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On and Off The Spectrum

On and Off The Spectrum

By: Dr. Esther Hess and Dr. Ann Kirsch
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Summary

How do families react, respond and reorganize after receiving a potentially life altering physical or mental health diagnosis, either for themselves or for someone they love? Dr. Esther Hess and Dr. Ann Kirsch, two experienced and well-known psychotherapists offer strategies, guidance and realistic hope through some of the toughest times that families can face.

© 2026 On and Off The Spectrum Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Binge Eating Disorder: Discovery and recovery

    Binge Eating Disorder: Discovery and recovery
    May 14 2026

    Drs. Hess and Kirsch sit down with Illana Zackon with a candid conversation about her own experiences with Binge Eating Disorder. She enlightens the audience to how common eating disorders are ignored or misdiagnosed and how she fought her way back to health.

    Stay in touch!

    This podcast is a conversation, and we’d love to hear from you. If you have questions, topics you’d like us to explore, or are interested in being a guest on a future episode, email us at onandoffthespectrumpodcast@gmail.com

    Music

    Composer / Writer / Author: ROSSANO GENTILI - SIAE IPI: 161539866
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    30 mins
  • Adoption Competency: How to Distinguish Normal Developmental Challenges from Adoption-Trauma Behaviors

    Adoption Competency: How to Distinguish Normal Developmental Challenges from Adoption-Trauma Behaviors
    May 7 2026

    Dr. Esther Hess and Dr. Ann Kirsch together discuss the complex issues of how adoption trauma often manifests itself as maladaptive survival strategies, with guidance for differentiating these maladaptive behaviors from age-appropriate developmental challenges.

    Stay in touch!

    This podcast is a conversation, and we’d love to hear from you. If you have questions, topics you’d like us to explore, or are interested in being a guest on a future episode, email us at onandoffthespectrumpodcast@gmail.com

    Music

    Composer / Writer / Author: ROSSANO GENTILI - SIAE IPI: 161539866
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    45 mins
  • Depression, Medication and Pregnancy: Separating Fear from Fact

    Depression, Medication and Pregnancy: Separating Fear from Fact
    Apr 30 2026

    The pros and cons of anti-depressant medication during pregnancy are thoughtfully explored as Dr. Ann and Dr. Estie discuss the quandary that women often find themselves in; what to do if you want to get pregnant, think you might be pregnant and have a diagnosis of depression?

    Please note: This episode explores mental health treatment alongside fertility and pregnancy, topics that may be sensitive for some listeners.


    Stay in touch!

    This podcast is a conversation, and we’d love to hear from you. If you have questions, topics you’d like us to explore, or are interested in being a guest on a future episode, email us at onandoffthespectrumpodcast@gmail.com

    Music

    Composer / Writer / Author: ROSSANO GENTILI - SIAE IPI: 161539866
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    25 mins
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