HER with Sophie Cachia

An evening of unexpected solitude. A steamy bathroom filled with vanilla scents and soft music. After months of constant family demands and work responsibilities, she finally has the house to herself. Between the warm water caressing her skin and the peaceful quiet surrounding her, what begins as simple relaxation transforms into an indulgent night of rediscovering herself and the pleasure of her...

Who knew book club could be this exciting? After a year of stolen glances and not-so-subtle crushing, she finally finds herself sharing wine in her dream girl's apartment on a balmy summer night. Between the jasmine-scented air and that irresistible smile, what starts as friendly drinks quickly becomes a whole lot more interesting. Turns out sometimes the best stories happen after book club ends....

Listen to Sophie's bonus episode which answers your questions - like how to know another woman is into you! 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 t...

Listen to Sophie's bonus episode taking you through what to expect when having sex with a woman for the first time. 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...

Listen to Sophie's bonus episode talking about scissoring here.  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 d...

Listen to Sophie's bonus episode talking about strap-ons and other toys here.  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 t...

Listen to Sophie's bonus episode talking about how to go down on a woman here. 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 Al...

Listen to Sophie's bonus episode talking all things sex with a woman here. 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. THE E...

Sophie Cachia was a married mum-of-two when her life changed forever after meeting… HER. And she isn’t alone. Over the next six weeks, Sophie will be speaking to six very different women about what happened when they realised they were in love with a woman. But before we hear our guests stories, Sophie is here to share hers. From what it was like falling in love with a woman for the first time to...

Sophie Cachia was a married mum-of-two when her life changed unexpectedly after meeting… HER. And she isn’t alone. Join Sophie over six episodes, as she speaks to women from across the world whose lives changed when they discovered they were attracted to women. Coming January 30. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.