Dr. Nicole Thompson
Modern Anarchy
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
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
146. Nerding Out On the Wheel of Consent with Dr. Betty Martin 14.02.2024 1:12:04
On today’s episode, we have sex educator Dr. Betty Martin (She/Her) join us for a conversation about exercising your personal power. Together we talk about the depth of our programming around consent, tuning in to your somatic experience, and playing outside of the romance fetish. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To lea...
145. The Gift of Non-Monogamy Ending in Divorce with Dirty Lola 07.02.2024 1:42:00
On today's episode, we have Dirty Lola (She/Her) join us for a vulnerable conversation about embracing the discomfort of change as a sex and relationship radical. Together we talk about how don't ask don't tell can really complicate your cruise plans, having a break down in the isle at trader joe's, and how a penis should be the fifth thing to go in your butt. If you enjoyed today&...
144. Queering Psychedelics, Consent, and Community with Cy 31.01.2024 1:28:15
On today's episode we have Cy (They/Them) join us for a conversation about the transformative power of community. Together we talk about exploring psychedelics for pleasure, creating more equitable access through gardening, and how our kinky buttons change. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over t...
143. Kinky Christianity to Relationship Anarchy Embodiment with Juliet Barrett 30.01.2024 1:29:16
On today's episode, we have Juliet Barrett (They/Them) join us for a conversation about inviting more curiosity into our lives. Together we talk about the level of inertia needed to break your own reality, the divinity of a sex shop, and blowing bubbles before pegging. RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchy If you enjoyed today's podcast,...
142. Celebrating Your Slutty Pleasure to Dismantle the Systems with Tamara Pincus 20.01.2024 1:14:48
On today's episode, we have licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist, Tamara Pincus (She/Her) join us for a conversation about celebrating sexual pleasure. Together we talk about sex and spirituality, being considered "too" much, and questioning the narratives of authority. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this pod...
141. The Divine Eroticism of our Fantasy Narratives with Artemisia de Vine 10.01.2024 1:14:42
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 o...
140. Trusting in Love: Drugs, Spiritual Healers, and Decolonizing Psychedelic Therapy with Danielle Herrera 03.01.2024 1:31:26
On today's episode, we have psychedelic psychotherapist Danielle Herrera (She/Her) join us for a conversation about redirecting the arrow. Together we talk about the healing power of community, emptying the channel, and a world beyond the DSM. 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...
139. The Sensual and Mindfulness Practice of Kink and Psychedelics with Leia Friedwoman 20.12.2023 54:48
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 ...
138. The Healing of Earth-Based Medicines with Shane Norte 13.12.2023 1:08:55
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 l...
137. What's Your Frame For Relationship Anarchy? with Tuck Malloy 06.12.2023 1:33:51
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/relation...
136. Waiting for a Hug: Activism for the Chronically Under-Touched with Aaron Johnson 29.11.2023 1:17:46
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...
135. Just Another Old, Married, Non-Monogamous Love Story with Kyros 22.11.2023 1:06:58
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...
134. Healing From the Grooming of Purity Culture with Dr. Rachel Smith 15.11.2023 1:12:39
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...
133. Mystical Drug Experiences, Connection, and Existentialism With Dr. Nick Beller 08.11.2023 1:21:03
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 mor...
132. Creating New Patterns of Pleasure: Sex, Relationships, and Psychedelics with Juliana Rose 01.11.2023 1:10:22
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,...
131. Coming Home to Our Sensual Embodiment and Open Hearts with Sarah White 25.10.2023 1:09:10
On today's episode, we have pleasure rebel Sarah White (She/Her) join us for a conversation exploring the activism of connecting with our bodies. Together we talk about playing with alchemy, getting curious about our discomfort, and creating a new world. 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 t...
130. Relationship Anarchy vs. Libertarianism: Beyond the Status Quo with Mel Cassidy 18.10.2023 1:36:14
On today's episode, we have Mel Cassidy (They/Them) join us for a conversation about creating a world beyond the status quo of relationships. Together we talk building your relational garden, tuning into the wisdom of our bodies, and finding secure attachment in community. RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchy If you enjoyed today's podc...
129. Deep Sex-Positivity for the Political Liberation of Our Pleasure with Dr. Carol Queen 11.10.2023 1:17:37
On today's episode we have pleasure activist and cultural sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, Ph. D (She/They) join us for a conversation about embracing the diverse world of sexuality and relationships. Together we talk about how the values of anarchism intersects with our pleasure, pop sex-positivity vs deep sex-positivity, and how we need to work both within and against the systems. If you enjoyed...
128. What's Your Cage?: Drug Use Pleasure Enhancement and Harm Reduction with Irina Alexander 04.10.2023 1:15:51
On today's episode, we have harm-reduction therapist and co-founder of Alchemy Community Therapy Center, Irina Alexander (She/Her), join us for a conversation about the need to deconstruct the messaging we have been sold about drugs and step into a research-backed understanding. Together we talk about how larger systems impact our drug use, the importance of community connection, and coming ou...
127. Every Breath Can Be an Orgasm: Intimacy, Social Justice, and Somatics with Caffyn Jesse 27.09.2023 1:05:52
On today's episode, we have queer elder and sacred intimacy teacher, Caffyn Jesse (They/She) join us for a conversation about the power of ecstasy practices. Together we talk about loving all of our parts, our limited understanding of orgasm, and refusing the regime of normal with fierce outrage. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast w...
126. Navigating the Risks of Kink and Edge Play with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff 20.09.2023 1:27:03
On today's episode, we have sociologist Dr. Elisabeth Sheff (She/Her) join us for a harm-reduction and pleasure-enhancement conversation for navigating the risks of kink. Together we talk about the needed for explicit and evolving consent conversations, learning through community best practices, and when kinky sex goes wrong. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, o...
125. Unpacking the Political Nature of Relationship Anarchy and Non-Monogamy with Michelle Hy 13.09.2023 1:23:36
On today's episode we have Michelle Hy (She/Her) join us for a conversation all about how larger systems impact our ability to love. Together we talk about how the personal is political, growing in relationships, and being turned on by the revolution. RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchy If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subsc...
124. Play as Rebellion: Eco Sexuality, Kink Healing, and Somatic Connection with Elmo Painter-Edington 06.09.2023 1:19:53
On today's episode, we have somatic therapist and relationship coach, Elmo Painter-Edington (she/her/fae/femme) join us for a conversation about the power of play. Together we talk about letting your weird light shine, listening to our bodies, bringing more absurdity in our lives, and sensually thriving. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this p...
123. Leather Dykes, 24/7 D/s Dynamics, and the Intimacy of Heavy Impact Play with BCT 30.08.2023 1:19:15
On today's episode, we have queer butch leatherdyke Australian Dom and top, BCT (She/Her), join us for a conversation about the ever unfolding journey of leather sex. Together we talk about playing with gender, the transcendence of S&M, and exploring hot consent conservations. BCT's Consent Sheet : https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/123-leather-dykes-24-7-d-s-dynamics-and-the-in...
122. So, I Started Wearing My Purity Ring Again 23.08.2023 1:12:34
On today's episode, we are celebrating my birthday with a special solo episode of empowerment. Together we explore my journey from the roots of evangelical purity culture to reclaiming the divinity of my sexuality. I appreciate you, dear listener, for tuning in each week and creating deeper community with me. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share t...
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