The Concept of Friend Therapy

The episode begins with the host discussing her therapist's suggestion of friend therapy, which she initially rejected. She explores why she had such a strong reaction to the idea and interviews relationship therapist Esther Perel to gain insights into the topic. Perel explains that there used to be no specific training for friend therapy and how societal norms and cultural shifts have affected the way we value and prioritize friendships. The host reflects on a friendship that ended and recognizes how friend therapy could have potentially saved it.