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
71. Community Building: Masking, Polysecure, and Boundaries as an Act of Love with Jesse Holzman 24.08.2022 1:13:03
On today's episode, we have PhD candidate in Sociology Jesse Holzman (they\them) join us for a conversation all about community building and accessibility. Together we talk about living with the lens of autism, being entitled to take up space, and the beautiful rabbit hole of questioning the status quo. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podc...
70. Understanding Sex Within Culture: Condoms, Circumcision, and Capitalistic Competition with Amber Mallery 17.08.2022 1:07:29
On today's episode, we have certified sex educator Amber Mallery (She\Her) join us for a conversation all about understanding sex within culture. Together we talk about the assumption that all people with penises are aggressive, navigating the use of de-gendered language, and what it means to be a woman. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this pod...
69. Guided Masturbation Meditation #2: Solo-Date Night 10.08.2022 49:54
On today's episode, Nicole leads us on a guided masturbation meditation for people with vulvas to slow down and connect with pleasure. Set aside some intentional time to dive into sensation and deepen your embodiment practice through this act of self-love and self-care! Let's dive in together.. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast...
68. Independent Sexuality for Women: Relationship Therapy, Navigating Jealousy, and a Look Into the Life of Non-Monogamy with Arushi 03.08.2022 56:14
On today's episode, we have Arushi (She\Her) join us for a conversation all about navigating the patriarchal construction of monogamy to challenge the status quo. Together we talk about differing from your family value systems, the history of monogamy for women, and navigating non-monogamous relationships. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this p...
67. PORN, PORN, PORN: Masturbation, BDSM, and Safe Words with Alan Mckee 27.07.2022 44:23
On today's episode, we have researcher and professor Alan Mckee (He\Him) join us for a conversation all about the effects of pornography after 50 years of academic research! Together we talk about the contradictory data about pornography use, informed consent, and life-long sexual learning. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!...
66. I'm a Bionic Bitch: Stepping Into Yourself, Finding Community, and Flow States with Dayna Troisi 20.07.2022 45:10
On today's episode, we have writer and editor Dayna Troisi (She\Her) join us for a conversation all about celebrating ourselves unapologetically. Together we talk about finding your rhythm with the universe, how the personal is universal, and the gift of community. 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 h...
65. Relationship Chemistry: Emotional Self-Awareness, Boundary Setting, and Healing Attachment with Emilee Kerper 13.07.2022 1:18:21
On today's episode, we have artist and yogi Emilee Kerper (She\Her) join us for a conversation all about the beautiful complexity that is relationships. Together we talk about healing from attachment trauma through sex work, why we stay in toxic relationships, and the importance of learning to set boundaries. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podc...
64. Uncensored Sex Education: Sex Positive Clubs, BDSM, and Fruit Fetish with Anarella Martinez-Madrid 06.07.2022 57:14
On today's episode, we have artist and founder of The Sex School, Anarella Martinez-Madrid (She/Her), join us for a conversation all about living in the future of liberated sexuality. Together we talk about the sex education you didn't receive in school, qualities to look for in play partners, and navigating open relationships. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leav...
63. What Does It Mean to Be Authentic? Co-Regulating, Existentialism, and Compersion with Mei Zarnitsyna 29.06.2022 53:37
On today's episode, we have therapist Mei Zarnitsyna (she/her) join us for a conversation all about existential philosophy and finding authenticity. Together we talk about shifting between our rational mind and body wisdom, recognizing the scale of the universe, and the praxis of philosophy and psychology. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share thi...
62. Public Sex: Out of the Closets and Into the Streets with Gem Cut 22.06.2022 1:16:13
On today's episode, we have a conversation with smut writer and exhibitionist Gem Cut (they\them) all about the anarchy behind the queer deconstruction of eroticism and sexuality. Together we talk about reckoning with queer bodies, the personality type of an exhibitionist, and expanding our understanding of sex. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or s...
61. Wrestling with Questions Around Identity: Sexuality, Gender, and Careers with Betsey Zemke 15.06.2022 1:00:38
On today's episode, we have therapist Betsey Zemke (She\They) join us for a conversation about navigating the flux of change. Together we talk about trauma recovery with the pandemic, bird calling your community, and finding contentment within an abundance of choice. 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...
60. Exploring the Unconscious: Synchronicity, Dreams, and Psychedelic Psychotherapy with Manny Dominguez 08.06.2022 1:07:37
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 1:00:29
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 1:25:01
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 1:07:18
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 44:10
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 1:41:38
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 1:01:56
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 1:16:23
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 33:53
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 56:11
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 1:20:43
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 52:15
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 1:01:34
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 1:06:52
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...
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