Every Monday morning step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel on "Where Should We Begin" and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others. So…where should we begin? For an ad-free version of our podcast, plus bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more, visit our Office Hours section.
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
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209 episodes
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Every Monday morning step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel on "Where Should We Begin" and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others. So…where should we begin? For an ad-free version of our podcast, plus bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more, visit our Office Hours section.
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
You Slept With My Best Friend
Esther Perel guides a couple through rebuilding trust after a decade-long affair between one partner and their best friend.
June 29, 2026
My Hero Complex
Esther Perel interviews an anonymous guest exploring his "hero complex" and the struggle to be loved for who he is, not just what he provides.
June 22, 2026
20 Years Later, Esther Revisits Mating in Captivity
Esther Perel and journalist Mary Alice Miller discuss desire, disruption, and evolving ideas about intimacy twenty years after "Mating in Captivity" was published in this interview.
209 total episodes available with 114 transcripts
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