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
Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 11min
175. The Polysecure Paradigm Shift with Jessica Fern
On today’s episode, we have psychotherapist Jessica Fern (she/her) join us for a conversation about polyamory as a catalyst for liberation. Together we talk about learning to go low and slow with NRE, exploring the protectors of our hearts and the much needed updates to attachment theory. 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-practiceIntro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your SmithTranscript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/175-the-polysecure-paradigm-shift-with-jessica-fernModern Anarchy Community:Website : www.modernanarchypodcast.comInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcastPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 Jessica's Community:Website : https://www.jessicafern.com/
Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
174. Finding Our Collective Healing in Somatics and Social Justice with Staci Haines
On today’s episode, we have author Staci Haines (she/her) join us for a conversation about collective liberation. Together we talk about feeling into the wisdom of our bodies, our inherent draw towards healing, and the connection between personal and systemic transformation.
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/174-finding-our-collective-healing-in-somatics-and-social-justice-with-staci-haines
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
Staci's Community:
Website : https://www.stacihaines.com/
Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 13min
173. Relationship Anarchist: Jeff Parrett
On today's episode, we have Jeff Parrett (he/him) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about owning our part in the speed bumps, moving into a world of co-creation, and reconfiguring our relationships to flow with change.
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/173-relationship-anarchist-jeff-parrett
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
Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
172. Expanding into Integrated Narratives of Sexuality and Embodiment with Dr. Ido Cohen
One today’s episode, we have psychologist Dr. Ido Cohen (he/him) join us for a conversation about integrating new archetypes of sexual empowerment. Together we talk about reconnecting with your wild eros, getting clear on your desires, and the vulnerability of 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 https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community and support the long term sustainability of the show, 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/172-expanding-into-integrated-narratives-of-sexuality-and-embodiment-with-dr-ido-cohen
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/modernanarchypodcast
Dr. Ido Cohen's Community:
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dr.idocohen/?hl=en
The Integration Circle: https://www.theintegrationcircle.com/
Aug 7, 2024 • 59min
171. Tending Grief: Embodied Rituals and Growing Cultures of Care with Camille Sapara Barton
On today’s episode we have author Camille Sapara Barton (they/them) join us for a conversation about grief tending as a generative force for deepening our relationships. Together we talk about the power of tuning into your body, imagining a new future of collective healing, and learning to savor the small daily pleasures.
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 https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community and support the long term sustainability of the show, 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/171-tending-grief-embodied-rituals-and-growing-cultures-of-care-with-camille-barton
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/modernanarchypodcast
Camille's Community:
Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739251/tending-grief-by-camille-sapara-barton/#:~:text=Written%20specifically%20to%20center%20and,our%20individual%20and%20collective%20wellbeing.
Website: https://camillesaparabarton.com
Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 17min
170. Liberating Our Pleasure and Labor from Whorephobia with Katherine Yeagel
On today’s episode we have surrogate partner Katherine Yeagel (all pronouns) join us for a conversation about expanding our cultural imagination around sex work. Together we talk about exploring sex work for pleasure and the connection to solo-polyamory, submitting to the kinkiness of our interconnection, and how our relationships shape our reality.
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 https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community and support the long term sustainability of the show, 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/170-liberating-our-pleasure-and-labor-from-whorephobia-with-katherine-yeagel
Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith
Modern Anarchy Community:
Website : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast
Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/modernanarchypodcast
Katherine's Community:
Katherine is a surrogate partner, somatic sex educator, and queer sex & relationship coach living in Western Massachusetts on Nonotuck, Pocomtuc, and Nipmuc land.
Website: https://katherineyeagel.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/katherineyeagel/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbmqJ2CXDSnsLjZKxJbMDg
Resources:
Episode 98: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/267015d0/98-the-transformation-of-kink-and-surrogate-partner-therapy-safety-honesty-and-play-with-brandon-hunter-haydon
Episode 85: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/35cf1c3c/85-embracing-your-sluthood-and-geeking-out-about-relationship-anarchy-with-brian-gibney
Episode 75: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/2e01b047/75-erotic-creativity-surrogate-partner-therapy-slowing-down-sex-and-relationship-anarchy-with-carlene-ostedgaard
Sugar Babies Research: https://tcsppsrf.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/gbaumanngrf.pdf
Jul 24, 2024 • 57min
169. Relationship Anarchist: Ren Cerebral
On today’s episode, we have Ren Cerebral (they/them) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about trying to explain relationship anarchy to your parents, the eroticism of intellectual alignment, and the power of a frame shift.
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
Looking to connect with the Modern Anarchy community and support the long term sustainability of the show, 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/169-relationship-anarchist-ren-cerebral
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
Ren's Community:
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asecretthirdthingpodcast/
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cripqueercontemplations/
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
