Esther Perel - Finding the Erotic Self

Esther Perel is a psychotherapist and host and founder of Sessions and Sessions Live. Her keynote was titled "Finding the Erotic Self: A Journey for Practitioners." 

To learn more from Esther and become part of her online community, visit www.sessions.estherperel.com.  

I still feel the energy from Sessions Live 2019. Through the thought-provoking presentations, the conversations and the experiential activities, we established the importance of cultivating aliveness as we generate our own erotic energy to stay vibrant and vital as we work to infuse our clients with the same feeling.

Sessions Live is a salon that addresses the pertinent issues of relationships today and an incubator for new ideas. True to the nature of this event, I felt inspired by the new ideas and discussions shared in the room and challenged to go deeper.

I was most taken by the reclamation around our sexuality. We must not only deal with the oppressive forces and trauma but actually give ourselves permission to experience pleasure and connection and control. As the day continued to unfold, a common theme I found myself wanting to explore more was the intricacies of power - power and sexuality and power and relationships as a whole. In essence, the difference between Power to and Power over.

As we wrap up the year, take care of yourself. And not just by doing “self-care” alone, but by actually connecting with the many people that you have met. Create a community that supports you in the work you do and in the sharing of ideas.

Renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel is the New York Times bestselling author of The State of Affairs and Mating in Captivity. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 28 million views and she is also the host of the award-winning podcast Where Should We Begin? Her new podcast, How's Work? launched in the Fall of 2019. Find out more at www.estherperel.com.