Psychotherapist Esther Perel joins Chelsea to talk about the upsides and downsides of conflict, how to improve your relationships, and why you and your partner keep having the same argument over and over.  Then: A wife wonders if her less-than-thrilling marriage is truly over.  A sister struggles with her sense of obligation when her roommates' marriage turns polyamorous.  And a mom’s sexual assault as a teenager has her concerned for her own daughter’s future.

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Find Esther’s course Turning Conflict Into Connection here.

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Books mentioned on today’s episode:

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow

The Island of Sea Women

Between Two Kingdoms

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Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com

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Executive Producer Catherine Law

Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert

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The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall notact or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.

Psychotherapist Esther Perel joins Chelsea to talk about the upsides and downsides of conflict, how to improve your relationships, and why you and your partner keep having the same argument over and over.  Then: A wife wonders if her less-than-thrilling marriage is truly over.  A sister struggles with her sense of obligation when her roommates' marriage turns polyamorous.  And a mom’s sexual assault as a teenager has her concerned for her own daughter’s future.
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<a href="https://www.estherperel.com/courses/turning-conflict-into-connection">Find Esther’s course Turning Conflict Into Connection here.</a>
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Books mentioned on today’s episode:
<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-gabrielle-zevin/17502475?ean=9780593321201">Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow</a>
<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-island-of-sea-women-lisa-see/6682111?ean=9781501154867">The Island of Sea Women</a>
<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/between-two-kingdoms-a-memoir-of-a-life-interrupted-suleika-jaouad/11375409?ean=9780399588600">Between Two Kingdoms</a>
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Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at <a href="mailto:DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a>
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Executive Producer Catherine Law
Edited &amp; Engineered by Brad Dickert
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The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.

On this weekly advice show, comedian & author Chelsea Handler answers listener questions with the hilarious edge you know her for. Joined each week by co-host Catherine Law and celebrity guests, Chelsea never shies away from giving her honest opinion on everything from love, sex and weed to family issues or losing a loved one. Every episode takes you on a ride from funny and informative to inspirational and heartbreaking – and back again.

Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com

On this weekly advice show, comedian &amp; author Chelsea Handler answers listener questions with the hilarious edge you know her for. Joined each week by co-host Catherine Law and celebrity guests, Chelsea never shies away from giving her honest opinion on everything from love, sex and weed to family issues or losing a loved one. Every episode takes you on a ride from funny and informative to inspirational and heartbreaking – and back again.
Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: <a href="mailto:DearChelseaProject@gmail.com">DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com</a>

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The Upside of Conflict with Esther Perel

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