Yesterday

Will I Always Be Alone?

He comes to Esther not with a singular question but with an overflow of words and unspoken truths. Betrayed by a once-supportive church and struggling to reconcile his desires with his emotions, he carries a loneliness that has followed him across continents. This session is all ... Show More

49m 11s

Aug 17

Can I Be Loved?

A young woman writes to Esther asking why she is interested in someone emotionally unavailable. Despite efforts to break this pattern, she realizes that some of her behaviors are rooted in a deep sense of control and the need to feel worthy of her parents' sacrifices. Esther walk ... Show More

37m 20s

Aug 10

Am I Being Gaslit?

In this classic Esther Calling, Esther talks to a woman looking for clarity on whether she's being overly sensitive to her partner's critiques or if he is, in fact, gaslighting her. She has struggled with boundary setting before and she wonders if she is repeating the pattern her ... Show More

36m 2s

Aug 2021

My Promotion Ended Our Friendship

They were close friends before they started working together. But when one got a surprise promotion, the other began to question her value within the friendship, as well as the organization. To save the friendship, should she leave the job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More

50m 3s

Sep 2021

We Sell Happiness But We're Miserable

One is the creative guy, the other runs the business. While their bakery is thriving, their relationship is falling apart. How much of this has to do with the fact that they don't show the same love and attention to one another that they show to their macarons? Esther helps them ... Show More

56m 10s

Jul 2022

Breaking Up With the Toxic Friend

For any relationship to be successful, communication takes work. The prospect of moving in with a best friend can be exciting. But when you realize your friend is the reason for all the drama, Will moving in together, make or break the friendship? Follow the Podcast on Insta: @ ... Show More

49m 20s

Sep 2025

What Your Love Life Can Teach You About Work Relationships with psychotherapist Esther Perel

We’ve never had more freedom in our relationships—yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. Marriage, family, and even the workplace have all been reshaped by shifting norms, new technologies, and rising expectations. Happiness, once a nice-to-have, is now the very glue th ... Show More

1h 2m

Nov 2021

Therapy, with Friends

Would you ever consider going to therapy with a friend?Two best friends who call themselves brothers were drifting apart, so they asked psychotherapist Esther Perel to help — and we listened in. This episode was recorded in collaboration with Where Should We Begin? with Esther Pe ... Show More

39m 8s

Apr 2024

Un-Blur the Line Between Your Business and Mine

This week, we hear from a caller who disapproves of some questionable romantic interests of her long-time bestie. When this friend resorts to keeping her escapades a secret, the friendship is left on rocky terrain. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com ... Show More

24m 12s

Nov 2022

S3, Ep 4 Best Friend Therapy: Working With Your Best Friend - Is it all plain sailing? What if you disagree? How can you make it work?

Lots of our lovely listeners have asked us what it’s like to work with your best friend, so this week we’re here to spill the tea. It’s take your bestie to work day. We talk about what we've loved, from sharing a joint purpose, to finding out more about each other (and sneaking o ... Show More

40m 26s

Oct 2020

What Makes Our Friendship Work

Matt, Thomas, and Ammar have a picturesque kind of friendship. They’ve made memories on nearly every continent, built a business, and chased down their wildest dreams… together. But what you don’t see on screen is that their friendship isn’t always easy. In fact, it rarely ever i ... Show More

34m 17s

Best Friends Don't Make For the Best Bos...