Hello, Sealed Section listeners! We’ve got something special for you today—an episode from our MID podcast that we think you'll really enjoy.

In this episode, Holly Wainwright interviews Antonia Murphy, a woman who knows every intimate details of sex and the sex work industry.

Antonia’s life took a dramatic turn when her marriage fell apart while raising three kids. Many women make big changes after divorce, but Antonia took it to a whole new level—she opened a legal, ethical brothel.

In this candid, shame-free conversation, Antonia shares the events that led her to this path, what she learned about the women working at the brothel, what they truly needed, and what the clients—almost all men—wanted (and yes, it’s surprising).

If you'd like to listen to more MID you can listen to season four here.

You can follow Antonia on Instagram here

You can find her book, Madam, here

Listen to my conversation with Rachel Griffiths, who plays Antonia in the TV series, Madam, here.

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Mamamia's new podcast BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.

CREDITS:

Host: Holly Wainwright

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray

Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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A night out at a familiar club. The pulsing music and low lights create the perfect atmosphere for letting loose.

What begins as casual people-watching turns electric when she locks eyes with a beautiful stranger across the bar. Between meaningful glances and her partner's knowing smile, the evening turns unexpectedly when the mysterious woman approaches their table...

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Content Warning: This episode contains mature themes and is intended for adult audiences

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She's listening to butter...

CREDITS:

Producer: Stef MacFie

Writer: Alix Nicholson

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

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Office politics just got complicated...She's gunning for a promotion. He's the annoyingly competent (and yes, attractive) colleague competing for the same role. They've managed to keep their rivalry strictly professional until a late-night presentation prep in his corner office changes everything...

Content Warning: This episode contains mature themes and is intended for adult audiences

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Butter is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Producer: Stef MacFie

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.