Women in Focus

British Naturism
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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 will both educate and inspire.

  1. Aug 1

    Helen talks to Dr Victoria Bateman

    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 can't be separated from freedom over their own bodies.

    Helen talks to Dr Victoria Bateman

  2. Jul 4

    Helen talks to Michelle Perry

    Helen talks to Michelle Perry about a menopausal "enough is enough" moment in her mid-fifties that led her to naturism, and how a shared sense of vulnerability among naturist women, and the Everybody festival, changed everything for her.

    Helen talks to Michelle Perry

  3. Jun 6

    Helen talks to 'Captain' Amy Guerrier

    Helen talks to Amy Guerrier - aka Bare Bum Boaty - hula hoop artist, mindset coach, and canal boater, about discovering naturism through playfulness, body kindness, and her very serious yet silly plans for a naked cruise aboard her boat.

    Helen talks to 'Captain' Amy Guerrier

  4. May 2

    Helen talks to Steph Durbin

    Steph Durbin is BN's new Director without Portfolio. In this episode she discusses grief and purpose, liberation, and what it means to go from a naturism newbie to local and national leadership roles in just three years. Short answer: joy.

    Helen talks to Steph Durbin

  5. Apr 4

    Helen talks to Sarah Mexico Christenson

    Helen talks to Sarah Mexico Christenson, Florida nudist and social media creator, about leaving corporate life to normalise nudity online, overcoming the body shame inflicted by purity culture, and why a naked cruise beats any other kind.

    Helen talks to Sarah Mexico Christenson

  6. Mar 7

    Helen talks to Maja Penko

    Helen talks to Maja Penko, Slovenian naturist and former federation president, about growing up free from body shame, fighting for nipple equality, and the simple power of accepting what you see in the mirror.

    Helen talks to Maja Penko

  7. Feb 7

    Helen talks to Prof. Annebella Pollen - part 2

    Part two: Professor Annebella Pollen reveals how women shaped naturism from the 1920s — as pioneers, photographers, and feminist thinkers. She traces the same debates about women's participation and body diversity across a century of naturist history.

    Helen talks to Prof. Annebella Pollen - part 2

  8. Jan 3

    Helen talks to Prof. Annebella Pollen - part 1

    Part one: Professor Pollen explores the visual history of naturism in Britain, revealing the paradox between idealised magazine bodies and real practitioners, and discusses why early naturists hid behind pseudonyms.

    Helen talks to Prof. Annebella Pollen - part 1
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About

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 will both educate and inspire.

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  • Creator
    British Naturism
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 British Naturism
  • Show Website
    Women in Focus

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