

Modern Anarchy
Dr. Nicole Thompson
Modern Anarchy is your weekly invitation to reclaim pleasure, sex, and desire as radical acts of collective liberation. Hosted by Queer Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist and Researcher trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, Dr. Nicole. She is the leading academic voice on non-monogamy and embodied pleasure. Modern Anarchy 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
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Jan 12, 2022 • 47min
39. You're Your Own Superhero with Nico Cathcart
On today's episode, we have painter and muralist Nico Cathcart (She/Her) joins us for a conversation about advocating for yourself and living with a disability in the artistic world. Together we talk about recognizing what's within our control, the importance of anchors, and the inequities of the public art world.
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Resources to Learn More:
Art Basel
Few and Far Women
The Spoon Theory
This is Water by David

Jan 5, 2022 • 25min
38. Be Ready to Be Confused with Desmond Napoles
On today's episode, we have the multi-awarded LGBTQ+ advocate, genderfluid editorial and runway model, and published author Desmond Napoles (They\Them or He\Him). Together we talk about Desmond's journey into authentic expression, the future of the LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of embracing others with curiosity rather than assumptions.
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Intro/Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman, Your Smith

Dec 22, 2021 • 1h 17min
37. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 2 with Nexus J
On today's episode, we have part 2 of my conversation with artist Nexus J, Together we talk about existential dread, aligning our futures with our values, demisexuality, solo sex, and how diversity impact's the lived experience of a society!
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And, 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
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Resources To Learn More:
Do All Asexuals Think the Same? | Spectrum
When Whites Flock Together: The Social Psychology of White Habitus

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 13min
36. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 1 with Nexus J
On today's episode, we have artist Nexus J join us for a raw conversation about the difficulty of relationships. Together we talk about finding a sense of self apart from your relationships, the importance of staying curious, and the faulty binary conditioning of our questions.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
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Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
35. The Struggle of Living with Vitoria
On today's episode, we have a conversation with activist Vitoria (She/Her) about learning to be comfortable with change and grounding actions in your beliefs. Together we talk about the importance of community, connecting to the present moment, and remembering that no day is ever guaranteed.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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
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True Social Equity in Cannabis
Social Equity Empowerment Network
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Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 2min
34. What Does it Mean to Manifest? with Anna
On today's episode we have yogi and soul coach Anna (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the power of the universe. If you are into the whoowoo then this episodes is for you, baby. And if you are not, but still feel like you struggling with wanting to always control everything, then this episode is also for you.
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Resources To Learn More:
5 ways to align yourself with the universe
How to Overcome Your Own Self-Limiting Beliefs
People Talk About Leaving Their Soul-Crushing Rat Race Jobs
As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit'
10 Tips to Discover Your Personal Dharma
8 Ways to Start Healing Your Inner Child
Transmutation of Energy
Abraham Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale and How to Use it

Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 24min
33. Claiming Your Pussy Power with Tazima Paris
On today's episode, we have sex coach Tazima Paris (She/Her) join us for a conversation on the question, what is sex? Together we talk about monogamousish relationships, being femme of center, and the difficulty of judgement.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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
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Resources
Sex at Dawn
Relationship Satisfaction of Polyamorous Partnerships
Why We Complain in Relationships and How to Stop
Sex, Time, and Power
5 Scientific Reasons You Should Choose Your Friends Carefully
Breakups can impact you in more ways than you think. Here's the science behind why they hurt so much.
Develop Authenticity: 20 Ways to Be a More Authentic Person
5 Ways Your Brain Influences Your Emotions
The female price of male pleasure

Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 11min
32. Coming Out to Your Conservative Family: Are You a Gay Villian? with Jordan Parvex
TW: Mention of Suicidal Ideation
On today's episode, we have artist and graphic designer Jordan Parvex (She/Her) join us for a conversation about coming out to conservative family and claiming your queer identity. Together we talk about how our parental relationships shape our desires for attachment, the "othering" of queer identities, and the expectation to be the model minority.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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
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Resources to Learn More
Hello Mister Magazine
At What Age Did You Know You Were Gay?
What happens when a gay person grows up in an anti-gay home
Why We Pick Difficult Partners
Acknowledging Our Parents Are Human
Support for gay marriage reaches all-time high, survey finds
What Is Tokenism, and How Does It Affect a Person's Health? Here's What Experts Say
What does intersex mean?
How The AIDS Crisis Changed The LGBT Movement
Presence vs. representation: Report breaks down LGBTQ visibility on TV
Why This Charming Gay Fairytale Has Been Lost For 200 Years

Nov 10, 2021 • 56min
31. Life is Too Short to Do One Thing with Keith Ramsey
On today's episode we have Keith Ramsey (She/Her) who shares his story about how the universe pushed him into becoming a full time artist. Together we talk about burnout, becoming your own boss, and what it means to be an artist.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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
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Resources to Learn More:
Five Signs It's Time To Be Your Own Boss
The Tell Tale Signs of Burnout ... Do You Have Them?
Burnout Recovery: 11 Strategies to Help You Reset
What "Trusting the Universe" Really Means
7 daily habits that can unlock your creativity, according to science
The Secret to Finding Your Passion (Hint: It's Not What You Think)
Advice from Artists on How to Overcome Creative Block, Handle Criticism, and Nurture Your Sense of Self-Worth

Nov 3, 2021 • 51min
30. Advocating for Yourself in the Medical System with Ren Grabert
On today's episode we have sex educator Ren Grabert (She/Her) join us for a conversation about their journey navigating the the complexities of the medical system with a chronic condition. Together we talk about the importance of establishing boundaries, the vulnerability of being surrounded by dildos, and how to communicate your needs.
If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!
And, 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
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Resources to Learn More:
Challenges and Chances: Navigating the US Healthcare System with a Chronic Condition
6 Ways to Love Your Body on Bad Days with a Chronic Illness
'Everybody was telling me there was nothing wrong'
If You Always Get Tongue-Tied at the Doctor, It's Time to Work on Self-Advocacy—Here's How
Self-Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Patient
4 Tips to Effectively Ask for Help—and Get a Yes
Asking for help can be awkward. But it doesn’t have to be.
The Power of Vulnerability
How Embracing Vulnerability Strengthens Our Relationships


