Esther Perel, psychotherapist and author, is a leading voice on modern relationships. Speaking nine languages, she is highly sought after as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Her TED Talks have collectively earned over 30 million views, and her international bestseller, Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, has been translated into nearly 30 languages. Esther's newest book, The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity, is a New York Times bestseller. Her award-winning podcast, Where Should We Begin?, explores the intricacies of couples therapy, and her new podcast, How's Work? delves into the complexities of work relationships.

Perel has studied Expressive Arts Therapies at Lesley University for her MA and Educational Psychology, French Literature and Linguistics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem for her BA. She has served on several faculties and is an AASECT certified sex therapy supervisor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a member of the American Family Therapy Academy as well as the International Society for Sex Therapy and Research. For more than 35 years Perel has run a private practice in New York City. Learn more at EstherPerel.com or by following @EstherPerelOfficial on Instagram.