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Entre Nous with Esther Perel · Aug 21, 2026

En Plus: The Song In Your Head

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Esther Perel · Entre Nous with Esther Perel

Many of us walk through life with a private DJ in our heads. Often the inner melodies arise from passing associations, like an inescapable pop sensation. But sometimes, the songs are chosen and played directly by the unconscious mind, carrying a deeper meaning and serving a powerful purpose.

For the woman on this week’s podcast episode, the song was Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved?” Whenever I asked her a question about her past, her mind would go blank—but for Marley’s tune—while her body recalled difficult memories from her past. Together, we started the work of asking how the song and its question could bring her safely into the present moment and into new, loving relationships.

If you often find yourself with a song in your head, here are some questions to help you uncover what the song is telling you, and what purpose it may be serving.

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