
Modern Anarchy
Liberate your pleasure with psychedelic sex therapist, Nicole. As a leading theorist on non-monogamy and sexuality, Nicole bridges academic research with embodied, pleasure-centered strategies to help you navigate intimacy, desire, and the politics of connection. Tune in each Wednesday for conversations on sex, relationships, and liberation with pleasure activists from around the world. Are you ready to dive in?
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Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 16min
46. The Eroticism of a Shared Vision with Matthew Gamble
On today's episode, Dr. Matthew Gamble (He/Him) shares his journey from serving as a pastor to discovering a new found freedom in our sovereignty through expansiveness and curiosity. Together we talk about the need for community in plant medicine, the importance of both trust and respect to sustain love, and the power of the narratives we tell ourselves.
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Resources to Learn More:
What is a Mala?
Camino de Santiago
5 Love Languages
TEDxMidAtlantic - Dr. Roland Griffiths
The Psychedelic Gospels
Study provides evidence that DMT is produced naturally from neurons in the mammalian brain
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

Feb 23, 2022 • 1h 3min
45. Are You Willing to Sip Your Own Medicine? with Natalie
Activation Warning: Mention of Suicide
On today's episode, we have founder of the Mother Tree Foundation, Natalie (She/Her), join us for a raw conversation all about the difficult work that is self-love. Together we talk about moving our way out of depression, our relationship with ourselves, and the multiple u-turns of growth.
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Cold Exposure, Breathwork, and the Wim Hof Method
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Dies at 30
The Science of Stress
The Body Keeps the Score
The “online brain”: how the Internet may be changing our cognition
Cultural differences in emotion: differences in emotional arousal level between the East and the West
Morning Pages
The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
Why Survival Mode Isn't the Best Way to Live

Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 6min
44. How Men Cry with Dxtr Spits
Activation Warning: Mention of Suicidal Ideation
On today's episode we have artist and podcaster Dxtr Spits (He/Him) join us for a conversation all about the power of vulnerability. Together we talk about the social conditioning of men, working through trauma, and our fears about monogamous marriages.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
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How Men Cry
Resources to Learn More:
Understanding Suicide Among Men
Boys won’t be boys. Boys will be what we teach them to be.
The male identity crisis
The Challenges of Anxious-Avoidant Relationships
Dating When You've Had a Bad Childhood

Feb 9, 2022 • 54min
43. Reclaiming the Sovern Meaning of Church with Amanda
On today's episode, we have a conversation with the founder of Living Wisdom Church, Amanda (She/Her), all about reclaiming your sacred sovereignty. Together we talk about harmful religious experiences, recreating the meaning of church, and tuning into your own wisdom.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
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Resources to Learn More:
Divine Feminine Archetypes
A Universe of 10 Dimensions
Visualizing Eleven Dimensions
Carl Jung - What are Archetypes?
Imaginal Cells

Feb 2, 2022 • 1h 19min
42. Public Art with a Cause with Jason Avery
On today's episode we have the epidemiologist and activist, Jason Avery (He/Him), join us for a conversation all about his life as a classic over achiever. Together we talk about the importance of continually learning, the need for protection of our artists, and working with the neighborhood to grow towards inclusiveness.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
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Resources to Learn More:
Gen X
Woodlawn
Jimmy Carter
Betty White
Equity
Magic City Mural Fest
Alabama Sunsets
Man's Search for Meaning
Paul Mooney
Birmingham Church Bombing

Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 22min
41. I'm Too Jealous for Non-Monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton
On today's episode, we have polyamorous research psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton (She/Her) join us for a conversation on jealousy within non-monogamy and creating the relationships you desire. Together we talk about creative vs. boiler-plate monogamy, relationship agreements, and letting our partners be multiple.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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 fighting towards! 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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Resources to Learn More:
Esther Perel: The Secret to Desire in a Long-Term Relationship
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
The Importance of the Relationship in Therapy
Angela Chen's ACE: What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
10 Myths About Monogamy To Leave Behind

Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 31min
40. The Paradox of Our Identities with Jordanna
On today's episode, we have R&B singer and song-writer Jordanna (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the fluidity of our identity. Together we talk about analysis paralysis, shifting our negative internal dialogue, and how the internet has shaped our desires for romantic relationships.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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 fighting towards! 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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Resources to Learn More:
Grateful Dead - Long Strange Trip
Appalachian Trail
Miss Americana
Inside
Michael Pollan Explains Caffeine Cravings (And Why You Don't Have To Quit)
Drug Use for Grown-Ups
The Dark Side of Hustle Culture | Henry David Thoreau Walden
Black Holes | The Edge of All We Know

Jan 12, 2022 • 47min
39. You're Your Own Superhero with Nico Cathcart
On today's episode, we have painter and muralist Nico Cathcart (She/Her) joins us for a conversation about advocating for yourself and living with a disability in the artistic world. Together we talk about recognizing what's within our control, the importance of anchors, and the inequities of the public art world.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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 fighting towards! 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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Episode Transcript
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Resources to Learn More:
Art Basel
Few and Far Women
The Spoon Theory
This is Water by David

Jan 5, 2022 • 25min
38. Be Ready to Be Confused with Desmond Napoles
On today's episode, we have the multi-awarded LGBTQ+ advocate, genderfluid editorial and runway model, and published author Desmond Napoles (They\Them or He\Him). Together we talk about Desmond's journey into authentic expression, the future of the LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of embracing others with curiosity rather than assumptions.
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Intro/Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman, Your Smith

Dec 22, 2021 • 1h 17min
37. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 2 with Nexus J
On today's episode, we have part 2 of my conversation with artist Nexus J, Together we talk about existential dread, aligning our futures with our values, demisexuality, solo sex, and how diversity impact's the lived experience of a society!
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
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Resources To Learn More:
Do All Asexuals Think the Same? | Spectrum
When Whites Flock Together: The Social Psychology of White Habitus