Outside The Therapy Room
Ivonne Hammoud is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and owner of a therapy practice in Waterloo, Ontario. But out of the office, she's a mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Join Ivonne as she sits with a special guest to discuss every day things that impact our mental health! Conversations about everything from mental health and relationships, to media and current events, as well as personal experiences and reflections, all in the hopes of normalizing our humanness and helping you see that you’re not alone. This is Outside the Therapy Room!
Outside The Therapy Room
Latest Episodes
Episode 66 - The Human Side of Your Therapist with Ashley Mariani
In this episode, we’re having an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the realities of this work — beyond what we were taught in grad school. From the pressure to be a “blank slate” to questioning old expectations like no self-disclosur...
Episode 65: Triggers, Glimmers and Our Nervous System with Bethany Hanman
Triggers are something many of us have heard about — moments when our nervous system reacts strongly to something in our environment. But what about the opposite of triggers?In this episode, we’re talking about glimmers — small, often ov...
Episode 64 - The Mental Health Power of Play with Claudia Gracias
Play isn’t just something children do for fun — it’s actually a critical part of emotional development, communication, and mental health.In this episode, child therapist, Claudia joins and together we explore the power of play and why it...
Episode 63 - The Elder Daughter Effect with Aleta Wilson
In many families, the eldest daughter quietly carries an invisible role — helper, mediator, caregiver, and emotional support system. Over time, this responsibility can shape identity, relationships, and mental health.Aleta is back to exp...
Episode 62 - When Desire Doesn’t Match: Sex, Shame, and Relationship Stress with Lindsay Kenna
Sexual desire discrepancies are one of the most common — and least talked about — challenges in relationships. When one partner wants sex more often than the other, it can quickly become about much more than sex. Feelings of rejection, pressure...