In this episode, we look at the history of empirical studies into the effects of growing up in naturist environments with Mark Storey, a nudist historian and philosophy professor. Then we meet Dennis Craig Smith, the writer of Growing Up Without Shame, the 1986 book that was the result of a survey of adults who had grown up in nudist-friendly households. Join us as Smith shares his personal experiences and viewpoint from writing the book, and as we explore the underwritten history of naturism’s impact on childhood development.

Original show notes and credits for this episode can be found at www.planetnude.co/p/the-science-of-growing-up-naked

In this episode, we’ll discover the remarkable stories of Jeanette and Zelda Suplee, two pioneering women in American nudism. This episode explores Jeanette's foundational role in establishing Sunny Rest Lodge and Zelda's influential journey as a nudist advocate and gender studies pioneer. Delve into their unique contributions to the nudist movement, their impact on nudism's public perception, and the legacy they left behind.

Music in this episode was sourced and licensed from Envato Elements or the Independent Music Licensing Collective (IMLC).

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What is Naked Age?

Naked Age is a history podcast series profiling remarkable people who have gone to extraordinary lengths to live a nude life.

Naked Age is an interview series profiling activists, artists, individualists and misfits who have a singular point of view on the world.

Listen to past episodes at www.nakedage.co.

In this episode of Naked Age, Andy Tabbat memorializes his late friend Woody Miller, a stalwart in San Francisco's Castro district and a lifelong advocate for nudism and body freedom. Then, he shares an intimate conversation between the longtime friends, recorded four years prior to Woody's passing in May of 2023. In it, Woody candidly shares his passion for the arts, civil liberties, and nudism, all in the cozy setting of Woody's eclectic Victorian parlor. A heartfelt tribute to a genuine individual who defied conventions.

Listen to Naked Age episode 2: “San Francisco Naked Guy”: https://www.planetnude.co/p/san-francisco-naked-guy-f29

More about Woody Miller: https://www.planetnude.co/p/activist-woody-miller-has-died-age

More by Andy Tabbat: https://www.planetnude.co/p/going-public

Music in this episode was sourced and licensed from Envato Elements or the Independent Music Licensing Collective (IMLC).

Please consider supporting Naked Age by becoming a paid member of our substack newsletter Planet Nude. Your membership supports this podcast. www.planetnude.co.

What is Naked Age?

Naked Age is a history podcast series profiling remarkable people who have gone to extraordinary lengths to live a nude life.

Naked Age is an interview series profiling activists, artists, individualists and misfits who have a singular point of view on the world.

Listen to past episodes at www.nakedage.co.