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On and Off The Spectrum

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by Dr. Esther Hess and Dr. Ann Kirsch

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23 episodes
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<p>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.</p>

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1/28/2026

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July 9, 2026

Understanding and Treating Porn Addiction on the Internet - Part 2

This episode is the second part of Drs. Hess and Kirsch discussion with expert Naomi Afriat, LCSW, on the timely and understandable disconcerting subject of internet porn addiction; it's origins, impact on individual and family life and course of treatment. 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...

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July 2, 2026

Understanding and Treating Porn Addiction on the Internet - Part 1

Drs. Hess and Kirsch discuss the timely and understandable disconcerting subject of internet porn addiction; it's origins, impact on individual and family life and course of treatment with leading expert in the field, Dr. Naomi Afriat. Tonight is the first part of a thoughtful two-part discussion which includes the challenges of treating this disorder within the neuro-divergent community. Stay in touch! This podcast is a conversation, and we’d love to hear from you. If you have questions, top...

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June 25, 2026

Where Have All The Male Therapists Gone?

Drs. Hess and Kirsch sit down with Dr. Seth Kurzban, a community mental health social worker. based in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kurzban approaches this question from his own personal and professional experience and relates the way children are being unconsciously gender trained for future careers. 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...

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What is On and Off The Spectrum?
<p>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.</p>
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