Modern Anarchy
Dr. Nicole Thompson
Modern Anarchy is your weekly invitation to reclaim pleasure, sex, and desire as radical acts of collective liberation. Hosted by Queer Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist and Researcher trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, Dr. Nicole. She is 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
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Sep 16, 2026 • 1h 24min
281. Creating Kinky, Queer, Non-Monogamous Community – Ryan Ash
On today’s episode, we have Ryan (she/they) join us for a conversation about the messy and oh so human journey of expansive relating. Together we talk about the resilience that comes with healing from trauma, knitting in the dungeon, and the power of vulnerability. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: https://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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/281-finding-kinky-non-monogamous-community-ryan-ash🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website https://:www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastRyan's Community:Website: https://lovefestevents.com/
Sep 9, 2026 • 1h 19min
280. The Ego Dissolution of Sex and Pleasure - Jordan Dobrowski
On today’s episode, we have Jordan (she/they) join us for a conversation about learning to release control. Together we talk about slowing down to savor, continued-care, and celebrating your growth story. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: https://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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/280-the-ego-dissolution-of-sex-and-pleasure-jordan-dobrowski🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website https://:www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastJordan's Community:Website: https://willowandleafcounseling.com/
Sep 2, 2026 • 1h 37min
279. Loving People by Not Controlling Them - Laura Mae Northrup
On today’s episode, we have Laura (they/them) join us for a conversation all about the continued practice of being in your aliveness. Together we talk about orgasms as prayer, playing on psychedelics, and the liberatory practice of learning to apologize. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: https://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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/279-loving-people-by-not-controlling-them-laura-mae-northrup🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website https://:www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastLaura's Community:Website: https://www.lauramaenorthrup.com/Podcast:https://www.lauramaenorthrup.com/inside-eyes-podcast
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Aug 26, 2026 • 1h 31min
278. The Pleasurable Polyamory Paradigm Shift – Ken Hamilton
Ken Hamilton, co-host of Playing With Fire and co-teacher of the Year of Opening, joins a candid conversation about polyamory, relationships, and personal growth. They explore shame, early sexual scripts, coming out to children, parenting beyond the nuclear family, and the messy realities of non-monogamy. A heartfelt look at pleasure, honesty, emotional awareness, and building relationships through practice.
Aug 19, 2026 • 1h 29min
277. Do Educated Women Choose Polyamory? - Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Eli (she/her) join us for a conversation about the contemporary research on non-monogamy. Together we talk about infidelity stats, when the threesome doesn’t live up to reality, and creatively designing your non-monogamy.🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-liberation-relationships-group🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: 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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/277-do-educated-women-choose-polyamory-dr-elisabeth-sheff🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastIntro and Outro song: Wild wild woman by Your SmithDr. Eli's Community: https://www.bondingproject.com/https://elisabethsheff.com/
Aug 12, 2026 • 1h 28min
276. Sexual Pleasure in a F**ked up World – Jason Best
On today’s episode, we have Jason (he/him) join us for a conversation about tapping into pleasure during these complex times. Together we talk about prioritizing time for sexual pleasure as new parents, when your therapist is at the sex party, and showing up for our local communities. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-liberation-relationships-group🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: 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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/276-sexual-pleasure-in-a-f-ked-up-world-jason-best🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastIntro and Outro song: Wild wild woman by Your SmithJason's Community: https://besttherapies.org/staff/jason-best/
Aug 5, 2026 • 1h 23min
275. Psychedelic Sexuality, Spirituality, and Pleasure Sovereignty – Kayla Felten
On today’s episode, we have Kayla (she/they) join us for a conversation all about reclaiming erotic sovereignty. Together we talk about integrity within power dynamics, reconnecting with your intuition, and the transformation of being witnessed in community. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-liberation-relationships-group🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: 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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/275-psychedelic-sexuality-spirituality-and-pleasure-sovereignty-kayla-fenton🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastIntro and Outro song: Wild wild woman by Your SmithKayla's Community: https://www.lethertrip.com/https://www.reclamationcollective.com/
Jul 29, 2026 • 1h 32min
274. Spunky, Kinky Kitten to Witchy, Erotic Crone – Elmo Painter
On today’s episode, we have Elmo Painter (she/her) join us for a conversation about the evolution of the erotic. Together we talk about being in caterpillar soup, sex magic rituals, and embracing the question marks.🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-liberation-relationships-group🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: 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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/274-spunky-kinky-kitten-to-witchy-erotic-crone-elmo-painter🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastIntro and Outro song: Wild wild woman by Your SmithElmo's Community: weirdlightcoaching.com
Jul 22, 2026 • 1h 28min
273. Erotic Authenticity: A Lesbian in a Mixed, Open Relationship – Coco Henri
On today’s episode we have Coco (she/her) join us for an conversation all about erotic authenticity. Together we talk about coming out later in life, finding belonging within ourselves, and doing the scary thing anyways because discomfort is part of the process. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-liberation-relationships-group🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: 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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/273-erotic-authenticity-a-lesbian-in-a-mixed-open-relationship-cora-pearl🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastIntro and Outro song: Wild wild woman by Your SmithCoco's Community: [email protected]
Jul 15, 2026 • 1h 23min
272. Queering EMDR and Psychedelics – Cash Waller
On today’s episode, we have Cash (they/them) join us for a conversation about reprocessing trauma and savoring your pleasure. Together we talk about queering the field of psychology, the power of dance, and being devoted to nature. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-liberation-relationships-group🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here: 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? Learn More Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice💙 Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/272-queering-emdr-and-psychedelics-cash-waller🔥Modern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastIntro and Outro song: Wild wild woman by Your SmithCash's Community: https://www.cashingaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/cashingaround/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cash-waller-detroit-mi/991904
