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Dec 2021
51m 18s

Where Are They Now - A Romantic Revival

Esther Perel Global Media
About this episode
For the first time on the podcast, Esther invites a couple back to her office for a second session. 10 years ago, his first wife took her own life. A year later he met his current wife and she became an overnight stepmother to four children. Three years after they first spoke to Esther, she asks them what has changed? Have they been able to revive and sustai ... Show More
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