Modern Anarchy
Nicole Thompson, M.A.
Modern Anarchy is your weekly invitation to reclaim pleasure, sex, and desire as radical acts of liberation. Hosted by queer psychotherapist and researcher 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
Episodes
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 13min
202. BDSM, Kink, and Psychedelics: Exploring the Edge with Mike Margolies
On today’s episode, we have Mike Margolies (he/him) join us for a conversation all about the crossover between psychedelics and sexual liberation. Together we talk about the need for kink integration circles, learning to embody peace, and embracing our interconnectedness.If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the websitewww.modernanarchypodcast.comLooking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here:https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practiceTranscript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/202-bdsm-kink-and-psychedelics-exploring-the-edge-with-mike-margoliesIntro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your SmithModern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Mike's Community:Mike Margolies is a psychedelic community catalyst and conversation creator; he is Co-Founder and Co-Steward of the Global Psychedelic Society, a decentralized network for hundreds of Psychedelic Societies around the world providing local education and community.Website: https://globalpsychedelic.org/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/globalpsychedelicsociety/
Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 26min
201. Relationship Anarchist: Jasper Brown
On today’s episode, we have Jasper Brown (he/they) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about embracing our interconnectedness, moving at the speed of trust, and finding security in your community. If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement or reading Nicole's dissertation, then click on the link below. RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchyIf you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website www.modernanarchypodcast.comLooking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practiceTranscript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/relationship-anarchist-jasper-brownIntro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your SmithModern Anarchy Community:Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5
Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 18min
200. Results from the First Research Study on Relationship Anarchy
On today’s episode, Nicole shares her Clinical Psychology Doctoral Dissertation results from the first ever research study of Relationship Anarchy. If you are interested in reading Nicole's dissertation, then click on the link below. 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! To learn more, head over to the website www.modernanarchypodcast.comLooking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community? Join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Looking to work with Nicole?Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practiceTranscript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/200-results-from-the-first-research-study-on-relationship-anarchyIntro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith Modern Anarchy Community:Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5 Notes:Relationship Anarchy Manifesto: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchySmorgasbord Episode: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/e4b03010/109-the-relationship-anarchy-smorgasbord-and-finding-queer-belonging-with-maxx-hillDean Spade Episode:https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/254c2778/191-relationship-anarchy-and-the-romance-myth-with-dean-spadeJessica Fern Episode: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/1b497590/175-the-polysecure-paradigm-shift-with-jessica-fernMonogamy and Relationship Anarchy: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/26c528e9/161-relationship-anarchist-kat-pfligler
Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
199. Becoming a Turned On Female Leader with Pamela von Sabljar
On today’s episode, we have Pamela von Sabljar (she/her)join us for a conversation about liberating our authentic sexual expression. Together we talk about following the zest of life, connecting with erotic rage, and the power of your narrative.If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the websitewww.modernanarchypodcast.comLooking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join our patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here:https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practiceTranscript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/199-the-world-needs-more-female-leaders-turned-on-with-pamela-von-sabljarIntro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your SmithModern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Pamela's Community:Website: https://www.pamelavonsabljar.com/Notes:TarsierSensitivity: https://medium.com/student-conservation-corner/meet-the-philippine-tarsiers-where-stress-could-kill-4e48ef51c52d
Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
198. Exploring Non-Monogamy and Queer Sexual Freedom with Ren DAuria
On today’s episode, we have Ren DAuria (they/them) join us for a conversation about our ever-evolving connection to the erotic. Together we talk about making out in confessional booths, learning to receive, and creating expansive connections.If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the websitewww.modernanarchypodcast.comLooking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community, join ourpatreon here:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Looking to work with Nicole? Apply Here:https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practiceTranscript:https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/198-exploring-non-monogamy-and-queer-sexual-freedom-with-ren-dauriaIntro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your SmithModern Anarchy Community:Website :www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon :https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384Ren's Community:Email: dauriala@yahoo.com
Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 34min
197. Relationship Anarchist: Mx. Flow
On today’s episode, we have Mx. Flow (they/she) join us for a relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about balancing autonomy and community care, embracing the inevitability of change, expanding into deeper love.
If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement or reading Nicole's dissertation, then click on the link below.
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! To learn more, head over to the website 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 Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/197-relationship-anarchist-mx-flow
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5
Mx. Flow's Community:
Website : Dhammaflow.org
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mx.flow1312/
Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 11min
196. Building Psychedelic Communities of Care with Ifetayo Harvey
On today’s episode, we have Ifetayo Harvey (she/her) join us for a conversation all about the psychedelic transformation of trauma. Together we talk about examining systems of oppression, bravely imagining a new future, and the transformative power of vulnerability.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website 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 Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/196-building-psychedelic-communities-of-care-with-ifetayo-harvey
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Ifetayo's Community:
Website : www.ifetayo.me
POCPC : www.pocpc.org
Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 19min
195. Following Abundant Pleasure After Purity Culture with Kelly Pastori
On today’s episode, we have Kelly Pastori (she/her) join us for a conversation all about embodying your right to pleasure. Together we talk about the transformative power of community, reconnecting with the wisdom of our bodies, and embracing the abundance of the erotic.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website 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 Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/195-following-abundant-pleasure-after-purity-culture-with-kelly-pastori
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Kelly's Community:
Website: https://www.kellypastori.com/
Purity Culture Recovery Group: https://www.agavechicago.com/groups
Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 34min
194. The Polywise Paradigm Shift with David Cooley
On today’s episode, we have David Cooley (he/him) join us for a conversation all about intentionally cultivating secure and dynamic attachments. Together we talk about moving through relational fluidity, waiting to attach until navigating conflict, and going down the rabbit hole of non-monogamy.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website 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 Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/194-the-polywise-paradigm-shift-with-david-cooley
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
David Cooley's Community:
Website : https://www.restorativerelationship.com/
Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 15min
193. Relationship Anarchist: Miles Wilcox
On today’s episode, we have Miles Wilcox (they/them) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about shedding internalized scripts of normality, healing in community, and expanding our capacity for intimacy.
If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement or reading Nicole's dissertation, then click on the link below.
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! To learn more, head over to the website 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 Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/193-relationship-anarchist-miles-wilcox
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5
Miles' Community:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkwftm/
