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Women in Focus

British Naturism
Naturism
Body Positivity
Body Confidence
Mental Health
British Naturism
Women's Empowerment
Nudism
Community Support
American Association Of Nude Recreation
Trauma Recovery
Female Empowerment
Transgender Identity
Body Image
Women In Naturism
Community Building
Self-Acceptance
Breast Cancer
Sexual Abuse Recovery
WOW Campaign
Mental Well-Being

Join our host Helen Berriman for Women in Focus, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and empowering women through naturism. Each episode features a variety of women sharing their stories - the challenges, benefits, and realities of living clothes-free. Whether you're an experienced naturist, curious newcomer, or interested in body acceptance, feminism or wellbeing, you'll find perspectives that wil... more

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Helen talks to Kim Lariviere-Baldelli, who runs the bistro at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park in Ontario, about what it means to belong. From a childhood where nudity was ordinary to a career that kept naturism at arm's length, Kim reflects on the pul... more

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Helen talks to Ronnie Belfitt, who has been a naturist for as long as she can remember. Starting with a childhood where nudity in the home was completely normal, it was a teenage canoeing trip down France's Ardèche river that gave her her first prope... more

Helen talks to Dr Victoria Bateman, a Fellow in Economics at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, and the economist and author who has spent over a decade using her own naked body for art and in political protest. Victoria explains how she broke free... more

Helen talks to Michelle Perry, a British Naturism member from the Brighton area who spent most of her life covering up a body she felt sure would be judged, even wearing long shorts on the beach. Michelle shares how an ex-boyfriend's casual invitatio... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Lariviere
Cafe operator at Bare Oaks naturist park; long-time naturist community member
Bare Oaks, Ontario, Canada
Episode: Helen talks to Kim Lariviere-Baldelli
Ronnie Belfitt
Long-time naturist and British Naturism ambassador
British Naturism
Episode: Helen talks to Ronnie Belfitt
Victoria Bateman
Economist, academic, and author
University of Cambridge; author of Naked Feminism and Economica
Episode: Helen talks to Dr Victoria Bateman
Michelle Perry
British Naturism member from the Brighton area
British Naturism
Episode: Helen talks to Michelle Perry
Amy Guerrier
Captain Amy, naturist and boater
Independent naturist and captain
Episode: Helen talks to 'Captain' Amy Guerrier
Steph Durbin
Director without portfolio at British Naturism; former club leader and Women's Officer
British Naturism
Episode: Helen talks to Steph Durbin
Sarah Mexico Christenson
Florida-based content creator advocating for naturism/nudism
Independent creator / naturism advocate
Episode: Helen talks to Sarah Mexico Christenson
Maja Penko
Tour guide from Slovenia and former president of the Slovenian Naturist Federation
Slovenian Naturist Federation
Episode: Helen talks to Maja Penko
Annebella Pollen
Author and researcher focused on naturism and gender
Independent/academic author
Episode: Helen talks to Prof. Annebella Pollen - part 2

Host

Helen Berriman
Host of Women in Focus

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Such a great show

    Women in Focus is always an interesting conversation. Helen Berriman has a great interview style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RRosina
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • An excellent insight into naturism as a whole and how it benefits and impacts women in particular. A must for anyone with body issues.

    Podchaser
    5
    simon.berriman
    3 years ago
  • Women In Focus Podcast

    Bravo! I am so pleased to see this podcast happen and I’ll do all I can to help promote it. It’s long overdue. All of my naturist life — about 45 years now — I have said that if the naturist/nudist movements ever expects to have family naturism accepted by Western Society, just allow women to be its spokespersons. I refer to it as women gives it the “Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.” (Now I’m really showing my age.)

    Thank you! - Shirley Mason (aka) “Mother of Haulover Beach”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mother of Haulover Beach
    United States3 years ago

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Strong emphasis on leadership, community, and body positivity resonates with listeners.
The host creates a welcoming space that encourages openness and honest conversation.
Guests bring diverse expertise, from academics to activists, enriching with lived experience.
Thoughtful, empowering discussions led with warmth and authority.

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Helen talks to Kim Lariviere-Baldelli
Q: What role does Bare Oaks play in fostering a safe, family-friendly naturist environment?
Kim and host discuss the park's safety measures, family-focused events, strict boundaries, and the inclusive culture that prioritizes respect and privacy.
Helen talks to Kim Lariviere-Baldelli
Q: What was your career before getting back into naturism and how did that affect your naturist journey?
Kim was studying to be a kinesiologist; she explains moving away from that career due to lack of community and later reconnecting with naturism when returning to Ontario, eventually joining Bare Oaks.
Helen talks to Kim Lariviere-Baldelli
Q: Tell me, tell me everything. How did all this naturism begin for you?
Kim explains she was raised as a naturist, left it during her career, and returned around age 40, gradually reintegrating it into her life and discovering a space where she felt free and accepted.
Helen talks to Dr Victoria Bateman
Q: What inspired you to use your body as a form of protest after Brexit?
Victoria describes a convergence of outrage over political direction, a sense that words weren't enough, and a belief that a visible, personal statement could spark conversation, highlight risk, and reveal cultural attitudes toward women's bodies.
Helen talks to Prof. Annebella Pollen - part 2
Q: Do you think things have moved on? Was Maurice Parmelis ahead of his time?
Parmelis was ahead of his time, and while attitudes have shifted, the basic ideas about equality and empowerment in naturism still face backlash or skepticism from some quarters; the core fight for visibility and acceptance continues, though it's less intense than a century ago.

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A wide-ranging show focusing on body autonomy, body confidence, feminism, and naturism through candid conversations with women and allies. Across episodes, discussions span personal journeys into naturism, leadership within naturist organizations, cultural and historical contexts, and practical guidance for newcomers. Unique strengths include a strong emphasis on community, safety, inclusivity, and leadership, often framed around women's empowerment and body positivity, with guests ranging from academics and activists to organizers and event hosts. Potential listeners will find relatable stories, practical tips for entering naturism, and thoughtful explorations of how nudity intersects with feminism, wellbeing, and social norms.

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Recent guests on Women in Focus include:

1. Kim Lariviere
2. Ronnie Belfitt
3. Victoria Bateman
4. Michelle Perry
5. Amy Guerrier
6. Steph Durbin
7. Sarah Mexico Christenson
8. Maja Penko

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