

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
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Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 10min
82. What Is Tantra? with Yoli Maya Yeh
On today's episode, we have educator Yoli Maya Yeh (She\Her) join us for a discussion about the indigenous tradition and enlightenment practice of tantra. Together we talk about how the goddess became a tool of the patriarchy, the warped and reductionist notion of tantra under capitalism, and reaching every moment an orgasm.
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And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
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Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 14min
81. Masturbation: It's Amazing and I Can't Tell Anyone About It with Jess DeVries
Activation Warning: Spiritual Trauma
On today's episode, Jess DeVries (She\Her) shares her powerful journey from shameful masturbation to relationship anarchy liberation and queering love. Together we talk about the ontological shift of leaving religion, the divine intervention of dating a kinky person, losing your virginity twice, and ABCD... Anal.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
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Beloved Coaching
Resources to Learn More:
'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author: How and why I've rethought dating and purity culture
Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion
How Does Purity Culture Trauma Impact Sexuality?
What It’s Like Being a Relationship Anarchist
A Beginner's Guide To Relationship Anarchy: Examples & How To Practice

Oct 26, 2022 • 60min
80. Are You Carrying Trauma From a Past Life? with Cai Carvalhaes
On today's episode, PhD candidate Cai Carvalhaes (She\Her) joins us for a conversation all about past life regression. Together we talk about awakening archetypes, fractals and the quantum dimension, and expanding beyond our minds.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
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Resources to Learn More:
Is Hypnotherapy FAKE therapy?
Researchers Create World's First Quantum Fractals
The Collective Unconscious – What is It, and Why Should You Care?
Who is Carl Jung?
The Archetypes of the Anima and Animus
Narrative Therapy
Water Codes: The Science of Health, Consciousness, and Enlightenment
Sean Carroll - What are Observers?
Does Consciousness Influence Quantum Mechanics?
Fear of a smell can be passed down several generations
False Memories

Oct 19, 2022 • 58min
79. Think BIG and Scare Yourself with Alycia Levels-Moore
On today's episode, artist Alycia Levels-Moore (she\her) join us for a conversation all about calling out the seeds of greatness to becoming our highest self. Together we talk about the importance of having a supportive community, letting go of the victim mentality, and how things just show up when you set your intention.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
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ASL CREATIVE FIRM
Resources to Learn More:
Understanding Boundaries: What Is Projective Identification?
Letting Go of Victim Mentality to Heal
The Power of Setting Intentions

Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 22min
78. A Spiritual Direction Session: What is Spirituality? with Mandie McGlynn
On today's episode, we have spiritual guide Mandie McGlynn (She/Her) join us for a conversation all about finding a safe space to explore what we believe spiritually. Together we talk about how we each have our own sense of what is sacred, the power of the narratives we tell ourselves, and healing from the wounds of spiritual abuse.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
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Resources to Learn More:
Rent the Musical
earth centered religion
Predestination in Calvinism
what is existentialism
Reversing Roe
what does numinous mean
breathe festival
wild woman archetype
Tarot therapy: Why some believe the cards can help mental health
gilead chicago church
The Healing Power of Sound as Meditation
Women Who Run with Wolves

Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 17min
77. I was the Poster Child for Purity: Asexuality, Spiritual Abuse, and Racism with Trifecta
On today's episode, artist and activist Trifecta (They\Them) joins us for a conversation all about their journey through spiritual abuse to embracing their blackness and asexual identity. Together we talk about why love is missing from Christianity, healing from unhealthy relationships, and fetishzing certain sins.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
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Resources to Learn More:
What is Asexuality?
Leaving the Fold
As a black person, I’m done helping white Christians feel better about race

Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 45min
76. Polyamory Is an Equally Bad Decision: Kink, Intersecting Identities, and Power Dynamics with Tien
On today's episode, Tien (They\Them) joins us for a conversation about the beautiful, gorgeous, and complicated ways our identities intersect. Together we talk about their history of 13 years within the kink community, when non-monogamy is not intuitive, and navigating Dom Sub power dynamics in non-monogamy.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
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Resources to Learn More:
Hump Film Festival
Jessie Sparkles
A Guide To Cuckolding
Cuckquean
Munch (BDSM)
What Is Generational Trauma?
And Just What Is A Leather Family?
138 - Conscious Monogamy
Ambiamorous

Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 8min
75. Erotic Creativity: Surrogate Partner Therapy, Slowing Down Sex, and Relationship Anarchy with Carlene Ostedgaard
On today's episode, sex and intimacy coach Carlene Ostedgaard (She\Her) joins us for a conversation all about unlocking your erotic creativity. Together we talk about your birthright to sexual expression, going from zero to penetration, and rethinking intimacy in our relationships.
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!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
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PLEASURE REVOLUTION COACHING
Resources to Learn More:
What Is Sexual Surrogacy?
What Is Sensate Focus and How Does It Work?
6 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
The secret to mindful travel? A walk in the woods
EcoSexuality: 7 Things You Need To Know About This Sexual Identity
6-WEEK COMPASSION IMMERSION

Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 5min
74. Sex Work Was The Beginning of My True Healing Journey with Cassie Porter
On today's episode we have somatic sex educator and sexological body worker, Cassie Porter (She\Her), join us for a conversation about moving towards pleasure through sex work. Together we talk about destigmatizing sex work, exploring our kinks, and my fears of a monogamous sex life.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
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Resources to Learn More:
What Is Somatic Sex Education?
THE WHEEL OF CONSENT
The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment
Women, more than men, tend to feel stultified by long-term exclusivity

Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 10min
73. The Feminist Sex Wars: Suzie Jones Who Takes a Sexy Selfie is a Slut with Emma Phillips
On today's episode, we have researcher and professional photographer Emma Phillips (she\her) join us for a conversation all about the aesthetics of sexualization. Together we talk about middle class disgust, respectable femininity, and letting go of the male gaze.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/
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Resources to Learn More:
Ariel Levy - Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture
The History of the Sex Wars
What Is The Orgasm Gap?
Cardi B Won't Let Kulture Hear 'WAP'
How to talk to your kids about sex: An age-by-age guide
You Don't Have to Freak Out if Your Toddler Masturbates
Shadowbanning: Instagram’s Sexual Content Policy Endangers Sex Education
HOW RIHANNA IS CHANGING MATERNITY FASHION FOR THE BETTER
Male Suicide Rates