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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

By: Esther Perel
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  • Step into iconic relationship therapist Esther Perel's office and listen as 10 anonymous couples in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their story. From infidelity to sexlessness to loss, it's a space for people to be heard and understood. It's also a place for us to listen and feel empowered in our own relationships. So…where should we begin?

    When you add Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel to your library you will receive all 10 episodes, and a prologue, each with a runtime of approximately 40 minutes.
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  • Ep. 1: I've Had Better

    Ep. 1: I've Had Better
    Oct 24 2017

    [Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.
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    47 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Motherless Women

    Ep. 2: Motherless Women
    Oct 24 2017

    [Contains mature themes] A couple with two small children are at physical and emotional odds in their relationship. One has given herself over entirely to the children, while the other struggles to find her place within the family dynamic. Esther helps them reframe each of their roles in terms of what they uniquely contribute.
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    36 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Speak to Me in French

    Ep. 3: Speak to Me in French
    Oct 24 2017

    [Contains mature themes] A husband and wife met while deeply committed to the evangelical faith and didn’t kiss until their wedding day; for her, that kiss felt like “kissing her brother.” Esther gets creative in an effort to help them create a new sexual relationship.
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    39 mins
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Rare opportunity to sit at someone elses couple therapy

I was deeply moved by almost every episode. I found a piece of my story in almost every episode. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to learn that I am not alone with my issues … that maybe it's a human nature after all.

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fantastic. I was very interested in this topic.

very relatable and lovely look inside of troubled relationships on the mend. Very good and kind eye opening advice provided

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Interesting beginning

I own the hardcover but haven't read it yet. The audio excerpt has influenced me to get started reading.

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Raw and different

Stories that you can relate to, stories that are so raw truth that really resonates. A must listen! Open mindedness *

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Therapeutic Art

Esther's ability to discern and analyze the story behind the couples' need for therapy is a gift that she gives generously and gently. She delivers her insight with the same consideration and technique a skilled artist takes when approaching their medium. I hope the seasons never end. Each couple brings their unique struggles, so that each new episode is a learning experience. I find it therapeutic over all since many of the themes can be applied to the creative process and relationships in general, however, it is particularly geared towards couples' issues with intimacy, connectedness and sex.

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wow, she's very gifted

I've only heard the prologue and 1st episode so far, and I'm very impressed with how gifted this therapist is.

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VERY insightful, relatable & enlightening!

I found this episode VERY insightful. I relate to SO much of what this couple is going through, even though my marriage hasn't suffered any infidelity.
This episode is undeniable proof in my opinion, that ineffective/defective communication, verbal & non- verbal, is a universal killer of happy marriages & it does NOT discriminate!

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Relationships are so simple, yet so complicated!

Every episode of "Where should we begin?" that I listen to reiterates my belief that every relationship is missing just a few keys for it to unlock it's most fullest and wonderful potential! I hope Esther is given long life and abundant resources to continue the amazing work she does for relationships.

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Thoughtful

Esther is very thoughtful. I loved how she helps change the narrative script on people’s relationships. Sometimes you get too stuck in the story you keep telling yourself

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MORE PLEASE!!

I listened to all of these when they first came out. Loved the diversity of all of the types of couples and issues. I wish these was an ongoing series. More please!

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