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In this episode of Naked Age, we follow the extraordinary personal revolution of Dr. Vian Aziz. Raised in Iraq, where tradition and societal expectations dictated much of daily life—especially for women—Vian spent years navigating a culture that placed strict limits on personal freedom. But in just the past two years, she has undergone a profound transformation—breaking away from long-held norms, embracing naturism, and using her voice to advocate for body freedom and self-liberation.
Through an intimate interview, we explore how Vian’s journey—shaped by cultural shifts, personal loss, and a deep commitment to self-discovery—intersects with the broader fight for autonomy and expression. Her story is one of defiance, resilience, and the radical power of reclaiming one’s own body.
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Links from this episode
Vian Aziz on LinkTree: linktr.ee/Vianaziz10
Show notes
Episode produced by Evan Nicks.
Music in this episode was sourced and licensed from Envato Elements or the Pond5.com.
Listen to past episodes of Naked Age at www.nakedage.co.
Clips
“‘Bloodbath’: 25 Iraqi Protesters Killed as Army Deploys South” – Al Jazeera English. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAHwEhAbhfA
“The Life & Times of Saddam Hussein | Full Documentary” – Hikma History. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfh3oHS-fQA
“Saddam Hussein’s Very Public Purge” – American Heroes Channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLUktJbp2Ug
“AMAZING! Beautiful City of BAGHDAD in 1960s” – Grand Rift. www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1AQMWGTh3I
“1970s Basra, Iraq, Street Market, Rare Colour Archive Footage” – Kinolibrary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcxLZmXYK_c
“1980s Baghdad | Iran-Iraq War | Baghdad | TV Eye | 1980” – ThamesTv. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gh8bfYNus8
“1959-1982; Iran-Iraq: Background to the War” – AP Archive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5rH2ytMT08
“The Toppling: How the Media Created the Iconic Fall of Saddam’s Statue” – ProPublica. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDu7bXqx8Ig
What is Naked Age?
Naked Age is a quarterly history podcast 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.
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