Wren Holdom had been with her partner Ayla for almost a decade when a revelation in a Chinese restaurant turned their lives upside down. Learning that her spouse was transgender was just the beginning of a journey that included difficult conversations with family, being outed by the tabloid press at Prince William's wedding and ultimately strengthening their bond and cementing their commitment to one another.

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Wren Holdom had been with her partner Ayla for almost a decade when a revelation in a Chinese restaurant turned their lives upside down. Learning that her spouse was transgender was just the beginning of a journey that included difficult conversations with family, being outed&nbsp;by the tabloid press at Prince William's wedding and ultimately strengthening their bond and cementing their commitment to one another.
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Host: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mia/">Mia Freedman&nbsp;</a>
With thanks to special guests Wren and <a href="https://twitter.com/aylaholdom?lang=en">Ayla Holdom.&nbsp;</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizaratliff/?hl=en">Elissa Ratliff</a>
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Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia
This show is part of the<a href="http://www.mamamia.com.au"> Mamamia Women&rsquo;s Network.</a>

Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Mia Freedman.

Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Mia Freedman.

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A Message From Mia

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Mitch Larsson is a former male escort with stories you would not expect from someone who was paid for sex. If you haven't heard this conversation before, it's worth the listen!

Mitch was a lawyer and stay at home dad but decided he wanted to change careers. And at first, his wife was supportive.

In this episode he tells Mia about the time a client’s mum walked in on them, a lady in her 70’s who booked him regularly, a woman trying to get over a cheating ex and the woman who broke his heart wide open.

You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Mitch here.

You can get Dan/Mitch's book Time For Her - a Memoir of True Romancehere. 

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Dan is taking on new clients, including men looking to become a companion for women and also women who want advice on how to navigate their emotions once they've seen a male escort - see his coaching page here.

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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish

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.

Mitch Larsson is a former male escort with stories you would not expect from someone who was paid for sex. If you haven't heard this conversation before, it's worth the listen! Mitch was a lawyer and stay at home dad but decided he wanted to change careers. And at first, his wife was supportive. In this episode he tells Mia about the time a client’s mum walked in on them, a lady in her 70’s who booked him regularly, a woman trying to get over a cheating ex and the woman who broke his heart wide open.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/mitch-larsson-part-two/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=nofilter">You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Mitch here.</a> You can get Dan/Mitch's book Time For Her - a Memoir of True Romance <a href="http://www.beyouagain.com.au/book ">here. </a> THE END BITS: 
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Follow Dan/Mitch on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrmitch_larsson/?hl=en">here. </a>
Dan is taking on new clients, including men looking to become a companion for women and also women who want advice on how to navigate their emotions once they've seen a male escort - see his coaching page <a href="https://www.beyouagain.com.au/guidance/">here.</a>
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Find more Mamamia podcasts here</a>.
CREDITS:
Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miafreedman/?hl=en"> Instagram here</a> and get her<a href="https://miafreedman.substack.com/"> newsletter here.</a>
Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kimbraddish/">Kimberley Braddish</a> 
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.

A Male Escort On The Women Who Pay For Sex [re-release]

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[Part 1 of 2] Anna Grosman is a Melbourne-based mother of two and staunch advocate for women’s sensual empowerment. She’s recently launched Her Confidant - an elite male escort service that aims to satisfy a woman’s libido, body and mind.

Anna believes that putting a male escort on retainer will be one of the new trends of 2025 - as more and more women decide to go #boysober - rejecting the dating apps and more traditional methods of meeting a sexual partner - which all too often prove to be unsafe and unpredictable.

The men who work for her - who she calls ‘companions’ are rigorously vetted to ensure that her female clients have a safe, respectful and tailored experience.

In this taboo-smashing episode of No Filter, Mia Freedman asks every question you’d want to ask Anna - who sees herself as a feminist madam - and she also speaks with ‘Alexandria’ - one of Anna’s very satisfied customers.

You can hear part two of Mia's conversation here.

Follow Anna on Instagram here.

You can find Anna Grosman & Her Confidant here.

BONUS - Want To Know What Beauty Products Mia Uses? Listen to You Beauty here.

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You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


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

[Part 1 of 2] Anna Grosman is a Melbourne-based mother of two and staunch advocate for women’s sensual empowerment. She’s recently launched Her Confidant - an elite male escort service that aims to satisfy a woman’s libido, body and mind.
Anna believes that putting a male escort on retainer will be one of the new trends of 2025 - as more and more women decide to go #boysober - rejecting the dating apps and more traditional methods of meeting a sexual partner - which all too often prove to be unsafe and unpredictable.
The men who work for her - who she calls ‘companions’ are rigorously vetted to ensure that her female clients have a safe, respectful and tailored experience.
In this taboo-smashing episode of No Filter, Mia Freedman asks every question you’d want to ask Anna - who sees herself as a feminist madam - and she also speaks with ‘Alexandria’ - one of Anna’s very satisfied customers.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/alexandra-hired-a-male-escort/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=nofilter">You can hear part two of Mia's conversation here. </a>
Follow Anna on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/herconfidant/">here</a>.
You can find Anna Grosman &amp; Her Confidant <a href="https://herconfidant.com.au/all-about-anna-grosman/">here</a>.
BONUS - Want To Know What Beauty Products Mia Uses? Listen to You Beauty <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/you-beauty/mia-freedman-cosmetic-surgery-and-skincare/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=nofilter">here</a>.
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You can find Mia on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miafreedman/?hl=en"> Instagram here</a> and get her<a href="https://miafreedman.substack.com/"> newsletter here.</a>
Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/">Naima Brown</a>
Audio Producer: Thom Lion  
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

What It's Like To Hire A Male Escort

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Wren and Ayla's Story: When Your Wife Is Trans

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