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The Frankish king, Charlemagne the Great, is one of the titanic figures of European history, simultaneously renowned and shadowy. His rise to supreme power is a staggering story of warring religious empires, betrayal, battle, blindings and brutal conquest. How, then, did this one time Frankish interloper become the father of Europe, progenitor of a Holy Roman Empire whose descendants would rule right up until the time of Napoleon, and Emperor of the West? It begins in 741 AD when, following the death of the Frankish leader Charles Martel - ‘The Hammer’ - his two sons, Carloman and the pious by ruthless Pepin were forced to look to the Pope in Rome, then a subsidiary to the Byzantine empire, to buttress their authority. The Pope too was increasingly embattled at that time, struggling against invasions by the ferocious Germanic Lombards from the north of Italy. Desperate, he called upon Pepin for aid. So it was that, after his brother’s abdication, Pepin was officially anointed by the Pope as the sole King of the Franks, before crossing the Alps and smashing Lombardy. After his death, he would leave his kingdom the foremost power in Western Europe, and in the hands of to his own two sons: Carloman and Charles, later known as Charlemagne. A terrible power struggle would ensue… Join Tom and Dominic for this next instalment of their mighty series on the Franks and the rise of Charlemagne. How would Charles’ and Carloman’s battle for power play out? _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Editor: Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is Israel shutting its embassy in Ireland? Who is the alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew? Will the UK ever have a Donald Trump-style leader?  Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Labour be able to deliver on their promises on immigration? What is the thinking behind some of Trump's cabinet picks? Could German politics swing to the right? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this, and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen and Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible’ Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale’ and ‘Blitzscaling’.  In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn’t enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia’s success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world.  00:00 Intro 02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful? 07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up? 08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital So Relevant to Your Story? 15:27 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur 17:38 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur? 25:45 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not? 37:06 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started? 39:09 Why Were So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia? 42:23 The Importance of Sales 49:11 How Important Is Hiring in Business? 55:16 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs? 57:43 Elon Musk’s Approach to Business 01:03:17 Work-Life Balance in Startups 01:08:24 Stepping Back as CEO for LinkedIn 01:12:18 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire? 01:13:58 Political Stance as a Billionaire 01:18:11 Trump’s Redeeming Qualities 01:22:32 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech 01:25:02 Freedom of Speech as X 01:33:03 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade? 01:37:58 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI? 01:40:12 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted? 01:50:23 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI? 01:58:40 How Do We Learn About AI? 02:00:22 Your Early Investment in OpenAI 02:01:45 How Important Is Networking? 02:02:30 Underappreciated Qualities for a Good Entrepreneur 02:05:58 The Qualities You Look for in an Entrepreneur 02:15:21 What Is Happiness to You? 02:19:08 Marriage and Entrepreneurship 02:20:55 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company? 02:28:51 How Should You Be Viewing Risk? 02:31:56 How Do We Know When to Quit? 02:34:25 LinkedIn’s Deck 02:37:44 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies? 02:40:17 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes? 02:42:28 Last Guest’s Question Follow Reid:  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3OVphKO  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3OSw33O  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZP4GxT  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/IqXyrFoeiPb  You can pre-order Reid’s book, ‘Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/6iAtlcEeiPb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By 711 Europe and the Frankish warlords were facing a graver threat than ever before. Bands of Northern African, nominally Muslim raiders had begun a steady incursion throughout the West, loosely unified under the banner of the Umayyads. Having already taken and plundered the Christian territories of the Goths, their eyes now fell upon the Frankish kingdom in Gaul, by now the greatest power in Europe. It would be a formidable prize if taken. But fortunately for the Franks, their leader was the greatest of their warlords since the rise of Clovis I: the mighty Charles Martel. Finally, the two great hosts - Charles with his allies from Aquitaine and the Umayyads under the leadership of Abd al-Rahman al-Ghafiqi. A world shaking, spear shattering, blood-letting battle would ensue, the outcome of which would come to determine the future of Europe. Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the build up to, climax, and aftermath of the Battle of Tours - one of the most important battles in Western history, which would prove the making of the Franks, and pave the road to the ascent of Charlemagne. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this moment, Greg Hofman former CMO of Nike explores how the brand’s bold strategies helped the brand become an iconic global powerhouse. He shares practical lessons on building a strong brand identity, connecting with audiences, and leveraging creativity to drive business success. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Greg: https://www.themodernarena.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast (Podcast 299!) Chris share's some more festive insults and the pair discuss the future of the Elf! The pair get nostalgic over Top of the Pops and they come up with a new invention. QFTP's involve an ingrowing hair, licking and a brand new ick. Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From rock bottom to Navy SEAL, and then to storytelling YouTube star from John Ballen to MrBallen, he reveals what it takes to reimagine your life's path  John Ballen, best known as MrBallen, is a former US Navy SEAL and founder of Ballen Studios. He is the host of the ‘MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories’ and author of the book ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’.  In this conversation, John and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 words that transformed John’s life, the benefits of storytelling, why he was disowned by the SEAL’s, and how to turn your life around in 2025. (00:00) Intro (02:13) Becoming MrBallen (10:25) The Self-Awareness to Take Responsibility Changed Me (15:09) How You React After Making Mistakes Changes Everything (16:54) What Is the Navy SEALs? (19:31) How Long Is Navy SEAL Training? (23:15) The Difference Between Those Who Made It or Not (27:18) The Mentality of MrBallen Before and After SEAL Training (30:02) Hitting Rock Bottom (33:03) Advice for People Who Feel Stuck (36:33) I Almost Died: Finding Your True Motivation (39:54) Retiring Due to War PTSD (45:44) I Was Dishonored by the Navy SEAL Community (49:26) I Crossed the Line... (01:01:33) What Happened to Those Nine Hikers (01:03:45) Advice to Discover What Motivates You (01:07:09) The Best Things in Life Are on the Other Side of Fear (01:14:34) Dealing With People Hating What I Love Doing (01:18:54) Will You Stop Being MrBallen? (01:21:26) What Would Make You Leave MrBallen Behind? (01:25:49) Finding the Next Thing to Check Off Your List (01:27:29) Dealing With PTSD and Alcoholism (01:34:03) Coming to Terms With Everything I Did (01:36:52) Your Demons and Therapy (01:38:45) The Only Way to Cope With Your Demons (01:41:03) Ads (01:42:07) Reconciling With My Dad (01:46:02) How to Help Men Experiencing Mental Health Issues (01:50:30) How to Be a Great Storyteller Follow John:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3BjQjbv  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Bd3evX  MrBallen YouTube - https://bit.ly/4irOnhN  Ballen Studios Website - https://bit.ly/3ZzRv2A  MrBallen Podcast - https://spoti.fi/49xFsY0  You can purchase John’s book, ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’, here: https://amzn.to/4g7fq0p  🚀The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsor: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did the president of South Korea announce martial law this week? What does the result of the Romanian elections spell for Europe? How can Georgia resolve the protests happening there? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the death of the legendary Frankish King Clovis, his son Clothar I divided the mighty realm his father had hacked out from the warring warlords of Europe between his four sons. But peace was not to reign…the most ambitious of his brood - Chilperic - seized Paris, his brother’s domain, following his death. Drawn to his swelling power, a seemingly humble yet beautiful slave girl, Fredegund, rose up from obscurity to become Chilperic’s mistress. Little did he know what a ruthless force of nature he had invited into his bed. Before long, she had persuaded him to cast aside his first wife, Audovera. His second, Galswintha, was not so lucky. Soon after their marriage she was found strangled to death, and Fredegund - her probable murderer - was crowned queen in her place. Meanwhile, Galswintha’s equally merciless sister, the intelligent Queen Brunhilda of Austrasia was plotting the gruesome downfall of her sister’s killer, hungry for revenge. The terrible and enduring feud between these two remarkable women had begun… Join Tom and Dominic for this most unbelievable of stories in the second instalment of their series on the rise of the Franks, as they unveil the clash of two indomitable warrior queens, drenched in blood, violence, vengeance, scheming, and witchcraft. The outcome of their civil war would reshape the face of the West.  _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there hope for Syria? What’s next for France? And, why does Nigel Farage have a spring in his step? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if you were told that there is a secret language that makes up 98% of your communication? Impacting your work, socialising, and romantic life  Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’.  In this conversation, Vanessa and Steven discuss topics such as, why your resting face matters, the 3 science-backed tricks for confidence, the best gestures for building trust, and how to spot a liar fast.  00:00 Intro 01:45 The Crucial Role of Cues for Success 03:16 I'm a Recovered Awkward Person 05:07 What's an Ambivert? 07:00 One Word That Can Change the Way People Think 09:11 The Most Fundamental Skill to Invest In 12:13 The Resting B*tch Face Effect 15:33 Do Not Fake Smile! 18:00 The 97 Cues to Be Warm and Competent 21:15 The Formula to a Perfect Conversation 24:09 Science Reveals Why Some People Are Extremely Popular 28:06 Message People Telling Them This... 32:53 The Luck Experiment 34:36 Being Around Successful People Is Contagious 41:26 The Importance of Hand Gestures 43:10 Hand Tricks to Be Liked 53:46 The Scientific Formula to Be More Charismatic 56:19 The Danger Zone of Being Too Warm or Competent 58:16 The Power Cues 1:07:26 How to Spot a Liar 1:14:54 If You've Been Told You're Intimidating, Do This 1:18:09 Don't Let Anyone Use This With You 1:21:16 The 6 Questions to Connect With Someone 1:33:52 Leaning Too Much Towards Someone... 1:38:34 How to Greet Someone 1:49:13 How to Master Messaging 1:54:12 Personal Branding 1:58:32 Improve Your Dating Life With These Tips 2:03:58 Body Language and Brain Connection 2:06:05 Are You Awkward? Watch This 2:09:45 How to Get Someone to Approach You 2:14:39 How to Make Friends as an Adult 2:18:28 AirPods Are Killing Friendships 2:21:48 Ads 2:22:39 How to Spot a Liar (Repeat Topic) 2:28:36 Toxic Relationships 2:31:06 How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger 2:35:32 How to Get Started With All This Knowledge Follow Vanessa: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/cm3A7r1O6Ob  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/IVgMiQ3O6Ob  Science of People - https://g2ul0.app.link/5LJ8mO5O6Ob  You can access the images mentioned, here: https://linktr.ee/diaryofaceostudies  You can purchase Vanessa’s book, ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HjfkOgZO6Ob  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rise of the Franks - a mighty host of warlords; forefathers of the western world and forgers of medieval civilisation, under the totemic leadership of history’s most glorious King: Charlemagne. It is a tale rich in fantasy and myth, transporting us into a distant age and the dark debris of a crumbling Roman empire; landscapes scarred by ruins, clashing queens, poisonings, sorcery, bloody battles, ice castles, and axe-wielding warriors, more reminiscent of King Arthur, Game of Thrones and the Lord of the Rings than real life. Once insignificant, terrifying barbarians from the peripheries of Gaul, with flaming red hair and formidable moustaches, they would emerge from the ashes of the Roman Empire in the 4th century AD, and become the heirs of the Caesars. But how? The answer lies in warring barbarian strongmen, the collision of old gods and the new, a mighty Christian martyr, a mysterious ancient bloodline born of perhaps Jesus Christ himself, the emperors of old, and a sea monster; and a battle to determine dominion of the West…  Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one of the greatest stories in all of European history: the rise the Franks. Europe’s mightiest warriors, warlords and kings, whose legacy would reshape the world forever.  _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the Syrian rebels that have captured the capital? Why has the Assad regime collapsed so quickly? What's next for Syria, and the Middle East? Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more in this emergency episode of The Rest is Politics. This episode was originally streamed live on YouTube. Watch here. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen + Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is marketing so important for businesses? In this episode, we've picked the highlights from our conversations with Josh Kaufman, Scott Galloway, Rory Sutherland, Whitney Wolf Herd to bring you the TL;DR on how to succeed at marketing your business. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Josh: https://joshkaufman.net/ Scott: https://www.profgalloway.com/ Rory: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwhitney%2F%3Fhl%3Den&is_from_rle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast the Ramsey's are getting to grips with Christmas including some Yuletide insults! Rosie is on her retinol journey and Chris has been giving himself gym related injuries. There's a Supermarket related QFTP and Rosie confesses he new love! Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been thirteen years since Bashar al-Assad triggered a civil war which would kill hundreds of thousands of people and devastate Syria. Recent events have shown just how far his rule has shattered the nation. Today Alastair and Rory are joined by former CIA Syria Analyst David McCloskey and host of Goalhanger’s latest podcast, The Rest Is Classified to discuss them, along with his new episode on the first CIA teams in Afghanistan after 9/11. To hear the full episode, search The Rest Is Classified wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From sexless to sizzling, Susan Bratton shares the sexual secrets to ignite intimacy and make it last. Susan Bratton is a renowned relationship and intimacy expert. She is the CEO of ‘The 20’ and ‘Personal Life Media’ and the bestselling author of 34 books including, ‘Relationship Magic’, ‘Revive Her Drive’, and ‘Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex’. In this conversation, Susan and Steven discuss topics such as, how to fix a sexless marriage, how cheating can save your sex life, the best way to last longer in bed, and how to get unlimited orgasms. 00:00 Intro 02:04 What Do You Do and Why Do You Do It? 02:36 Advice for Someone Struggling With Their Sex Life 04:57 Common Questions From Women 05:35 Common Questions From Men 06:27 Quality vs. Quantity 06:41 Susan's Journey to Becoming a Sexpert 08:35 Lessons Learned From Sexual Trauma 09:52 What Is Dissociation? 12:38 Susan’s Personal Issues With Sex Life 15:49 Are You Giving Mercy Sex? 17:34 How Did You Fix Your Trauma? 20:34 Identifying Problems in a Relationship 21:41 Sex Injustice and Trauma 24:15 Affair in Susan's Marriage 28:46 Non-Monogamy 31:20 How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner 34:02 How Did You Become Polyamorous? 36:20 First Audience Question 42:07 Body Image Issues 43:01 Reconnecting With Your Partner: Two Techniques 46:47 Comparisons With Other People 48:53 Removing Pressure Around Sex 50:30 Erotic Playdates 54:25 Dealing With a Partner Who Mocks Sexual Fantasies 57:04 Managing Opposite Sex Communication in Relationships 59:23 Safety + Novelty = Desire 01:01:53 Early Ejaculation 01:07:26 What’s the Most Effective Sex Toy? 01:09:36 The Pulse Queen 01:10:11 The Vibe 01:13:45 Types of Orgasms 01:19:23 Third Audience Question 01:20:13 How to Have an Expanded Orgasm With a Partner 01:20:33 Women’s Favorite Sex Toy 01:22:17 The Pleasure Protocol 01:25:55 Fourth Audience Question 01:27:35 Ads 01:28:40 Menopause vs. Libido 01:29:12 Libido, Desire, and Arousal 01:29:59 Testosterone Levels and Libido Decrease 01:31:10 When Sex Becomes Routine 01:35:37 Pornography and Masturbation 01:40:05 STI Testing 01:42:35 Knowing When to Walk Away From a Partner 01:47:25 Question From the Previous Guest 01:48:11 Question for Steven 🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Follow Susan:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Ivv8wcFA3Ob  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/EPecOdHA3Ob  Website - https://susanbratton.com/ You can purchase Susan’s book, ‘Hot To Trot’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/N9bCRMMA3Ob  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Starmer right to dismiss the two million people calling for a general election? What are Georgia’s chances of EU integration? And, if they were heading up British Intelligence, how much information would Rory and Alastair share with America? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across the UK. Use referral code POLITICS after sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Rory and Alastair's books with personalised messages. Learn more at getfuse.com/politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In as early as 5000 BC the vast and spectacular city of Uruk - replete with towering walls, glistening temples and complex irrigation systems - lay sprawled across the face of Southern Mesopotamia. Not only is Uruk the oldest city in the world, but it is arguably one of the most consequential, having facilitated one of the great turning points of human civilisation. Here, in this mysterious metropolis lay the origins of urbanisation, making Uruk the predecessor and antecedent of every modern city today. It was the cradle of formidable trading networks, sophisticated craftsmanship, agricultural prosperity, the earliest examples of writing, and even home to the very first person in human history to be named. Yet, by 700 AD this once great wonder of the ancient world had been abandoned, leaving nothing behind but haunting ruins and two burning questions: firstly, how did this marvel of urbanisation come to exist, and secondly, what led to its ruin? Was it colonisation, climate change, or conquest…? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Uruk, the first city in the whole of world history and the mother of modern urbanisation, revealing the remarkable tale of its discovery, its mysterious origins, and equally enigmatic decline. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices