Modern Anarchy
Dr. Nicole Thompson
Modern Anarchy is your weekly invitation to reclaim pleasure, sex, and desire as radical acts of liberation. Hosted by queer psychotherapist and researcher Dr. Nicole, an academic voice on non-monogamy and embodied pleasure with advanced training in psychedelic integration therapy, the show explores intimacy, erotic sovereignty, and healing through raw conversations with pleasure activists, artists, therapists, and rebels from around the world. Are you ready to dive in?
Learn more: www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Learn more: www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Episodes
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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 33min
225. Relationship Anarchist: Chrisalis
On today’s episode, we have Chrisalis (they/them) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about balancing the responsibility of our interconnectedness, the importance of friendship, and the power of presence.If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement or reading Nicole's dissertation, then click on the link below. 💙 RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchy🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/225-relationship-anarchist-chrisalis✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Chrisalis's Community:Website: soulscrub.org/chris-gimbyInsta: instagram.com/chrisgimbyYoutube: youtube.com/@chrisgimby
Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 14min
224. The Anarchy of Sex Manifesto with Sally Emm
On today’s episode, we have Sally (they/she) join us for a conversation about the subconscious power structures that prevent us from embodying our pleasure. Together we talk about developing the language of pleasure, nerding out on the concept of hierarchy, and our collective need for connection.🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/224-the-anarchy-of-sex-manifesto-with-sally-emm✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384💫Sally's Community:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnRel
Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 16min
223. Sacred Sex Ed: Expansion and Liberation with Leola Watkins
On today’s episode, we have Leola Watkins (she/her) join us for a conversation all about pleasure-based sex-ed. Together we talk about becoming turned on by life itself, the joy of being a feminist sub, and deconstructing the intimacy escalator.🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/223-sacred-sex-ed-expansion-and-liberation-with-leola-watkins✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384💫Leola's Community:Website : https://www.talktantratome.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktantratome/
Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 11min
222. Relational Ecology: The Interconnectedness of Our Pleasure with Kristina Scott
On today’s episode, we have Kristina Scott (she/her) join us for a conversation about the collective rebirth of our sexuality. Together we talk about coming home to yourself, trusting in the wisdom of tree time, and unpacking the severance from our pleasure.🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/222-relational-ecology-the-interconnectedness-of-our-pleasure-with-kristina-scott✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384💫Kristina's Community:Website : https://www.thegardenofyes.com/
Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 24min
221. Relationship Anarchist: Erin O'Daniel
On today’s episode, we have Erin O'Daniel (all pronouns) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about queering the narrative, sensual ways to be in conflict, and rewriting our hierarchy of needs.If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement or reading Nicole's dissertation, then click on the link below. 💙 RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchy🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/221-relationship-anarchist-erin-o-daniel✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Erin's Community:https://www.erinkodaniel.com/sexinmycity
Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 39min
220. For the Anxious Person Practicing Non-Monogamy with Lola Phoenix
On today’s episode, we have Lola Phoenix (they/she) join us for a conversation about unpacking and honoring the roots of jealousy. Together we talk about running on the hedonic treadmill, learning to gentle parent ourselves, and the vulnerability of expressing our desires.🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/220-for-the-anxious-person-s-practicing-non-monogamy-with-lola-phoenix✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384💫Lola's Community:Website : https://www.nonmonogamyhelp.com/Instagram: instagram.com/NonMonogamyHelp
Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 27min
219. Exploring the Set + Setting of Your Relational Ecosystem with Kate
On today’s episode, we have Kate (she/her) join us for a conversation about embracing the interconnectedness of our pleasure. Together we talk about tuning into the wisdom of the body, the ego death psychedelic trip of non-monogamy, and the power of intentionality. 🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/219-exploring-the-set-setting-of-your-relational-ecosystem-with-kate✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 41min
218. Embodying the Values of Anarchy with Prince Shakur
On today’s episode, we have Prince Shakur (he/him) join us for a conversation about how the personal is the political. Together we talk about embracing the inevitability of change, deconstructing our unconscious conditioning, and the anarchy of sexual liberation.🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/218-embodying-the-values-of-anarchy-with-prince-shakur✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384💫Prince's Community:Website: https://bio.site/princeshakur
Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 26min
217. Relationship Anarchist: Betty O'Leary
On today’s episode, we have Betty (she/her) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about releasing the scarcity narrative, the Olympics of porn, and the mythical unicorn that is relationship anarchy.If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement or reading Nicole's dissertation, then click on the link below. 💙 RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchy🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/217-relationship-anarchist-betty✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 50min
216. Crying Through Non-Monogamy and Choosing It Anyway with Lea Dawn
On today’s episode, we have Lea (she/her) join us for a conversation about the liberation of desire and the future of relationships. Together we talk about how the Disney dream dies, the intensity of paradigm shock, and cheating on the narrative. 🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com💙 Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384🧡 Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/216-crying-through-non-monogamy-and-choosing-it-anyway-with-lea-dawn✨Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384💫Lea's Community:Website : https://www.LeaDawnLove.com/AboutInstagram: instagram.com/lea.dawn.love
