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.
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Links to items mentioned in this episode
The Naturist Society Foundation
Pages of Nudist History with Mark Storey
Naturist Living Show
Show notes
Episode produced by Evan Nicks. Special thanks to The Naturist Society Foundation.
The music in this episode was sourced and licensed by Envato Elements.
Listen to past episodes of Naked Age at www.nakedage.co.
Clips
The View. “Should You Be Naked In Front Of Your Kids? | The View”. YouTube, 1 March 2024.
“Dr. Spock Interview (Merv Griffin Show 1966).” YouTube, uploaded by The Merv Griffin Show, 13 Nov. 2012.
“Nightline: The McMartin Daycare Abuse Trial.” ABC News, 2 Nov. 1989. Television.
“Sally Jessy Raphael Show, February 1988.” Featuring naturists and Dennis Craig Smith, author of 'Growing Up Without Shame.'
Courtesy of the American Nudist Research Library
Naturist Living Show, Episode 148 - “New Nudity Research”
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