Modern Anarchy

Modern Anarchy

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Modern Anarchy episodes

  • 31. Life is Too Short to Do One Thing with Keith Ramsey

    On today's episode we have Keith Ramsey (She/Her) who shares his story about how the universe pushed him into becoming a full time artist. Together we talk about burnout, becoming your own boss, and what it means to be an artist. 

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    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:

    Five Signs It's Time To Be Your Own Boss

    The Tell Tale Signs of Burnout ... Do You Have Them?

    Burnout Recovery: 11 Strategies to Help You Reset

    What "Trusting the Universe" Really Means

    7 daily habits that can unlock your creativity, according to science

    The Secret to Finding Your Passion (Hint: It's Not What You Think)

    Advice from Artists on How to Overcome Creative Block, Handle Criticism, and Nurture Your Sense of Self-Worth

    57 min
  • 30. Advocating for Yourself in the Medical System with Ren Grabert

    On today's episode we have sex educator Ren Grabert (She/Her) join us for a conversation about their journey navigating the the complexities of the medical system with a chronic condition. Together we talk about the importance of establishing boundaries, the vulnerability of being surrounded by dildos, and how to communicate your needs. 

    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: 

    Challenges and Chances: Navigating the US Healthcare System with a Chronic Condition

    6 Ways to Love Your Body on Bad Days with a Chronic Illness

    'Everybody was telling me there was nothing wrong'

    If You Always Get Tongue-Tied at the Doctor, It's Time to Work on Self-Advocacy—Here's How

    Self-Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Patient

    4 Tips to Effectively Ask for Help—and Get a Yes

    Asking for help can be awkward. But it doesn’t have to be.

    The Power of Vulnerability 

    How Embracing Vulnerability Strengthens Our Relationships


    51 min
  • 29. Limiting Beliefs Around Love: Sound Healing, People Pleasing, and Finding Your Purpose with Sasha

    On today's episode we have holographic sound healer, Sasha (She/Her) join us for a conversation about limiting beliefs and her journey to finding her passion. Together we talk about rebuilding trust with ourselves, living from the inside out, and leaping into the unknown.

    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:

    I'm Not Jealous: The Ethical Non-monogamist's Guide to Free Love Relationships without Suffering

    Human Design: Were We Coded at Birth?

    Box Breathing

    Narrative Therapy

    The Uses and Benefits of Music Therapy

    Being a Highly Sensitive Person Is a Scientific Personality Trait. Here’s What It Feels Like.

    How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

    1 hr 9 min
  • 29a. Sound Healing Meditation Only

    On today's episode we have holographic sound healer, yoga teacher, and spiritual mentor, Sahsa join us for a conversation about limiting beliefs and her journey to finding her passion. Together we talk about rebuilding trust with ourselves, living from the inside out, and leaping into the unknown.

    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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    Sasha's Community:

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    Resources to Learn More:

    I'm Not Jealous: The Ethical Non-monogamist's Guide to Free Love Relationships without Suffering

    Human Design: Were We Coded at Birth?

    Box Breathing

    Narrative Therapy

    The Uses and Benefits of Music Therapy

    The Secret to Finding Your Passion (Hint: It's Not What You Think) What You Need to Know and Do Before Quitting Your 9-to-5

    Being a Highly Sensitive Person Is a Scientific Personality Trait. Here’s What It Feels Like.

    How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

    10 min
  • 28. You are Enough: How the ADA Shaped America with Cyndi Jones

    On today's episode, we have Reverend Cyndi Jones (She/Her) join us for a meaningful conversation about disability. Together we talk about the white older man syndrome, what it means to deny yourself assistance, and acknowledging your disability. 

    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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    March of Dimes poster of Cyndi Jones as a poster child in Saint Louis

    1 in 4 US adults live with a disability

    Understanding Disability Pride Month

    What is Disability Pride… And How to Display It

    History of Polio

    The Complexities of “Passing” as Nondisabled

    Crip Camp

    How To Include People with Disabilities

    Disability and Passing: Blurring the Lines of Identity Paperback

    50 min
  • 27. I Got Double F**ked, and Finally, I Released! with Ze Royale

    On today's episode we have the spank therapist and writer Ze Royale (ze\they\them) join us for a conversation about authentic alignment. Together we talk about not being boxed in by your queer identity, squirting trapeze artists, and nature hoeing.

    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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    The Sex Workers Project of The Urban Justice Center

    Resources to Learn More:

    What Is So Appealing About Being Spanked, Flogged, Dominated, or Restrained? Answers from Practitioners of Sexual Masochism/Submission

    Crymaxing: When An Orgasm Makes You Cry

    Solo-Polyamory Could Change the Way You Think About Love

    What Is Solo Polyamory?

    How The Porn Industry Capitalizes Off Of Racism And Racist Stereotypes

    Understanding Gender Identities

    Defining Consent in BDSM and Multiple-Partner Relationships

    The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown

    How Subtle Energy Affects Your Health

    Dust II Onyx: A Melanated Tarot

    6 Survival Tips for Empaths

    Kink Out Events

    AORTA Films

    BSDM Can Provide Profound Healing Experiences

    1 hr 7 min
  • 26. Mind, Body, Spirit: Letting Go of an Eating Disorder with Isa

    TW: Eating Disorder, Suicide, and Depression

    On today's episode, Isa (She/Her) shares her journey to healing after 13 years of having an eating disorder and moving through the difficulty of depression. Together we talk about the power of the plant medicine ayahuasca, holding onto hope when you are in a dark place, and our spiritual connection to mother nature.

    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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    Isa's Community: 

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    Eating Disorder Recovery Instagram

    Resources to Learn More:

    Eating Disorder Hotline

    Given time, most women with anorexia or bulimia will recover

    STATISTICS: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE EATING DISORDERS?

    Eating disorders: Recovery

    Outcome of Eating Disorders

    Single Dose of Hallucinogen May Create Lasting Personality Change

    How Tripping on Ayahuasca Could Help People with Eating Disorders

    As More People Turn To Psychedelics, Integration Proves A Crucial Factor For Breakthroughs

    Luis Tamani Art

    What is a healthy relationship with food?

    Why People Get Eating Disorders

    1 hr 3 min
  • 25. Hot and Steamy Consent: Communicating Your Sexual Desires and Exploring Polyamory with Karen Yates

    On today's episode, we have podcaster and somatic sex educator Karen Yates (She/Her) join us for a conversation about her journey from the difficult change of divorce into the liberation of consensual non-monogamy. Together we talk about being almost-sex positive, the mind-fuck of polyamory, and how to play outside the box of cultural expectations around sex.

    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:

    The Wheel of Consent

    The short instructional manifesto for relationship anarchy

    Coverture: The Word You Probably Don't Know But Should

    What Is Deep Ecology? Philosophy, Principles, and Criticism

    Healing Trauma and Spiritual Growth: Peter Levine & Thomas Huebl

    The Body Keeps the Score

    Dr. Stephen Porges: What is the Polyvagal Theory

    Can Shaking Your Body Help Heal Stress and Trauma? Some Experts Say Yes

    The Secrets of EMDR Therapy and How It Can Help You

    Sexological Bodywork - Interview (EN) with Joseph Kramer & Didi Liebold

    My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts

    1 hr 14 min
  • 24. If You Can Sit For a Tattoo, You Can Have a Vasectomy with Drew

    On today's episode, we have Drew (He/Him) discuss his meaningful decision to have a vasectomy and what the procedure actually entails. Together we talk about being another brick in the wall, the ethical considerations of having children with our current climate change trajectory, and how you'll never be ready to have a vasectomy.

    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:

    When Life Seems Pointless

    What to Do When Work Feels Meaningless

    ‘I’d rather bet on myself’: Workers are quitting their jobs to put themselves first

    7 Lessons I Have Learned from Divorced People

    A Brief History of Bullying Women to Have Babies

    Relationship Success: Balancing Togetherness and Individuality

    What is a vasectomy?

    The Relentlessness of Modern Parenting

    Study Proves Moms Spend Too Much Time With Their Kids, Liberates Working Moms Everywhere

    Robots could take over 20 million jobs by 2030, study claims

    Existentialism: Crash Course Philosophy #16

    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    The All-or-Nothing Marriage

    How TikTok changed the world in 2020

    53 min
  • 23. God Loves Queers: The Faith Journey of a Lesbian Bishop with Brenda Bos

    On today's episode, we have the first openly lesbian bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brenda Bos (She/Her), join us for a conversation about how her sexual identity shaped her unique faith journey and prepared her for leadership within the queer community. Together we talk about the nature of God, the internalization of homophobia and the gender binary, and how to rachet up your self-assessment. 

    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:

    Meet Rev. Bos, first out lesbian Evangelical Lutheran bishop

    Millennials are leaving organized religion. Here’s where some are finding community

    STRANGER AT THE GATE

    10 Reasons God Loves Gay Christians

    Queerfully & Wonderfully Made

    When Religion Leads to Trauma

    Study finds that queer Christians quit the church twice as much as others

    American churches must reject literalism and admit we got it wrong on gay people

    1 hr 29 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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