The Naturist Vibe

Part 2 of our July livestream. This time the spotlight's on Linda Weber, president of AANR , for a wide-ranging conversation: how a moment of frustration at her first convention turned into national leadership, discovering "body positivity before there was a word for it," why she thinks the shame conversation is really about acceptance, how she handles a skeptical (or cheeky) reporter, what makes or breaks a first naturist experience, and what's changing for women in naturism. Then we close out the Barely Poetic trivia games with Linda and John (with a real-world detour into Arizona's HB 2133), plus John's take on hiking gear for the bare crowd. Recorded live in our Discord. Links: The Naturist Vibe — TNV Live tickets, Patreon, Discord & all our links: https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/listings/the-naturist-vibe John's podcast — Hiking Without a Stitch : https://open.spotify.com/show/3pne2HMcuEYMOl5S5cpgLX Planet Nude (naturist news behind the trivia): https://planetnude.co/ Marc Del Giudice (upcoming TNV Live musical guest): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Gj3xgYwHB7Q1yiLZNk3kw Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

Our second livestream, straight from the TNV Tribe Discord — Part 1. We open with Hype Team member Matt sharing his naturist-journey story (from backyard kid to Dyer Woods regular), then hand the spotlight to John of Hiking Without a Stitch for a real conversation about getting sober, how naturism connected to his recovery, hiking bare in the Arizona desert (rattlesnakes and all), and telling his wife and mom about it. Then we kick off round one of Barely Poetic — our rhyming trivia game about real naturist news — with John and special guest Linda Weber playing for TNV Tribe members in the chat. Part 2 (Linda's guest spotlight + the next round) drops next. Links: The Naturist Vibe — TNV Live tickets, Patreon, Discord & all our links: https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/listings/the-naturist-vibe John's podcast — Hiking Without a Stitch : https://open.spotify.com/show/3pne2HMcuEYMOl5S5cpgLX Planet Nude (naturist news cited in the trivia round): https://planetnude.co/ Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

An AI-generated "naturist" image showed up in our Discord on the Fourth of July, and it forced a conversation we'd been meaning to have out loud. This episode is our formal answer — and a formal rule: why fabricated people, and fabricated art, don't belong in a movement built on real bodies. We walk through what actually happened, give the other side a fair hearing, and untangle the two arguments people keep conflating about AI imagery — who's being depicted, and what the tool costs. Plus: where the line actually sits (a hand-drawn cartoon on a banner is fine — an AI-generated one isn't), why clubs keep reaching for AI slop, how to make real content easier, and why we put our money behind real musicians and real artists. Real bodies, real art, real words — made by real people. Also: Dan's Substack piece on the Bare Oaks "Looking for Sex?" sign — the club policy that gets it right. Content note: brief, non-graphic mention of "nudify" apps and non-consensual AI imagery as context. Coming up 🔴 Livestream — July 22 on our Discord: join us with John of Hiking Without a Stitch and special guest AANR President Linda Weber. Games, a little interview, and audience prizes for TNV Tribe members in the chat. TNV Live — next tapings July 25 and August 22 . Grab tickets through our listing. Keep an eye out — comedian Naked Eddie (@nakededdiecomedy) may be dropping by soon. Join the TNV Tribe (Discord, TNV Live tickets, Patreon & all our links): https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/listings/the-naturist-vibe Sources & references Dan's Substack — "Looking for Sex?" (the Bare Oaks sign, and what posted club rules should look like): https://tnjeditor.substack.com/p/looking-for-sex NBN Code of Conduct (AI-Generated Images of People): https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/code-of-conduct NBN Terms of Service: https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/terms The Naturist Living Show — "A.I. and Naturism": https://www.naturistlivingshow.com/2024/11/a-i-and-naturism.html Cleo of Topless Topics — de-stigmatizing nudity through repeat exposure: https://www.toplesstopics.org/ CNBC — app stores hosting dozens of "nudify" apps: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/apple-google-host-dozens-of-ai-nudify-apps-like-grok-report-finds.html Mentioned in this episode Hiking Without a Stitch — John's nude-hiking podcast (our July 22 livestream guest): https://open.spotify.com/show/3pne2HMcuEYMOl5S5cpgLX Naked Eddie Comedy — https://www.instagram.com/nakededdiecomedy The music we use is made by real people who get paid: Uppbeat and RK Underground ( https://www.rkunderground.com ) Want art for your club? Commission a real naturist artist — e.g. A Diary of Astro Nudes Get Naked. Be Free. Be Kind. Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

Two conversations that turn out to be the same conversation. First: to blur or not to blur? The fight over hiding your face in nude photos online — privacy vs. visibility, and why protecting yourself isn't shame. Then: the "Swinger Script" — the deliberate, deniability-built pattern some people run on newcomers in naturist spaces, how it works, and how to shut it down. Both come back to one thing: who gets to feel safe being themselves. Plus: the lineup for our next TNV Live (July 25) — comedian Hunter Wright and Erin of Single Girl in a Nudist World join the guest panel, with live music from Jersey singer-songwriter Marc Del Giudice. Content note: the second half discusses predatory behavior, coercion, and consent in naturist spaces (no graphic detail). Links: Marc Del Giudice — Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Gj3xgYwHB7Q1yiLZNk3kw · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcdelgiudice/ Cleo of Topless Topics — de-stigmatizing nudity through repeat exposure: https://www.toplesstopics.org/ The Naturist Vibe — TNV Live tickets, Patreon, Discord & all our links: https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/listings/the-naturist-vibe Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

Gabby and Dan recap their very first TNV Live show — the guests, the performances, and the energy in the room — then dig into the Investigation Discovery docuseries Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise . Through an ethical-naturism lens, they explore what happens when the language of body positivity gets used as bait: the allegations surrounding Stefan Wilhelmy's "Pearadise," the dynamics of coercive control, and what genuine, non-transactional body acceptance should actually look like. Content note: this episode discusses allegations of sexual assault, coercion, weight-gain fetishism and disordered eating, reproductive coercion, mental health, and a death. Everything regarding Pearadise is discussed as allegation — Stefan Wilhelmy has denied wrongdoing, and these are civil matters and documentary accounts, not criminal convictions. Please take care of yourself. Mentioned in this episode Naked Newbies (Daisy & Ojo): https://www.nakednewbies.com/about Mums the Word (Ginny & Brian Corry): https://www.instagram.com/mumsthewordmusic/ Marc Del Giudice (upcoming TNV Live musical guest): https://www.instagram.com/marcdelgiudice/ Bally Girls (Ginny's dance troupe): https://www.instagram.com/bally.girls/ RK Underground: https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/listings/rk-underground The Naturist Vibe — TNV Live tickets, Patreon, Discord & all our links: https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/listings/the-naturist-vibe Naturist Business Network: https://naturistbusinessnetwork.com Watch the documentary Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise — Investigation Discovery (stream on HBO Max / discovery+): https://www.discoveryplus.com/shows/big-girls-wanted-escaping-pearadise/8d95d8dd-f4df-4e53-82fb-b0e2570ad86b Sources & further reading USA Today exclusive (via AOL): https://www.aol.com/articles/exclusive-pearadise-scandal-explored-big-130128893.html LA Magazine — "The House of Pearadise": https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/the-house-of-pearadise-sisterhood-social-media-and-allegations-of-exploitation/ Court filings — Wilhelmy / "Pearadise" v. Haueter et al. (women's anti-SLAPP win), Randazza Legal Group: https://randazza.com/lawsuits/haueter-et-al/ Connect Reach out to us — the TNV Tribe Discord invite is on our NBN page: https://www.naturistbusinessnetwork.com/listings/the-naturist-vibe Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

In this episode, Gabby and Dan take the TNV Tribe back inside NÜDHAUS 2026: Garden of Eden, recapping the energy, community, performances, and moments that made RK Underground’s debut event so special. They also catch up on the latest in Nude News, share exciting updates for The Naturist Vibe, and give a peek at what’s ahead as TNV starts building toward its first live, in person show. RK Underground ‘No nudists please’: Warning to festivalgoers after mix-up over naturalist event in Cumbria Lupin Lodge is off the market — for now The Naturist Vibe Discord Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

This week on The Naturist Vibe, we’re bringing you a special audio episode, The Vibe Circle, in honor of Women’s Month. Join us for a dynamic roundtable featuring Daisy of Naked Newbies, Rachel The Creator, and Alanna, owner of Bare Skin Yoga, as they come together for vibrant conversation, shared perspectives, and plenty of laughs. To keep the energy high, the trio takes on a fun round of Naturist True or False, playing on behalf of our listeners. The winner of the game earns a prize for one lucky member of the TNV Tribe, including a $50 Visa gift card, a TNV t-shirt, and a TNV sticker. Want in? Listen to the episode, find out who wins, and submit your raffle entry with the correct answer using the link in the show description. One listener will be randomly selected to receive the prize. Enter The Raffle to Win Join the TNV Patreon for the NÜDHAUS Live Stream on April 9th. Rachel The Creator and Everything Lehcar Yoga with Alanna and BareSkin Yoga Naked Newbies on IG and on Patreon Gabby, The Crowned Nudi TNV On Instagram Dan, Maker of Things Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

In this final episode of The Truth Begins here Gabby and Dan talk about a couple of things that have happened since part 2 came out, and address some of the feedback that they have heard. While this is the last episode in the series, its not the end of the story. If more comes out they will talk about it, but for now it is time to turn our attention to the positive side of naturism. Why I walked away from AANR and AANR West by Dustin Cox Original sin by Timothy Sargent The complaint Gabby and Dan sent to AANR, including a PDF that includes links, documents, court papers, etc. Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

In this episode of The Naturist Vibe, Gabby and Dan continue The Truth Begins Part 2 by unpacking why accountability, safety, and trust matter so deeply in naturist spaces. They examine concerns surrounding the Naked, Nudists and Naturists podcast, its host’s troubling comments and behavior, and AANR’s lack of meaningful response. Through community reactions, public records, and their formal complaint, they call on AANR to live up to its own values and take accountability in defense of ethical naturism. Related Links: The complaint Gabby and Dan sent to AANR, including a PDF that includes links, documents, court papers, etc. I think I’ve lost all faith in AANR via Reddit A Frank Non-Apology from Naked, Nudists & Naturists With AANR proving that they are the Blockbuster Video of nudist organizations, who is going to step up to be Netflix? Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

In this episode, Gabby and Dan address what’s been surfacing in the community lately, including Gabby’s decision to step down from YADAC and the ongoing conversations in the nudism subreddit about AANR and related issues. In light of recent events and the lack of follow through on promises made by certain individuals, they’re sharing the full context and why they can’t stay silent about the entire story. Gabby's YADAC Resignation Explanation AANR Standards and Principles (scroll half way down) . Relevant Reddit Threads: I think I've lost all faith in AANR AANR: In reguard to recent conversations concerning organizations these are some of my thoughts With AANR proving that they are the Blockbuster Video of nudist organizations, who is going to step up to be Netflix? A Frank Non-Apology from Naked, Nudists & Naturists Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

For Black History Month Alanna talks about something that often gets left out of the celebration. We honor black leaders for their courage, their strategy, their brilliance. We talk about marches and movements, but we rarely talk about their mental health and that omission matters. Bare Skin Yoga on IG Yoga with Alanna Follow The Naturist Vibe on Patreon Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

On this Culture Vibe Rachel The Creator tells the story of Shirley Mason, mother of Haulover Beach. Join Rachel for this celebration of this amazing woman who is a champion of naturism in Florida. Follow Rachel on Instagram Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

Before the episode begins, Gabby makes a statement about stepping down from her role as Chair of YADAC. In this episode, Gabby and Dan share what's next for Patreon subscribers, including the launch of the TNV Tribe Discord server. They also dive into updates on Olive Dell Ranch and the UK Online Safety Act, plus they react to a recent episode of My Strange Addiction. TNV Shop Naturist Business Network Olive Dell Ranch Article Olive Dell Ranch Video My Strange Addiction Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

Dan and Gabby talk about the changes made to Vibe Bites and updates to the NBN platforms. They also dive into the latest nude news including Chappell Roan's red carpet look at the 2026 Grammy Awards. They also give a thoughtful review on the play Liberation and shout outs to Johnny Zapp, a fan of the show, and to our latest TNV Tribe+ Member. Links: Naturist Business Network TNV Shop TNV Tribe Plus on Patreon Liberation Chappell Roan’s Makeup Artist Spills the Inspo Behind Her Medieval Tattooed Grammys Look - marie clair Kevin Hart Left Speechless Over Nudist Colony Story - The Pivot Podcast Clips on Youtube Nudist informed of indecent exposure law after neighbor complaints - The Gila Herald Friends of Denny Blaine intervenes in lawsuit seeking park closure - Planet Nude Johnny Zapp Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

This is the first video edition of the TNV Podcast for TNV Tribe Plus members. In this episode Gabby and Dan talk about our setup of Patreon, The Naturist Vibe shop, a book called "Cooking In The Nude for Golfers," Rules at our first ever naturist rave, NÜDHAUS (link below), Frequently Asked Naturist Questions and more. The Naturist Vibe Shop NÜDHAUS Event Site The Nudism Subreddit TNV On Patreon The video edition of the The Naturist Vibe is exclusive to TNV Tribe Plus members. Join today! Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

In this Vibe Bite, Dan (Maker of Things) and Gabby (The Crowned Nudi) kick off Hollywood Naturists Part 1 and introduce a brand new segment: Wellness Vibe with Alanna of Bare Skin Yoga in Atlanta, where she’ll spotlight wellness and movement in the naturist community. Then Dan and Gabby dive into the difference between true naturists and “nudelebrities,” why the community debates who “counts,” and how older celebs often get more naturist credibility than younger ones. They also unpack celebrity visibility, purity tests, and whether nudity in brand rollouts actually normalizes bodies or just sells a product. Plus: a quick travel teaser, they’re headed to Haulover Beach and Cypress Cove in February, so keep an eye out for the TNV Tribe towels. Links: Naked In Motion NKD Volleyball Kundalini Rising At Lupin Lodge Naked Yoga Camp in Texas Bare Skin Yoga Yoga With Alanna Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

From Dating Naked UK to Buying Naked, Gabby and Dan break down reality tv shows that center nudity. Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

On today’s Vibe Bite, Gabby and Dan dig into a recent article by JediNudist that claims sex positivity is hurting naturism. They break down what sex positive actually means, why people keep confusing it with erotic intent, and how that confusion turns into misinformation. Expect a clear line in the sand: consent, context, and boundaries are the point and unethical behavior is the problem, not sex positive people existing. Link: Article By JediNudist Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

Scammers often target naturists by exploiting trust, urgency, and shame. Using a recent case where a man allegedly phished Snapchat users by impersonating support and stealing private photos, Gabby and Dan break down the most common online sex scams, including fake support messages, catfishing, sextortion, and “move off platform” pressure. The episode also explains how to spot AI naturist profiles by checking for visual inconsistencies, suspiciously perfect or inconsistent photos, and behavior red flags like secrecy, manipulation, refusal to verify in real time, and pressure to send images or money. Finally, they cover what to do if you are targeted: stop engaging, save evidence, secure accounts, report on the platform, and report to IC3 or the FBI, while watching out for recovery scammers who try to exploit victims a second time. Also, this episode features a new segment called “Culture Vibe” hosted by Rachel the Creator. Rachel talks about the Nudist Effect and announces upcoming naturist events. Links: Snap Hack - The Sun Article Acro Natural Festival 2026 NÜDHAUS 2026 MoonGroove 2026 Rachel The Creator IG Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show

In today’s vibe bite, Gabby and Dan share the difference between naturism and naturalism. Send Gabby and Dan a message anytime. Share a personal story (we can keep it anonymous if you ask), drop feedback or comments on an episode, or simply tell us what you love about The Naturist Vibe Podcast. Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your episode requests too. We can’t wait to hear from you. Support the show