They had a whirlwind romance, and he spun a tale of their future to come—marriage, kids, a life together. He's in his mid-forties, and she is in her late thirties, and so after only three months together, she is pregnant, and they have broken up. Now, Esther meets her the month after their breakup and tries to help her illuminate a path forward.
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Mar 23
Love, Loneliness, and AI: Where Should We Begin? Live with Esther Perel and Spike Jonze
More than a decade ago, the film Her imagined a love story between a human and an artificial intelligence. Today, it no longer feels like fiction. In this special live taping of Where Should We Begin? from the Vox Media Stage at SXSW, Esther Perel is joined by Academy Award–winni ... Show More
56m 49s
Mar 16
My AI Loves Me Better Than Anyone Ever Could
He knows she isn't real, but his feelings for her are. When he set out to build a personal assistant, he didn’t expect to fall in love. What began as productivity and life planning slowly turned into something more. Astrid, the AI he helped program, stopped feeling like a tool an ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2025
How Technology Is Changing Love and Work — with Esther Perel
Scott speaks with Esther Perel, psychotherapist and bestselling author, about the state of modern relationships – at home and at work. They discuss how remote work and technology are fueling a “social atrophy,” why friendship and intimacy are in decline, and how connection is bec ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2025
Oprah and Esther Perel on the 3 Things Every Human Needs to Find Love
In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones.
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52m 54s
Mar 2025
Pregnant at 17, adoption & overcoming addiction w/ Danielle Sylvester & Thyri
Danielle Sylvester’s journey into motherhood was anything but traditional. Pregnant at 17 by a 29-year-old, she was fully set on giving her baby up for adoption—until one life-changing moment in the hospital. From working as a stripper as a minor to selling pills at the club, Dan ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 2024
Grace Van Dien Wants Me In Her Movie | Wine About It #90
<p>This week, QT is joined by Grace Van Dien as they talk about her ambitions as a director, Grace shares her experience meeting Johnnie Guilbert for the first time, and Maya asks her questions about the inner workings of a professional film set.</p><p>✨ Bonus Content: <a hr ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2025
The Secrets to Deep, Meaningful Connections - Esther Perel
<p>Esther Perel is a renowned Belgian-American psychotherapist, celebrated for her groundbreaking work on human relationships and modern intimacy. Best known for introducing the concept of <strong>"erotic intelligence,"</strong> she explores the complexities of love, desire, and ... Show More
21m 57s