Stuck in the Middle
He prides himself on being an empathic confidante to his friends…but is it to a fault? In this classic episode of Esther Calling, we meet a man fed up with being the container for his friends’ relatio...
28 Juli 202532min
Two Conversations Esther Wants You To Hear From Sessions Live
Esther presents two conversations you have to hear from her clinical conference, Sessions Live. Listen in as psychiatrist and narrative therapist Paul Browde traces his journey from secrecy to alivene...
21 Juli 202551min
Can Our College Friendship Survive Adulthood?
Friendship is a key thread of the social fabric. But what happens when the thread starts to fray? They met in college and have been close for a decade. Now, with long-term partners in the mix, the...
14 Juli 20251h 6min
What Now? with Trevor Noah - Meet Esther Perel - One of My Favorite People
This week on Where Should We Begin we are sharing a very special episode of What Now? with Trevor Noah. Esther joins Trevor for a heartfelt conversation about the power of friendship. As Esther reflec...
7 Juli 20252h 16min
Never Been In a Long Term Relationship, Scared I Don't Know How To Do This
He's 42 and is in his first real relationship. And he's panicking. He's afraid he doesn't know how to be in a true romantic partnership. With Esther's help, he explores how his past has contributed to...
30 Juni 202550min
Esther says "Run!"
Does loving him come with a price? After four months of dating, he’s asking her to cut ties with all of her exes. Is this a sign of love and commitment—or a red flag? In this episode, Esther unpacks t...
23 Juni 202555min
I Want To Fit In, But I Don't Want To Fit In
She is a single mother by choice. She lives in a very tight knit community with very traditional values. Now that her child is almost one, she's ready to date again but doesn't know where to begin. Sh...
16 Juni 20251h 1min
First He Loved Bombed Me And Then It Was Over
She's grappling with the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship with a narcissistic partner. First, he love bombed her and made her feel special only to turn manipulative and aggressive in a time of n...
9 Juni 202556min
