Wedding Woes About My Mom
From Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel by Esther Perel Global Media
April 13, 2026 · 51 min · Season 8 · Episode 39
About this episode
The episode explores a woman's journey to understand her mother better before her wedding, addressing the emotional complexities stemming from her parents' divorce.
She’s getting married soon, but before she walks down the aisle, she wants to walk toward her mother with more understanding. Years of complicated emotions since her parents’ divorce have built walls between them. With Esther’s insight, she learns how to acknowledge her own feelings, understand her mother’s defenses, and lay the groundwork for a more loving connection. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com. Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone’s journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. My annual Sessions Live two-day live event is coming up next month! Through clinical…
People in this episode
Host: Esther Perel
Topics covered
- family dynamics
- mother-daughter relationship
- emotional understanding
- divorce
- communication
Keywords
- wedding
- mother
- understanding
- divorce
- emotions
- connection
- Esther Perel
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Esther Perel Global Media
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