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Oct 2025
55m 37s

Is It Our ADHD, OCD, and PTSD? Or Is It ...

Esther Perel Global Media
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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 everyday tensions spiral into power struggles. Esther challenges them to move beyon ... Show More
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