The Naturist Society

About this episode

Tim Chizmar interviews Nicky Hoffman about the history and impact of The Naturist Society.

The Naturist Society (TNS), founded in 1980 by Lee Baxandall (1935-2008) has been pivotal in promoting body acceptance, personal freedom, and harmony with nature. Through its magazine  Nude & Natural , the World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation , national gatherings, and advocacy efforts, TNS has united naturists, fostered public understanding, and defended rights to clothing-optional recreation. Tim Chizmar interviews Nicky Hoffman who has been working with TNS since 1985. She took over the leadership of TNS in 2001 when Lee retired. She was part of a group of staff members that included Margaret Thornton and Judi Ditzler that purchased TNS. Thank you to the PODCAST PRODUCERS GUILD for recording this interview for Tim. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com . CFI clothesfree.com Naturist Society N Magazine AANR Whitethorn Lodge World Naked Bike Ride Los Angeles Nude Bike Ride Bare to Breakers Lupin Lodge Erections in Naturism Oklahoma Naturist Florida Young Naturists World Naked Gardening Day National Nude Day Wreck Beach Lee Baxandall Glen…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Chizmar

Guest: Nicky Hoffman

Topics covered

• body acceptance
• personal freedom
• harmony with nature
• naturism
• advocacy
• clothing-optional recreation

Keywords

• naturism
• body acceptance
• Nicky Hoffman
• Lee Baxandall
• The Naturist Society
• advocacy
• clothing-optional

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Naturist Society, Nude & Natural, World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation, PODCAST PRODUCERS GUILD, CFI, AANR

Books & works: Clothed with the Sun, N Magazine

Places: Los Angeles, Oklahoma, Florida, Wreck Beach, Glen Eden Sun Club

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