logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2025
53m 28s

Leaving the Shame Behind

Esther Perel Global Media
About this episode
This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? A young couple has endured a series of crises early in their marriage, from a benign brain tumor to a serious car crash to the husband’s near-fatal heart attack. Following his recovery, he’s adapting to new physical limitations, while she says the children bear the brunt of his frustrations. Esther coaches ... Show More
Up next
Oct 6
Is It Our ADHD, OCD, and PTSD? Or Is It Us?
A couple sits down with Esther Perel to untangle trust, control, and intimacy after becoming parents. He feels weighed down by anxiety and responsibility; she struggles with ADHD, resistance to structure, and fears of falling short in her art career. Their love is strong, but eve ... Show More
55m 37s
Sep 29
Breaking News Has Broken Us
This is a classic session of How's Work? A large and scattered network of journalists meet for a virtual session with Esther. Over the past year, they've reported on the biggest stories of their careers, but they are burned out, isolated, grieving, and disconnected from the very ... Show More
52m 20s
Sep 22
Esther Calling - Will This Heartbreak Ever End?
Nothing changes us quite like our first love—or our first heartbreak. After falling in love for the first time in his late twenties, he now finds himself navigating the pain of his first breakup. He comes to Esther in search of clarity, healing, and a way forward. Esther Callings ... Show More
51m 38s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2019
Iyanla: Fix My Angry Father
Iyanla travels to Saugerties, New York, where a man's marriage and relationship with his children are hanging by a thread. Husband and father Robert became sober four years ago after a lifetime of excessive drinking. Unfortunately, his history of anger and lashing out toward his ... Show More
35m 11s
Nov 2022
I'm Stuck! Sven, Please Kick My Ass!
Come inside Sven’s counseling sessions with two clients who can’t seem to change their lives the way they want. James is separated but still living with his wife. He thinks they love each other but if he is confident enough to reveal his true self to her, she would leave him. Rec ... Show More
53m 2s
Feb 2025
My Toddler Survived a Traumatic Brain Injury
In this powerful and emotional story, Caroline shares her son’s journey of survival after suffering a traumatic brain injury. From the terrifying moments in the hospital to the long road of recovery, she opens up about the challenges, hope, and strength it took to get through it ... Show More
1h 45m
May 2025
Reducing the Stress of Parenting with Dr Vivek Murthy
Too many parents feel “exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind” according to the former US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy. He says more needs to be done to protect parental mental health.  Vivek talks to Dr Laurie about his experience as a dad and the loneliness, guilt and ... Show More
34m 38s
Sep 2024
A Chat About Overcoming Anxiety & Adversity with Brain Injury Survivor Namoi Riley
Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this compelling episode of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, host Robert James engages in a heartfelt conversation with Naomi Riley, a motivational speaker and founder of Text Pledge. Naomi shares her incredible jo ... Show More
30m 29s
Feb 2025
How To Find Peace In The Middle Of A Marriage Crisis
Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Can a single decision shake the very foundations of your well-being? Join me, Dr. Joe Beam, as we navigate the turbulent waters of marital distress and explore its profound impacts on our lives. This episode uncovers the intellectual, emotional, ... Show More
20m 26s
Nov 2024
How Long Should I Be Punished For Past Mistakes?
Today on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi talk about Halloween, moving, and election stress. Our Overshare comes from a Betch who worries that her husband is struggling to let go of past difficulties in their relationship years after the issues were resolved. Today’s Betchicist ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2023
"A Thriving Family"
Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, have had to overcome many obstacles while on the journey to grow their family. From false starts in the adoption process to medical scares before their twins could even leave the hospital. And like so many parents, Pete and Chast ... Show More
29m 6s
Jan 2025
Self-Care in Times of Intensely Challenging Times
In this episode Kimberly shares her personal experience of navigating stress and trauma during a recent evacuation due to wildfires in Los Angeles. She discusses the importance of self-care practices during intense times and provides nine actionable tips to support emotional and ... Show More
32m 35s
Apr 2025
I Was Terrified to Start Over & Find Love in my 40s…But Did It Anyway. This is How...| Mayim Bialik - PT 2
In the second half of this insightful episode, Lisa Bilyeu and Mayim Bialik continue to delve into the depths of personal evolution, discussing the complex dynamics of facing fears and embracing life's unpredictabilities. Mayim shares how she navigated through major life changes ... Show More
43m 2s