122 episodes

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 Media Podcast Network.

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Esther’s Office Hours

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 13.5K Ratings

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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 Media Podcast Network.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    A Special Message from Esther to Subscribers

    A Special Message from Esther to Subscribers

    Esther has a favor to ask of YOU. This month marks one year since she started her subscription Office Hours on Apple Podcasts. And just like she does with the couples who come to her office, Esther wants to know how is it going for you? What has stayed with you after listening over the past year, what would you like to hear more of, less of? Who would you love to hear her in conversation with? Esther wants to hear your wildest ideas as you are part of her inner podcast circle. Just send a note to her producer Jesse - Hello@magnificentnoise.com with the title Thoughts for Esther.

    And as a thank you for the entire month of June, Esther wants to offer you 20% percent off the annual price so you can stay connected on her Office Hours on Apple Podcasts. So if you are a monthly member now is the best time to convert to being an annual subscriber. And thanks so much for listening and for all your help to make Esther's Office Hours exactly what you want them to be.

    Esther Calling - What If I Break Up With My Dad?

    Esther Calling - What If I Break Up With My Dad?

    Esther takes a question from a young woman struggling with her relationship with her father. A recent divorce and the slow reveal of an affair on the part of her father has ruptured the family- and leaves her questioning whether or not her father should continue to have a role in her life.

    Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com.

    Want to learn more? Receive monthly insights, musings, and recommendations to improve your relational intelligence via email from Esther: https://www.estherperel.com/newsletter
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    • 49 min
    Esther Calling - It Feels Like My Siblings Abandoned Me Follow-Up

    Esther Calling - It Feels Like My Siblings Abandoned Me Follow-Up

    Late last summer, Esther spoke to a young woman grappling with the burden of caring for her ailing parents and the feelings of resentment she feels towards her older siblings. At the end of the session, Esther encouraged her to write her mother a letter opening the door to a deeper connection. Esther checks in to see if the letter was ever written.

    Esther Calling - It Feels Like My Siblings Abandoned Me

    Esther Calling - It Feels Like My Siblings Abandoned Me

    In this Esther Calling, Esther speaks to a young woman grappling with the burden of caring for her ailing parents and the feelings of resentment she feels towards her older siblings. But the true cause of this family conflict goes much deeper than who is showing up and who is not.

    Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com.
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    • 37 min
    Does Growing Up Mean Growing Apart? Follow-Up

    Does Growing Up Mean Growing Apart? Follow-Up

    These three young men grew up together and started a production company as adults. They faced the growing pains one might expect as they transitioned from friends to coworkers. Now, two years after their initial session, Esther follows up to see where they are now and what shifted after the session.

    Does Growing Up Mean Growing Apart?

    Does Growing Up Mean Growing Apart?

    They grew up together and now run a production company. They are contending with the growing pains of transitioning from best friends to coworkers and the challenges of running, essentially, a family business. Esther helps them find the complementarity in their roles and see their story as growing and developing even in the face of challenges.
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    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
13.5K Ratings

13.5K Ratings

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Brilliant

This podcast has helped me tremendously on so many levels. It’s truly incredible.

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Appealing to a small percentage of the population

I used to really love this show and now it seems to have constant same sex couples that don’t appeal at all to my situation. I wish Esther would take it into consideration that only a small percentage of the population identifies as gay. Why are most of her episodes I hear now mainly same sex. Very disappointing.

AnnaB68 ,

I think I married the wrong person

Oh boy, I hope he can take in what is being said. He sounds like he isn't getting it. She seems observant and intelligent. He wants to always be right. If it's a fact, it should be said, whether it hurts or not. Not a good skill for a relationship.

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