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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

By: Esther Perel
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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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Personal conversations, universal connections

If you could sum up Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel in three words, what would they be?

Powerful, fascinating, uplifting

What was one of the most memorable moments of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel?

Esther: 'Ok, do you want to be right, or do you want to listen?'

Have you listened to any of the narrator’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I haven't. Esther has a beautiful, soft French accent that provides a calm, safe space for the participants. You can hear the emotion in their voices too. Powerful stuff.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Every episode has a moment of connection, where - despite the particular circumstances of the couple's experiences - their fears and struggles resonated with me personally.

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Mind blowing!

Would you consider the audio edition of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel to be better than the print version?

I prefer the audible version of books. It makes me understand books better. I hardly read printed books. I have not this book in print either.

What other book might you compare Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel to, and why?

The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz. This books also gives real life stories that I feel I can connect and understand. However, Esther's book goes even further by providing the true narrative of ordinary people. It is fantastic and so so so useful. Helpfult to all of us.

What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Narrative expressed by the person with feeling and connection

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I so wanted to finish this recording in one setting, but did not have time but got through so quickly. Now I feel bereft and I want to listen more.

Any additional comments?

Don't have too many boxes of questions! Put all in one:)

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Terrible psychological advice. Victim blaming.

The psychiatrist blames a woman for a man cheating before and after their marriage. The woman deserves better than being told she needs to stop being right. Stop telling them to focus on how the man is feeling. Tell the woman she deserves better than to be treated like this. Very unhealthy.

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not really my kind of thing

listening to other peoples problems isnt realt my idea of fun . I had a listen as it was free. the advice she gives the couples seems to help them feel better.

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A great gift ❤️

An amazing gift of connection with other people and stories from Esther, gives so much insight

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Intriguing, educational and touching

Intriguing, educational and touching. Such personal and open conversations that you rarely get the opportunity to hear.

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Fantastic!

I loved how Esther artfully accessed the core issues the couple faced and guided them through the intensity of their issues to reach a solution.

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Various issues from different perspectives

Real cases, real issues, and most importantly different perspectives on the reason. Rather than narrow minded labeling like some of these reviews suggest, this podcasts allows you to see both sides of conflict and miscommunication aiming at empathetic understanding of what everyone goes through and how that can manifest in different behaviors.

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great insight

Very interesting, deep, you can make interesting analogies. Worth listening if you are into psicology and relationships struggles

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Fascinating insights into couples relationships.

A fascinating insight into couples relationships and the issues that they are facing. Often times what they think is the problem is just a symptom of underlying issues that Esther expertly draws out into the open and allows them to deal with. Whether you are interested in learning more about couples therapy or interested in the psychological aspect of counselling this series will give you plenty to think about. Definitely recommend.

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