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Esther Perel

Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist, author, and speaker renowned for her work on human relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. Born in Antwerp to Holocaust survivor parents, she studied in multiple countries and built a global practice in New York City. She is widely regarded as one of the most original and insightful voices in the field of modern relationships.

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Bestselling books 'Mating in Captivity' and 'The State of Affairs' her TED Talks on desire and infidelity with tens of millions of views and her podcast 'Where Should We Begin?'
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About Esther Perel

Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist, author, and speaker renowned for her work on human relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. Born in Antwerp to Holocaust survivor parents, she studied in multiple countries and built a global practice in New York City. She is widely regarded as one of the most original and insightful voices in the field of modern relationships.

Perel believes that the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life, and that desire, intimacy, and communication require ongoing intention and reinvention rather than assumption.

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  • Working on bestselling books 'mating in captivity' and 'the state of affairs' or her ted talks on desire and infidelity with tens of millions of views
  • Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
  • Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
  • Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
  • Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation

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  • "How do you rebuild trust after it's been broken?"
  • "How do you know when to hold on and when to let go?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"