Modern Anarchy

Dr. Nicole Thompson
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Jun 1, 2022 • 1h

59. The Intersection of Disability and Sexuality with Robin Wilson Beattie

On today's episode, we have disability activist Robin Wilson Beattie (She\Her) join us for a conversation about navigating being a mom and becoming disabled. Together we talk about internet dating pioneers, wusbands, and defying no.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of June, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund Modern Anarchy Community: Patreon Instagram Facebook Robin's Community: Website Resources to Learn More: Bes - ancient Egyptian dwarf god Millions of disabled Americans could lose federal benefits if they get married Spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) Preeclampsia Thrush What Is White Privilege, Really?
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May 25, 2022 • 1h 25min

58. I'm Definitely Gay: Unholy Sex, Disciplinary Action, and Painting the Mormon Church with Clark Hazel

On today's episode, we are joined by the polyamorous and kinky non-binary/trans therapist Clark Hazel (They\Them), who shares their vulnerable story of resilience. Together we talk about never getting the lesbian sex talk, the paradoxical logic of the patriarchy, and processing through shame.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of May, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting The National Network of Abortion Funds (https://abortionfunds.org/) Modern Anarchy Community: Patreon Instagram Facebook Clark's Community: Instagram Resources to Learn More: The Singles Ward Wild and Sublime Cassie Porter Spiritual Abuse Resources Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion Ex-Mormon Sub-reddit 
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May 18, 2022 • 1h 7min

57. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Ebony Holloway

On today's episode, we have Ebony Holloway (She\Her) join us for a raw and vulnerable conversation about healing and dealing. Together we talk about emotional integrity,  internal vs external processing, and embracing growth even when it hurts. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of May, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting The National Network of Abortion Funds (https://abortionfunds.org/) Modern Anarchy Community: Patreon Instagram Facebook Ebony's Community: everybodytothetable Instagram honeyhomeandliving Instagram muze_ish Instagram Resources to Learn More: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Thich Nhat Hanh Does your body really replace itself every seven years? The Water in You: Water and the Human Body The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Long Term Physical Health Consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences
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May 11, 2022 • 44min

56. Building a Relationship Contract: Queer Theory, Kinky Monogamy, and the Relationship Escalator with Tom Doctor

On today's episode, we have sex and relationship therapist Tom Doctor (He\Them) join us for a conversation all about approaching our relationships with curiosity. Together we talk about the healing  nature of community, questioning the "shoulds," and turning our relationship contracts into google docs. 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! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of May, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting The National Network of Abortion Funds (https://abortionfunds.org/) Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Resources to Learn More:  Introduction: Antinormativity’s Queer Conventions What is the Relationship Escalator? Timing Is Everything When It Comes To Marriage Counseling Why Every Couple Needs a Relationship Contract From housework to sex, here's how relationship contracts can help couples
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May 4, 2022 • 1h 42min

55. Tuning Into My Embodied Self: Demi-Sexuality, Polyamory, and Somatic Experiencing with Meggie Twible

On today's episode, we are joined by somatic experiencing therapist, Meggie Twible (She\Her), for a conversation all about slowing down to land in the present. Together we talk about the language of sensation, orienting to pleasure, and working through our fears about polyamory.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of May, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting The National Network of Abortion Funds (https://abortionfunds.org/) Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Resources to Learn More: Autonomic Nervous System The bowel and beyond: the enteric nervous system in neurological disorders How to Use All 5 Senses to Beat Stress Mindful Eating: The Art of Presence While You Eat Cultural differences in emotion: differences in emotional arousal level between the East and the West The Myth Of Multitasking Confirmation Bias in 5 Minutes Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy Introduction to Carl Jung - The Psyche, Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems: 5 Forces Impacting Our Lives
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Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 2min

54. Understanding Romantic and Sexual Attraction: Asexuality, Libido, and Abundant Love with Aubri Lancaster

On today's episode, we have sex educator Aubri Lancaster (She/Her) join us for a conversation all about discovering her Asexual identity. Together we talk about the spectrum of attraction, polyamicable quadracules, and questioning the hierarchy of the nuclear family.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of April, we will be supporting Insight, a Ukrainian LGBTQ+ and feminist non-profit that is helping people in Ukraine with covering basic needs in protection, safety and health during the war. To learn more about Insight, check out https://www.insight-ukraine.org/en/ Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Aubri's Community: Website Resources to Learn More: AASECT Testosterone Therapy Can Restore Women’s Libido—but Questions Remain Bad Girls Multigenerational Living Creates Warmth and Companionship What is the Relationship Escalator? Marriage, a History: HOW LOVE CONQUERED MARRIAGE Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life Living as a Sex-Favourable Asexual THE ACE AND ARO ADVOCACY PROJECT
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Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 16min

53. True Crime: Holding Onto What He Could Be vs. What He Was with Jamie Baier

Activation Warning: Stalking, Self-Harm, and Domestic Violence On today's episode, Jamie Baier (She\Her) shares her story behind starting the podcast I Am Not Mentally Ill, But.  Together we talk about being a bitch about our boundaries, the hindsight of 20/20, and remembering that we are always doing our best with the skills and resources we have at the time.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of April, we will be supporting Insight, a Ukrainian LGBTQ+ and feminist non-profit that is helping people in Ukraine with covering basic needs in protection, safety and health during the war. To learn more about Insight, check out https://www.insight-ukraine.org/en/ Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Jamie's Community: Podcast Instagram Resources to Learn More: Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems The Body Keeps the Score: Memory and the Evolving Psychobiology of Posttraumatic Stress How to support a friend or family member who’s struggling with their mental health How to Release ‘Emotional Baggage’ and the Tension That Goes with It How to cope when a loved one has a serious mental illness
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Apr 13, 2022 • 34min

52. Year One Reflection with Your Host

On today's episode, we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the podcast with a special reflection episode! Settle in with Fat Cat and myself as we reflect on the last year of growth, embarrassment, and bravery. I cannot express enough of my deepest gratitude for each and everyone of you listeners. Sending so much love your way. Talk soon <3 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of April, we will be supporting Insight, a Ukrainian LGBTQ+ and feminist non-profit that is helping people in Ukraine with covering basic needs in protection, safety and health during the war. To learn more about Insight, check out https://www.insight-ukraine.org/en/ Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon
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Apr 6, 2022 • 56min

51. Being Transgender is My Super Power with Corey Rae

On today's episode we have activist Corey Rae (She/Her) join us for a conversation about what she has done with the cards she has been dealt to change the lives of others. Together we talk about the oppression and marginalization of the transgender community,  the importance of finding our truth and living it out loud, and waking up to our responsibility of advocating for a brighter future.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. For the month of April, we will be supporting Insight, a Ukrainian LGBTQ+ and feminist non-profit that is helping people in Ukraine with covering basic needs in protection, safety and health during the war. To learn more about Insight, check out https://www.insight-ukraine.org/en/ Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Corey Rae's Community: Website Instagram Resources to Learn More: Gender Identity Disparities in Criminal Victimization 2021 is now the deadliest year on record for transgender people ‘Terrible Time For Trans Youth:’ New Survey Spotlights Suicide Attempts — And Hope Transgender Day of Remembrance  Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why The Sky Is Blue PASSING Transgender people have always existed Seven Things About Transgender People That You Didn't Know
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Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 21min

50. I'm a Polyamorous Person in a Monogamous Relationship: Black Holes, Relationship Anarchy, and Queer Deconstruction with Aurora Higgs

On today's episode, we have LGBTQIA+ activist, Aurora Higgs (she/they), join us! Together we talk about escaping the monogamous or polyamorous dichotomy, how men are also victims of the patriarchy, and the humanitarian implications of quantum mechanics. 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! And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Aurora's Community: Website Instagram Resources to Learn More: Conscious Monogamy What is the Second Law of Thermodynamics? Astrophysicist Explains Gravity in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED What Is Quantum Cognition, and How Is It Applied to Psychology? White holes: What we know about black holes' neglected twins Scientists Have Found A Way To Make Warp Drives A Reality Where Is The Center of The Universe? Do the Past and Future Exist?

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