
Modern Anarchy
Nicole is a queer Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist with training in Psychedelic-Integration Therapy. As one of the leading theorists on non-monogamy and sexuality, Nicole bridges academic research with embodied, pleasure-centered strategies to help individuals navigate intimacy, relationships, and desire. Tune in each Wednesday to join her exploration of sex, relationships, and liberation with pleasure activists from around the world. Are you ready to dive in?
For Resources to Learn More: www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Latest episodes

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 19min
168. Your Fierce, Fearless, and Fully Engaged Sexuality with Tristan Taormino
On today’s episode, we have Sex educator Tristan Taormino (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the queer sexual revolution. Together we talk about bottom at age 25 compared to age 52, transformative soul merging sex, and when a magnet hits you with timeless wisdom.
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
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy community and support the long term sustainability of the show, then join the movement on patreon. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to Work with Nicole? Apply Here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/168-fierce-fearless-and-fully-engaged-sexuality-with-tristan-taormino
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website: www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Tristan's Community:
Tristan Taormino is an author, speaker, podcaster and LGBTQ health expert.
Website: https://tristantaormino.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristantaormino/

Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 15min
167. The Non-Monogamy Research Playground with Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud (He/Him) join us for a conversation about letting go of erotic shame to embody your pleasure. Together we talk moving from infidelity to consensual non-monogamy, taking a multicultural view to our scripts around pleasure, and liberating your right to play.
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
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family and support the long term sustainability of the show, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/167-the-non-monogamy-research-playground-with-dr-eric-fitzmedrud
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud's Community:
Websites: https://www.drericfitz.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericfitz/

Jul 3, 2024 • 57min
166. From SSRI’s to Psychedelics with Dr. Sam Zand
On today’s episode, we have Psychiatrist Dr. Sam Zand (He/Him) join us for a conversation about finding your unique path to healing. Together we talk about building neuro plasticity through play, how community is medicine, and the impact of SSRIs and Psychedelics on sexuality.
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
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family and support the long term sustainability of the show, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/from-ssri-s-to-psychedelics-with-dr-sam-zand
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
Dr. Sam Zand's Community:
Websites: www.drsamzand.com
www.betterUcare.com
www.AnywhereClinic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamzand/
Resources to Learn More:
SSRI are not effective for mild depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK361016/
Cocaine and Neuroplasticity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18345022/
Disagreement between clinicians is the norm, not the
exception: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flex-your-feelings/202206/the-myth-mental-health-diagnosis

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
165. Relationship Anarchist: August Wolff
On today’s episode, we have August Wolff (It/They) join us for a relationship anarchy research interview. Together we talk about finding the magic pill of security for my anxious heart, relationship anarchy’s connection to kinky play, and trying to fit relationship anarchy onto a bumper sticker.
If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement, 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
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family and support the long term sustainability of the show, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/165-relationship-anarchist-august-wolff
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
August's Community:
Website: www.thisisaugustwolff.com www.8wolff.com
Insta: https://instagram.com/august.wolff.art

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 17min
164. Pleasure Activists Embrace Pleasure, Pain, and Everything In-Between with Jimanekia Eborn
On today’s episode, we have sex educator Jimanekia Eborn (She/Her) join us for a conversation about finding presence in the full range of life’s emotions. Together we talk about bringing pleasure to your biggest sex organ...your brain, the importance of laughter in sex, and finding healing in community.
Psychedelic Jealousy Guide: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/groundinginjealousy
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
Want to support the long term sustainability of the podcast, access Nicole's personal content, and connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Community, then join the movement at 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/164-pleasure-activists-embrace-pleasure-pain-and-everything-in-between-with-jimanekia-eborn
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Pleasure Practice :
https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Jimanekia's Community:
Website : traumaqueen.love
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimanekia/
Resources to Learn More:
Drug Use for Grown Ups: https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781101981665
Rat Park: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong/transcript

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 30min
163. Your Self-Discovery Journey of Sexual Liberation with Dr. Juliana Hauser
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Juliana Hauser (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the cultural shift towards sexual empowerment and pleasure. Together we talk about when your biggest fear is having to seduce someone, no longer whispering the word “clitoris”, and the freedom of embodying your pleasure.
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
Want to support the long term sustainability of the podcast and connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Community, then join the movement at patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole? Learn more here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/163-your-self-discovery-journey-of-sexual-liberation-with-dr-juliana-hauser
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
Dr. Juliana's Community:
Website :https://dr-juliana.com/

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
162. Queering the Narrative of Psychedelics and Pleasure with Bia LaBate
On today’s episode, we have anthropologist Bia LaBate (She/Her) join us for a educational conversation about queering psychedelic healing and activism. Together we talk about ripping out the gendered ribbons, the intersection of our bodily autonomy, and how queers throw the best parties.
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
Want to support the long term sustainability of the podcast and connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy community, then join the movement at patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole? Learn more here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/162-queering-the-narrative-of-psychedelics-and-pleasure-with-bia-labate
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
Bia's Community:
Dr. Bia Labate is a queer Brazilian anthropologist and Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines.
Website: https://www.bialabate.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labatebia/
Chacruna Websites:
https://chacruna.net/
https://chacruna-iri.org/
https://chacruna-la.org/
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/chacruna.institute/

May 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
161. Relationship Anarchist: Kat Pfligler
On today’s episode, we have Kat Pfligler (They/Them) join us for another special episode of the relationship anarchist research series. Together we talk about and getting outside of the monogamy non-monogamy binary, finding your edge of deconstructing internalized systems of oppression, embracing the inevitability of change.
If you are also interested in participating in the research and sharing your voice in the movement, 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
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family and support the long term sustainability of the show, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/161-relationship-anarchist-kat-pfligler
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
About Kat:
Kat is a white, vegan, queer, non binary, exvangelical and sober person from the sonoran desert. specifically they are from hohokam land, now living on lenape land in pennsylvania with their nesting partner and three little void cats. community yoga, meditation, self care, personal development, and antiquing/thrifting take up most of their time when they aren’t working at a zero proof bar as manager.
Resources to Learn More:
All About Love: https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9780060959470
Love Without Emergency : https://clementinemorrigan.bigcartel.com/product/love-without-emergency-digital

May 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
160. Updating Freud On The Whole Penis Envy Thing with Em Hill
On today’s episode, we have queer sex educator and podcaster Em Hill (She/Her) join us for a conversation about healing from sexual trauma to embodying empowerment. Together we talk about the mindfuck of doming cis-men, the subversion of role play, and the life-long exploration of our erotic narratives.
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
Want to support the long term sustainability of the podcast and connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement at patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole? Learn more here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/160-updating-freud-on-the-penis-envy-thing-with-em
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
Em’s Community:
Em is a queer sex educator focusing on middle school and high school and host of Sexistentialist, a podcast that seeks to normalize any and all safe and consensual sexuality experiences for adults.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sexistentialistpod/

May 15, 2024 • 1h 7min
159. Finding Sexual Play and Presence Through Narrative Theory with Allen Turner
On today’s episode, we have Allen Turner (He/Him) join us for a conversation about creating narratives of play and nourishing connections. Together we talk about boldly embracing your authenticity, learning to practice love, and stepping into the flow state of play.
Relationship Reflection : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipreflection
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
Want to support the long term sustainability of the podcast and connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement at patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Looking to work with Nicole? Learn more here: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/159-finding-sexual-play-and-presence-through-narrative-theory-with-allen-turner
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
Allen’s Community:
Allen Turner designer/artist/storyteller/dancer/teacher believes in play and stories and the emergent moments that arise in between are powerful medicines that help us find our place and nourishment in the world.
Website : crowmagics.com
Resources to Learn More :
Johari Window : https://www.communicationtheory.org/the-johari-window-model/
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