Esther Perel

Awards & Honours

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Esther Perel's influence is measured not in trophies but in the millions of people who have engaged with her ideas. Her TED talks have been viewed tens of millions of times, making her one of the most-watched relationship experts in the world. Her books have been translated into 24 languages, and her podcast Where Should We Begin? has been a consistent top performer, broadcasting real therapy sessions to a global audience. That she has become a trusted name in both personal and professional relationship advice is a testament to the power of her message.

AwardsEsther Perel's awards reflect her influence as a cultural figure rather than traditional entertainment industry accolades. She is a New York Times bestselling author for both Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs. She has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Creative People in Business" and holds an adjunct professorship at New York University's School of Education and Social Policy.

Magazine Covers

Vanity Fair

2026-07

Mating Season: Esther Perel, Inspiration for Olivia Wilde's The Invite, Zeroes In on Her Next Challenge

Vogue

2026-05

Eight Truths About Long-Term Desire, According to Esther Perel's Mating in Captivity

The Atlantic

2026-07

Too Scared for Sex

The New York Times

2026-01

Esther Perel on the Falsehoods of a Frictionless Relationship

Fortune

2026-07

Esther Perel has a warning for executives

Records & Feats

First podcast to broadcast real, unedited therapy sessions

Career Milestone·2017

Where Should We Begin? was one of the first podcasts to feature actual couples in therapy, with sessions recorded and released publicly.