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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Dr. Nicole Thompson

Episodes

10. Leaving the Secure Job to Create Your Own Career + Inner Parent Art Meditation with Pam 16.06.2021 1:25:13

On today's episode, we have Pam (She/Her) share her experience with embracing the unknown and letting go of outcome-based perspectives as she transitioned from a full-time intellectual property lawyer to a birth doula. Together we talk about the antidote to perfectionism, the worship of marriage, and becoming a little more comfortable in the unknown. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then pl...

10a. Inner Parent Art Meditation Only 16.06.2021 8:57

On today's episode, we have Pam share her experience with embracing the unknown and letting go of outcome-based perspectives as she transitioned from a full-time intellectual property lawyer to a birth doula. Together we talk about the antidote to perfectionism, the worship of marriage, and becoming a little more comfortable in the unknown. Full episode including this art meditation is released be...

9. Squirting, Wrestling, and Cannibalism! OH MY! with Lola Jean 09.06.2021 1:03:51

On today's episode, we are getting kinky with Lola Jean (She/Her), sex educator, pro domme, wrestler, and writer. Together we talk about her squirting world record, the psychology behind kink and fetishes, and how to discover your own and join the kink community. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And, join the moveme...

8. God is Pro-Abortion: an Agnostic and a Christian Share Their Stories with Kim 02.06.2021 1:24:47

Trigger Warning: suicidal thoughts On today's episode, we have Kim (She/Her) from Calling in Christians join me for a very personal conversation about their abortion experience. Together we talk about the abortion pill, gestational age, the Texas heartbeat bill, and the conservative perspective on abortion. This can be a heavy topic for some, so please be compassionate and kind to yourself if...

7. White People, It's Not About You: Moving Through the Discomfort of Growth with Shimmy LaRoux 26.05.2021 54:18

On today’s episode, we have Shimmy LaRoux (She/Her) join us for a meaningful conversation about where we are at a year after George Floyd’s murder. Shimmy LaRoux is a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant as well as an independent burlesque dancer. We also talk about how difficult moving through change can be and how she became the strong woman she is today. If you enjoyed today's podcas...

6. The Vulnerability of Sex and Connection: Yoni Massage Therapy and Guided Masturbation Meditation with Patrick 19.05.2021 1:29:02

On today’s episode, we have a Yoni massage therapist, Patrick (He/Him) join for a honest conversation about Tantra and what a Yoni massage actually entails, how to pursue pleasure, and transform your understanding of sex (be that with a partner, partners, or yourself) into a more meditative practice. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast w...

6a. Guided Masturbation Meditation Only 19.05.2021 12:40

On today’s episode, we have a Yoni massage therapist join for a honest conversation about Tantra and what a Yoni massage actually entails, how to pursue pleasure, and transform your understanding of sex (be that with a partner, partners, or yourself) into a more meditative practice. To listen to the full episode, check out 6. The Vulnerability of Sex and Connection: Yoni Massage Therapy and Guided...

5. Staying Safe on Mushrooms: Progressing from Cannabis to Psychedelics with Michelle Janikian 12.05.2021 1:08:42

On today's episode we have psychedelic journalist and writer of Your Psilocybin Companion, Michelle Janikian (She/Her). Together we talk about Michelle’s passion for opening people’s mind beyond the mainstream narrative about psychedelics. She provides an honest vulnerability in our discussion about her journey with mental health, the continued work, and how she learned to grow and find her st...

4. Voluntary Female Sterilization at 26: I Don't Want Kids with Rae 05.05.2021 1:02:17

On today's episode, we are bringing out a woman's personal story about voluntary sterlization as a form of permenant birth control out into the open with all the nitty-gritty details. Rae (She/Her) vulnerably discloses her experience obtaining the procedure and decision making process proudly and without shame. Together we talk about what a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy surgey is, how sh...

3. Commentary with a Slice of Comedy: Spiritual Trauma and Fundamental Christianity with Fundie Fridays 28.04.2021 54:59

On today's episode, we have Jen and James from Fundie Fridays, a youtube channel with over 125,000 subscribers providing deep dives into the world of fundamental Christianity. Together we discuss what spiritual abuse may look like and how to support others who may have survived abuse. We also talk about midwestern culture, purity bricks, imposter syndrome, and Rachel's Challenge. If you enjoyed to...

2. Out Here for the Queers: Sex Work, Activism, and Advocacy with Cruel Valentine 21.04.2021 1:02:25

On today's episode, we have the wonderful Cruel Valentine (They/Them). They are a burlesque entertainer, sex worker, performing artist, creative business consultant, and diversity and inclusion specialist. Cruel Valentine talks about their journey into the performing arts world and the activism behind all that they do. Today's episode really is a treat that covers a range of topics. Togeth...

1. Cannasexual and Finding Pleasure After Trauma with Ashley Manta 14.04.2021 1:00:34

On today's episode, we have Ashley Manta (She/Her) who created the term Cannasexual! She is an award-winning sex and relationship coach. She brings a trauma informed approach to combining sex and cannabis. She is also the author of The CBD Solution: Sex and the host of the podcast Elevated Intimacy. Ashley talks about her journey into the sex education field, beginning with sexual assault surv...