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 trained in 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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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 15min
141. The Divine Eroticism of our Fantasy Narratives with Artemisia de Vine
On today’s episode we have professional dominatrix and
sexual fantasy coach Artemisia de Vine (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the erotic psyche. Together we talk about the power of our stories, sex worker wisdom, and the endless exploration 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
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Transcripts : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/141-the-divine-eroticism-of-our-fantasies-with-artemisia-de-vine
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
Artemisia de Vine's Community:
Website : https://www.artemisiadevine.com/
Fantasy Exploration : myfantasyis.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/artemisiadevine/
Resources to Learn More:
How the Brain’s Flow State Keeps Us Creative, Focused, and Happy : https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-the-neuroscience-of-the-brains-flow-state-keeps-us-creative-focused-and-happy
Go with the flow: A neuroscientific view on being fully engaged : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7983950/
The Brain’s Default Mode: What Is It And Why Meditation Is The Antidote : https://medium.com/swlh/the-brains-default-mode-what-is-it-and-why-meditation-is-the-antidote-d0408ab989d6
Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 31min
140. Trusting in Love: Drugs, Spiritual Healers, and Decolonizing Psychedelic Therapy with Danielle Herrera
Psychedelic psychotherapist Danielle Herrera discusses the healing power of community, decolonizing therapy, and a world beyond the DSM. Topics include challenges in psychedelic therapy, the importance of love in harm reduction, and the impact of systemic factors in therapy sessions.
Dec 20, 2023 • 55min
139. The Sensual and Mindfulness Practice of Kink and Psychedelics with Leia Friedwoman
On today's episode, we have Leia Friedwoman (She/Her) join us for a conversation exploring the cross over of kink and psychedelic practices. Together we talk about learning to surrender, big questions with no answers, and freeing the queef.
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, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Transcript : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/139-the-sensual-and-mindfulness-practice-of-kink-and-psychedelics-with-leia-friedman
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
Leia's Community :
The Psychedologist : https://thepsychedologist.com/
Resources to Learn More :
BDSM related fantasies were found to be common (40-70%) in both males and females : https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2019.1665619#:~:text=BDSM%20related%20fantasies%20were%20found,20%25%20reported%20engaging%20in%20BDSM.
69% of the general population had fantasies about BDSM-related activities : https://academic.oup.com/smoa/article/7/2/129/6956474
The Human Playground : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10112282/
The New Topping Book : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781890159351
The New Bottoming Book : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781890159351
Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
138. The Healing of Earth-Based Medicines with Shane Norte
On today's episode, we have Shane Norte (He/Him) join us for a conversation about the capitalization of healing. Together we talk about the psychedelic buffet, when a giraffe tries to give a polar bear advice on how to live, and the need for free access to earth-based medicines.
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, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Transcript : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/the-healing-of-earth-based-medicines-with-shane-norte
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
Shane's Community:
Church of the People : https://churchofthepeopleforcreatorandmotherearth.com/our-team
Decriminalize Nature : https://www.decriminalizenature.org/Resources to Learn More:
Medical Debt in the USA : https://www.thirdway.org/report/end-medical-debt#:~:text=Twenty%2Dfive%20percent%20of%20adults,adults%20have%20more%20medical%20debt.
American Wealth Disparity : https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/12/06/top-1-american-earners-more-wealth-middle-class/71769832007/
Decriminalize Nature : https://www.decriminalizenature.org/
COMP360 psilocybin treatment in TRD : https://compasspathways.com/our-work/comp360-psilocybin-treatment-in-trd/
Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 34min
137. What's Your Frame For Relationship Anarchy? with Tuck Malloy
On today's episode, we have Tuck Malloy (They/Them) join us for a conversation exploring the practice of relationship anarchy. Together we talk about choosing which feedback we integrate into our narratives, how much discomfort is too much discomfort in nonmonogamy, and the blank white canvas of relationship anarchy.
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, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Transcript : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/137-what-s-your-frame-for-relationship-anarchy-with-tuck-malloy
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
Tuck's Community:
Tuck Malloy (they/them) is a queer, trans, polyamorous relationship coach and sex educator.
Website : https://intrasensual.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/intra_sensual/
Resources to Learn More:
How Love Conquered Marriage : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9780143036678
Relationship Anarchy Occupy : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9798368039442
BDSM related fantasies were found to be common (40-70%) in both males and females :https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2019.1665619#:~:text=BDSM%20related%20fantasies%20were%20found,20%25%20reported%20engaging%20in%20BDSM.
69% of the general population had fantasies about BDSM-related activities : https://academic.oup.com/smoa/article/7/2/129/6956474
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 18min
136. Waiting for a Hug: Activism for the Chronically Under-Touched with Aaron Johnson
On today's episode, we have founder of Aaron Johnson (He/Him) join us for a conversation about finding touch balance. Together we talk about the importance of tenderness, how narratives of oppression shape sexuality, and liberating our voices from capitalism.
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, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/136-waiting-for-a-hug-activism-for-the-chronically-under-touched-with-aaron-johnson
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
Aaron's Community:
Holistic Resistance : https://www.holisticresistance.com/
Chronically UnderTouched : https://www.cutproject.org/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cut.project/
Resource to Learn More:
Aaron's Ted Talk : Vhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zi_hm0-zrgk
Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 7min
135. Just Another Old, Married, Non-Monogamous Love Story with Kyros
On today's episode, we have Kyros (He/Him) join us for an exploration of their non-monogamy journey. Together we talk about how polyamory is about so much more than sex, learning you can love multiple people, and normalizing polyamory through authenticity.
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, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
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 15, 2023 • 1h 13min
134. Healing From the Grooming of Purity Culture with Dr. Rachel Smith
On today's episode, we have clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Smith (She/Her) join us for a conversation about recovering from purity culture. Together we talk about missing the out on the condom on a banana lecture, moving from performance to pleasure, and learning to play again.
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, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
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. Rachel Smith's Community:
Purity Culture Recovery Group : https://www.agavechicago.com/groups
Resources to Learn More:
The 7 Most Popular, and Powerful, Sexual Fantasies : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-sex/202107/the-7-most-popular-and-powerful-sexual-fantasies
Come As You Are : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781982165314
Leaving the Fold : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781933993232
The Relationship between Purity Culture and Rape Myth Acceptance : https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b9488d731d4df9d904e6031/t/611e5ed6f546e07cb98eb8d8/1629380311389/Relationship+between+Purity+Culture+and+Rape+Myth+Acceptance.pdf
The Body is Not An Apology : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781523090990
Better Sex Through Mindfulness : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781771642354
Sex for One : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9780517886076
Sex, God, and the Conservative Christian Church : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781138674981
Pleasure Activism : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781849353267
Pure : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781501124822
Succulent Wild Woman : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781668001219
Better Sex Through Mindfulness : https://bookshop.org/a/88413/9781771642354
Podcasts Resources:
https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/come-as-you-are
https://intimacywithease.com/category/better-sex/most-popular/
Articles/Newsletters:
https://estherperel.com/blog/eroticism-self-care-plan
https://www.tinaschermersellers.com/post/how-the-purity-movement-causes-symptoms-of-sexual-abuse
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/purity-culture-evangelical-church-harms-women/618438/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/abstinence-pledge-evangelicals.html
https://emilynagoski.bulletin.com
Instagram Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/ericasmith.sex.ed/
Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 21min
133. Mystical Drug Experiences, Connection, and Existentialism With Dr. Nick Beller
On today's episode, we have psychologist Dr. Nick Beller (He/Him) join us for a conversation exploring our relationship to drugs. Together we talk about navigating the moral gatekeeping of systems, how drugs can provide connection, and the importance of engaged 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
And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Transcript : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/133-mystical-drug-experiences-connection-and-existentialism-with-dr-nick-beller
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
Nick's Community:
Nick Beller, PsyD, CADC, is a doctor of clinical psychology discussing the importance of challenging systems in higher education and in American healthcare.
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-beller-ma-cadc/
Resources to Learn More:
Falling In Love Hits The Brain Like Cocaine Does : https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/205973#1
Suicides in the U.S. reached all-time high : https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/cdc-data-finds-suicides-reached-time-high-2022-rcna99327
Rat Park : https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong/transcript
The Hero's Journey : https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_winkler_what_makes_a_hero?language=en
Play, Pain and Religion : https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/play-pain/
Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 10min
132. Creating New Patterns of Pleasure: Sex, Relationships, and Psychedelics with Juliana Rose
On today's episode, we have somatic sex educator and psychedelic integration coach Juliana Rose (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the embodied experience of pleasure. Together we talk about being tangled in the web of early childhood patterning, creating a space for pleasure to land, and co-creating with psychedelic medicines.
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, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384
Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/132-creating-new-patterns-of-pleasure-sex-relationships-and-psychedelics-with-juliana-rose
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
Juliana's Community:
Website : https://www.boldlyembodied.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/boldlyembodied/
Pleasure Journal : https://mailchi.mp/03fb2d309c9f/bwl4ihcqnj
