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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Esther Perel Global Media
Relationship Dynamics
Parenting
Relationships
Mental Health
Communication
Sexual Assault
Trauma
Conflict Resolution
Vulnerability
Self-Doubt
Sex Therapy
Emotion Regulation
Dependency Issues
Intimacy Issues
Isolation
Friendship
Cheating
Communication In Relationships
Mismatched Sexual Desire
Desire Discrepancy

Every Monday morning step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others. So…where should we begin? Part of the Vox Medi... more

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This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? She left her life, her family and her country for a man she met on Reddit. Their love is real, but his family has been hell.

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He comes to Esther with a question about how to feel worthy without constantly having to prove himself. For him, it’s not just personal, it’s also racial. Defining himself on what he calls the “path of black excellence,” achievement has become both ... more

Three years after Esther spoke with a Ukrainian couple separated by war, she calls them back to learn where they are now and whether their relationship has survived intact. They have made their way back to each other, but though they have reunited ph... more

Since the age of 8, she’s been the one holding her mother together and shouldering adult responsibilities long before her time. Now, as an adult herself, she’s ready to step out of the caretaker role and invite her mother to finally be the parent. Es... more

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Unnamed guest
A guest who shares his experience of unrequited love and personal growth.
Episode: In Loving You, I Learned to Love Myself
Julia Samuel
British psychologist specializing in grief, author of 'Grief Works'
Episode: Grief Begins With Love With Julia Samuel
Paul Browde
Psychiatrist and speaker
Practices in New York City
Episode: Two Conversations Esther Wants You To Hear From Sessions Live
Nedra Tawwab
Psychotherapist and author
Author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace
Episode: Two Conversations Esther Wants You To Hear From Sessions Live
Unnamed Woman
A 37-year-old artist and activist in a long-distance relationship
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Episode: I Can Break up with Him But I'm Still Stuck With Myself
Unnamed Listener
A woman who describes her experience with a psychologically abusive former employer and seeks advice from Esther.
Episode: You Are So Not Invited to My Wedding
Miranda July
Author of the novel All Fours
Episode: Say More - Miranda July and Esther Perel on The Rebirth of Desire
Unnamed Young Couple
A young couple in their mid-twenties in a long-distance relationship between Mexico and Texas.
Episode: The Arc of Love - Young Love
Anonymous Woman
A woman reflecting on her relationships and pattern of infidelity.
Episode: Four Affairs, Four Divorces. Why Do I Keep Doing This?

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Esther Perel
Host, author, and psychotherapist known for her expertise in relationships and emotional intelligence.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31.1k ratings
  • Illuminating

    I appreciate Esther's insight, and the bravery of the participants. I loved the friendship series, and the really valued the recent episode with a fellow poly person who experienced a traumatic betrayal. Thank you to all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carlotta Valdez
    United States9 days ago
  • Gone downhill

    Used to love and listen to this podcast for years. Lately there are so many reruns of old episodes, too many ads, and the new episodes are just boring in my opinion. I really loved the episodes with couples and the episodes with individuals are just not the same!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    avid listener 82636
    United Kingdom9 days ago
  • Disturbing

    I cannot believe the episode of the white parents who adopted their daughter from South Korea and couldn’t even mention until prompted by ester that their daughter is South Korean. I cannot believe ester didn’t talk about race with them more directly. So harmful. So disturbing. Everyone needs to do better.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Everafterforever
    United States18 days ago
  • Always thoughtful

    This show melts my heart. The empathy, thoughtfulness, and depth feel so special, and it’s amazing to be given such a human, intimate window into people’s lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monya Yasmine
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bring back the classic sessions!

    I used to love the couples sessions, but all the recent Ether callings are so boring and don’t go deep at all. The magic of going into the back stories of the people is gone from these and I just cant get into them anymore. Bring back the class sessions!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anne Brice
    United Statesa month ago

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Overall, the audience finds value in the relatable and real-life accounts shared on the show, making it a consistently engaging resource for emotional guidance.
Listeners appreciate the depth and insight Esther Perel provides in her sessions, often describing them as transformative and enlightening regarding personal relationships.
There are critiques regarding the increase in advertisements and more commercial aspects of the show, leading some long-time listeners to express disappointment.

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The Permission to Be and Not Just the Pressure to Do
Q: How do I find legitimacy in just being and not in doing?
Esther emphasizes the importance of feeling entitled to rest and recognizes that this pursuit is a form of resistance against societal pressures.
The Permission to Be and Not Just the Pressure to Do
Q: How do I make peace with being enough or recognize that I'm enough?
The speaker reflects how moments of calm and self-acceptance arise when around loved ones, revealing the significant role of personal relationships in their sense of worth.
Still Single at 40
Q: And can I just ask out of curiosity, do you ever wonder how come I can have these wonderfully long-lasting friendships and I don't freeze and I don't shut down and I don't run away?
The caller acknowledges that he feels authentic in friendships but struggles to be his true self in romantic relationships, often acting out of fear of judgment.
Still Single at 40
Q: So the question is, why is that? Why am I unable to... I mean, should I be concerned?
The caller reflects on his inability to maintain lasting romantic relationships and realizes that the common factor across his experiences is himself, suggesting he needs to address internal issues preventing deeper connections.
One Relationship. Two Truths.
Q: How did you find out?
I found out when his girlfriend broke up with him, and his friends confronted him, revealing he had never been polyamorous with me.

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