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After the end of a fifteen-year marriage, she is trying to make sense of something she never imagined would become part of her family's story: her ex-husband's love affair with an AI companion. As her children struggle to make sense of what is real and what isn't, she turns to Es ...  Show more

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

Esther Perel is a renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and host of the groundbreaking podcast “Where Should We Begin?” This conversation explores the vicissitudes of modern love and Esther’s non-judgmental approach to relationships, emphasizing the tension between our ne ...  Show more

On today’s episode, we hear about: • A wife struggling to feel valued by her demanding husband • A woman wondering how to tell her son he’s the product of a one-night stand • A woman coming to terms with the fact that her relationship is over ☎️ Listen to the original call with S ...  Show more

On today’s episode, we hear about: · A woman struggling with unmet expectations in her mid-30s · A follow-up on a couple struggling with marriage issues · A husband hoping to rebuild trust after his wife’s affair Next Steps: ☎️ Listen to Michael’s original call. 📞 Ask John a que ...  Show more

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