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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

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Today: #28 in Society & Culture, United Kingdom on our combined chart.

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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts	Spotify	Pocket Casts	Castbox
Oct 21	#28	#33	#37	#27	#27
Oct 20	#25	#23	#36	#22	#27
Oct 19	#29	#40	#38	#38	#39
Oct 18	#28	#38	#38	#37	#37
Oct 17	#31	#41	#38	#35	#34
Oct 16	#29	#32	#38	#31	#31

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This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? They've been on and off for almost 20 years. While she takes care of his and their child, she wants to know that he's also there for her. He's been battling depression for years. And the…
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About the show

Every Monday morning step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel on "Where Should We Begin" and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others. So…where should we begin? For an ad-free version of our podcast, plus bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more, visit our Office Hours section.