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Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 36 - The Cost of Being "The Strong One"In this final episode of Season 1, Ivonne opens up about the hidden toll of always being "the strong one." As a therapist, business owner, and caretaker, Ivonne shares her recent personal experience of navigating life while holding it all together for everyone else — and what happens when even the strong feel like they’re falling apart.We explore the emotional cost of being the reliable one, the silent weight of unspoken expectations, and the importance of allowing ourselves to ask for help. This is a raw and relatable conversation for anyone who’s ever felt like they needed...2025-05-2220 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 35 - Rest? Never Heard of Her: Why it can be Hard to Rest with BethanyIn this episode, we explore the surprising challenges many of us face when it comes to simply resting. From the guilt that creeps in when we slow down to the cultural pressure to stay busy. Bethany is back and together, we unpack why rest often feels out of reach—and why it's more essential than ever. Join us for a compassionate conversation about recognizing burnout, and reclaiming rest as a necessary act of self-care.Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, fee...2025-05-0834 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 34 - Healing the Nice Girl Within with Aleta WilsonThis week we are joined by Aleta Wilson! She is a registered social worker and has an amazing new program called Nice Girls Club starting May 14th. In this episode, we dive into the hidden challenges women face when caught in the cycle of being the "nice girl" — always accommodating, always saying yes, and constantly putting others' needs ahead of their own. Aleta shares tools to help us get closer to our Self-Assured selves.We share some personal stories, tips on how to identify yourself as a nice girl and real strategies for breaking free from people-pleasing ha...2025-05-0139 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 33 - Mind Unlocked: Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Melissa PyneMelissa Pyne is BACK, and ready to take a deep dive into the world of psychedelic-assisted therapy. In this episode, we're breaking down what psychedelic therapy actually looks like. Melissa shares the three main types of psychedelic medicines used in therapy today—psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine—how they work, what they’re used for, and why people are turning to them for mental health breakthroughs.Thinking about trying this therapeutic approach yourself? We’ve got you. Learn what questions to ask a trained professionals before diving in and how to know if this path is right for you. Plu...2025-04-2445 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 32 - The Mental Side of Injury Recovery with Chris MichaelSudden injuries can be painful, scary and a tough mental battle. Chris Michael is an Registered Massage Therapist, and he joins the podcast to share his story of recovering from knee surgery, after not being able to locate his knee cap! Chris gets real about the mental side of his recovery: the depression, anxiety and identity loss; and how he shifted his mindset and made space for his emotions to have a new perspective on recovery.If you've ever been injured, felt stuck or struggled to bounce back, this one's for you! Raw, honest and f...2025-04-1749 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 31 - Anti-Carceral Approach to Suicidality with Kaitlin BaldwinTrigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicidality briefly. Please take care while listening, and reach out for support if needed.In this episode, we explore an anti-carceral approach to suicidality—an alternative to the traditional criminalizing and institutionalizing responses to those struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Kaitlin Baldwin joins us, as we delve into how the carceral system often exacerbates harm rather than providing meaningful support, espeically for folks in the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and how we can reframe our approach to mental health crises in a way that prioritizes car...2025-04-1039 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 30 - Exploring Intimacy: Uncovering Sex in Relationships with Ashley MarianiIn this candid and fruitful episode of Outside The Therapy Room, Ashley Mariani joins us as we explore the intricate dynamics of sex and relationships, offering insight and advice for creating deeper emotional and physical connections with your partner. Whether you're navigating the early stages of a relationship or working through long-term challenges, this episode covers everything you need to know to foster a healthy, passionate, and intimate bond.Join us as we discuss the importance of emotional intimacy, open communication, the role of trust, and how to address common issues that can arise in the bedroom...2025-04-0352 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 29 - Befriending Your Inner Critic with BethanyIn this episode of Outside The Therapy Room, Bethany and Ivonne dive into the topic of the inner critic — that nagging, self-doubting voice we all experience. They explore how it shapes our thoughts, impacts our confidence, and share practical tips for managing it. Whether it's in your career, relationships, or personal growth, learn how to befriend and quiet that inner critic and embrace a more compassionate, empowering mindset. Tune in for an insightful conversation on turning self-judgment into self-compassion!Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in On...2025-03-2746 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 28 - Navigating Gender Disappointment: Destinee's JourneyIn this insightful podcast episode, Destinee opens up about her personal journey with gender disappointment during pregnancy. She shares her raw and honest feelings, providing listeners with a relatable and empathetic perspective on navigating the complexities of expectations and emotions surrounding the sex of a baby.Whether you're a parent-to-be or simply seeking to understand this often-overlooked experience, Destinee’s story offers support, understanding, and comfort to anyone facing similar feelings. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that highlights the importance of emotional honesty in the pregnancy journey.While the term to describe this feeling is...2025-03-2029 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 27 - Myths of Couples Therapy with Tonya BeattieTonya is back to bust some of the myths we hear about couples therapy, like couples therapy is only if you're about to break up; the therapist is always taking a side; and couples therapy is only beneficial when you plan on staying together. As two couples therapists, we know how communicating to your partner that you want to go to couples therapy, isn't always received in the best way. That's okay, and common actually. We share different suggestions on talking about couples therapy, and ways to make this step more comfortable for your partner.H...2025-03-0655 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 26 - Different Types of Rest with DestineeDid you know there are 7 different types of rest!? It’s true; while the most commonly known is physical rest, there can be times where we are chilling on the couch, watching a movie or we wake up in the morning after a long sleep, but don't feel well rested. This may be because we are only engaging in one type of rest.Destinee is back to talk about the different types of rest, how we can recognize when we need to pracitce that type of rest, and ways to rest in these areas. We talk about ou...2025-02-2751 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 25 - What is Validation?You've heard about validating yours and others emotions, but what the heck does that even mean? Sarah, our registered social worker, joins us to discuss what validation is, why its important and share some examples of validation.Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website here or contact us at hello@newmooncounselling.com to work with one of our team members. If you reside outside of Ontario, a quick Google search will help you find a therapist near you!2025-02-2037 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 24 - Maternal Mental Health with Lisette WeberLisette Weber is a Postpartum Doula - a sidekick really, and she joins us to talk all things maternal mental health. Lisette explains what a Doula is, what her work focuses on and shares her own experience with postpartum depression and anxiety.We share resources on how to support a loved one who has just had a child, while validating and normalizing the challenges a new mother goes through physically, mentally and emotionally.Lisette runs a maternal mental health support group for new moms. For more information visit the links below. Perinatal Wellbeing C...2025-02-1353 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 23 - The Fascination of Reality TV & How It Impacts Our Mental Health with Bethany & AliciaReality TV is everywhere, its either our not-so-guilty Guilty Pleasure, our coping show, or the thing that connects you to friends and family. Bethany is back, and we are joined by Alicia (our registered social worker), to talk all about Reality TV and how it can impact our mental health. We also discuss reality stars and the impact of being documented has on their mental health.Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website here or contact us at hello...2025-02-0643 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 22 - Conflict, Window of Tolerance and How to Fight Fair with JenniJenni is back to talk about conflict. We answer the question "is conflict bad", and we discuss what happens to our bodies and brain when we are in conflict, survival cues (flight, fight, freeze and fawn) and the window of tollerance; as well as the different conflict types we might take on.We provide support and suggestions to help you the next time you find yourself in a place of conflict and how to self-regulate. Jenni will be offering a FREE Virtual workshop on conflict, where she will dive deeper on helping you identify your conflict type...2025-01-3049 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 21 - Video Games, Female Gamers and How Games Impact Our Mental Health with DestineeThis is a fun one! Our favourite nerd, Destinee is back to talk about video games and mental health. In this episode we talk about the negative impacts of video games, and all of the benefits and positive impacts video games can have on our mental, physical and emotional health.We talk about female gamers, the sense of community that can come from gaming, using video games as a tool to relieve anxiety and stress, how video games can help with decision making, problem solving and communication, and Destinee shares some of her favourite games! ...2025-01-2355 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 20 - Getting Back to Routine After the HolidaysReturning back to regular routine after the holiday break can come with some difficulty and adjustment. Going from slower, unplanned days, a lot of festive events, food and socializing to early mornings, packing lunches for work/school, and going back to our usual habits can be hard and tiring!This week, Alex joins Ivonne to talk about why routines are important, how it can be challenging and they share their own difficulties with returning back to routine and how you can help yourself, your kiddos and family get back to the regular routine. Ivonne also has a...2025-01-1630 min

Outside The Therapy RoomMinisode 3 - Solo Dates: Benefits to Spending Time AloneSpending time alone, while challenging, can be so beneficial to our mental health, and our relationships. In this minisode, Ivonne talks about her experience going from disliking time alone, to now loving time alone.This episode will show you the signs that you may need some time alone, the benfits of solo dates and alone time, and also validates why it can be so hard to spend time alone. We hope this minisode leaves you with some plans to take yourself out on a solo date! Enjoy :)Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompod 2025-01-1323 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 19 - Exercise: The Balance Between Healthy & UnhealthyHappy New Year! We are back with a brand new episode - first one of 2025... exercise! I'm sure you've seen all the ads on social media, TV, radio, just about everywhere, about exercise and fitness as we start the new year. Jordan, Sarah and Ivonne talk about why exercise is such a focus in the new year, the benefits of exercise to our mental health, and how to build ourselves up for success when it comes to including exercise into our routine.Sarah and Ivonne get vulnerable and share their experience with disordered eating, over...2025-01-0948 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 18 - Grief Over The HolidaysWhile the holidays can bring joy and gatherings, it can also be a time of loneliness and grief. Alex is back to talk about the different types of grief we can experience during the holidays.We talk about what grief can look like, how we can take care of ourselves when we are feeling sad, as well as how others around you can support you as you grief. We share our experience of grief, changing traditions and normalize the different ways people can grieve.This is our last episode of 2024! We will be taking a 2...2024-12-1940 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 17 - Mental Load & The Holidays with AlexAlex is baaack, and we talk about the mental load the often, moms, feel especially around the holidays. With trying to keep the magic of the holidays alive while running errands, feeling overwhelmed with the mall, shopping, gifts, planning, cooking..... it can lead to not feeling the magic for ourselves.Ivonne and Alex talk about their experiences as moms around the holidays, the challenges and conflict that can come up when the responsibilities with holiday planning falls on them as mothers, and women in their extended families, and how to survive the holidays. We hope...2024-12-1241 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 16 - Navigating Holiday Overwhelm with BethanyOn this weeks episode, we are talking about the stress of the holidays and how to set boundaries around holiday events and family members.Bethany and Ivonne share personal stories about difficult moments at holiday events, everything from feeling overwhelmed with socializing, to navigating comments about body and food. You will hear some tools and scripts for boundary setting that you can use at your holiday event. We hope you find validation, and support from this episode.Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and...2024-12-0555 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 15 - Politics, Activism, Systemic Issues & What to do in Times of UncertaintyWhen the world feels like its on fire, it can bring up a lot of complex emotions. In this episode Jenni joins us to talk about ways folks can help support the many important causes and show some activism in whatever capacity they have.Jenni and Ivonne talk about how to process our emotions after the election, coping tools like grounding, and boundary setting to help take care of ourselves so we have more capacity to help others. We also discuss what to do when people share their views that may be different from ours, and how...2024-11-2832 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 14 - Social Media & Our Mental Health with Tonya BeattieSocial media has its pros, such as a great space to connect with family and friends, learn new things like tutorials, catch up on our favourite celebs and feeling seen and validating by some content. But it can also be a space where bullying happens, we disconnect with things in real life, can become addicting, and we can be consuming information that can be heavy and/or harmful to us.Tonya joins us to talk about why social media is such a big deal in our lives, how to set boundaries and model boundaries to teens around...2024-11-2150 min

Outside The Therapy RoomMinisode 2 - Therapist Dress Code: Does how we dress make a difference?Second minisode!!! In this short episode, Bethany and Ivonne talk about therapy dress code. Should therapists have a dress code? We share our thoughts on this, and are strongly pro comfort! Not only our comfort, but the comfort of the client's we are seeing. We are so curious of what your thoughts are, tell us in the comments!Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website at www.newmooncounselling.com to work with one of our team members...2024-11-1817 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 13 - Male Friendships, Bro Culture & How to Deepen Your ConnectionsThe conversation of male friendships has been a hot topic both inside and outside the therapy room. Those identifying as males, have shared wanting to have a deeper connection to their male friendships, and not just talk about interests or have surface level conversations. Join us as Chris, a registered psychotherapist, talks to us about his experience with his male friendships, how male friendships are portrayed in movies and TV shows, and shares some suggestions on how to deepen those male connections! Chris also has a band, and we talk a bit about it on...2024-11-1441 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 12 - How to suggest therapy to a loved one with BethanyIs there someone you know that you think would benefit from therapy? Well, there are many ways to go about suggesting it. What we normally see if that the statement "you need therapy" can sometimes be said as an insult or individualizing the person as the problem... which doesn't help anyone.In this episode, Bethany joins us for the first time to talk about ways we can kindly suggest therapy to a loved on, her own experience with suggesting therapy or having someone suggest therapy to her and how to suggest couples therapy to your partner.2024-11-0738 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 11 - Procrastination & Goal Setting with JordanHave you ever procrastinated? Not to worry, most (if not all) of us have! On this podcast, Jordan is back to talk about procrastination, understanding why we procrastinate and how to combat it.Goals can be a great tool to have us work towards something, but sometimes it can be overwhelming and disappointing when we set goals that are unrealistic or unmeasurable. Jordan and Ivonne talk about how to set SMART Goals, and build yourself up for success in achieving your goals!Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for...2024-10-3145 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 10 - Weather, Mood & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with SarahDo you notice your mood shift as the weather changes? You're not the only one! Sarah is back to talk about her experience with Season Affective Disoder (SAD), and the impact that weather (heat, cold and in between) has on our mood and emotions.We discuss the mixed feelings about Fall and Summer seasons, and share some tips on how to get through this upcoming winter and 5pm darkness. Hope you enjoy this episode!Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free...2024-10-2435 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 9 - What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model? With Melissa PyneMelissa Pyne joins us to talk about Internal Family Systems Model (IFS)! Melissa is a social worker, practice owner of Inner Trailheads Counselling, and specializes in IFS. This threapy modality has been around for over 30 years, but lately, has been gaining popularity - most recently in the media, as seen in Inside Out 1 and 2.IFS belives that we are all made up of different parts/sub-personalities which together create an internal family. In this episode, Melissa shares what IFS is, how it can be helpful in accepting our whole selves and being compassionate to ourselves. We talk...2024-10-1759 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 8 - Neurodiversity with ArshArsh is back to talk about neurodiversity. We discuss what neurodiversity means, all the things that fall under the neurodivergent umbrella and the stigmas around ADHD and ASD from society and in media. As well as the different views of getting a diagnosis or not, and we share some tips on how to get a diagnosis if this is what you are seeking.We talk about Neurodiversity in a very general way on this podcast, with the hopes of having more specific conversations in the future, about ADHD and ASD in the education system, relationships and day-to-day...2024-10-101h 02

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 7 - Sleep Hygiene with Jordan and AlexStruggle with falling asleep or staying asleep? Not to worry, we got you! This week Alex is back and we welcome Jordan, a registered psychotherapist at NMC, to the podcast to discuss all things sleep!We share personal stories of sleep patterns, having a partner that sleeps well when you might not sleep well, the different factors that can impact our sleep from chronic pain, anxiety to revenge bedtime and shift work. We also share suggestions and tips to try to help you get a better sleep tonight!Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompod 2024-10-031h 00

Outside The Therapy RoomMinisode 1 - The Birthday Blues: It's you're birthday, cry if you want to!Ivonne's first solo episode! She talks about the birthday blues, how birthdays aren't always filled with excitement, celebration and joy... sometimes they're filled with sadness, grief, anxiety and loneliness. Ivonne shares some of her exerience in and out of the therapy room, and what to do when we're feeling a bit blue on our birthday. Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website at www.newmooncounselling.com to work with one of our team members. If you reside outside of...2024-09-3024 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 6 - Female FriendshipsFemale friendships can be tough - we've all been there! Feeling left out of friend groups, longing for the types of friendships we see in shows, movies and social media, having high expectations for friends and being let down... its all hard.Alexandria is back again, and this time we are getting vulnerable and real about our own experiences with female friendships from grade school to now. We discuss friendship apps, expectations, friendships changing as we go through different life events, and the effort/mental load that comes with keeping friendships.Follow us on social...2024-09-261h 14

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 5 - BoundariesBoundaries are hard to set, and necessary. Destinee is back to talk about boundaries, why they are hard to set, how to set them and what to do when certain people don’t respect those boundaries. Ivonne and Destinee talk about their journey as recovering people-pleasers, share information on the different types of boundaries, and some examples on how to share boundaries, why they are so important and the misuse of boundaries.Here is the consent video Destinee was talking about: https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8?si=Xd9rZ29d2MjcoEvwFollow us on social me...2024-09-191h 08

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 4 - Imposter SyndromeThe interns are in! Ivonne talks to our previous interns, Sarah and Alexandria to discuss the imposter syndrome they felt during their placement, and when they became official associates at New Moon Counselling. We talk about when imposter syndrome has shown up in our lives, what can cause us to experience strong imposter syndrome and some tools to help combat it!Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website at www.newmooncounselling.com to work with one of our team...2024-09-121h 01

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 3 - IdentityIvonne and Arsh, a registered social worker at New Moon Counselling, are talking all about identity. The different stages of our lives that can bring up questions about our identity, the various things that can impact our view of self and our identity and how we can support ourselves and our kiddos in developing a good sense of self. Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website at www.newmooncounselling.com to work with one of our team members. If...2024-09-0554 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 2 - Life TransitionsOh, transitions are hard, and can be filled with a mix of emotions. During this podcast, Ivonne sits with Alexandria, resgistered social worker at New Moon Counselling, to talk about life transitions, how they can be both exciting and challenging at times, and how the control we have in the transition impacts the way we are impacted by it. Sharing from their personal experiences and some things they have heard in the therapy room, Ivonne and Alexandria provide some psychoeducation, validation and coping tools for a life transition you may be experiencing.Follow us on social media:2024-08-2958 min

Outside The Therapy RoomEpisode 1 - FearIvonne is joined by Destinee, a registered psychotherapist at New Moon Counselling! Together they discuss the different ways we feel fear, sometimes its positive and exciting, and other times it makes us feel anxious and we attempt to avoid it. They share personal experiences with fear and some insight in understanding how our fear may show up and tools that can support us.Follow us on social media:@outisdethetherapyroompodIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website at www.newmooncounselling.com to work with one of...2024-08-2248 min

Outside The Therapy RoomWelcome to Outside the Therapy Room!Welcome to Outside The Therapy Room! In this episode Ivonne talks about how scared, nervous and excited she is about this podcast, what inspired her to start this podcast, and shares some tidbits of what to expect from each episode. The hope is that this podcast helps validate and normalize everyday things that impact our mental health, and give awareness that you are not alone.Follow us on social media:@outsidethetherapyroompod@newmooncounsellingkwIf you're looking for a therapist and live in Ontario, feel free to visit our website at www.newmooncounselling.com to...2024-08-1908 min

Shine Mama!How to help your marriage thrive during the pandemic with Ivonne HammoudToday I’m interviewing Ivonne Hammoud, mother of 2 and owner of New Moon Counselling. Ivonne is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University; and specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and life changes/stressors. She has definitely seen an increase in couples coming to see her throughout the pandemic and she has some great insight into what’s happening in marriages, why it’s happening and what couples can do about it. In this episode we talk about: How the pandemic has been really hard on some m...2021-06-2849 min