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Sep 2024
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Esther Perel

Rick Rubin
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Esther Perel is a psychotherapist and a leading voice on modern relationships. Growing up in Antwerp and practicing in the United States, she began her career studying the impact of cultural transitions on human relationships. In addition to her therapy practice in New York City, she serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies globally. Closely examining the mysteries of the human condition and sexuality, Perel gained international acclaim for her first book, Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, which was followed by New York Times bestseller, The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. Perel helps her audience navigate difficult relational conversations in her weekly podcast, Where Should We Begin?


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