Best Estherperel Podcasts (2024)

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Esther Calling - It Feels Like My Siblings Abandoned Me 37:41

14m ago37:41

37:41

In this Esther Calling, Esther speaks to a young woman grappling with the burden of caring for her ailing parents and the feelings of resentment she feels towards her older siblings. But the true cause of this family conflict goes much deeper than who is showing up and who is not. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone ca…

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Does Growing Up Mean Growing Apart? 1:03:05

4d ago1:03:05

1:03:05

They grew up together and now run a production company. They are contending with the growing pains of transitioning from best friends to coworkers and the challenges of running, essentially, a family business. Esther helps them find the complementarity in their roles and see their story as growing and developing even in the face of challenges. Lear…

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Men, Bears, & Dating 43:56

7h ago43:56

43:56

Check out my "Date Like You F*cking Mean It" Group Workshop for $99! GO here. Today I talking about the social media conversation around "would you rather be stranded in a forest with a man or a bear?" and what that means for dating. Date Rape Stats Resources End the Backlog site. Tiktoker I reference. SUSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW & SHARE EVERYWHERE! L…

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Esther Calling - My Mom Should Have Set a Different Example 42:57

7d ago42:57

42:57

Esther speaks to a woman who is experiencing a kind of a double story. She resents her mother for the choices she made and the example she set, while also wondering if she keeps choosing the safe person as a way to combat those childhood feelings of abandonment. Esther helps her untangle these complicated feelings. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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There's You, There's Me, There's US 47:11

25d ago47:11

47:11

This is a classic session, from the first season of Where Should We Begin? A middle-aged couple, together for seventeen years, best friends and partners who, despite their loving and positive relationship, go months without connecting sexually. He transitioned 10 years ago, and they’re both experiencing the physical changes of aging. Esther guides …

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Sabotage Series: Why Dating for Potential Makes You An Asshole 39:07

8d ago39:07

39:07

Dating for potential can mean looking for someone who could potentially be a good match, but not yet is. The goal of dating is to identify potential, explore it, and confirm it. It can lead to people choosing for incompatible relationships, ignoring red flags, and giving too much time to someone who isn't right for them. Every single day I see sing…

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Esther Calling - Love is a Trap 40:00

23d ago40:00

40:00

He gets to a certain point in relationships before he starts fantasizing about his ex-boyfriends or other future partners. Esther talks him through what he might be holding onto from his childhood that makes his otherwise healthy relationships feel stifling. Esther Callings are a one-time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They ar…

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Sabotage Series: Anti-Sabotage Guidelines for Dating & Relationships - Part 2 36:28

22d ago36:28

36:28

New podcast is up and it is so juicy with good info that this a two parter! If you missed part one go listen first. Self-sabotaging in relationships involves engaging in behaviors, either consciously or unconsciously, that lead to the end of a relationship. This might involve pushing the other person away or finding reasons to get out of the relati…

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I Think I Married the Wrong Person 54:49

1M ago54:49

54:49

She gets angry when she feels devalued and put down. He intellectualizes and rationalizes instead of sympathizing. Esther helps them to see each other and work towards dissolving the patterns they developed to protect themselves. For the first time on the U.S. stage, Esther invites you to an evening unlike any other. Join her as she shines a light …

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Sabotage Series: Anti-Sabotage Guidelines For Dating & Relationships - Part 1 54:16

24d ago54:16

54:16

New episode is up and it is so juicy with good info there is going to be a part 2 next week! Self-sabotaging in relationships involves engaging in behaviors, either consciously or unconsciously, that lead to the end of a relationship. This might involve pushing the other person away or finding reasons to get out of the relationship. Such behavior o…

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Esther Calling - My Exes Exes Keep Ruining My Relationships 50:58

1M ago50:58

50:58

A woman whose ex-boyfriend cheated on her with his ex girlfriend ends a perfectly good relationship because she can't trust how close her current partner is with his own ex. She wonders if two people can meet each other's needs without having to sacrifice a part of themselves and if she can ever move past her fears and let love into her life. Esthe…

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Introducing the Rom-Com Rescue Podcast! 1:07:20

1M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

This week I am sharing the intro episode of my brand new podcast Rom-com Rescue! A smart & fun podcast from Couples Therapist, Dr. Isabelle Morley & myself where we teach life lessons from your favorite rom-coms. We are kicking off the podcast with an intro episode to let you know who we are, our own personal love stories, & why we are doing this p…

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Esther Perel on New AI - Artificial Intimacy 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

This week we're airing a very special episode of Brené Brown's Unlocking Us where Esther and Brené discuss how we manage the paradox of exploring the world of social media and emerging technologies while staying tethered to our humanness. How do we create IRL relationships where we see and value others and feel seen and valued in the context of con…

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Esther Calling - My Husband, His Other Wife, and Me 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

They were aid workers who met abroad, fell in love, and came to the States to get married. After two years, her partner returned to his home country to fulfill his familial duty and marry his brother's widow. Esther talks her through what comes next. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited…

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Modern Dating Questions: Where Do I Meet other Singles - Part 2 52:48

2M ago52:48

52:48

Check out my NEW "Date Like You F*cking Mean It" Group Workshop for $99! GO here. We are at the tenth (and final) episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." and I am talking about the immature beliefs and mindsets we can get stuck on and keeps us single. Today I share my personal …

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Sex, Comedy and Context: A Live Conversation with Trevor Noah 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

Not all conversations with Esther have to happen behind closed doors. Last week, Esther sat down with Trevor Noah, live from the Vox Media Podcast Stage at SXSW in Austin, for a candid look at the state of comedy in the world we live in. The two of them uncovered some surprising similarities between being a comic and being a therapist. Esther showe…

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I Can't Give You a Child 43:56

2M ago43:56

43:56

This is a classic session, from the first season of Where Should We Begin? A woman realizes she doesn’t want to have children and comes to Esther for help expressing this to her husband, who passionately wishes to be a father. Not wanting to deny her husband this opportunity, she comes up with a solution, but Esther encourages them to talk more hon…

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Modern Dating Questions: Where Do I Meet other Singles - Part 1 58:01

2M ago58:01

58:01

Check out my NEW "Date Like You F*cking Mean It" Group Workshop for $99! GO here. We are at the tenth (and final) episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." and I am talking about the immature beliefs and mindsets we can get stuck on and keeps us single. Today I share my personal …

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If He's A "High Value Man", What Am I? 33:27

2M ago33:27

33:27

Esther talks to a woman who, despite her best efforts, finds herself implicated in the same toxic cycle of abuse from her partner that she grew up watching between her parents. Rationally, she knows she deserves better, but just can't seem to get out from under this painful repetition of events. Esther talks her through why she thinks she finds her…

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Modern Dating Questions: Am I Immature in Love & Dating? 55:35

2M ago55:35

55:35

Short answer: Probably We are at the ninth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." and I am talking about the immature beliefs and mindsets we can get stuck on and keeps us single. Today I share my personal thoughts, stories, and more! I breakdown: The former BS that I believed…

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I Love You One Day, I Hate You The Next 53:10

3M ago53:10

53:10

They are a young couple with a small child and they fight non-stop. And while they each have good intentions, they struggle to hear or see each other. What initially made them fall in love with each other, they now experience as a threat. Can they learn to fight but still stay connected to each other? For the first time on the U.S. stage, Esther in…

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Modern Dating Questions: Can Men & Women Be Friends? 47:08

2M ago47:08

47:08

We are at the eighth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I share my personal thoughts, stories, and more! I breakdown: Can Men and Women Be Friends? Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Relationships Immature Views on Dating and Relationships Unrealistic Relationship Expect…

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Say More - Ira Glass on Is This It? 49:16

2M ago49:16

49:16

Ira Glass has created over 800 episodes of the genre-defining radio show and podcast This American Life. Each week on the show he weaves together stories around a central narrative theme and he never shies away from the big hard questions. But after almost 30 years of producing the show- he's asking himself and Esther, is this it? For the first tim…

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Let's learn from the Viral TikTok Series "Who TF Did I Marry?" 58:37

2M ago58:37

58:37

You guys...this one's a doozie. This week, I went down the rabbit hole and I watched/listened to ALL 50 Videos from Reesa M Teesa on TikTok called Who TF Did I Marry? And woah...this one is a wild ride. I will be spoiling it all over the place, but today I talk about: *What this series is about and what happened *What we can learn from this story *…

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I Trust You to Always Tell Me When I'm Wrong 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

Too often we can focus on troubles in our relationships and not what happens when the relationship goes right. This week, Esther explores the inner workings of a pivotal pair with podcast royalty Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway. The hosts of Pivot join Esther to delve into what makes them great to listen to and how being open to surprise and differ…

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Modern Dating Questions: Do I Need to Date & Have a Relationship to be Happy? 1:15:27

3M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership. Sign-up at learn.reinventingdating.com We are at the seventh episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I'm breaking down: What I see …

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Esther Calling - I Lost Him, But I Lost Myself Too 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

She lost her husband five years ago. Now, she's finally ready to start picking up the pieces of her life to begin dating. Esther talks her through what it might mean to reframe her memories of their relationship. This conversation contains discussions of depression and death by suicide. Please take care listening. For the first time on the U.S. sta…

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Modern Dating Questions: The Helpful Eight Dating Questions 47:38

3M ago47:38

47:38

We are at the sixth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I'm breaking down: One of the most tedious & exhausting part of dating Why I created the Eight Questions Why they are so important When & how to use them What to be looking for when asking these questions SUSCRIB…

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He Wants it Everyday, She Wants it Never 55:15

3M ago55:15

55:15

They find themselves at an erotic stalemate. Married for 20 years with four children, they have lost their way with each other. He wants it all the time, and she seems to want it never. Esther encourages them to create sexual invitations rather than nightly demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Modern Dating Questions: Is Love at First Sight Real? 48:10

4M ago48:10

48:10

We are at the fifth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I'm breaking down: What I believed about love at first sight Myths about Love at First Sight My thoughts about twin flames & the Twin Flames UniverseDocumentary Truths about Love at First Sight Understanding the …

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As They Like Me More, I Like Myself Less 59:28

4M ago59:28

59:28

They are new mothers after a long wait and they are both struggling in their roles at the same international organization. One can't seem to get out from under her father's shadow to maintain an agreeable relationship with her male bosses, and the other is just returning to work after staying at home to take care of their child--a role that she nev…

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Modern Dating Questions: Is Chivalry Dead? 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership. Sign-up at learn.reinventingdating.com We are at the fourth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I'm breaking down: What is chiv…

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