

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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
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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!
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:
Do All Asexuals Think the Same? | Spectrum
When Whites Flock Together: The Social Psychology of White Habitus

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 13min
36. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 1 with Nexus J
On today's episode, we have artist Nexus J join us for a raw conversation about the difficulty of relationships. Together we talk about finding a sense of self apart from your relationships, the importance of staying curious, and the faulty binary conditioning of our questions.
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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Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
35. The Struggle of Living with Vitoria
On today's episode, we have a conversation with activist Vitoria (She/Her) about learning to be comfortable with change and grounding actions in your beliefs. Together we talk about the importance of community, connecting to the present moment, and remembering that no day is ever guaranteed.
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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