

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 who provides psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, 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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Dec 25, 2024 • 1h 19min
191. Relationship Anarchy and The Romance Myth with Dean Spade
On today's episode, writer and activist Dean Spade (he/him) joins us for a conversation all about liberating our relationships from patriarchal and capitalist understandings of connection. Together we talk about building community outside of the nuclear model, choosing to be uncomfortable in order to live more, and feeling powerless to jealousy.
If you are also interested in participating in the research on Relationship Anarchy 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/191-relationship-anarchy-and-the-romance-myth-with-dean-spade
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

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 10min
190. Claiming Each Other Across the Divide with Lorie Solis
On today’s episode, we have Lorie Solis (she/her) join us for a conversation about the revolutionary power of softening. Together we talk about healing intergenerational trauma, stepping into embodiment, and the transformation of belonging.
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/190-claiming-each-other-across-the-divide-with-lorie-solis
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
Lorie's Community:
www.somasanctum.org
www.claimingeachother.org
https://www.instagram.com/soma.sanctum/
https://www.instagram.com/claimingeachother/

Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 29min
189. Relationship Anarchist: Absayonika Hone
On today’s episode, we have Absayonika Hone (they/them) join us for a relationship anarchy research interview Together we talk about the expansive wish to love and share, embracing our humanness, and how another world of relating is possible.
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/189-relationship-anarchist-absayonika-hone
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

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
188. Crafting Deeper Love in Your Relationships with Taune Lyons
On today’s episode, we have Taune Lyons (she/her) join us for a conversation about expanding our capacity to feel love. Together we talk about how we grow in relationships, co-creating relationship agreements, and enjoying the inevitability of change.
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/188-crafting-deeper-love-in-your-relationships-with-taune-lyons
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
Taune's Community:
Website: https://www.taunelyons.com/

Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
187. The Erotic Vortex to Anarchy with Rahi Chun
On today’s episode, we have Rahi Chun (he/him) join us for a conversation about the connection between erotic pleasure and our collective liberation. Together we talk about tuning into the language of the body, rewriting our sexual patterns, and finding the pleasure of presence.
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/187-the-erotic-vortex-to-anarchy-with-rahi-chun
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
Rahi's Community:
Website: https://somaticsexualwholeness.com/

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 29min
186. The Alchemy of Psychedelics and Sexual Liberation with Katie Sullivan
On today’s episode, we have Katie Sullivan (she/her) join us for an open-hearted conversation about transforming pain. Together we talk about the medicine of authentic connections, riding the waves of life, and finding your alignment.
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/186-the-alchemy-of-psychedelics-and-sexual-liberation-with-katie-sullivan
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
Katie's Community:
Website: https://moderncompassionatecare.com/home

Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 12min
185. Relationship Anarchist: Aspen
On today’s episode, we have Aspen (they/them) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about deconstructing the narrative of single, bringing the romantic into the platonic, and how great freedom comes with great responsibility.
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/185-relationship-anarchist-aspen
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

Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 25min
184. Unleashing Your Divine Whore with Claire Dore
On today’s episode, we have Claire Dore (she/her) join us for a conversation all about challenging the status quo of eroticism. Together we talk about learning to receive sexual pleasure, transforming jealousy into erotic energy, and how your community shapes the expansiveness of your fantasies.
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/184-unleashing-your-divine-whore-with-claire-dore
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
Claire's Community:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildwomanceo

Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 22min
183. Embracing Your Pleasure in Relationship Anarchy with Marcia Baczynski
On today’s episode, we have Marcia Baczynski (she/her) join us for a conversation all about communicating your desires. Together we talk about chasing vs becoming available to pleasure, the vulnerability of claiming your desire, and liberatory vs oppressive hierarchy.
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/183-embracing-your-pleasure-in-relationship-anarchy-with-marcia-baczynski
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
Marcia's Community:
Marcia B is a consent educator, sexual communication coach and champion for living a life
outside of shame.
Website: http://askingforwhatyouwant.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/askmarciab

Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 55min
182. Energy Literacy and Compassionate Magnetism with Dr. Broderick Sawyer
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Broderick Sawyer (he/him) join us for a conversation all about applied liberation psychology. Together we talk about integrating the woowoo into clinical psychology, tuning into plant logic, and the compassion avatar technique.
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/182-energy-literature-and-compassionate-magnetism-with-dr-broderick-sawyer
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. Broderick Sawyer's Community:
website: https://www.brodericksawyer.com/