Family Nudist History

Family Nudist History

Author: Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park February 1, 2021 Duration: 1:05:10
What if you grew up hearing that your great, great, grandfather was known as Rudy The Nudie? That is exactly the experience of Evan Nix who was intrigued enough to start doing some research. He tells us the story of Rudolph Johnson who was a prominent nudist and president of the American Sunbathing Association (ASA and today known as AANR) in 1950-51. You will hear how his research took him from mere curiosity to active naturist participation for his whole family.

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: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Naked Age – North American Nudist Pioneers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:22
This episode of Naked Age explores the parallel paths of two nudist pioneers whose stories take place over seventy years apart. First we look at Ray Connett, an influential figure of early Canadian nudism who helped esta…
When it all goes wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
For over a century naturism has been continuously misunderstood, misinterpreted, or worse, exploited. When the basic tenets of the movements are forgotten or intentionally ignored it can lead to egregious abuses. Rebekah…
Naked Age – Transgender Woman Extraordinaire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:59
In this episode of Naked Age we meet Marie Willa Bobo-Smith, a transgender nudist whose top free activism and public nudism make her make her a trailblazer for trans visibility. Plus, we explore intersections between nud…
Moderating Social Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:15
Most naturists hate social media moderation because they have experience with their posts being censored or their account being suspended. Yet we also want moderation to remove offensive or harassing content. In this epi…
Naked Age – Jérôme Naturel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:11
In this episode of Naked Age we meet Jérôme Jolibois, a Belgian naturist and avid cyclist whose naked bike activism paved the lane for him to become the first open naturist elected to the Brussels Town Hall. Plus we expl…
Nude Skydiving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:32
When we first heard Heather talk about her nude skydiving experience we thought she would make an interesting interview. But through our discussion we discovered a fascinating individual with an intense newfound passion…
Naked Age – The Most Liberated Woman in America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:05
In this episode of Naked Age we meet Barbara Williamson, a pioneering figure of the sexual revolution frequently referred to as “The Most Liberated Woman in America”. Links to items mentioned in the show: Barbara William…
Calgary Nude Recreation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:13
Innovation and new ideas often come from non-landed clubs. The lack of a permanent facility means that they must look for new activities in non-traditional places. They also tend to be more urban and appeal to younger pe…
Cap d’Agde – Naked City [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:14
Since the resort town was built in the 1960’s, it has been promoted as the ultimate naturist destination; a place where you can fully live clothesfree and all modern services and conveniences are available. While this ar…
The Naturist Symbol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:48
In the fall of 2020, a collaborative project was launched on Twitter with the objective of creating a universal naturist symbol. Many designs were submitted and after several rounds of voting a symbol was selected. Linda…