Episode 35: Helen talks to Kim Lariviere-Baldelli about finding acceptance in a naturist community, living with illness and scars, rebuilding her relationship with her body after anorexia, and also what makes naturist parks the safest places for families. British Naturism Podcast

Helen talks to Kim Lariviere-Baldelli

Runs the Bistro at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park

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Kim Lariviere-Baldelli runs the bistro at @bareoaks.ca Family Naturist Park. As a gay woman, she feels that naturism lead her to her wife and indeed saved her. She implores women to step out of their comfort zone long enough to give it a chance Ep.35 is out Sat 3rd Oct. 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus

What a brilliant few days at the INF-FNI @worldnaturism.bsky.social Congress. 🌍 The best part was getting to know naturist leaders from around the world, sharing ideas, comparing experiences and making some lovely new connections. I’m heading home tired, inspired and with my head full of ideas. ❤️

Loving it here at @worldnaturism.bsky.social World Congress in Hungary. All these lovely networking opportunities! With @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social and @hectormartinez.bsky.social

I found a Berriman in Hungary at the @worldnaturism.bsky.social congress! @helen.berrimansbareall.uk

One hour till our live call. Any last minute registrations? I'll be joining @barebumboaty.bsky.social along with @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social, Lins from @nakedwanderings.bsky.social and Erin (Insta @sgnudistworld) for a virtual roundtable and Q&A.

So @simon.berrimansbareall.uk and I are home now, back in the UK. It was wonderful to meet so many lovely women in naturism at @bareoaks.ca who are public and proud. @fcnaturists.bsky.social @britnaturism.bsky.social @podcast.bn.org.uk @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social

Our last day here in Canada and I'm looking back over some of our photos. One of the things this trip has shown is how small this world is! We crossed the Atlantic, introduced @bareoaks.ca neighbours to each other, and learnt the Finnish game mölkky from a Dutch couple! @helen.berrimansbareall.uk

This is more my thing. Watch out Stoney! This electric tour bus is fun! Anyone need a nude guide?.. @bareoaks.ca @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social

Episode 34: Helen talks to Ronnie Belfitt, a lifelong naturist, about growing up with nudity as the norm, wristband consent systems, and why a woman speaking openly about naturism lands differently to a man doing the same. British Naturism Podcast

Helen talks to Ronnie Belfitt

Growing up naked, ladies' holidays, & confidence

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I don't think @helen.berrimansbareall.uk wants to leave - she looks like she's trying out for Missy's job on the ride-on lawn mower here at @bareoaks.ca! 😆

It got a little wet here in this part of Ontario yesterday. I'm so glad we dodged it, going to Niagara on Tuesday. At least we didn't have the same levels that Toronto itself had, but there were some campers that had to move due to flooding here at @bareoaks.ca.

Slow, damp day with an orange watch for severe thunderstorms! So hot tub it is... @helen.berrimansbareall.uk

Ronnie Belfitt, a lifelong naturist, feels it is important to correct public misconceptions about nudity whenever possible, and that a woman speaking openly about naturism carries far more weight than a man doing the same. Ep. 34 of Women in Focus is out Sat. 5th Sept. 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus

Public nudity is NOT illegal in the UK

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What a day yesterday! @cdnmoustache.bsky.social took us on a tour of the area around Niagara Falls, going through Toronto and then back through the pretty little town of Niagara-On-The-Lake, stopping for the wine en route! with @simon.berrimansbareall.uk and @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social

People are so friendly at @bareoaks.ca! We've have people lend or give us all sorts of things, and we've only had to feed ourselves for breakfast with dinner invites from the moment we arrived. Today is a bit wet, so its an inside day. with @simon.berrimansbareall.uk @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social

We're here! @helen.berrimansbareall.uk and I have met up with @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social and @bareoaks.ca is now our home for the next two weeks!

My first article is officially live! As a 19-year-old Colombian-American, I’m sharing how body freedom helps Gen Z overcome body dysmorphia.Deeply inspired by the amazing advocacy of @helen.berrimansbareall.uk and @angy1de.bsky.social #Naturism #BodyPositivity leaflet.pub/01a04e51-64f...

Finding Strength in Our Skin: A Gen Z Perspective on Cultural Modesty and Body Freedom

By johninnature

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This is me with @sarahmexicochrist.bsky.social and Stéphane, complete with what may well be the most famous moustache in naturism. @bareoaks.ca @britnaturism.bsky.social

Having missed my flight last time I travelled, I'm taking no chances. @simon.berrimansbareall.uk and I are at a hotel near Gatwick ready to fly to Canada tomorrow... We're giddy with excitement!

"Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works" by Molly Gorman. An article I contributed to: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

'You're fully accepted': Being nude in public can make us feel better about our bodies

Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works.

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Happy birthday to my wife, the fabulous @helen.berrimansbareall.uk! Hope you have a fab day, love. ❤️ Don't clean anything today...

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The British Sauna Society (a non-naturist organisation) have put out a survey asking what people want from public saunas in the UK. I think its worth UK naturists responding, as that alone will help advocate for nude sauna culture. www.britishsaunasociety.org.uk/the-british-...

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Episode 33: Helen talks to Dr Victoria Bateman, the Cambridge economist and author known for using her own naked body in art and protest, about breaking free of the "cult of female modesty," the Brexit protest that made headlines in 2016, and why women's economic freedom… British Naturism Podcast

Helen talks to Dr Victoria Bateman

Naked feminism, Brexit protests, and freedom

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This evening @simon.berrimansbareall.uk and I went on a 3 hour river cruise up the River Exe. There must've been over 100 people on board dancing, drinking, or braving the breeze up on deck. Passing riverside pubs got plenty of cheers too! with @funplymouth.bsky.social @randlefranklin.bsky.social

On Wednesday evening @helen.berrimansbareall.uk and I visited "Sweat and Reset" which is the new venture of Mike (of @nakedtravels1.bsky.social). He did a "Buck Moon Ritual" in a Finnish style sauna. Saunas in the summer are great when its a bit hot outside as it feels cold coming out afterwards!

Dr Victoria Bateman, a Cambridge economist and author, is known for using her naked body for protest. In this episode she talks about the cult of female modesty and how unashamed nudity is a logical step for feminism. Ep. 33 is out Sat. 1st Aug: 🔊 podfollow.com/womeninfocus @vnbateman.bsky.social

Naked Retro Gaming at @britnaturism.bsky.social Sunfolk coincided with my birthday this year, so I spent the day driving many of my computers and consoles across the country! Still, its always good to see so many of them set up simultaneously and bringing people joy (inc @helen.berrimansbareall.uk!)