43 episodes
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Gimlet Media
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 11.6K 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
Generous. Riveting. Brave.
Incredible generosity of openness from Esther Perel and her clients. Riveting personal stories with deep insights. Brave honesty. Thank you.
It's like free councilling
Esther Perel is a brilliant therapist and extrodinary person. I'm amazed by her insight and how far she can help these clients in a one-off session. 10/10.
Incredibly informative therapy sessions
I feel like I’m getting free couples counseling!
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