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

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Society

Latest episode

Oct 14, 2026

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Episodes

135. Just Another Old, Married, Non-Monogamous Love Story with Kyros 22.11.2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

121. Beginning to Question Non-Monogamy and Queerness with Fadl Fakhouri 16.08.2023

On today's episode, we have artist Fadl Fakhouri (He/Him) join us for a conversation about deconstructing society's narrative for our lives. Together we talk about the elusive nature of queerness, learning to love ourselves in relationships, and throwing away the manual to create your own relationship garden. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or sha...

120. How About We Make Love, Not Porn? with Cindy Gallop 09.08.2023

On today's episode, we have founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn Cindy Gallop (She/Her) join us for a conversation about authentic pleasure. Together we talk about the need for real consent conversations, the social sex revolution, and the barriers to sharing adult content. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn...

119. Sex and Drugs Are Gonna Save the World with Britta Love 02.08.2023

On today's episode, we have somatic sex educator, writer, and healer Britta Love (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the power of deeply embodied pleasure. Together we talk about dismantling systems through community, the vulnerability of expressing desire, and radical consent practices. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast wit...

118. Dating A.I.? Exploring Intimacy Under Capitalism with Laura Mae Northrup 26.07.2023

On today's episode, we have psychotherapist and author Laura Mae Northrup (She/Her) join us for conversation exploring how capitalism affects intimacy. Together we talk about the power of community, identifying shared frustrations under capitalism across political ideologies, and staying in connection for transformative growth. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a...

117. Playing with the Pleasure of Your Gender Magic with Rae McDaniel 19.07.2023

On today's episode, we have non-binary gender and sex therapist and author, Rae McDaniel, (They/Them) join us for a conversation about embracing more play and pleasure. Together we talk about the beauty of chosen family, following your expansion, and when labels become a box. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To lear...

116. How Conversations About Our Vaginas Will Bring Radical Pleasure with Lindsay Wynn 12.07.2023

On today's episode we have co founder and CEO of Momotaro Apotheca, Lindsay Wynn (She/Her) join us for a vulnerable conversation about authentic liberation. Together we talk about having sex in a Hot Spring, finding empowerment in vulnerable conversations, and connecting to radical pleasure. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a...

115. Are Therapists Causing Harm When it Comes to Sexuality? with Raquel Savage 05.07.2023

On today's episode, we have therapist, educator, and sex worker Raquel Savage (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the need for a more relationally focused world. Together we talk about the healing power of intimacy, the isolation of our existential existence, and talking shit about mental health system. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share...

114. Unlocking Potential: Embracing Your Intuitive Calling with Jasmine Prince 28.06.2023

On today's episode, we have diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner, educator, and business owner Jasmine Prince (She/Her) joins us for a conversation about being true to yourself. Together we talk about redesigning your life path as an adult, paying attention to the top five people you surround yourself with, and listening to the wisdom of the body. If you enjoyed today's podcast, t...

113. The End of Faking Orgasms and Beginning of Prioritizing Pleasure with Kelly Gordon 21.06.2023

On today's episode, we have Kelly Gordon (She/Her), join us for a conversation all about prioritizing our pleasure. Together we talk about remembering the historical context of women's sexuality, healing our inner child, and letting go of perfectionism. 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...

112. Basic Sex Ed As A Therapist Will Get You Fired? with Soleil Merroir 14.06.2023

On today's episode, we have sex therapist, licensed clinical social worker, and sex worker Soleil Merroir (She/They) join us for a conversation about how structural oppression is embedded in psychotherapy. Together we talk about burnout in therapy under capitalism, building a new world of connected healing, and how basic sex education can get you fired. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then...

111. The Ethical Argument Against Monogamy, and Becoming a Dominatrix with Mistress Sybil Fury 07.06.2023

On today's episode, we have Mistress Sybil Fury (She/Her) join us for a conversation about harnessing the power of dominance. Together we talk about early kink memories in Catholicism, the risks of having only one erotic mirror, and Mistress Sybil Fury's fascist state. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn m...

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