Modern Anarchy

Modern Anarchy

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Modern Anarchy episodes

  • 12. The Psychedelic Experience of Post-Traumatic Growth with Jessica Cadoch

    On today's episode, we have medical anthropologist Jessica Cadoch (She/Her). Together we talk about the power of the psychedelic experience, grief and loss, and how to make meaning when you're presented with the opportunity to redefine yourself.

    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:

    Katherine MacLean

    Post-Traumatic Growth

    Demi Lovato on Relapsing and Being "California Sober"

    Carl Jung and the Shadow: The Mechanics of Your Dark Side

    Rick Doblin on Treating PTSD with MDMA Therapy

    How Trees Survive and Thrive After A Fire

    What is Akathisia?

    WebMD Akathisia

    Michael Pollan's Book: How to Change Your Mind

    Rick Doblin: Therapeutic Potential for Veterans

    Analysis Paralysis & Trader Joe's

    Thomas Coon's Paradigm Shift

    Foucault: Biopower, Governmentality, and the Subject

    The Panopticon

    Novel Neuronal Connections

    What is Imposter Syndrome?

    1 hr 13 min
  • 11. Nuns, Cum Socks, and Relationship Anarchy with Glitter Moneyyy

    On today's episode, we have Queen Trashley (She/Her) & TayyySlayyy (She/Her) from the equality demanding, pussy poppin, dildo riding, nazi punching, rap duo GLITTER MONEYYY. Together we talk about their journey into becoming their authentic badass selves, a few wild personal stories, and the importance of deeply intimate platonic 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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Facebook

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    Glitter Moneyyy's Community:

    Instagram - https://www.glittermoneyyy.com/

    Website - https://www.glittermoneyyy.com/


    Resources to Learn More:

    The short instructional manifesto for relationship anarchy


    1 hr 3 min
  • 10a. Inner Parent Art Meditation Only

    On today's episode, we have Pam share her experience with embracing the unknown and letting go of outcome-based perspectives as she transitioned from a full-time intellectual property lawyer to a birth doula. Together we talk about the antidote to perfectionism, the worship of marriage, and becoming a little more comfortable in the unknown. Full episode including this art meditation is released below.

    If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! This helps us grow in the charts and reach other listeners. Or, support me by buying a coffee to fuel the making of this podcast. Supporting my work would mean the world to me. It is just me running all aspects of this show and your support allows me to keep the lights on and have the coffee energy to do this. I can't express to you how much this community and finding others on this collective journey means to me. (Buy Me a Coffee)

    Modern Anarchy Community:

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ModernAnarchyPodcast

    Pam's Community:

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cosmicrootbirth/

    Cosmic Root Birth - https://www.cosmicrootbirth.com/

    9 min
  • 10. Leaving the Secure Job to Create Your Own Career + Inner Parent Art Meditation with Pam

    On today's episode, we have Pam (She/Her) share her experience with embracing the unknown and letting go of outcome-based perspectives as she transitioned from a full-time intellectual property lawyer to a birth doula. Together we talk about the antidote to perfectionism, the worship of marriage, and becoming a little more comfortable in 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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Patreon

    Pam's Community:

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cosmicrootbirth/

    Cosmic Root Birth - https://www.cosmicrootbirth.com/


    Resources to Learn More: 

    Higher U.S. rates of death in childbirth for black mothers - https://www.npr.org/2017/12/07/568948782/black-mothers-keep-dying-after-giving-birth-shalon-irvings-story-explains-why

    Black Newborn Fatality Rates - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/18/health/black-babies-mortality-rate-doctors-study-wellness-scli-intl/index.html

    Birthing from Within - https://birthingfromwithin.com/

    The Ethical Slut - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/553912/the-ethical-slut-third-edition-by-janet-w-hardy-and-dossie-easton/

    More Than Two - https://www.google.com/books/edition/More_Than_Two/oVpaBAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

    Pleasure Activism - https://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html

    Autism-vaccine link debunked - https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/autism-vaccine-link-debunked


    1 hr 26 min
  • 9. Squirting, Wrestling, and Cannibalism! OH MY! with Lola Jean

    On today's episode, we are getting kinky with Lola Jean (She/Her), sex educator, pro domme, wrestler, and writer. Together we talk about her squirting world record, the psychology behind kink and fetishes, and how to discover your own and join the kink community.

    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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Lola Jean's Website:  https://lolajean.com/


    Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

    Kink Quiz - https://bdsmtest.org/select-mode

    Feeld App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/feeld-for-couples-singles/id887914690

    Fet Life - https://fetlife.com/

    Sex Workers Outreach Project - https://swopusa.org/

    Red Canary Song - https://www.redcanarysong.net/

    Veil Machine - https://veilmachine.com/

    1 hr 4 min
  • 8. God is Pro-Abortion: an Agnostic and a Christian Share Their Stories with Kim

    Trigger Warning: suicidal thoughts

    On today's episode, we have Kim (She/Her) from Calling in Christians join me for a very personal conversation about their abortion experience. Together we talk about the abortion pill, gestational age, the Texas heartbeat bill, and the conservative perspective on abortion. This can be a heavy topic for some, so please be compassionate and kind to yourself if this episode is triggering for you. There are resources below for support.

    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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Patreon

    Calling in Christians:

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginchristians/

    Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginchristians

    Resources to Learn More: 

    Abortion Facts - https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/induced-abortion-united-states

    Abortion Pill - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/the-abortion-pill

    Texas Heartbeat bill - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/05/19/abbott-heartbeat-ban-abortion-law-signed/5165003001/

    Gestational Age - https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/what-is-gestation

    Isolated Beating Heart Cells for Research - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjn3TwMr4xs

    Netflix Documentary Reversing Roe - https://www.netflix.com/title/80192834

    Catholic Clergy Providing The First Legal Abortion Clinic -  https://www.worldcat.org/title/to-offer-compassion-a-history-of-the-clergy-consultation-service-on-abortion/oclc/959080702 and https://time.com/4758285/clergy-consultation-abortion/

    Resources for Support:

    SisterSong  - https://www.sistersong.net/

    Exhale - https://exhaleprovoice.org/

    Faith Aloud - https://www.faithaloud.org/

    Religious Coalition for Reproductive Justice - https://rcrc.org/

    National Network of Abortion Funds - https://abortionfunds.org/

    Shout Your Abortion - https://shoutyourabortion.com/

    1 hr 25 min
  • 7. White People, It's Not About You: Moving Through the Discomfort of Growth with Shimmy LaRoux

    On today’s episode, we have Shimmy LaRoux (She/Her) join us for a meaningful conversation about where we are at a year after George Floyd’s murder. Shimmy LaRoux is a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant as well as an independent burlesque dancer. We also talk about how difficult moving through change can be and how she became the strong woman she is today.

    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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Facebook

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    Shimmy LaRoux:

    Website - https://www.shimmylaroux.com/

    Diversity Equity, and Inclusion - https://theprofessionaladult.com/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shimmylaroux/


    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Body is Not an Apology - https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/the-body-is-not-an-apology

    Jesus Camp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gam6PfrW4ZA



    55 min
  • 6a. Guided Masturbation Meditation Only

    On today’s episode, we have a Yoni massage therapist join for a honest conversation about Tantra and what a Yoni massage actually entails, how to pursue pleasure, and transform your understanding of sex (be that with a partner, partners, or yourself) into a more meditative practice. To listen to the full episode, check out 6. The Vulnerability of Sex and Connection: Yoni Massage Therapy and Guided Masturbation Meditation

    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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Facebook

    Patreon

    13 min
  • 6. The Vulnerability of Sex and Connection: Yoni Massage Therapy and Guided Masturbation Meditation with Patrick

    On today’s episode, we have a Yoni massage therapist, Patrick (He/Him) join for a honest conversation about Tantra and what a Yoni massage actually entails, how to pursue pleasure, and transform your understanding of sex (be that with a partner, partners, or yourself) into a more meditative practice.

    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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    Patrick's Website: https://thesensualmassage.org/


    Links to Learn More About These Topics:

    The Body Keeps the Score Article - https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/06/20/the-body-keeps-the-score-van-der-kolk/

    Why Going to Pelvic Floor Therapy Transformed My Life - https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-what-to-expect

    Somatic Experiencing Therapy - https://www.healthline.com/health/somatic-experiencing

    Science behind interacting with energies? - https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2016/mirror-neurons-quarter-century-new-light-new-cracks/

    Deeper science on energy interaction via chemosensory cues - https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0006415

    Relational Psychotherapy - https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/relational-psychotherapy#:~:text=Relational%20theory%2C%20which%20holds%20that,and%20emotional%20concerns%20can%20result.

    TAOISM | Be Like Water - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUjPFCosmNA

    Quantum Mechanics and Psychology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsGJkSDtLvo

    1 hr 30 min
  • 5. Staying Safe on Mushrooms: Progressing from Cannabis to Psychedelics with Michelle Janikian

    On today's episode we have psychedelic journalist and writer of Your Psilocybin Companion, Michelle Janikian (She/Her). Together we talk about Michelle’s passion for opening people’s mind beyond the mainstream narrative about psychedelics. She provides an honest vulnerability in our discussion about her journey with mental health, the continued work, and how she learned to grow and find her strength.

    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

    Modern Anarchy Community:

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    LINKS:

    Michelle's Website - https://www.michellejanikian.com/

    Fruiting Bodies Collective - https://www.fruitingbodiescollective.com/

    The Psychedelic Equity Project - https://www.gofundme.com/f/28iv86kkw0?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

    Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) - https://maps.org/

    USONA Institute - https://usonaclinicaltrials.org/

    Esperanza Mazateca - https://www.esperanzamazateca.com/

    Psychedelics Today - https://psychedelicstoday.com/

    DoubleBlind Mag - https://doubleblindmag.com/

    Hamilton's Pharmacopeia - https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/hamiltons-pharmacopeia

    Dr. Carl Hart - Drug Use for Grown-Ups https://drcarlhart.com/


    1 hr 9 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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