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Esther Perel

出生: September 13, 1958 – Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist and relationship expert who writes about intimacy, desire, infidelity, and modern couplehood. She is the author of Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs and host of Where Should We Begin? Her TED talks have reached millions worldwide.

传记与作者历程

Esther Perel was raised in Antwerp, Belgium, the daughter of Sala Ferlegier and Icek Perel, both survivors of Nazi concentration camps and the sole survivors of their families. She has described that upbringing as one marked by trauma, resilience, and an intense insistence on vitality, a sensibility that later informed her interest in how people seek not only security, but aliveness. After studying in Jerusalem and completing graduate training in the United States, including expressive arts and family-therapy work, she settled in New York. There she built her practice and spent the early part of her career working with refugees, immigrants, and intercultural couples negotiating identity, tradition, and change. ((https://www.estherperel.com/tour2024))

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名言

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Just as we have marriage ceremonies to mark the beginning of a union, we also need rituals to mark the end
-Ending a marriage, with grace and respect
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Infidelity is still such a taboo, but we need to create a safe space for productive conversation
-We need to start a new conversation about infidelity
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The process of mate selection has been democratized
-How technology has transformed how we connect — and reject — in the digital age
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To me, there is a world of difference between "not being dead" and "being alive."
-Meet Esther
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Every relationship straddles how do I stay connected to myself without losing you? And how do I connect with you without losing me?
-ReThinking with Adam Grant: Esther Perel on the relationship baggage we bring to work

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Love, Sex, Desire & Relationships

Love, Sex, Desire & Relationships

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Love, Sex, Desire & Relationships

Modern relationships require a blend of psychological insight and practical communication skills to thrive beyond the honeymoon phase. This plan is ideal for individuals or couples looking to decode their emotional patterns and build a more resilient, passionate, and enduring partnership.

2 h 59 m4 章节
Desire, Pleasure & Relationship Psychology

Desire, Pleasure & Relationship Psychology

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Desire, Pleasure & Relationship Psychology

This plan bridges the gap between biological drives and emotional intimacy, offering a scientific lens on how we love and connect. It is ideal for individuals seeking to improve their relationships or anyone fascinated by the evolutionary and neurological roots of human behavior.

3 h 14 m4 章节
Synthesize Gottman, Perel, Johnson & Hendrix

Synthesize Gottman, Perel, Johnson & Hendrix

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Synthesize Gottman, Perel, Johnson & Hendrix

This plan synthesizes the four pillars of modern relationship science to provide a comprehensive toolkit for emotional health. It is ideal for therapists, coaches, or individuals seeking to master the mechanics of long-term intimacy and attachment.

3 h 47 m4 章节
Explore Communication, Love & Pleasure

Explore Communication, Love & Pleasure

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Explore Communication, Love & Pleasure

In an era of digital distraction, mastering the nuances of emotional and physical connection is essential for relationship longevity. this plan is ideal for individuals or couples seeking to deepen intimacy and improve their communication through vulnerability and conscious presence.

2 h 50 m4 章节
Psychology of Attraction & Deep Intimacy

Psychology of Attraction & Deep Intimacy

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Psychology of Attraction & Deep Intimacy

Modern dating and long-term partnerships often fail due to a lack of understanding of biological drivers and emotional blueprints. This plan is essential for individuals seeking to move beyond superficial connections by applying psychological research and proven relationship science to their personal lives.

3 h 20 m4 章节
Study Psych, Marketing, Love & Partnership

Study Psych, Marketing, Love & Partnership

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Study Psych, Marketing, Love & Partnership

This plan bridges the gap between professional persuasion and personal intimacy by applying psychological foundations to real-world scenarios. It is ideal for entrepreneurs, marketers, or individuals seeking to improve their emotional intelligence and relational success.

3 h 37 m4 章节

社区声音

"Esther Perel is America’s first clear-eyed public intellectual on love"

Quartz

"If there’s such a thing as a celebrity couple’s therapist, it’s Esther Perel"

Vogue

"And then there’s couples therapist Esther Perel, who in recent years has had as much claim to being the public face of psychotherapy as anyone in our field"

Psychotherapy Networker

"Esther Perel’s breathtakingly frank therapy podcasts have revitalised the stale private lives of millions"

The Guardian

"The psychotherapist Esther Perel knows how to work a room"

The New Yorker

"Esther Perel Is Fighting the Tyranny of Positivity"

GQ

"Influential therapist Esther Perel lets listeners in on her sessions with anonymous couples"

TIME

"Psychotherapist Esther Perel is one of the most influential thinkers on sex and relationships in the world"

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