Modern Anarchy
Nicole Thompson, M.A.
Modern Anarchy is your weekly invitation to reclaim pleasure, sex, and desire as radical acts of liberation. Hosted by queer psychotherapist and researcher 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
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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
Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 9min
215. Cumming into Presence and Integrating Jealousy in Non-Monogamy with Dr. Dave Rabin
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Dave Rabin (he/him) join us for a conversation all about the ever expansive journey of knowing thyself. Together we talk about feeling our own damn feelings, the power of presence, and cultivating safety within the body. 🧡 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/215-cumming-into-presence-and-integrating-jealousy-in-non-monogamy-with-dr-dave-rabin✨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💫Dr. Dave's Community:Website: https://www.drdave.io/
Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 19min
214. The Revolution of Relationship Anarchy with Juan-Carlos Pérez-Cortés
On today’s episode, we have Juan-Carlos Pérez-Cortés (he/him) join us for a conversation about the revolutionary power of building loving community. Together we talk about hierarchy vs preferences, the stomach ache of NRE, and rewriting the narratives of love. 🧡 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/214-the-revolution-of-relationship-anarchy-with-juan-carlos-pérez-cortés✨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💫Juan-Carlos's Community:Website : https://relationshipanarchybook.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/relationshipanarchybook/
May 28, 2025 • 1h 22min
213. Relationship Anarchist: Silver
On today’s episode, we have Silver (they/them) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about the infinite gray space of connection, getting curious about jealousy, and expanding our circles of care.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/213-relationship-anarchist-silver✨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
