Women in Focus

<div style="clear: both;"></div> <p>Join our host Helen Berriman for <a href="https://podfollow.com/womeninfocus">Women in Focus</a>, a podcast by British Naturism dedicated to celebrating and empowering all women. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well.</p> <p>In each episode we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of what it means to live in the female body through the lens of other women's lived experiences. Whether you are a seasoned naturist, new to our way of life or are just intrigued, we aim to educate and inspire. We highlight the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in naturism. Promoting body acceptance and mental wellbeing, we explore how women across the planet have shed their clothes and freed up their minds, leading them toward a more healthy and fulfilling way of life - emotionally, mentally, and physically.</p> <div>Contact Women in Focus at <a href="mailto:womeninfocus@bn.org.uk">womeninfocus@bn.org.uk</a> or find <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/podcast.bn.org.uk">BN Podcasts on Bluesky</a>.</div>

Two Year Anniversary Special

Helen marks Women in Focus’s two-year anniversary with returning guests, real stories, and laughter. Celebrate the voices, wisdom, and warmth that have shaped the podcast’s journey - a milestone of confidence, allyship, and community.

12-06
55:14

Helen talks to Lake Como's Erin Gilgur

Erin Gilgur, Digital Marketing Director at Lake Como Family Nudist Resort in Florida, discusses overcoming her own body image struggles, landing her dream nudist job, and how Lake Como empowers women to embrace body confidence.

11-01
45:01

Helen talks to AANR President Linda Weber

Linda Weber, President of AANR, discusses the rising tide of women in naturist leadership, her journey and the new perspectives women bring, the challenges of modernisation, and the importance of young and diverse voices in shaping modern naturism.

10-04
50:24

Helen talks to Lizzie Berriman

Helen and her adult stepdaughter Lizzie talk about family naturism, growing up with body confidence, and breaking social norms - with laughs, media stories, and a fresh, unfiltered take on being yourself, clothes or no clothes.

09-06
46:25

Helen talks to Louise Butcher - part 2

Louise Butcher, the 'Topless Runner,' discusses her book 'Going Topless' on overcoming trauma and breast cancer, body acceptance, topless running, and societal norms, while planning future marathons and charity events. But what about that Naked 5K?

08-02
36:15

Helen talks to Louise Butcher - part 1

Louise Butcher, the "Topless Runner", shares her journey of overcoming breast cancer and advocating for a double mastectomy without reconstruction. She discusses battling health anxiety and challenging societal norms around body image.

07-05
44:01

Helen talks to Karen Golec

Karen Golec is a North Canadian naturist from a small community. She is a single woman who is at her happiest when travelling the world and exploring everything that naturism has to offer.

06-07
46:26

Helen talks to Andee Rodgers

Andee Rodgers, the Women In Nude Recreation chair for AANR, is a proactive advocate for social naturism. Andee shares how naturism has empowered her in the wake of her childhood trauma and allowed her to become friends with your body again.

05-03
49:47

Helen talks to Sarah Woodson

Sarah Woodson, a young mother from Arkansas, has seen her confidence grow and feels that discovering naturism has finally given her back autonomy over her own body after years of physical and sexual abuse.

04-05
59:28

Helen talks to Sarah Tayler (part 2)

Sarah Tayler is a transgender women and proud member of British Naturism, who has been a naturist throughout her transition. In part 2 she shares more of her journey, her philosophy on life, and how naturism offered her a supportive environment.

03-01
47:52

Helen talks to Sarah Tayler (part 1)

Sarah Tayler is a transgender women and proud member of British Naturism, who has been a naturist throughout her transition. This LGBT+ History Month, hear her journey of self-discovery from her childhood to completing her transition within a year.

02-01
50:14

Helen talks to Sheila Maycock

A special episode on Christianity and naturism. Sheila Maycock is a 63-year-old counsellor living in Devon, and an is active member of the Christian Naturist Fellowship.

01-04
49:33

Helen talks to Dr Vian Aziz

Dr Vian Aziz is now a gynaecologist living in Cardiff but she grew up as a Muslim in Iraq. Through a combination of education, migration, and a sense of what is right, she re-evaluated her own body image and became an outspoken advocate for naturism.

12-07
52:21

Helen talks to Lins

Helen interviews Lins who, along with her partner Nick, formed Naked Wanderings eight years a go and have since found themselves as the naked voice of a generation. They explore what naturism really is around the globe, and show it to the online world through their blogs and videos.

11-02
41:19

Helen talks to Karie Jane

Helen interviews Karie Jane, the proprietor of the Beverley Hills Hotel and Resort in Costa Calma, Fuerteventura. BHH Fuerteventura is a clothing optional hotel offering a unique holiday destination including ladies only naturist holidays

10-05
35:58

Helen talks to Anne Nisbet

Helen talks to Anne Nisbet, British Naturism's International Director as well as having a short chat with Lins of Naked Wanderings.

09-07
46:37

Helen talks to Samantha Graham

Helen talks to Samantha Graham, a 34 year old naturist from Canada who has worked for several years at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park near Toronto.

08-03
42:48

Helen talks to Sam Hawcroft

Helen talks to Sam Hawcroft, the owner and publisher of H&E Naturist magazine.

07-06
38:40

Helen talks to Stephanie McManus

Helen talks to Steph McManus from New Zealand who describes nudity as medicine that healed her body image in the wake of an eating disorder.

06-01
37:16

Helen talks to Sue May

Helen talks to Sue May from Hampshire, a passionate naturism advocate, about swimming, hiking, and having to get dressed to go on a date.

05-04
33:35

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