We Ask One Person to Give What a Village Once Did | Esther Perel

In this powerful episode of The School of Greatness, I sit down with world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel at the Summit of Greatness. Esther brings her profound wisdom to explore the complexities of modern relationships, diving deep into topics like eroticism, intimacy, and the challenges of finding connection in our digital age. She shares fascinating insights about why people struggle with relationships today, offering practical guidance for both singles and couples. Through personal stories, including a touching revelation about her husband's kidney transplant, Esther demonstrates how vulnerability and community support are essential for human connection. This conversation is filled with transformative insights that will change how you think about love, relationships, and what makes us feel truly alive.Summit of Greatness is back in Los Angeles in 2025! Get your tickets NOW! Get 15% OFF Esther’s courses with the code HOWES15: https://www.estherperel.com/course-bundles/the-desire-bundleIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARNWhy we expect more from romantic relationships today than ever before, and how this impacts our ability to connectThe three core things people fight for in relationships: care and closeness, respect and recognition, and power and controlHow to build meaningful relationships in an age of "modern loneliness" where we're more connected yet more isolated than everThe crucial difference between having sex and experiencing eroticism, and why it matters for intimate relationshipsHow to heal from sexual trauma and reclaim control, connection, and pleasure in relationshipsFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1686For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Guy Winch - https://greatness.lnk.to/1683SCDr. Joe Dispenza - https://greatness.lnk.to/1256SCStephan Speaks - https://greatness.lnk.to/1351SC Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.