My Intimate and Unfiltered Conversation with Steven Bartlett on The Diary Of A CEO
If you know me, I never shy away from the raw, the real, and the risqué. That’s why I was deeply honored — and thrilled — to sit down with Steven Bartlett on his globally acclaimed podcast, The Diary Of A CEO. This conversation was like no other: deep, vulnerable, fiery, and (yes!) full of the intimate truths I’ve dedicated my life to uncovering and sharing.
Event Overview: Why This Podcast Is So Important
Steven’s story is powerful and inspiring. From humble beginnings — broke and having dropped out of university — he founded one of the world’s leading social media marketing companies by the age of 18. By 27, he had already resigned as CEO, only to go on and co-found two more cutting-edge companies: Flight Story, a marketing and communications firm, and thirdweb, a revolutionary Web3 application platform. Oh, and let’s not forget Flight Fund, his private equity vehicle investing in the next generation of European unicorns.
Out of all these achievements, The Diary Of A CEO might be the most meaningful. Steven created this podcast to shine an unfiltered light on the lives of some of the world’s most remarkable people. It’s not about success platitudes or polished bios — it’s about the messy, beautiful truth. Which is exactly why I said yes.
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Episode Overview: From Sexless to Sizzling
In our conversation, we pulled no punches. Titled “From sexless to sizzling,” this episode dives into what it takes to ignite intimacy — and keep it burning — no matter how dim the flame might seem.
I opened up about my own personal journey, the traumas I had to heal, and the path that led me to become a sexpert. We talked about everything — from affair recovery and polyamory to orgasmic potential, erotic playdates, sex toys, menopause, libido, communication, and the truth about what really brings long-lasting sexual satisfaction.
Steven asked hard questions, and I gave honest answers. You’ll hear about:
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How I saved my marriage after an affair.
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What “mercy sex” is and how to move beyond it.
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The science and soul behind expanded orgasms.
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Why safety + novelty = sustained desire.
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My favorite sex toys (yes, I brought them along).
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How to help your partner open up without fear or shame.
Some of My Favorite Moments
🎧 02:04 – Why I do what I do: helping people move from sexual disconnection to passionate reconnection.
🔥 15:49 – Are you giving mercy sex? Here’s how to know — and stop.
💔 24:15 – The truth about the affair in my marriage and how we rebuilt.
🛏️ 43:01 – Two practical, potent techniques for reigniting intimacy.
🌶️ 50:30 – Erotic playdates: why fun and fantasy are non-negotiable.
🧠 59:23 – The formula: Safety + Novelty = Desire. Every couple needs this.
🌀 01:20:13 – Expanded orgasm. Yes, it’s real. Yes, you can have it.
👩🦳 01:28:40 – Menopause isn’t the end — it’s a sexual awakening.
Why This Matters
Sex is the glue that holds relationships together, but for so many, that glue has dried up — or never stuck in the first place. Whether you’re in a sexless marriage, dealing with mismatched libido, struggling to heal betrayal, or simply want to have more fun in the bedroom, this episode is packed with insights that could change your life.
I believe intimacy is our birthright. And conversations like these — raw, vulnerable, real — are how we reclaim it.
Watch or Listen Now
You can find the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. Trust me: this is one you’ll want to experience in full.
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To sexual vitality, emotional truth, and a life lived fully,
Susan Bratton
CEO, Personal Life Media
Author, Intimacy Wellness Expert
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