

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
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Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 2min
34. What Does it Mean to Manifest? with Anna
On today's episode we have yogi and soul coach Anna (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the power of the universe. If you are into the whoowoo then this episodes is for you, baby. And if you are not, but still feel like you struggling with wanting to always control everything, then this episode is also for you.
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Resources To Learn More:
5 ways to align yourself with the universe
How to Overcome Your Own Self-Limiting Beliefs
People Talk About Leaving Their Soul-Crushing Rat Race Jobs
As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit'
10 Tips to Discover Your Personal Dharma
8 Ways to Start Healing Your Inner Child
Transmutation of Energy
Abraham Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale and How to Use it

Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 24min
33. Claiming Your Pussy Power with Tazima Paris
On today's episode, we have sex coach Tazima Paris (She/Her) join us for a conversation on the question, what is sex? Together we talk about monogamousish relationships, being femme of center, and the difficulty of judgement.
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Resources
Sex at Dawn
Relationship Satisfaction of Polyamorous Partnerships
Why We Complain in Relationships and How to Stop
Sex, Time, and Power
5 Scientific Reasons You Should Choose Your Friends Carefully
Breakups can impact you in more ways than you think. Here's the science behind why they hurt so much.
Develop Authenticity: 20 Ways to Be a More Authentic Person
5 Ways Your Brain Influences Your Emotions
The female price of male pleasure

Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 11min
32. Coming Out to Your Conservative Family: Are You a Gay Villian? with Jordan Parvex
TW: Mention of Suicidal Ideation
On today's episode, we have artist and graphic designer Jordan Parvex (She/Her) join us for a conversation about coming out to conservative family and claiming your queer identity. Together we talk about how our parental relationships shape our desires for attachment, the "othering" of queer identities, and the expectation to be the model minority.
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Warm Bros
Resources to Learn More
Hello Mister Magazine
At What Age Did You Know You Were Gay?
What happens when a gay person grows up in an anti-gay home
Why We Pick Difficult Partners
Acknowledging Our Parents Are Human
Support for gay marriage reaches all-time high, survey finds
What Is Tokenism, and How Does It Affect a Person's Health? Here's What Experts Say
What does intersex mean?
How The AIDS Crisis Changed The LGBT Movement
Presence vs. representation: Report breaks down LGBTQ visibility on TV
Why This Charming Gay Fairytale Has Been Lost For 200 Years

Nov 10, 2021 • 56min
31. Life is Too Short to Do One Thing with Keith Ramsey
On today's episode we have Keith Ramsey (She/Her) who shares his story about how the universe pushed him into becoming a full time artist. Together we talk about burnout, becoming your own boss, and what it means to be an artist.
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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:
Five Signs It's Time To Be Your Own Boss
The Tell Tale Signs of Burnout ... Do You Have Them?
Burnout Recovery: 11 Strategies to Help You Reset
What "Trusting the Universe" Really Means
7 daily habits that can unlock your creativity, according to science
The Secret to Finding Your Passion (Hint: It's Not What You Think)
Advice from Artists on How to Overcome Creative Block, Handle Criticism, and Nurture Your Sense of Self-Worth

Nov 3, 2021 • 51min
30. Advocating for Yourself in the Medical System with Ren Grabert
On today's episode we have sex educator Ren Grabert (She/Her) join us for a conversation about their journey navigating the the complexities of the medical system with a chronic condition. Together we talk about the importance of establishing boundaries, the vulnerability of being surrounded by dildos, and how to communicate your needs.
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:
Challenges and Chances: Navigating the US Healthcare System with a Chronic Condition
6 Ways to Love Your Body on Bad Days with a Chronic Illness
'Everybody was telling me there was nothing wrong'
If You Always Get Tongue-Tied at the Doctor, It's Time to Work on Self-Advocacy—Here's How
Self-Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Patient
4 Tips to Effectively Ask for Help—and Get a Yes
Asking for help can be awkward. But it doesn’t have to be.
The Power of Vulnerability
How Embracing Vulnerability Strengthens Our Relationships

Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 9min
29. Limiting Beliefs Around Love: Sound Healing, People Pleasing, and Finding Your Purpose with Sasha
On today's episode we have holographic sound healer, Sasha (She/Her) join us for a conversation about limiting beliefs and her journey to finding her passion. Together we talk about rebuilding trust with ourselves, living from the inside out, and leaping into the unknown.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=54121384Modern Anarchy Community:InstagramFacebookPatreonResources to Learn More:I'm Not Jealous: The Ethical Non-monogamist's Guide to Free Love Relationships without SufferingHuman Design: Were We Coded at Birth?Box BreathingNarrative TherapyThe Uses and Benefits of Music TherapyBeing a Highly Sensitive Person Is a Scientific Personality Trait. Here’s What It Feels Like.How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

Oct 20, 2021 • 50min
28. You are Enough: How the ADA Shaped America with Cyndi Jones
On today's episode, we have Reverend Cyndi Jones (She/Her) join us for a meaningful conversation about disability. Together we talk about the white older man syndrome, what it means to deny yourself assistance, and acknowledging your disability.
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:
March of Dimes poster of Cyndi Jones as a poster child in Saint Louis
1 in 4 US adults live with a disability
Understanding Disability Pride Month
What is Disability Pride… And How to Display It
History of Polio
The Complexities of “Passing” as Nondisabled
Crip Camp
How To Include People with Disabilities
Disability and Passing: Blurring the Lines of Identity Paperback

Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 6min
27. I Got Double F**ked, and Finally, I Released! with Ze Royale
On today's episode we have the spank therapist and writer Ze Royale (ze\they\them) join us for a conversation about authentic alignment. Together we talk about not being boxed in by your queer identity, squirting trapeze artists, and nature hoeing.
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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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The Sex Workers Project of The Urban Justice Center
Resources to Learn More:
What Is So Appealing About Being Spanked, Flogged, Dominated, or Restrained? Answers from Practitioners of Sexual Masochism/Submission
Crymaxing: When An Orgasm Makes You Cry
Solo-Polyamory Could Change the Way You Think About Love
What Is Solo Polyamory?
How The Porn Industry Capitalizes Off Of Racism And Racist Stereotypes
Understanding Gender Identities
Defining Consent in BDSM and Multiple-Partner Relationships
The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown
How Subtle Energy Affects Your Health
Dust II Onyx: A Melanated Tarot
6 Survival Tips for Empaths
Kink Out Events
AORTA Films
BSDM Can Provide Profound Healing Experiences

Oct 6, 2021 • 1h 2min
26. Mind, Body, Spirit: Letting Go of an Eating Disorder with Isa
TW: Eating Disorder, Suicide, and Depression
On today's episode, Isa (She/Her) shares her journey to healing after 13 years of having an eating disorder and moving through the difficulty of depression. Together we talk about the power of the plant medicine ayahuasca, holding onto hope when you are in a dark place, and our spiritual connection to mother nature.
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:
Eating Disorder Hotline
Given time, most women with anorexia or bulimia will recover
STATISTICS: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE EATING DISORDERS?
Eating disorders: Recovery
Outcome of Eating Disorders
Single Dose of Hallucinogen May Create Lasting Personality Change
How Tripping on Ayahuasca Could Help People with Eating Disorders
As More People Turn To Psychedelics, Integration Proves A Crucial Factor For Breakthroughs
Luis Tamani Art
What is a healthy relationship with food?
Why People Get Eating Disorders

Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 14min
25. Hot and Steamy Consent: Communicating Your Sexual Desires and Exploring Polyamory with Karen Yates
On today's episode, we have podcaster and somatic sex educator Karen Yates (She/Her) join us for a conversation about her journey from the difficult change of divorce into the liberation of consensual non-monogamy. Together we talk about being almost-sex positive, the mind-fuck of polyamory, and how to play outside the box of cultural expectations around sex.
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:
The Wheel of Consent
The short instructional manifesto for relationship anarchy
Coverture: The Word You Probably Don't Know But Should
What Is Deep Ecology? Philosophy, Principles, and Criticism
Healing Trauma and Spiritual Growth: Peter Levine & Thomas Huebl
The Body Keeps the Score
Dr. Stephen Porges: What is the Polyvagal Theory
Can Shaking Your Body Help Heal Stress and Trauma? Some Experts Say Yes
The Secrets of EMDR Therapy and How It Can Help You
Sexological Bodywork - Interview (EN) with Joseph Kramer & Didi Liebold
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts