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Esther Perel

Psychotherapist, LMFT

New York, NY, USA

12.2k Followers

Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City, serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and is an advisor to both Hinge and Culture Amp on the intricacies of human connection. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered 50 million views, and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into more than 30 languages. Perel is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?, which has captivated millions of listeners around the world for nearly a decade, and has created a community dedicated to intimacy and human connection on her Entre Nous substack.

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Specialities

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Relationship Issues

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Infidelity

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Marriage Counseling

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Sex Therapy

Reviews

Brezlyn Stork

Brezlyn Stork

Oct 12, 2026

This is actually a practice that I already do! I love to try to peel the fruit with intention and smell the essential oils that are released during the peeling. I always think of citrus fruits as little gifts and that the peel is the wrapping. Very satisfying and grounding.

Stacey Rae Gibbs

Stacey Rae Gibbs

Oct 11, 2026

This is a wonderful reminder Ester, thank you for sharing 💖💞💖. It was just what I needed to hear🙏🏻

Marie

Marie

Oct 11, 2026

I wanted to hear more of this talk. Would love a longer version. I try to listen and be present but I think we’re all guilty of not fully being present at times. Thank you for sharing. 🦋

Sandra Gold

Sandra Gold

Oct 1, 2026

Esther… thank you so very much… î’m a huge fan… your books , podcast and now here on insighttimer… thank you for sharing your wisdom with us… you are a. G-dess!!!🌟✨💫

Charmon

Charmon

Sep 16, 2026

Excellent summary of what we need to experience! Thank YOU 🙏

Allison Schutt

Allison Schutt

Sep 5, 2026

I felt safe with your warm invitation to really explore what is alive in the moment. Savor...

Susan Buchholz

Susan Buchholz

Aug 26, 2026

Loved it! A way of thinking about intimacy I hadn’t heard before.

Alison W

Alison W

Aug 23, 2026

Delicious! Enjoyed every moment with you. ✨️🙏🏻✨️

Ursula

Ursula

Aug 19, 2026

I always enjoy eating my orange and now even more so ! Ty !

Bella

Bella

Aug 18, 2026

Thank you! Makes so much sense.. I just realized something, as a kid and even now as an adult I always stop to smell food. Don’t matter if it’s in a bag, or plate, I will always stop to smell it. Never realized tht I was being in that present state!! Wow, thank you once again for this insightful talk. ♥️♥️♥️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️🪴🪴

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