Esther Perel, a renowned psychotherapist and author, dives into building strong relationship foundations. Gary John Bishop shares secrets for thriving love, while Jillian Turecki discusses common relationship mistakes and the power of accountability. Eric Barker highlights the path to true love and healthy emotional expression. Together, they explore the complexities of modern relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, commitment, and open communication to foster fulfilling connections.

Gary Bishop, author of 'Unfu*k Yourself' and 'Love Unfu*ked,' joins the show to talk about destructive relationship habits, managing them, and the power of radical self-awareness. They also discuss the fight or flight response inhibiting emotional intimacy and the hopeful side of changing destructive patterns for pleasurable connections.