Esther Perel Instagram – It’s been 17 years since psychotherapist Esther Perel published her first best-selling book, ‘Mating in Captivity,’ introduced the idea of “erotic intelligence” (or at least an updated, 21st-century version of it) into the public consciousness, and soon became a TED Talk star (her first talk has over 20 million views and counting). Today, we are thrilled to welcome @estherperelofficial to the Vox Media Podcast Network, where the latest season of her podcast ‘Where Should We Begin?’ is now available. Over five seasons of ‘Where Should We Begin?,’ Perel brought her audience into the therapy room, letting them listen in as she conducted real sessions with real couples untangling very real issues. For the new season, Perel’s team received 6,000 applicants; among them, there’s a couple split apart by the war in Ukraine, one woman worried she’s being gaslighted by her partner, and of course, more stories about infidelity.  As we welcome the podcast to the New York podcast family, the Cut has put together an Esther Perel syllabus: a guide to her approach to therapy and relationships, her body of work, and references, plus a few behind-the-scenes glimpses into the process of making the show. Whether you’re a die-hard fan who has already subscribed, are tuning in for the very first time, or just want to know Perel’s favorite sexy movies, there’s surely something at the link(s) in bio to up your erotic IQ. Photo-illustration by The Cut