{"podcast":{"title":"Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain","slug":"victoria-derbyshire-s-unbelievable-britain-7655141","podcast_index_feed_id":7655141,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/APL9952847306","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/346b6b7c-13ea-11f1-a184-3f642934af16/image/18df1f2a4d8c6941d003bcd448726933.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Joy Peddlers","episode_count":23,"summary":"Real people. Real stories. Unbelievable Britain. Victoria Derbyshire sits down with people who have lived through extraordinary, jaw dropping and sometimes heart stopping experiences. Deeply personal stories that reveal the incredible breadth of lives, backgrounds and journeys that make up the people who live across the UK. Honest, powerful and unforgettable conversations that do not just stay with you, they can change the way you see your own life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T14:17:40.657626+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/victoria-derbyshire-s-unbelievable-britain-7655141"},"episode":{"title":"Men Pay Me To Punish Them | Sherry Lever With Victoria Derbyshire","slug":"men-pay-me-to-punish-them-sherry-lever-with-victoria-derbyshire","published_at":"2026-04-16T13:32:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/victoria-derbyshire-s-unbelievable-britain-7655141/men-pay-me-to-punish-them-sherry-lever-with-victoria-derbyshire","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/victoria-derbyshire-s-unbelievable-britain-7655141","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APL6807080445.mp3?updated=1776266909","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APL6807080445.mp3?updated=1776266909","summary":"Sherry Lever, widely recognised as the UK’s oldest professional dominatrix. At 74, Sherry (known professionally as Mistress Sofia) shares the incredible story of how a \"wallflower\" who once struggled to pay the mortgage transformed into an empowered leader in the world of BDSM. In this episode, we explore: The Transition: How Sherry went from a phone chat operator to running a professional \"playroom\" from her conservatory. The Psychology of Kink: Why high-powered professionals from judges to surgeons seek out submission, and how Sherry views her role as a form of \"unorthodox therapy.\" Family Ties: The surprising story of how Sherry’s own daughter became her \"driving force\" and now works alongside her. Debunking Myths: Sherry explains the difference between being a dominatrix and an escort, and why consent and \"safe words\" (like Sherry's favorite: \"Jamaica\") are the foundation of everything she does. Empowerment at 70+: A powerful message on independence, finding your voice after three difficult marriages, and why Sherry has no plans to retire.Whether you're curious about the BDSM community or looking for an inspiring story of personal reinvention, Sherry’s journey is truly unbelievable. 🔔 Subscribe to Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain for more extraordinary stories told by the people who lived them. #VictoriaDerbyshire #UnbelievableBritain #BDSM #SherryLever #Documentary #Empowerment #humanstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Sherry Lever, widely recognised as the UK’s oldest professional dominatrix. At 74, Sherry (known professionally as Mistress Sofia) shares the incredible s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2870,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/victoria-derbyshire-s-unbelievable-britain-7655141/episodes/men-pay-me-to-punish-them-sherry-lever-with-victoria-derbyshire/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/victoria-derbyshire-s-unbelievable-britain-7655141/men-pay-me-to-punish-them-sherry-lever-with-victoria-derbyshire.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}