“I’ll Be Taking It Straight Back!” - When Gift Effort Isn’t Matched at Christmas & Work Party Drama!

On today’s Christmas special of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter deliver their very own festive spin on the Queen’s Speech, reflecting on a year of love, growth and the tiny habits that quietly drive us mad.From red flags that shout to beige flags that whisper “this will annoy you forever”, they take a wry look back at the moments that have tested relationships up and down the country.There’s talk of mismatched sexual rhythms, questionable storage discoveries, awkward festive gatherings and the universal comfort of knowing someone else is also silently judging something small.With music confessions, language debates and plenty of wine-fuelled wisdom, Abbey and Peter remind us that none of us are perfect — but if things get tense this Christmas… just grow up. 🎄🍷Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s festive episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are fully embracing the chaos as Christmas Eve quickly approaches. With Santa hats on and patience running low, the pair dive headfirst into the realities of family life at the most wonderful (and stressful) time of year. From mismatched gift expectations and Secret Santa dramas to the unseen mental load that comes with organising Christmas, nothing is off-limits.The episode is packed with classic Crouchy banter, including a Christmas bike purchase that didn’t quite go to plan, debates over midweek work parties, and why men somehow always miss the brief when it comes to presents. In the Agony Abs, listeners write in with festive dilemmas ranging from clashing family traditions to the disappointment of unbalanced effort under the tree.There’s laughter, a few emotional moments, and plenty of honest reflection on what Christmas is really about — slowing down, being together, and surviving the madness as a family. A proper festive Therapy Crouch, just in time for the big day.00:00 - Chaotic Christmas energy and opening jokes00:49 - Father Christmas enters the chat01:33 - When your partner hates your jokes02:14 - Christmas presents and control arguments02:43 - Brutal “you’re middle-aged now” voice note04:49 - Abbey vs Peter: who actually does everything?06:15 - Mental load of Christmas and invisible labour09:19 - Bike-gate: the kids’ disastrous Christmas bikes11:20 - Secret Santa spiralling out of control15:18 - Why midweek Christmas parties are a nightmare17:04 - Unexpected deep dive into nature documentaries20:48 - Emotional moment about losing a family pet22:12 - Why Christmas is about slowing life down25:29 - Agony Ab: clashing family Christmas traditions31:17 - Agony Ab: unmatched effort in Christmas gifts35:03 - What Christmas is really about35:52 - Final Christmas chaos and sign-offEmail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s an Ask Me Anything classic as Abbey and Peter dive headfirst into your pre-Christmas dilemmas — from hilariously petty neighbour disputes to relationship double standards and DIY disasters that spiral completely out of control.A listener reveals their unwavering refusal to lose a silent bin war, while Abbey questions whether passive aggression might actually be a personality trait. The duo also tackle a plumbing nightmare caused by YouTube-fuelled confidence, debate feminism and dating preferences in a refreshingly honest Agony Abs, and respond to a powerful message about managing health anxiety with practical tools that genuinely help.There’s plenty of laughter, a few brutal truths, and some unexpectedly heartfelt moments as the pair reflect on parenting worries, mental health, and why sometimes knowing your limits is the real win. Plus, a festive teaser hints at what’s coming for the Therapy Crouch Christmas special.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast — hit the link below.00:44 - Welcome to the AMA chaos01:01 - Pe-ter vs Peter vs Pedro03:19 - Generations, labels and feeling ancient05:28 - The Portugal bonk-beat music disaster06:53 - The silent neighbour bin war09:25 - Premier League mentality… over bins12:09 - DIY confidence ends in plumbing disaster14:32 - Inflating balls18:12 - Feminism bush and double standards22:00 - “Happy Christmas, you filthy animal” moment23:03 - Listener advice on health anxiety24:46 - How worry patterns really work26:36 - Christmas special plans teased27:43 - Final sign-off chaosFind great deals on the things you love https://www.ebay.co.uk/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter catch up after what can only be described as one of Abbey’s most chaotic nights out to date. What began as a wholesome wreath-making afternoon quickly spiralled into margaritas on empty stomachs, vomiting on the motorway, missed shopping trips and a Christmas wreath riding shotgun in a car full of regret.Peter shares festive family highlights from the Jingle Bell Ball, including kids desperate for screen time, a painfully awkward Ed Sheeran TikTok moment and Abbey discovering Peter modelling a velvet suit… in the women’s section. There’s diary drama, Christmas planning chaos, Boxing Day cinema arguments and Peter accidentally attending a maths open day instead of seeing the boys.In listener messages, we hear everything from wedding day disasters and unforgettable anniversaries to Elf on the Shelf horror stories that absolutely cross the line. There’s dating dilemmas, reflections on getting older, turning 40, and why margaritas simply cannot be trusted.If you’ve got a Christmas confession, family faux pas or festive nightmare — you know where to send it.00:00 – Intro01:42 – Abbey’s “wholesome” wreath-making day02:12 – The wreath day goes wildly off the rails02:44 – Margaritas on an empty stomach: a fatal error03:56 – Duck choking, spitting food, and hysterics04:37 – Alfie vomits on himself driving the M2505:16 – “Wolf of Wall Street” levels of drunkenness06:38 – Abbey can’t remember getting home07:21 – Peter reacts to Abbey’s wild night out08:18 – Kids stealing the spotlight at Jingle Bell Ball09:03 – Ed Sheeran TikTok embarrassment13:22 – Abbey’s Christmas scheduling chaos16:24 – The explosive Avatar Boxing Day argument18:44 – Peter accidentally attends kids’ maths open day23:22 – Reflecting on the year and turning 4028:31 – Peter spotted modelling in the women’s section31:32 – Wedding disasters and football memories35:48 – “My stick” story37:34 – Elf on the Shelf horror story42:18 – Dating apps, being single at 42 & modern love50:29 – Six-hour coffee date ends brutally52:03 – Christmas stories call-out and wrap-upEmail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, the chaos levels are high as Abbey and Peter dive head-first into your most unhinged dilemmas. From a roommate who’s become painfully healthy to the point of policing pizza boxes, to a listener who’s accidentally become the full-time admin assistant for her entire extended family, the pair tackle the everyday dramas we all know too well.There’s also a gym crush spiralling out of control, awkward encounters, debates about deep-pan pizza, and a dog-sitting saga involving a completely unapproved full-body shave. Abbey and Peter share stories from home, from early-morning parenting struggles to haircut catastrophes that still haunt them.In the Agony Abs, no topic is off-limits — whether it’s boundaries, compliments, or why saying “no” is borderline impossible for some people. It’s relatable, ridiculous, and very Therapy Crouch.If you want to submit your own Agony Ab, hit the link below!00:00 – Intro01:15 – Wholesome lorry-driver compliments02:17 – Shout-out to the HGV listeners03:00 – Parenting chat: kids at Jingle Bell Ball04:20 – Music tastes and the Will Smith surprise05:30 – The “painfully healthy” roommate dilemma06:20 –Abbey’s mission to get fit for 4007:12 – Pizza guilt & balance chat08:24 – The great “deep pan vs thin crust” debate10:00 – Everyman x Franco Manca Theory10:29 – “Family Secretary” dilemma13:16 – Gym crush chaos — sliding off the bench14:35 – Why we can’t say “no” to people16:10 – Do compliments offend or flatter?22:07 – The outrageous dog-sitter grooming incident24:12 – Kid haircut horror stories25:28 – Swimming, gym chat and closing laughsEmail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, chaos is very much the theme as Abbey and Pete dive straight into tash turmoil, surprise mood swings and a Fashion Awards night that left Abbey fuming in her fleece at home.We get a full breakdown of Pete’s accidental “golf-club-after-party” at their house, while Abbey confesses to the most unhinged hangover day of her life—complete with a Chinese and a Big Mac.The pair also open up about a genuinely frightening night when their tiny puppy had to be rushed to an emergency vet, before lightening the mood with the funniest listener messages about accents, school slang and childhood run-ins—including Abbey being hit in the head with a Coke can by a young Wayne Rooney.Names turn into a battlefield this week too, as a listener’s football-inspired baby dilemma sends Abbey and Pete spiralling into their own stories about Jack’s almost-name, why Rafa was banned, and Abbey’s unexpected crush on Phil Foden’s footwork.In the Agony Abs, things get more emotional as they tackle trauma-based parental anxiety, hidden dating history, and the disastrous consequences of snooping through your partner’s phone.If you need laughter, honesty and a bit of relationship chaos—this week’s pod has everything.00:00 – Pete’s “Tom Selleck vibes” tash saga01:37 – Abbey ill in bed while Pete attends Fashion Awards02:16 – The role-reversal “Get Ready With Me” story03:53 – Weekly Whine: Pete brings the entire golf club home… again05:09 – Abbey’s hangover day of Chinese and McDonalds06:32 – Their puppy’s poorly saga08:31 – Listener letter: Classroom accents turning Scouse10:09 – Abbey’s childhood story of Wayne Rooney throwing Coke at her13:20 – Language learning in football changing-room culture16:22 – The “Tilly Tilly” wedding name story17:07 – Ross nearly becoming “Ross Ross” as a child18:01 – Hilarious name combos20:05 – Listener expecting a baby & football-inspired name debate21:29 – Abbey’s full Phil Foden obsession spiral23:03 – Abbey & Pete talk about picking baby names (Julian, Rafa, Jack)28:33 – Abbey’s Christmas chaos & home renovations31:22 – School Christmas fairs, nativities & Abbey’sTV show reading voice33:04 – Listener struggling with parental anxiety & trauma36:04 – Relationship dilemma: girlfriend’s hidden dating history41:08 – Phone snooping disaster: partner’s private notes exposed46:31 – “Say it, forget it. Write it, regret it.”Find great deals on the things you love https://www.ebay.co.uk/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, chaos arrives early as the gang spiral into a full-blown debate about moustaches and whether KFC has genuinely changed its name or if Abbey has dreamed it all up.Abbey, Peter and Ross bounce through TV recommendations, misguided attempts at sending GIFs, and a rant about modern cars being so high-tech they may as well require a degree to switch the air-con on.We hear from listeners with dilemmas stretching from long-distance parenting across the US and UK, to birthday surprises gone wrong, to the mother–daughter moment sparked by old photos of Peter that revealed… more than expected. There’s 90s nostalgia, Real Housewives burnout, documentary talk, and plenty of those unfiltered Agony Abs moments the listeners love.If you’ve got a question, a confession, or simply a show you want them to binge—or avoid at all costs—send it in for next week’s session.00:00 – Intro00:38 – Mo-vember moustache debate01:15 – The KFC/Hawkins confusion02:28 – “How do you even send a gif?”03:01 – Stranger Things vs Breaking Bad03:41 – Euphoria soundtrack04:03 – New TV recommendations04:39 – Housewives affecting their mental health05:11 – Wildcat documentary mention06:05 – TV review plans06:33 – School days: the kid called Barry Norman07:33 – Road trip question: pick one podcast + one radio station08:48 – 90s music nostalgia kicks off10:02 – Radio vs podcast for long journeys11:06 – Car battery, climate control & dashboard rant12:12 – Power steering nostalgia12:33 – Listener dilemma: kids in the UK & dad in the US14:10 – Managing time zones + co-parenting advice14:43 – Birthday request: Peter tries to leave a message16:00 – They realise there was no phone number16:39 – Mother–daughter story about “old Peter Crouch photos”17:43 – The optical illusion ‘schlong’ moment19:24 – Outro + TV recommendations requestFind great deals on the things you love https://www.ebay.co.uk/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, things get a little deeper as Abbey and Peter dive into the realities of kindness, mental wellbeing and the pressures so many people face around Christmas.After a chaotic catch-up covering moustache disasters, school fairs, lost bank cards and black cab etiquette, the pair open up about a listener whose brave email sparked emotional conversations within his family.From there, Abbey and Pete explore the small habits that genuinely boost your mental health — from exercise and fresh air to connection, community and a good old-fashioned belly laugh. We hear stories about black cab confessions, health anxiety breakthroughs, childhood hymns, nostalgic comfort TV, and why talking is still the most underrated therapy of all.In the Agony Ab section they tackle group-chat politics, Christmas gifting dilemmas and thoughtful vs. sexy presents… with some truly unhinged suggestions from Pete. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and a gentle reminder that kindness — to yourself and others — goes further than you think.00:00 – Intro00:35 – Shacket debate01:42 – Moustache meltdown03:03 – Hiding the length03:49 – Kindness backed by science05:28 – A reminder to be kinder08:29 – Times tables chaos08:44 – Christmas stress begins13:07 – The emotional listener email17:11 – Exercise and mental health21:29 – Men and vulnerability27:02 – Black cab therapy29:14 – Health anxiety & hypnotherapy32:49 – Comfort TV cures37:42 – Sexy vs sentimental gifts47:12 – Group chat politics: Side-chats, snubs & accidental screenshots.Mind - https://www.mind.org.ukCALM (Campaign against living miserably) - https://www.thecalmzone.net/NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/Find great deals on the things you love https://www.ebay.co.uk/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey, Pete and Ross dive head-first into a festive storm of dilemmas, disasters and downright unhinged questions from you lovely lot. Christmas has officially landed in the Crouch household, and Abbey kicks things off by revealing the chaos behind her three-tree setup and why Warren remains the undisputed king of Christmas magic.We hear from listeners struggling with everything from choosing the right foundation at 40 to navigating surname politics before marriage. Abbey spills the exact contents of her makeup bag, including the bronzer she swears by and the fake tan formula she’s secretly been developing behind the scenes…Then things take a turn as the gang tackle one of the spiciest questions ever sent into the pod, before offering advice to those dealing with over-keen boyfriends, drama-filled friends, and marriages stuck in “admin mode.” Add in some of the best nickname stories we’ve ever heard, and it’s another wild, brilliant, no-filter episode.If you want to submit your own dilemma for a future Agony Abs, find our email below!00:00 – Intro chaos + AMA kickoff00:54 – Abbey’s Christmas tree saga begins03:08 – Pete’s winter golf obsession05:14 – Makeup + maiden name dilemma from a Scottish listener07:41 – Surnames, traditions & family identity chat09:03 – Dog names, kid names & Crouch family nicknames10:00 – Abbey reveals everything in her makeup bag12:15 – Abbey’s fake tan project14:34 – “We’ve run out of things to talk about” relationship dilemma15:38 – Who talks more? Story-stealing & relationship dynamics17:06 – The pegging question… and boundaries in the bedroom18:24 – Friend who brings her boyfriend everywhere19:46 – The gang’s best (and worst) nickname stories22:39 – More wild listener nicknames: Rigatoni, Pterodactyl & more25:02 – Boyfriend moving too fast and giving the ick28:20 – Hating your partner’s friend — what can you actually say?30:16 – OutroFind great deals on the things you love https://www.ebay.co.uk/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s a full-on domestic rollercoaster as Abbey and Peter catch up on a chaotic week of nits, new puppies, and the great household power shift.Abbey walks us through a full-blown nit prevention emergency that had her sprinting between ten shops and before getting a fringe, while Pete attempts to defend himself after the time he once cut off her entire hair extension at the root during a previous lice saga.We’re also introduced to the newest — and slightly controversial — family member: Bambi, the tiny dog who arrived under Abbey’s jumper after Pete had very explicitly said “absolutely no way” to another pet. Between debates about who actually runs the house, the kids’ obsession with babies, and Pete being caught lying face-down on a bare mattress after a dads night out, the domestic chaos is at an all-time high.The pair also chat I’m A Celeb (even if neither of them seems to know the lineup), over-share in true Therapy Crouch style, and dive into some incredibly relatable listener dilemmas — from clingy partners to golf-related relationship politics. It’s a wholesome, mad, and very Therapy Crouch-style catch-up.00:00:18 — Fringe chaos & shopping mishaps00:01:20 — Movember moustache “glow up”00:02:07 — The nit apocalypse begins00:02:24 — Pete once cut Abbey’s hair off at the root00:03:15 — Bambi the dog arrives (against Pete’s will)00:04:15 — Abbey’s childhood pet trauma00:19:29 — “Quality not quantity” relationship chat00:20:41 — The coconut oil dog incident00:23:21 — Did Pete sneak out at 3am?00:24:53 — Glasgow Rangers lie + football dad stories00:26:41 — eBay argument: golf clubs vs dresses00:27:39 — “Chat GBT” chaos00:28:47 — The 10pm nit-combing meltdown00:35:35 — Too many knobs & taps dilemma00:36:05 — Weekly catch-up: horse riding, football matches, date night00:37:10 — Pete asleep face-down on a bare mattress00:37:31 — Listener writes in about small annoyances in relationships00:52:45 — “He’s not trying to escape… probably.”00:53:01 — Golf politics00:53:29 — The great golf argument00:54:04 — “You’re the worst couch of all time.”Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.