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 Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist and Researcher, Dr. Nicole. Trained in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, she the leading academic voice on non-monogamy and embodied pleasure. Modern Anarchy 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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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 28min
234. Exploring the Edge of Infidelity with Paul Keable
On today’s episode, we have Paul Keable (he/him) join us for a conversation all about non-monogamy and the future of modern relationships. Together we talk about the difficulty with defining infidelity, how women grow tired of monogamy faster than men, and liberating 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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/234-90-million-are-ready-to-cheat-on-ashley-madison-with-paul-keable✨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
Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 24min
233. Relationship Anarchist: Aaron
On today’s episode, we have Aaron (he/him) join us for another relationship anarchy research conservation. Together we talk about the finitude of our humanness, nerding out on the concept of hierarchy, and stepping into the abundance of expansive relating.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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/233-relationship-anarchist-aaron✨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
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 19min
232. Our Failure of Imagination with Non-Monogamy with Shai
On today’s episode, we have Shai (he/him) join us for a conversation about expanding the capacity of our cultural imagination. Together we talk about the spectrum of non-monogamy, the Olympics of relationships, and how to support yourself and others through the expansion process.🧡 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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/232-our-failure-of-imagination-with-non-monogamy-with-shai✨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💫Shai's Community:Website : https://www.leveleduplove.com/
Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 22min
231. Playing with your Erotic Edge & Sexuality Beyond Consent with Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou join us for a conversation about pushing the boundaries of your erotic edge. Together we talk about connection between pleasure and pain, limit consent, and the gift of erotic astonishment 🧡 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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/231-playing-with-your-erotic-edge-sexuality-beyond-consent-with-dr-avgi-saketopoulou✨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. Avgi's Community:Website: https://avgisaketopoulou.com/
Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 26min
230. Polyamory for Dummies with Dr. Jaime Grant
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Jaime Grant (she/her) join us for a conversative about the lifelong practice of liberated love. Together we talk about the freedom of being disowned, reimagining exclusivity, and the pleasure of embodiment without shame.🧡 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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/230-polyamory-for-dummies-with-dr-jaime-grant✨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💫Jaime's Community:Website : https://www.justsexpodcast.com/
Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 42min
229. Relationship Anarchist: Lucy Halliday
On today’s episode, we have Lucy Halliday (she/they) join us or another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about the anarchy of motherhood, connecting with our old-fashioned roots, and relationship anarchy as a listening-practice.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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/relationship-anarchist-lucy-halliday✨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
Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
228. Listening to the Body’s Truth through Psychedelics with Geoff Bathje
On today’s episode, we have Geoff Bathje Ph.D (he/him) join us for a conversation about embodying the values of Anarchy. Together we talk about bypassing vs integrating, practicing prefigurative politics, and writing thicker narratives.🧡 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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/228-integrating-the-body-psychedelics-and-liberation-with-geoff-bathje✨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
Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 16min
227. Jealousy vs Compersion: The Transformation of Liberated Love with Dr. Marie Thouin
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Marie Thouin (she/her) join us for a conversation about creating fertile soil for compersion. Together we talk about the power of our narrative frames, choosing to turn towards connection, and emotionally touching your toes.🧡 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 Dr. Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/227-jealousy-vs-compersion-the-transformation-of-liberated-love-with-dr-marie-thouin✨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. Marie Thouin's Community:Website: https://www.whatiscompersion.com/
Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 24min
226. The Psychedelic Dose of Non-Monogamy with Moss Herberholz
On today’s episode, we have Moss Herberholz (he/they) join us for a conversation about the paradigm expansion of psychedelics and non-monogamy. Together we talk about learning from our jealousy, shattering the Madonna and the Whore complex, and pausing to integrate growth.🧡 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/226-the-psychedelic-dose-of-non-monogamy-with-moss-herberholz✨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💫Moss's Community:Insta : https://www.instagram.com/mossy_amorous/Psychedelic Research Submission: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lVYfnTqoE73OXc
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
