In the episode, the host noted that she is the author of the two titles in the set, using the reference to highlight her expertise on relationship dynamics. The mention was brief and served mainly to identify her credentials rather than to recommend the books.
Episode: The Arc of Love - The Other Woman
Esther Perel, the host of the podcast, is the author of this book.
Esther Perel is the author of Mating and Captivity in the State of Affairs.