Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel podcast

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.

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.

 

#152

Am I Being Gaslit?

In this classic Esther Calling, Esther talks to a woman looking for clarity on whether she... more

10 Aug 2026

36 MINS

36:02

10 Aug 2026


#151

I Love My Partner, So Why Can’t I Let Go of My Ex?

What is the distinction between a love story and a life story? And what happens when they ... more

03 Aug 2026

50 MINS

50:59

03 Aug 2026


#150

Burdens of the Family

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? They share a legacy of war, a refugeeu... more

27 Jul 2026

42 MINS

42:11

27 Jul 2026


#149

Is Using ChatGPT Hurting My Relationship?

She comes to Esther with a question that feels distinctly of this moment: when does a tool... more

20 Jul 2026

52 MINS

52:29

20 Jul 2026


#148

You Slept With My Best Friend

The two couples had been inseparable—neighbors, chosen family, godparents to each other's ... more

13 Jul 2026

54 MINS

54:04

13 Jul 2026


#147

My Hero Complex

When his ex calls in the middle of a crisis, he finds himself pulled back into a familiar ... more

29 Jun 2026

40 MINS

40:20

29 Jun 2026


#146

20 Years Later, Esther Revisits Mating in Captivity

This week, Esther invites you into a conversation about desire, disruption, and what it me... more

22 Jun 2026

44 MINS

44:21

22 Jun 2026


#145

In This Relationship What Is "I" and What is "We"?

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? They grew up with traumatic background... more

15 Jun 2026

46 MINS

46:34

15 Jun 2026


#144

Are You Abandoning Me or Am I Suffocating You?

Twin brothers come to Esther with a shared question: how do they break free from the confl... more

08 Jun 2026

51 MINS

51:25

08 Jun 2026


#143

Love in the Time of AI with Kashmir Hill

A recent session was a threshold moment for Esther where she found herself doing couples t... more

01 Jun 2026

49 MINS

49:55

01 Jun 2026


#142

To Make Room for My Brother I Learned to Disappear

With her wedding just weeks away, a young woman calls Esther with a question she’s been ca... more

18 May 2026

55 MINS

55:59

18 May 2026


#141

I Gave Him an Ultimatum. Now What?

A person gives their partner an ultimatum, and they fail to meet it. What happens then to ... more

11 May 2026

58 MINS

58:14

11 May 2026