Dr. Nicole Thompson

Modern Anarchy

Society EN ↓ 287 episodes

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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Author

Dr. Nicole Thompson

Category

Society

Latest episode

Oct 14, 2026

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Episodes

60. Exploring the Unconscious: Synchronicity, Dreams, and Psychedelic Psychotherapy with Manny Dominguez 08.06.2022

On today's episode, we have doctoral candidate and marriage & family therapist, Manny Dominguez (He\Him), who is studying drug assisted psychotherapy. Together we talk about spontaneous mystical experiences, our shadow selves, and learning to decode your personal symbolic language. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!...

59. The Intersection of Disability and Sexuality with Robin Wilson Beattie 01.06.2022

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 thi...

58. I'm Definitely Gay: Unholy Sex, Disciplinary Action, and Painting the Mormon Church with Clark Hazel 25.05.2022

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...

57. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Ebony Holloway 18.05.2022

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...

56. Building a Relationship Contract: Queer Theory, Kinky Monogamy, and the Relationship Escalator with Tom Doctor 11.05.2022

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/relationship...

55. Tuning Into My Embodied Self: Demi-Sexuality, Polyamory, and Somatic Experiencing with Meggie Twible 04.05.2022

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...

54. Understanding Romantic and Sexual Attraction: Asexuality, Libido, and Abundant Love with Aubri Lancaster 27.04.2022

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...

53. True Crime: Holding Onto What He Could Be vs. What He Was with Jamie Baier 20.04.2022

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'...

52. Year One Reflection with Your Host 13.04.2022

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 pleas...

51. Being Transgender is My Super Power with Corey Rae 06.04.2022

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.  I...

50. I'm a Polyamorous Person in a Monogamous Relationship: Black Holes, Relationship Anarchy, and Queer Deconstruction with Aurora Higgs 30.03.2022

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 sub...

49. The Creative Expression of Pornography with Lina Bembe 23.03.2022

On today's episode we have performer, model, and director Lina Bembe (She/Her) join us for a conversation about our responsibility as ethical consumers to listen to the voices of porn performers. Together we talk about performative sex, stigma around sex work, and the politics of sexuality.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a...

48. That's Not the End of the Story: Spicy Childhoods and Talking about Sex with Jason Best 16.03.2022

On today's episode, we are joined by the therapist Jason Best (He/Him), who enjoys working with LGBTQIAA individuals, poly people, nerds, kinksters, gamers, and trauma survivors. Together we talk about spicy childhoods, the superpowers of trauma, and discussing sex in therapy.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And i...

47. The Mythology of A-Sexuality: I never had a crush! with Destinie Vidro 09.03.2022

On today's episode, Destinie Vidro (She/Her) joins us for a conversation all about how asexuality redefines our understanding of human development and what sexuality really means. Together we talk about the independence of the virgin goddesses, the taboo of intimacy, and being proudly ace! If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a f...

46. The Eroticism of a Shared Vision with Matthew Gamble 02.03.2022

On today's episode, Dr. Matthew Gamble (He/Him) shares his journey from serving as a pastor to discovering a new found freedom in our sovereignty through expansiveness and curiosity. Together we talk about the need for community in plant medicine, the importance of both trust and respect to sustain love, and the power of the narratives we tell ourselves. If you enjoyed today's podcast, the...

45. Are You Willing to Sip Your Own Medicine? with Natalie 23.02.2022

Activation Warning: Mention of Suicide On today's episode, we have founder of the Mother Tree Foundation, Natalie (She/Her), join us for a raw conversation all about the difficult work that is self-love. Together we talk about moving our way out of depression, our relationship with ourselves, and the multiple u-turns of growth.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave...

44. How Men Cry with Dxtr Spits 16.02.2022

Activation Warning: Mention of Suicidal Ideation On today's episode we have artist and podcaster Dxtr Spits (He/Him) join us for a conversation all about the power of vulnerability. Together we talk about the social conditioning of men, working through trauma, and our fears about monogamous marriages.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this pod...

43. Reclaiming the Sovern Meaning of Church with Amanda 09.02.2022

On today's episode, we have a conversation with the founder of Living Wisdom Church, Amanda (She/Her), all about reclaiming your sacred sovereignty. Together we talk about harmful religious experiences, recreating the meaning of church, and tuning into your own wisdom. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And, join the...

42. Public Art with a Cause with Jason Avery 02.02.2022

On today's episode we have the epidemiologist and activist, Jason Avery (He/Him), join us for a conversation all about his life as a classic over achiever. Together we talk about the importance of continually learning, the need for protection of our artists, and working with the neighborhood to grow towards inclusiveness.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a revi...

41. I'm Too Jealous for Non-Monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton 26.01.2022

On today's episode, we have polyamorous research psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton (She/Her) join us for a conversation on jealousy within non-monogamy and creating the relationships you desire. Together we talk about creative vs. boiler-plate monogamy, relationship agreements, and letting our partners be multiple.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or sha...

40. The Paradox of Our Identities with Jordanna 19.01.2022

On today's episode, we have R&B singer and song-writer Jordanna (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the fluidity of our identity. Together we talk about analysis paralysis, shifting our negative internal dialogue, and how the internet has shaped our desires for romantic relationships.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast w...

39. You're Your Own Superhero with Nico Cathcart 12.01.2022

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. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, o...

38. Be Ready to Be Confused with Desmond Napoles 05.01.2022

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.  If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please...

37. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 2 with Nexus J 22.12.2021

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! 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...

36. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 1 with Nexus J 15.12.2021

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! And, jo...

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