Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Hosted by Esther Perel · Esther Perel Global Media
4.8from 22,072 ratings
- 219
- Episodes
- 124
- Transcribed
- 22,072
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2017
- First episode
- 20M
- YouTube views
About Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
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.
- Publisher
- Esther Perel Global Media
- Category
- education · health & fitness · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 17 May 2017
- Latest episode
- 26 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
124 of 219 episodes have a transcript.
26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Is My Fantasy Ruining My Love Life?
19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Can I Still Be a Good Man if I Leave?
12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
I Want You To Want Me
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Is My Fantasy Ruining My Love Life?
Published 26 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I'm at ease. Right. to participate. And it actually is probably, since you ask, what do normal people do? This is one of the things that normal people do. Men to women, women to women, them to them, people participate. They touch themselves, not just their genitals, as they are being touched. […]
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- Priya Parker
- Mary Alice Miller
- Kashmir Hill
- anonymous guests
- Esther
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 20,181,508
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 14,501 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 7,571 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100
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- Quality
- 82
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 100
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Who hosts Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel?
Esther Perel host the show. Published by Esther Perel Global Media.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel take guests?
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