Modern Anarchy

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Modern Anarchy episodes

  • 41. I'm Too Jealous for Non-Monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton

    On today's episode, we have polyamorous research psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton (She/Her) join us for a conversation on jealousy within non-monogamy and creating the relationships you desire. Together we talk about creative vs. boiler-plate monogamy, relationship agreements, and letting our partners be multiple. 

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    Resources to Learn More:

    Esther Perel: The Secret to Desire in a Long-Term Relationship

    Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

    The Importance of the Relationship in Therapy

    Angela Chen's ACE: What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

    10 Myths About Monogamy To Leave Behind

    1 hr 22 min
  • 40. The Paradox of Our Identities with Jordanna

    On today's episode, we have R&B singer and song-writer Jordanna (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the fluidity of our identity. Together we talk about analysis paralysis, shifting our negative internal dialogue, and how the internet has shaped our desires for romantic relationships. 

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    Grateful Dead - Long Strange Trip

    Appalachian Trail

    Miss Americana

    Inside 

    Michael Pollan Explains Caffeine Cravings (And Why You Don't Have To Quit)

    Drug Use for Grown-Ups

    The Dark Side of Hustle Culture | Henry David Thoreau Walden

    Black Holes | The Edge of All We Know

    1 hr 31 min
  • 39. You're Your Own Superhero with Nico Cathcart

    On today's episode, we have painter and muralist Nico Cathcart (She/Her) joins us for a conversation about advocating for yourself and living with a disability in the artistic world. Together we talk about recognizing what's within our control, the importance of anchors, and the inequities of the public art world.

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    Episode Transcript

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    Resources to Learn More:

    Art Basel

    Few and Far Women

    The Spoon Theory

    This is Water by David



    48 min
  • 38. Be Ready to Be Confused with Desmond Napoles

    On today's episode, we have the multi-awarded LGBTQ+ advocate, genderfluid editorial and runway model, and published author Desmond Napoles (They\Them or He\Him). Together we talk about Desmond's journey into authentic expression, the future of the LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of embracing others with curiosity rather than assumptions. 

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    Intro/Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman, Your Smith

    26 min
  • 37. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 2 with Nexus J

    On today's episode, we have part 2 of my conversation with artist Nexus J, Together we talk about existential dread, aligning our futures with our values, demisexuality, solo sex, and how diversity impact's the lived experience of a society!

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    Resources To Learn More: 

    Do All Asexuals Think the Same? | Spectrum

    When Whites Flock Together: The Social Psychology of White Habitus

    1 hr 18 min
  • 36. Two Bad Bitches on Boundaries and Break Ups: Part 1 with Nexus J

    On today's episode, we have artist Nexus J join us for a raw conversation about the difficulty of relationships. Together we talk about finding a sense of self apart from your relationships, the importance of staying curious, and the faulty binary conditioning of our questions. 

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    1 hr 14 min
  • 35. The Struggle of Living with Vitoria

    On today's episode, we have a conversation with activist Vitoria (She/Her) about learning to be comfortable with change and grounding actions in your beliefs. Together we talk about the importance of community, connecting to the present moment, and remembering that no day is ever guaranteed. 

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    True Social Equity in Cannabis

    Social Equity Empowerment Network

    Victoria's Instagram

    1 hr 1 min
  • 34. What Does it Mean to Manifest? with Anna

    On today's episode we have yogi and soul coach Anna (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the power of the universe. If you are into the whoowoo then this episodes is for you, baby. And if you are not, but still feel like you struggling with wanting to always control everything, then this episode is also for you. 

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    Resources To Learn More:

    5 ways to align yourself with the universe

    How to Overcome Your Own Self-Limiting Beliefs

    People Talk About Leaving Their Soul-Crushing Rat Race Jobs

    As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit'

    10 Tips to Discover Your Personal Dharma

    8 Ways to Start Healing Your Inner Child

    Transmutation of Energy

    Abraham Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale and How to Use it

    1 hr 2 min
  • 33. Claiming Your Pussy Power with Tazima Paris

    On today's episode, we have sex coach Tazima Paris (She/Her) join us for a conversation on the question, what is sex? Together we talk about monogamousish relationships, being femme of center, and the difficulty of judgement.

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    Sex at Dawn

    Relationship Satisfaction of Polyamorous Partnerships

    Why We Complain in Relationships and How to Stop

    Sex, Time, and Power

    5 Scientific Reasons You Should Choose Your Friends Carefully

    Breakups can impact you in more ways than you think. Here's the science behind why they hurt so much.

    Develop Authenticity: 20 Ways to Be a More Authentic Person

    5 Ways Your Brain Influences Your Emotions

    The female price of male pleasure

    1 hr 24 min
  • 32. Coming Out to Your Conservative Family: Are You a Gay Villian? with Jordan Parvex

    TW: Mention of Suicidal Ideation

    On today's episode, we have artist and graphic designer Jordan Parvex (She/Her) join us for a conversation about coming out to conservative family and claiming your queer identity. Together we talk about how our parental relationships shape our desires for attachment, the "othering" of queer identities, and the expectation to be the model minority. 

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend!

    And, 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 fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384

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    Warm Bros

    Resources to Learn More

    Hello Mister Magazine 

    At What Age Did You Know You Were Gay?

    What happens when a gay person grows up in an anti-gay home

    Why We Pick Difficult Partners

    Acknowledging Our Parents Are Human

    Support for gay marriage reaches all-time high, survey finds

    What Is Tokenism, and How Does It Affect a Person's Health? Here's What Experts Say

    What does intersex mean?

    How The AIDS Crisis Changed The LGBT Movement

    Presence vs. representation: Report breaks down LGBTQ visibility on TV

    Why This Charming Gay Fairytale Has Been Lost For 200 Years

    1 hr 11 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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