

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
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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.💙Sana Healing Collective: www.sanahealingcollective.org🧡 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💫Geoff's Community:Sana Healing Collective : www.sanahealingcollective.org

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

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