Navigating physical contact in naturist environments
Norm and Sophie take on a "touchy" subject today... navigating physical contact in naturist environments. What is appropriate, what is not appropriate? This episode details guidelines for acceptable p...
7 Jan 202514min
How naturism breaks down social status
Norm and Sophie explore how naturism has the potential to promote social equality. By removing clothing, a key social status marker, naturism aims to create a more egalitarian environment where indivi...
6 Jan 202512min
Why is nudity mandatory at many naturist parks?
Norm and Sophie discuss why many naturist parks are not clothing optional, but instead make nudity mandatory. Sophie's research on this topic advocates for mandatory clothes-free policies in naturist ...
3 Jan 202514min
The inevitable aha moment of naturism
Norm and Sophie talk about that inevitable aha moment in naturism when you realize that "normal" is based entirely on the collective social agreement of everyone involved. Just about everyone who expe...
2 Jan 202511min
How A-list celebrities are influencing social nudity
Norm and Sophie kick off 2025 with a fun discussion about all your favorite celebrities and their views on social nudity and naturism. Happy New Year everyone! In this episode several high-profile ind...
1 Jan 202514min
One man's experience growing up at a naturist camp
Norm and Sophie look at one man's upbringing as a naturist living at a naturist camp, and how it has informed his adult life. Michael Ruehle recounts his childhood growing up at Sun Valley Gardens, a ...
31 Des 202410min
Why do people feel vulnerable when nude?
Norm and Sophie examine why we feel vulnerable when nude and how to embrace it. Nudity. It's a state of being that evokes a wide range of emotions, from shame and anxiety to freedom and empowerment. B...
30 Des 202416min
One woman's first-time experience visiting a naturist park.
Norm and Sophie take a closer look at a 2-part video series on YouTube that gives a first-hand look at one woman's experience visiting a naturist park for the first time. She visits with a friend who ...
22 Des 202413min
