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Join Psycho-Sexologist Chantelle Otten, as she answers all your sex & relationship questions...big and small.

1 DAY AGO · BONUS

Sarah Realised She Was Gay In Her 50's, But Still Isn't 'Out'

Sarah* was in a 20 year marriage with three kids, when one day a lightbulb went off… “I think I’m gay”. Now in her 50’s, she has been in a relationship with a woman for two years but she still doesn't feel safe to come out to everyone in her life, including her parents. This episode Sarah tells Sophie about how she discovered she was attracted to women and the hurt this discovery caused, but why she would do it all over again to find herself. *Sarah's name has been changed to protect her privacy. Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here CONTENT WARNING: This story includes descriptions of sexual assault and domestic violence that may be distressing to some listeners. If it raises any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Want to share your story? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Sophie Cachia Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the Wurundjeri people of Kulin. 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.

22 min
4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

Carren Strock Has Been Married To Her Husband For 50+ Years, She’s Also A Lesbian

Carren Strock was 43 when she attended a local book club and met the woman who left her with a life changing questions... "is it her, or am I a lesbian." The author and pioneer went on to write one of the most prolific pieces of queer literature, a groundbreaking book called Married Women Who Love Women, first published in the 1990's and now in it's third edition. The book started as a way for Carren to feel less alone, and it has helped thousands of people feel the same around the world. She joins Sophie from her home in New York, to chat about the book, her coming out journey, and her relationship with her husband who she is still married to decades on. Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia You can get your copy of Carren Strock's book Married Women Who Love Women, here. GET IN TOUCH: Want to share your story? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Sophie Cachia Our guest: Carren Strock Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the Wurundjeri people of Kulin. 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.

31 min
1 JAN · BONUS

Maria Thattil Came Out On National TV, Then She Had To Tell Her Family

Maria Thattil was in the middle of the jungle, surrounded by mozzies, camp mates and TV cameras when she came out publicly for the first time. She returned home to her family with two big announcements, she had earned herself a book deal, and that she was bisexual. Growing up in a very religious family, Maria always knew she felt different but couldn’t quite pinpoint what those feelings were. This episode she joins Sophie to talk about all the ways her world opened up when she started to embrace her bisexuality, and all the things she has learnt about herself and society along the way. Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia You can get your copy of Maria Thattil’s book Unbounded here. GET IN TOUCH: Want to share your story? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS:Host: Sophie Cachia Our guest: Maria Thatil Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.

50 min
29/12/2024 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The Day Fiona Falkiner Was Outed By Paparazzi

Fiona Falkiner was on top of a mountain in Peru when she had a decision to make... go back to the life she had that wasn’t filling her cup or follow her heart toward a life that made her feel good. Model, TV presenter and mum of two, Fiona Faulkner recently married the love of her life, Hayley – but as you’ll hear in this interview the journey wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. Sophie and Fiona talk about discovering their sexuality later in life, navigating same sex relationships, as well as what it was like for Fiona to be publicly outed by paparazzi. Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Want to share your story? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS:Host: Sophie Cachia Our guest: Fiona Falkiner Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.

32 min
25/12/2024 · BONUS

When Allira Potter’s Marriage Ended, She Realised She’d Been Gay The Whole Time

By the age of 22 Allira Potter was married to a man who she would spend the next decade with. But her life took an unexpected turn, when she met HER and it left her longing for more. Allira Potter is a proud Yorta Yorta woman, a self described witch and host of the Mamamia podcast Fill My Cup. This episode Sophie and Allira get candid about sex, open up about what dating looks like after marriage, and why lesbians move so fast! Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Want to share your story? Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS:Host: Sophie Cachia Our guest: Allira Potter, host of Fill My Cup Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.

35 min
22/12/2024 · BONUS

Zara Cooper Was 36 When She Fell In Love With A Woman

Zara Cooper was married to her high school sweetheart for nearly 20 years, when one day at a children's birthday party she met a woman who changed the trajectory of her life...Three years on, Zara is in a beautiful relationship with her partner Janine, and she shares with Sophie how her life changed when she met HER. Listen to Sophie's bonus episode talking all things sex with a woman here. Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Want to share your story? Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS:Host: Sophie Cachia Our guest: Zara Cooper, co-founder of PaperKrane shoes Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 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.

37 min
07/04/2022

When You Love Your Partner But Not The Sex

Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends. In this season's final episode, Chantelle answers a question from a listener who loves their partner, but is worried that their 'dull and infrequent' sex will cause an issue between them. Plus, she gives some great advice about dating and having sex in your 40s and beyond, like how to combat nerves and dryness. CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Host: Chantelle Otten Producer: Emmeline Peterson 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 min
31/03/2022

Are Sex Toys Ruining Your Love Life?

Subscribers can also listen to next week's episode right now! Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends. This week, a listener has contacted us to ask about whether our love of sex toys could be affecting our ability to get off without them, and the answer might surprise you. Plus, Chantelle gives some tips to a listener who hates giving oral sex, and wants to change their thinking around it. CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Host: Chantelle Otten Producer: Emmeline Peterson 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chantelle Otten

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Join Psycho-Sexologist Chantelle Otten, as she answers all your sex & relationship questions...big and small.

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Mamamia
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Mamamia Podcasts
Years Active

2018 - 2025
Episodes

27
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Explicit
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