Children and Naturism – Part 2 of 2

Children and Naturism – Part 2 of 2

Author: Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park January 1, 2023 Duration: 44:05

Since the beginning, naturism has been a family movement. Because its adherents believed that all of humanity would benefit, it was natural that children should be included. In part 1 we focused on the scholarly research which suggests that there is no evidence that children are harmed by non-sexualized social nudity, and good reason to believe they benefit. For the second segment we hear from five parents: Samii, Gillian, Nate, Nikki, and Lauren; who explain why they are raising their children as naturists while they answer many frequently asked questions and address common concerns.

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.

  • Children and Naturism – part 1
  • YouTube video – Children in Naturism (Jan.5/23 edit: the video was temporarily unavailable because of a technical problem with the audio. Because YouTube does not allow video replacement, the URL changed when the corrected version was uploaded. We apologize for any confusion this has caused.)
  • YouTube video – 1984 W5 episode “Naked City”
  • Podcast episode on Cap d’Agde, Naked City
  • Book: “Naked Child: Growing Up Without Shame” by Dennis Craig Smith – Worldcat list of libraries where you can borrow the book
  • The Naturist Society’s Bibliography of non-fiction works (includes academic papers on children and nudity)
  • “Children, Social Nudity and Academic Research” by Mark Storey from Nude & Natural 23.4
  • “Children Deserve Better” by British Naturism
  • Children in Naturism FAQ by Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
  • Family Weekend at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park

Photo: Mom and child at the beach at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park

Episode CXLVII


Hosted by the team at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park, The Naturist Living Show offers a thoughtful and often surprising look at what it means to live as a naturist. While the social aspects of nudity are part of the conversation, this podcast digs much deeper into the philosophy behind the lifestyle. You’ll hear discussions that connect naturism to broader themes of personal well-being, from challenging unrealistic beauty standards and fostering genuine self-esteem to exploring a more conscious and authentic way of being in the world. Episodes naturally touch on topics within health, fitness, and even spirituality, reflecting how a naturist perspective can influence many areas of life. The conversations are grounded in real experience and a sense of community, moving beyond simple definitions. Tune in for a candid exploration of body acceptance, intentional living, and the freedom found in natural simplicity. Each episode aims to inform and connect, providing a voice for a lifestyle that is often misunderstood. This is a podcast for anyone curious about the principles of naturism or seeking a more compassionate and liberated relationship with themselves and the world around them.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 100

The Naturist Living Show
Podcast Episodes
Skeptical to Fanatical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:29
An interview with a new naturist; a young man who approached with skeptical caution to quickly become a passionate advocate of naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Interview copyright informationApple Podcasts…
Nude Play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:48
Tim Chizmar interviews the director and cast of “Disrobed: Why So Clothes-Minded?” performed at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Links to items mentioned in the show: Rec.nude – the pre-web internet naturist social me…
Textile Nudist Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:10
Bethany Denton tells us how she came to create an episode of “Here Be Monsters” titled “The Evangelists of Nudism” where she recounts the story of her first, and rather unusual, experience as a nudist. Links to items men…
Naturism in LDS/Mormons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:20
We discuss participation in naturism by Mormons from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) with Stacee (practicing) and Mike (lapsed). The religion’s focus on respecting the body creates an interesting (a…
Keeping Youth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:13
We talk to three young people: one who rebelled against naturism when she was a teen; one who stayed as a naturist; and another teenager who is new to naturism. Why teenagers leave: The club does not make them feel comfo…
A nude actor, writer, and comedian in Las Vegas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:11
An eclectic chat with Tim Chizmar on a wide variety of topics: Las Vegas, his experiences organizing nude comedy, nudism in general, his nudist movie project, and more! Links to items mentioned in the show: Tim Chizmar o…
Dating Advice for Naturists [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:00
We discuss dating for naturists/nudists. Because single men are the ones who seem to have the greatest challenge in naturism, we focus our advice on them. We interview Melissa who is an affirmed naturist and Christine wh…
Naked Wanderings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:17
We chat with Nick and Lins about their experiences while visiting naturist places around the world and the amazing success of their Naked Wanderings blog. Links to items mentioned in the show: Marketing Naturism Podcast…
Dressed to Kill – Second Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:31
We discuss the second edition of the book Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras with the authors, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer. They recount how they were subjected to vindictive and prejudic…
Baring It All For Graduation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:37
We chat with Kate Logan who, 20 years ago, dropped her robe during her graduation speech and finished speaking completely nude in front of 200 classmates, faculty, parents, family, and friends. Her story went viral aroun…