
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!
Podcasting since 2024 • 45 episodes
Outside The Therapy Room
Latest Episodes
Episode 41 - Romantasy & the Alpha Appeal: The Popularity of Spicy Fantasy Books with Ashley Mariani
Why are so many of us drawn to “spicy” romance novels with powerful, dominant male leads—and what does that do to our expectations of our partners? In this episode we dig into the surge of steamy books, the psychology behind alpha-male characte...
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Episode 40 - Beyond the Binary: Exploring Gender & Sexuality with Dakota Grass
What’s the difference between gender identity and sexual identity — and how do we figure it all out? In this episode, Dakota joins us for an open, honest, and uplifting conversation about how teens explore who they are, why adolescence is such ...
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Episode 39: Not Just Mood Swings: Breaking Down PMS and PMDD with Olivia Carvalho
This week we’re diving into a topic that so many experience but few openly talk about—PMS, mental health, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). I’m joined by Olivia Carvalho, the Menstral Coach, for a real and honest conversa...
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Episode 38 - Writing Through It: How Journaling and Poetry Heal with Lacey Heels
In this inspiring episode, I fangirl over the one and only Lacey Heels, author, poet and wonderful human, to talk about her brand-new book, The Rebirth Rituals. Lacey shares how writing and poetry became powerful tools in her own journ...
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Episode 37 - Backpacks, Big Feelings & Calm Tricks
Season 2 of Outside The Therapy Room kicks off with one of the biggest transitions of the year—back to school. In this episode, I’m sharing how to spot the signs of school anxiety in kids (and teens), simple ways to help them process t...
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