Stuck in the Middle

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? They've been on and off for almost 20 years. While she takes care of his and their child, she wants to know that he's also there for her. He's been battling depression for years. And the shame that comes with it. Producer’s Note ...  Show more

He comes to Esther not with a singular question but with an overflow of words and unspoken truths. Betrayed by a once-supportive church and struggling to reconcile his desires with his emotions, he carries a loneliness that has followed him across continents. This session is all ...  Show more

Would you ever consider going to therapy with a friend?Two best friends who call themselves brothers were drifting apart, so they asked psychotherapist Esther Perel to help — and we listened in. This episode was recorded in collaboration with Where Should We Begin? with Esther Pe ...  Show more

A twenty-something considers a boob job. A single woman wants to talk to people about anything other than her dating life. A gay New Yorker keeps getting friend-zoned by his love interests. And a desperate roommate wants out of a toxic situation.The views and opinions expressed a ...  Show more

On this episode, we hear about: -       A man floundering in a messy dating relationship -       A woman wondering how to “break up” with a friend -       A wife who feels totally disconnected from her husband Next Steps  📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or click here. ...  Show more

This week's caller is facing a complex situation with a friend. This friend has a tendency to cross boundaries and bring up her past-relationship with an ex, leaving our caller unsure whether to repair or let go of this close, yet hurtful, friendship. Submit a message of your own ...  Show more