A recent session was a threshold moment for Esther where she found herself doing couples therapy with a man and his AI companion. To explore the questions it raised, Esther sits down with New York Times technology reporter, Kashmir Hill, who has spent years reporting on the growing world of AI relationships. They explore the psychological pull of these syste ... Show More
May 11
I Gave Him an Ultimatum. Now What?
A person gives their partner an ultimatum, and they fail to meet it. What happens then to the relationship? This couple comes to Esther with that question, wondering what future, if any, might be possible for them. A painful misalignment lies at the center of their polyamorous re ... Show More
58m 14s
May 4
My Parents Got Divorced, So Why Am I Still in the Middle?
When a mom reaches out on her daughter’s behalf, an old family dynamic comes into focus. A woman finds herself caught between her two divorced parents, still playing the role of mediator and emotional caretaker. As she speaks with Esther, she starts to question what really belong ... Show More
57m 55s
Nov 2023
Bridging the Gap: Age Differences and Marital Challenges with Gary Lipovetsky
A harmonious marriage is like a perfectly tuned melody, where two people find joy and comfort in each other's company. It's the beauty of shared laughter, mutual understanding, and a sense of belonging. In this special episode, Gary joins Valeria for an honest and open conversati ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2023
Making Friends In Your 20's
<p>Your twenties are the part of your life where your friends become your family. In this episode, Lily gets real about overcoming loneliness to create true friendships post-grad, in a new city, and as an adult. She tosses out some ideas of places to meet new people, how to maint ... Show More
41m 43s
Aug 2024
What “I’m Not Ready For a Relationship” Really Means
<p>So many of us who grew up with trauma live as “divided selves” – longing for real love, but playing along to keep people around who DON’T want that – not with us, anyway – but who are happy to soak all our attention and time Iand of course, sex). Your ability to believe you ca ... Show More
24m 53s
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A lot of times in our relationships, it’s easy to look at our partner and notice all the things they could be doing better. “It’s you, not me.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What’s not-so-easy is taking the time to understand how ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I talk with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, about 5 relationship rules that changed her life. She’s been married for 20 years and has so much wisdom to share.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here’s a sneak p ... Show More
