A woman whose ex-boyfriend cheated on her with his ex girlfriend ends a perfectly good relationship because she can't trust how close her current partner is with his own ex. She wonders if two people can meet each other's needs without having to sacrifice a part of themselves and if she can ever move past her fears and let love into her life.
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Oct 5
I Don't Mean to Be Mean, But...
This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? 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 t ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 28
My Ex, His AI Girlfriend, And Our Kids
After the end of a fifteen-year marriage, she is trying to make sense of something she never imagined would become part of her family's story: her ex-husband's love affair with an AI companion. As her children struggle to make sense of what is real and what isn't, she turns to Es ... Show More
53m 21s
Sep 21
Good Relationships Need Better Fights
Conflict is not toxic or immoral. In fact, it's generative and the lifeblood of our relationships. It isn't something to avoid. It matters, and it can even bring us closer together. Priya Parker, author of The Art of Fighting, joins Esther to dig into how conflict can be a produc ... Show More
58m 23s
Jun 2025
How Do I Trust in Love When My Heart Has Been Broken?
Nora talks with Jess, a struggling caller who has found herself in a relationship with someone she desperately wants to trust. But after a string of unhealthy relationships, Jess can’t help but feel like she’s just waiting for the other shoe to drop. For full ad-free episodes, th ... Show More
52m 37s
Nov 2021
Esther Perel || Love, Eros, and Infidelity
In this episode, I talk to renowned psychotherapist and author Esther Perel about love and relationships. We tackle the true essence of the word “eros” and “freedom” in the context of romantic relationships. Esther offers her perspective on marriage and affairs, getting to the ro ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2023
Esther Perel (Re-release)
In this special flashback episode, Anna is joined by world-renowned psychotherapist, New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, Fortune 500 consultant, and relationship expert Esther Perel. Esther talks with Anna about how languages can be a lens into relationships, listen ... Show More
50m 4s
Aug 2023
Ep. 203 - When all the signs point to your ex
<p>Breakup Coach Dorothy interviews her client Caitlyn, about her journey from struggling to take up space in her relationship, dealing with anxious attachment and breakup regrets, thinking they're meant to be, to being over her ex. Listen in to learn more about her journey. </p> ... Show More
42m 3s
Nov 2024
Reignite Your Relationship: Esther Perel On Desire, Intimacy, Sex, & Long-Term Love
Esther Perel is a renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and host of the groundbreaking podcast “Where Should We Begin?” This conversation explores the vicissitudes of modern love and Esther’s non-judgmental approach to relationships, emphasizing the tension between our ne ... Show More
2h 2m
<p><strong>Where should we begin examining our problems with relationships, cheating, conflict, and more? Legendary therapist <a href="https://www.estherperel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Esther Perel</a> talks us through it here!</strong></p>
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