Esther speaks to a woman who has been estranged from her father for almost two years for reasons she can’t quite figure out. Despite multiple attempts on her end to reconcile, she is now trying to grieve the loss of her still very much-alive father. Esther helps her unravel questions about starting her own family amidst this painful cutoff.
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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
Aug 2022
How Do I Tell Her That She’s Not Really My Daughter?
Today, we hear from a man wondering how to tell his daughter he’s not her biological dad. Then, we get a special follow-up call from a mom who finally told her son the real story of how his father died. And finally, we talk with a wife hoping to bring back the fun, flexible woman ... Show More
1h 2m
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
Oct 2024
Q&A: It's Not About Childhood. It's About How They Treat Me Now
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman answers two caller questions about the complexities of estrangement and the challenges of communicating with parents. She emphasizes the importance of self-protection, setting boundaries, and understanding the dynamics of parent-child relatio ... Show More
34m 19s