Why Getting Naked Could Be the Key to Healing & Self-Love

What if the very thing you've been taught to cover up… is the medicine you've been searching for? In this intimate and eye-opening episode of the Sex and Bacon podcast, Sarah sits down with Kerry Kott, licensed physician of Chinese medicine, herbalist, and host of the Naked to Human podcast, for a raw conversation about nudity as healing. Together, they unpack how the simple act of being naked can transform shame, trauma, and body image into self-acceptance, confidence, and liberation. From exploring nudity in nature, to the power of yoni sunning and grounding, Kerry shares her journey of moving beyond sexualization and judgment into wholeness and connection. They dive into why women carry so much shame about their bodies, how retreat spaces create safety and freedom, and why getting naked with intention can be one of the most profound healing experiences available. Whether you've struggled with body image, experienced trauma, or just want to feel more at home in your own skin, this episode will challenge your conditioning and invite you to reimagine what's possible when you let go of the shame, and the clothes. 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways: How nudity became Kerry's medicine after years in Chinese medicine & herbalism Why shame and judgment around our naked bodies run so deep The difference between nudity, sexuality, and sensual energy Healing trauma, body image, and self-judgment through nudity The power of retreats: women coming together naked in safe, intentional spaces How nature, grounding, and yoni sunning support physical and emotional healing What really happens when women drop comparison and judgment together Navigating nudist spaces vs. sexualized spaces (and how to tell the difference) Why seeing real bodies dismantles perfection myths and Instagram illusions Creating safe practices to explore nudity at home, in nature, or with community If you've ever felt uncomfortable in your own skin, or wondered what it might be like to experience freedom without shame, this conversation will open your eyes to nudity as a pathway back home to yourself. #SexAndBacon #KerryKott #NudityAsMedicine #BodyImageHealing #WomenEmpowerment #TraumaHealing #NudityAndNature #GroundingPractice #YoniSunning #SelfAcceptance #NudistRetreats #FeminineLiberation #SexPositive #ChineseMedicineHealing We get into:  00:00 Intro 03:00 Shame, safety, and why our bodies feel "wrong" naked 07:00 How nudity and sexuality became collapsed in our culture 10:00 Nudist retreats, naturist communities & misconceptions 13:00 Kerry's first transformative experience of being topless in a non-sexual space 14:00 Women, trauma, and body image struggles in naked spaces 18:00 Why being naked together heals more than therapy sometimes can 19:00 The science & energetics of nudity in nature (grounding, elements, cellular healing) 23:00 Yoni sunning: what it is, why it's powerful, and how women experience it 28:00 Inside Kerry's retreats—what to expect, how they create safety 31:00 Menstruation, free bleeding, and deshaming our bodies 35:00 Why cycles matter for energy & retreat experiences 39:00 The power of intentional containers and boundaries 43:00 Body comparison, perfection myths & real-life naked bodies 50:00 Boudoir shoots, photography, and how images distort reality 55:00 Kerry's invitation: creating safe space to explore nudity at home Connect with Kerry X: https://x.com/natureisnude?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natureisalwaysnude/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natureisalwaysnude  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KerryKott  Website: https://kerrykott.com/  Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourerotic  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexandbacon1065  Email us: [email protected]