Since her first naturist experience as part of the office team at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park in 2022, Jessica’s involvement in naturism has grown exponentially. First by going from taking a temporary seasonal job on a whim to taking a risk in making it a full-time career; but also by going well beyond mere employment to being a dedicated activist for the values of the naturist movement. Along the way, her experiences have changed her in ways she did not expect. Now she takes on responsibilities for editing and producing this podcast. In this episode, Jessica recounts her journey.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
• Hanlan’s Point Beach
• EuNat
• Stand up comedy at Bare Oaks
• Playa Zipolite, Mexico
• Centre Hélio-Marin (CHM) Montalivet, France
• Bare Necessities Cruises

Photo: Jessica & Stéphane at Hanlan’s Point beach in Toronto

Episode CLXIX

We are back with an explanation for the long delay. Then Tim Chizmar and Just Nekid Sarah take us through their experience staying at the Full Tan Sun Club in Albany, New York and participating the 6th and last Naked in a Cave event at Howe Caverns. They interview a number of people including April Islip who organized the event.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• Clothesfree.com
• Tim Chizmar
• Full Tan Sun Club
• White Thorn Lodge
• Bare Oaks
• AANR East
• Nudels of Nudeland
• Howe Caverns

Photo: Tim & Sarah at Howe Caverns

Episode CLXVIII

Much of the issue around nudity has to do with either being seen nude or seeing others that way. Therefore naturism for a person without sight should be easier – but it is not. Accessibility for those with disabilities is a challenge throughout the world. For those who participate in naturism, it is no easier. Most beaches are in remote and difficult to access locations. Many clubs and resorts were built decades ago and have limited adaptations for disabled people. What is even more problematic is the lack of understanding from many people in the community.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
• Naturism with a Disability by Naked Wanderings
• AODA – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
• Black’s Beach – nude beach in southern California
• Baker Beach – nude beach near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
• Aira – on-demand video remote interpreting for both the blind & low-vision community; and the Deaf Community.

Photo: a family at Bare Oaks as a visually impaired person might see them

Episode CLXVII

Zipolite’s history as a surfing destination for hippies in the 60’s laid the ground work for today’s free-spirited atmosphere and acceptance of nudity. In recent years, it has become well-known for the enormously popular annual nudist festival. But within the village lies an even more interesting space known as CAMP. A place to gather, stay, and grow that is very specifically designed with “social architecture to support amongness.” When you stay, you become part of a social experiment in community. Anthony and Ernest explain the vision behind this unique venue.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• CAMP Website
• Nick & Lins Zipolite YouTube Video
• Naked Wanderings guide to Zipolite
• Festival Nudista Zipolite episode of the Naturist Living Show
• Nude Revolution
• Rock Lodge Club, New York

Photo: the pool at CAMP

Episode CLXVI

Naturists have always seen the movement as one that can bring humanity together. International gatherings started in 1951 and led to the formation of the International Naturist Federation in 1953. But while we have our naturist values in common, the many languages of the world still make communicating challenging. What if there was a common language for everyone? A simple language with consistent grammar rules that was easy to learn? One that was everyone’s second language so that nobody has a native advantage? That was the idea behind Esperanto when it was created in 1887 and a group of naturists have been promoting it for many decades. Thierry Spanjaard tells us the vision and the fascinating story behind Esperanto in naturism.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• INOE – Internacia Naturist Organizo Esperantista (International Naturist Esperanto Organization)
• Universala Esperanto-Asocio (Universal Esperanto Organization)
• Esperanto on Wikipedia
• A YouTube video that explains Esperanto
• Translate to and from Esperanto using Google Translate
• The Château de Grésillon

Photo: Naturist Festival at the Château de Grésillon

Episode CLXV

In just a few years, Helen Berriman went from struggling with body dysmorphia and feeling disturbed by her husband’s participation in naturism to one of the most active promoters of the naturist movement. As British Naturism’s Women’s Officer, she unabashedly talks about her newfound passion in television interviews and defends it tirelessly on social media. In this episode, she shares the story of her journey.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• Helen Berriman on X a.k.a. Twitter
• Helen Berriman on LinkedIn
• British Naturism
• Women in Focus Interviews
• Women in Focus Podcast
• Women in Naturism Stories
• Facebook Women in Naturism
• Linda Weber – first interview on NLS – The Naturist Symbol
• Linda Weber – second interview on NLS – President Weber
• Television Interview Good Morning Britain and the controversy it sparked
• Samantha’s story on Women in Focus
• Samantha’s interview on the Women in Focus podcast
• Naturist Foundation
• Big Nude Boat – Part 1
• Big Nude Boat – Part 2

Photo: Helen Berriman on ITV’s Good Morning Britain TV show

Episode CLXIV

Often non-profit organizations struggle to find volunteers to fill the leadership roles. Yet in the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) 2024 election, there were two very solid candidates for president. Tim Mullins is a hard-working, dedicated, and long-time member of the executive. But the winner, Linda Weber, is relatively new to the AANR leadership. However, she already had a significant public profile due to her tireless social media work and public advocacy. At the 2024 AANR conference in Shangri-la Ranch, she discussed with us her plans for her upcoming term.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR)
• Shangri La Ranch
• Linda Weber links
  • Linda Weber’s acceptance speech
  • Bluesky
  • X a.k.a. Twitter
  • Instagram
• Planet Nude article about Linda Weber winning
• AANR Regions
• Nudist Club House
• Naturist Hub
• Bare Necessities
• Related Naturist Living Show Episodes
  • Nude Cruise
  • Big Nude Boat – Part 1
  • Big Nude Boat – Part 2
  • Moderating Social Media
  • Censorship in Social Media
  • Naturist Hub
  • Evan Nix’s Family Nudist History
  • Evan Nix’s Episode of Naked Age on The Naturist Living Show
  • A.I. and Naturism with Evan Nix

Episode CLXIII

Photo: Linda Weber and Stéphane Deschênes at Shangri La Ranch during the 2024 AANR convention.

The Naturist Society (TNS), founded in 1980 by Lee Baxandall (1935-2008) has been pivotal in promoting body acceptance, personal freedom, and harmony with nature. Through its magazine Nude & Natural, the World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation, national gatherings, and advocacy efforts, TNS has united naturists, fostered public understanding, and defended rights to clothing-optional recreation. Tim Chizmar interviews Nicky Hoffman who has been working with TNS since 1985. She took over the leadership of TNS in 2001 when Lee retired. She was part of a group of staff members that included Margaret Thornton and Judi Ditzler that purchased TNS.

Thank you to the PODCAST PRODUCERS GUILD for recording this interview for Tim.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• CFI clothesfree.com
• Naturist Society
• N Magazine
• AANR
• Whitethorn Lodge
• World Naked Bike Ride
• Los Angeles Nude Bike Ride
• Bare to Breakers
• Lupin Lodge
• Erections in Naturism
• Oklahoma Naturist
• Florida Young Naturists
• World Naked Gardening Day
• National Nude Day
• Wreck Beach
• Lee Baxandall
• Glen Eden Sun Club

Episode CLXII

Photo: The 1990 issue of the TNS magazine when it changed from “Clothed with the Sun” to “Nude & Natural” (later also called N Magazine) as well as the 1991 edition the “World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation” – two emblematic publications that were key to promoting both TNS and naturism in general.

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is developing at breakneck speed. This episode goes against our normal policy of creating “evergreen” content that should stay relevant years from now. But the potential impact of A.I. on naturism is too important to ignore. ChatGPT first came out two years ago. That first version now seems primitive and various other versions of A.I. are infiltrating all aspects of our lives. It could be an incredible tool for naturists yet we are often excluded because of body-phobic policies similar to those of social media. We discuss what it all means with Evan Nix, the publisher of Nude Planet and the Naked Age podcast.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• Dec 2022 post on the Bare Oaks blog about ChatGPT
• The Planet Nude article about Nicky Hoffman’s retirement that A.I. turned into a podcast.

Episode CLXI

Photo: the A.I. generated image created when prompted for a nudist man and woman in a studio recording a discussion for a podcast (Jetpack AI-Generated Featured Images) – Surprisingly, and contrary to the commentary in the podcast, this particular non-porn A.I. did generate people who appear to be nude. This was the third attempt. The first two prompts generated people with some level of clothing despite using words like “naturist” and “nudist”.

The mainstream world assumes that a naturist environment would attract child predators. Does it? What motivates them? Do people understand sex offenders? Can you identify one by the way they look or how they act? We discussed these questions and more with a psychologist who has decades of experience dealing with sex offenders in the criminal justice system.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• BlogTO article about July 2024 threats against naturists
• GTA Skinner Dippers
• Children in Naturism page with resources
• Family Naturist Weekend at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
• Episode 1 of 2 of the Children and Naturism NLS episode – academic evidence
• Episode 2 of 2 of the Children and Naturism NLS episode – parents explain

Episode CLX

Photo: mother and child at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park

Gay Naturists International states that their mission is “to serve as a resource to male naturists by hosting and sponsoring men’s naturist events and providing information and resources to individuals and local clubs. In addition, GNI is a voice for gay naturists in wider naturist efforts to educate society about naturism and to advance the interests of naturists worldwide.” Some might wonder why gay naturists need their own organization in a movement that talks about inclusivity and acceptance. Rick Johnson, GNI Executive Director, explains.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

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

• GNI – Gay Naturists International
  • GNI website
  • GNI Board of Directors
  • GNI on Facebook
  • GNI on Instagram
  • GNI on Vimeo
  • GNI X
  • GNI Gatherings
  • GNI 2025 Annual Event
• The Naturist Society listing on Connexions
• Gay Naturism History – Lee Baxandall, Murray Kaufman, and The Naturist Society
• Gay Naturism on Wikipedia
• Lee Baxandall and The Naturist Society
• Same Sex Marriage, U.S. Supreme Court
• Zipolite Nude Festival
• Black Naturists Episode of The Naturist Living Show

Episode CLIX

Photo: Celebrating at Viv’s Salsa Party by Brian Becnel