:26:07 PST

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.

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