1. Why Esther often recommends letter writing if you don’t know quite how to start—or have—hard conversations.
2. What to say—and when to say it—to show up for a friend who is in a bad relationship.
3. The importance of rituals in transitioning through breakups—what we should do when it’s time to say goodbye; and what we can do if we’ve never gotten the cl ... Show More
Jan 13
Martha Beck Changes Lives With This Question
What happens when your mind makes a convincing case for staying safe—but your body is quietly asking you to move toward something warmer? In this beloved conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda return to their very first talk with Martha Beck, whose work has helped them come home ... Show More
58m 28s
Jan 6
Have We Ruined Fun? (And the Future of the Pod!)
We start the year by asking a simple question: Why does something that’s supposed to be fun—like youth sports—feel so awful? After a scary incident at their daughter’s soccer game, Glennon and Abby talk honestly about how pressure, performance, and social capital have overtaken w ... Show More
59m 26s
Dec 2021
How To Have Successful Relationships with Esther Perel
Modern love comes with an unprecedented list of expectations. Relationships can of course be a source of amazing connection and joy, but they can also be really hard. We want our partner to be our best friend, lover, confidant, coworker, therapist, and so much more. We want from ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2021
How To Have Successful Relationships with Esther Perel
How To Have Successful Relationships | This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and Cozy Earth Modern love comes with an unprecedented list of expectations. Relationships can of course be a source of amazing connection and joy, but they can also be really h ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2024
My Husband, His Other Wife, and Me
They were aid workers who met abroad, fell in love, and came to the States to get married. After two years, her partner returned to his home country to fulfill his familial duty and marry his brother's widow. Esther talks her through what comes next.
Esther Callings are a one ti ... Show More
40m 42s
Aug 2023
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: Friendship — My Reliable Gift
Today, we’re sharing an episode of Where Should We Begin?, a Vox Media podcast hosted by the iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel. Listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories.
In this episode, a Where Should We Begin ... Show More
58m 34s