In this latest episode of Esther Calling, we meet a young woman looking for advice on how to stand up for herself in a fraught and traumatic relationship with her mother. She worries the trauma and violence she experienced in upbringing is dictating how she responds to authority figures elsewhere in her life.
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Jun 1
Love in the Time of AI with Kashmir Hill
A recent session was a threshold moment for Esther where she found herself doing couples therapy with a man and his AI companion. To explore the questions it raised, Esther sits down with New York Times technology reporter, Kashmir Hill, who has spent years reporting on the growi ... Show More
49m 55s
May 11
I Gave Him an Ultimatum. Now What?
A person gives their partner an ultimatum, and they fail to meet it. What happens then to the relationship? This couple comes to Esther with that question, wondering what future, if any, might be possible for them. A painful misalignment lies at the center of their polyamorous re ... Show More
58m 14s
Apr 2022
The Relationship With My Mother
In today's episode, I am unpacking a bit about the relationship with my mom. If you’ve been listening to the podcast you know me and mama have had a rough ride Dealing with her illness, my foster homes, and everything in betweenHowever I realize that I haven’t shared recent news ... Show More
23m 19s