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Modern Anarchy episodes

  • 67. PORN, PORN, PORN: Masturbation, BDSM, and Safe Words with Alan Mckee

    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!

    And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of July, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/

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    What Do We Know About the Effects of Pornography After Fifty Years of Academic Research?

    Resources to Learn More:

    Vibrator Nation

    The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1: An Introduction

    Positionality & Research: How our Identities Shape Inquiry

    Thinking Sex: Notes for a Radical Theory of the Politics of Sexuality

    Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Female Sexual Power and A World Without Rape

    Black Lace books

    Mills & Boon

    30 Safe Words For When Things Get Spicy With Your SO

    Crash Pad Porn

    Sex School

    Make Love Not Porn

    45 min
  • Teaser: Jealousy in a Threesome?

    If you'd like to hear the full response to this letter and join the Modern Anarchy family, then check out our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

    50% of all Patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together.

    For the month of July, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/

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    5 min
  • 66. I'm a Bionic Bitch: Stepping Into Yourself, Finding Community, and Flow States with Dayna Troisi

    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 have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of July, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Dayna's Community:

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    Go Magazine

    Podcast

    Resources to Learn More: 

    Angel Giuffria

    Getting Slutty at Amp Camp

    Blacking Out In The Blue Dark

    How to enter ‘flow state’ on command

    Mitski - Your Best American Girl (Official Video)

    46 min
  • 65. Relationship Chemistry: Emotional Self-Awareness, Boundary Setting, and Healing Attachment with Emilee Kerper

    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 podcast with a friend!

    And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of July, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/

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    Resources to Learn More:

    Single Mother Statistics

    Learning to Lay Down Boundaries

    5 Crucial Qualities to Seek in a Partner

    How Therapy Works: The Role of Real Rapport

    12 Keys To A Great Self-Relationship, Starting Now

    1 hr 19 min
  • 64. Uncensored Sex Education: Sex Positive Clubs, BDSM, and Fruit Fetish with Anarella Martinez-Madrid

    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, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of July, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Facebook

    Anarella's Community:

    Sex School Instagram

    Sex School Website

    Resources To Learn More:

    What makes sexual chemistry?

    7 ways you may be slut-shaming yourself (and why you need to stop)

    The BDSM Kink Dictionary, Terminology & Vocabulary List

    Guide To Planning A BDSM Scene

    58 min
  • 63. What Does It Mean to Be Authentic? Co-Regulating, Existentialism, and Compersion with Mei Zarnitsyna

    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 this podcast with a friend!

    And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of June, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Mei's Links:

    Fundraiser: Free therapy for Ukrainian children and families

    Resources to Learn More:

    Jean-Paul Sartre and Existential Choice

    The Science of Analysis Paralysis

    Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning

    Body Wisdom as a Framework for Decision Making

    It Takes Two: The Role of Co-Regulation in Building Self-Regulation Skills

    What Do Mirror Neurons Really Do?

    What Is Compersion? The Polyamory Practice For Rethinking Jealousy

    The gentle power of highly sensitive people 

    Universe Size Comparison 2020

    The Nap Ministry

    54 min
  • 62. Public Sex: Out of the Closets and Into the Streets with Gem Cut

    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 share this podcast with a friend!

    And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of June, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Gem's Community:

    Instagram

    Website

    Resources to Learn More: 

    Samuel Delany

    Dean Spade

    We Both Laughed In Pleasure: The Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan

    Cruising Utopia

    Make The Golf Course A Public Sex Forest!

    AORTA Films

    Four Chambers

    1 hr 17 min
  • Teaser: Can I Even Call Myself Gay?

    If you'd like to hear the full response to this letter and join the Modern Anarchy family, then check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

    50% of all Patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together.

    For the month of June, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-

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    4 min
  • 61. Wrestling with Questions Around Identity: Sexuality, Gender, and Careers with Betsey Zemke

    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 have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of June, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Resources to Learn More:

    The paradox of choice

    1 hr 1 min
  • 60. Exploring the Unconscious: Synchronicity, Dreams, and Psychedelic Psychotherapy with Manny Dominguez

    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!

    And if you feel like you have benefited from this podcast, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support a mutual aid fund.

    For the month of June, the Modern Anarchy Patreon Family will be supporting the Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Manny's Community:

    Instagram

    Resources to Learn More:

    What is Epigenetics?

    Numinous Encounters

    The Dark Night of the Soul (Losing Who We Thought We Were)

    The Spirit Molecule

    What Are the Jungian Archetypes?

    Synchronicity

    FANTASTIC FUNGI

    Hippocampal Neurogenesis: Effects of Psychedelic Drugs

    Adults who microdose psychedelics report health related motivations and lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to non-microdosers

    This Is How Psychedelics Hack the Brain, According to Scientists

    1 hr 8 min

About Modern Anarchy

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Hosted by Dr. Nicole, a queer, non-monogamous clinical psychotherapist, Modern Anarchy is a living exploration of what becomes possible when we liberate our collective pleasure. The show brings together activists, therapists, and researchers from around the world for vulnerable conversations about sex, relationships, and pleasure liberation psychology.

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