Naked Age – North American Nudist Pioneers

Naked Age – North American Nudist Pioneers

Author: Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park July 13, 2022 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 establish that country’s first national nudist organization. Then we meet Gerardo Cisneros, a Mexican nudism advocate whose hard work and clever initiative has helped bring a budding Mexican nudist movement into full bloom. 

  • Gerardo Cisneros
    • Twitter
  • The Nudist Federation of Mexico
    • Official website
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
  • The Zipolite Nudist Festival 
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
  • Research made possible by
    • American Nudist Research Library
    • Western Nudist Research Library

This episode of Naked Age is sponsored by the AANR Education Foundation

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Naked Age is produced by Naturist Vintage

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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.
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Duration: 1:01:52
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Naked in a Cave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 54:15
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Duration: 1:03:23
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Duration: 1:25:45
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A.I. and Naturism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:03
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 n…
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Duration: 50:00
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