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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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
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/
