Academia and Treating Sexual Abuse

We discuss academic naturism including a university course on naturism, a dissertation on using naturist concepts of body image to treat sexual abuse victims and a journal article on how media images of thin women affect self-esteem. Plus Felicity, erections, marketing and more…

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Episode LVII

Image: From the 2010 German Calendar from WebUni in Magdeburg http://www.un.geniert.de/

Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Player in the Naturist World

In 2009, ESPN Magazine put together a team that included Michele Rauter, a pro volleyball player, and sent them to the Nude Volleyball Superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Michele enjoyed it so much that she went back on her own for two more years. In this episode we caught up with Michele and discussed her experiences and volleyball in general. Plus a recent study on why bras are bad for you.

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Episode LVI

Marketing Naturism

A discussion of marketing strategies and techniques for operators of naturist businesses with a focus on branding and targeting.

“A brand is a living entity – and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures”
Michael Eisner,  former CEO of Disney

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Episode LV

Naturist Filmmaker

An interview with filmmaker Thomas Lundy where he discusses his films and society’s attitude towards women; plus Felicity discusses YNA events, clothing at naturist/nudist events, and lighthouse beach.

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Episode LIV

Lighthouse Beach, Poetry, Healthy Sunshine and Nudist Expo 2013

Our new correspondent, Felicity from YNA, discusses Lighthouse Beach; we hear some poetry about naturism; we get more evidence that sunshine is good for you; Brian updates us on Nudist Expo 2013; and more!
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Episode LIII