He gets to a certain point in relationships before he starts fantasizing about his ex-boyfriends or other future partners. Esther talks him through what he might be holding onto from his childhood that makes his otherwise healthy relationships feel stifling.
Esther Callings are a one-time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited f ... Show More
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I Love My Partner, So Why Can’t I Let Go of My Ex?
What is the distinction between a love story and a life story? And what happens when they no longer move in the same direction? After returning to the Philippines to reconnect with a former partner she never fully let go of, one caller finds herself overwhelmed by grief, longing, ... Show More
50m 59s
Jul 20
Is Using ChatGPT Hurting My Relationship?
She comes to Esther with a question that feels distinctly of this moment: when does a tool become a transgression? After leaving a long, stable marriage, she finds herself in a new relationship marked by intense highs and low lows. She turns to AI, using it as a real-time coach t ... Show More
52m 29s
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
Oct 2024
Esther Perel’s Advice On Modern Dating, Sexuality, And Communicating In Relationships
<p>In this episode, we're joined by world renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel! In this conversation, Matt and Esther talk about how to create desire in relationships, getting connected to your sexuality (even if you haven't in a long time), and practical ... Show More
47m 59s
Dec 2023
All About Love with Esther Perel
In our penn-ultimate episode of the season, we interview the trailblazing renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert, Esther Perel. We learn about her new course "Turning Conflict into Connection," and Esther shares her profound wisdom on love, conflict, and human connectio ... Show More
54m 26s
Nov 2024
Love on a Timeline with Esther Perel
<p>Trevor enlists the help of noted therapist Esther Perel to help design the perfect relationship model. They talk through all the phases–where to find someone, the perfect date, defining the relationship, weathering storms, sex, and even how to end things. Nothing’s off the tab ... Show More
52m 19s
Mar 2024
From Lust to Lasting Commitment | Esther Perel EP 561
<p>Esther Perel says monogamy is now a choice rather than a given, so we must thoughtfully negotiate needs instead of feeling entitled to fulfill every desire. She believes partners who share core values and life vision, not just attraction, create relationships that thrive long- ... Show More
9m 55s