Esther Perel
Psychotherapist & relationships expert | 30M+ TED views, host of Where Should We Begin?
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Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist and one of the world's most respected voices on modern relationships, intimacy, and the complexities of love in the 21st century. Her TED talks on desire and infidelity have been viewed over 30 million times, and her podcast 'Where Should We Begin?
' offers unprecedented access to real therapy sessions. Her bestselling books 'Mating in Captivity' and 'The State of Affairs' have been translated into over 30 languages, challenging conventional wisdom about relationships.
She advises Fortune 500 companies on workplace dynamics, applying her understanding of relationships to leadership, collaboration, and organizational culture. With 6 talks at major conferences, she brings insights on human connection that apply equally to personal relationships and professional partnerships.
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The routines, rituals and boundaries we need in stressful times
How do you effectively regulate stress? Therapist Esther Perel discusses the importance of creating routines, rituals and boundaries to deal with pandemic-related loss and uncertainty -- both at home and at work -- and offers some practical tools and techniques to help you regain your sense of self. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded February 2021.)
Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved
The secret to desire in a long-term relationship
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