43 episodes
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Gimlet Media
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 11.3K Ratings
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Listen to the incomparable therapist Esther Perel counsel real couples as they reveal the most intimate, personal, and complicated details of the conflicts that have brought them to her door. This season, she takes on open marriage, racism inside an extended family, coming out in a religious home, and chronic infidelity, among other delicate dynamics. Esther creates a space for us to hear our own lives and struggles articulated in the stories of others. So....where should we begin?
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Introducing Season 2 of How's Work?
Today we're sharing the first episode from season 2 of Esther's other podcast, How's Work? In it Esther focuses on the hard conversations we're afraid to have in our jobs, bringing a new perspective to the invisible forces that shape workplace dynamics, connections, and conflict through one-time therapy sessions with coworkers, cofounders, and colleagues.
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On Again/Off Again
They've been on and off for almost 20 years. While she takes cares of his and their child, she wants to know that he's also there for her. He's been battling depression for years. And the shame that comes with it.
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Trapped in Their Own Story
Their whole relationship is based on one big misunderstanding, with infidelity and blame on both sides. Years later, they still can't see the other's perspective.
Programming note: This conversation was recorded after the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Burdens of the Family
They share a legacy of war, a refugee upbringing, and family trauma. Their marriage was seen as taboo, and now they're trying to build a happier relationship for their child.
Programming note: This conversation was recorded before the COVID-19 lockdown.
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He Loves Her, His Family Rejects Her
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.
Programming note: This conversation was recorded before the COVID-19 lockdown.
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When I'm Manic I Cheat
Bipolar, infidelity, open relationships: they're stuck in a world of loaded words. Her friends are convinced she should leave, but she doesn't want to follow in her mother's footsteps.
Programming note: This conversation was recorded before the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Customer Reviews
Really enjoyed this show hope more come soon
Happily married for 22 years but you never have it all figured out and the way she draws people out and get to the bottom is really refreshing and rewarding to listen to it. Also people’s relationships are really complicated and interesting!
Esther is a amazing!
Have gotten some much needed insights into my own life and relationship listening to this podcast. Very thankful for Esther and the invaluable wisdom she has to share with people that need it more then they realize 💗
Amazing show - exactly what we need
I’ve been to therapy in the past but haven’t been able to go since the pandemic started. This podcast has allowed me to feel like I am getting that tool back in my wheelhouse for free! Every episode I see myself mirrored in her clients and love how she helps shift their (and my perspective).