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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Esther Perel Global Media

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.
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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - I Don't Mean to Be Mean, But...

I Don't Mean to Be Mean, But...

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12/23/21 • 66 min

She has no boundaries, he’s walled off. And their opposing communication styles cause immediate tension in this explosive session. So much so, that Esther finds herself adding to the chorus of angry voices. There might only be three people in this session, but Esther realizes she needs at least three more chairs for the in-laws whose voices and opinions are always playing in the background of this marriage.

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - Couples Under Lockdown: New York, New York

Couples Under Lockdown: New York, New York

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04/16/20 • 50 min

They have three kids and their volatile marriage has fallen apart. She still hopes to rebuild. He can't get out of there fast enough. Two weeks before COVID-19 forced New Yorkers to shelter in place, they filed for divorce. Now they feel trapped. If he goes he risks not seeing his kids for weeks. If he stays he worries it will thwart his plans to finally leave. Esther urges them to think about this present time together and not about what kind of future they will have apart.

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - Donor Daddy

Donor Daddy

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07/10/23 • 53 min

He donated sperm to help a friend start her family. A decade later that gift shattered his own. Esther talks through the consequences of a secret.

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - The Other Woman

The Other Woman

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10/31/19 • 50 min

She wonders if she can satisfy her attraction to women without losing the husband she loves.

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - On Again/Off Again

On Again/Off Again

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09/10/20 • 54 min

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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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - Twice Married, To Each Other

Twice Married, To Each Other

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04/28/22 • 56 min

They were married, divorced, and then married again. And with four kids between them, tensions run high. They fight about everything: the chores, the cats, who gets to tell who what to do. They come into the session with one story and Esther helps them write an alternate version.

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - Esther Calling - Having Needs Doesn't Make You Needy

Esther Calling - Having Needs Doesn't Make You Needy

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05/12/22 • 18 min

He’s in a new relationship and wants it to be exclusive, but he can’t get a read on his partner's feelings. It’s hard for him to have an open honest conversation about his needs without feeling weak, especially when he’s met with silence from her. Esther encourages him to feel confident in his vulnerability and to not mistake having needs for “neediness.”

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - Motherless Women

Motherless Women

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10/08/17 • 40 min

[Contains mature themes] A couple with two small children are at physical and emotional odds in their relationship. One has given herself over entirely to the children, while the other struggles to find her place within the family dynamic. Esther helps them reframe each of their roles in terms of what they uniquely contribute.

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - Esther Calling - Stuck In the Middle

Esther Calling - Stuck In the Middle

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06/02/22 • 25 min

He prides himself on being an empathic confidante to his friends...but is it to a fault? In this episode of Esther Calling, we meet a man fed up with being the container for his friends’ relationship woes. But, he wonders, can I put up barriers without losing the intimacy of those friendships?

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - I've Had Better

I've Had Better

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10/08/17 • 51 min

[Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.

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How many episodes does Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel have?

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel currently has 138 episodes available.

What topics does Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel?

The episode title 'I Don't Mean to Be Mean, But...' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel?

The average episode length on Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel released?

Episodes of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel?

The first episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel was released on May 17, 2017.

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