Midlife Crisis or Just a Leather Jacket? Answering Your Relationship Dealbreakers!

On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back on the sofa tackling your juiciest listener dilemmas. From midlife crises and changing bodies in marriage to fighting over playlists and separate dinners, nothing is off-limits.The pair reflect on marriage, juggling career ambitions, body confidence, and friendship groups, while keeping things as funny and unfiltered as ever. Expect heartfelt advice, cheeky confessions, and plenty of laughs as they get real about the highs and lows of long-term love.00:00 – Intro: Abbey and Peter kick off the AMA with laughs00:54 – First listener dilemma: career ambition vs contentment in marriage03:40 – Abbey and Pete debate contentment vs striving for more05:33 – Success defined: promotions vs family time08:45 – A raw question about weight changes in marriage11:13 – Body confidence, beauty standards, and menopause talk12:31 – A listener’s husband hits a midlife crisis15:21 – Abbey’s story about Erin Brockovich’s Hells Angel neighbour18:19 – Should couples laugh at each other in public?21:06 – Fighting over playlists: pop vs heavy metal23:34 – Food battles: vegan vs carnivore couple26:08 – Friendship circles after marriage and feeling left outEmail: [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 are joined by the legendary father-son duo Larry and George Lamb. Larry, beloved for his iconic role as Mick Shipman in Gavin & Stacey, and George, a broadcaster turned passionate farmer and businessman, bring stories full of humour, heart, and honesty.From behind-the-scenes memories of Gavin & Stacey to George’s mission to transform farming with Wildfarmed, the pair open up about their family bond, work, and lessons learned along the way. Expect tales of fame, hangovers, goats in the desert, and even Larry’s reignited passion for poetry. In true Therapy Crouch fashion, there are laughs, chaos, and surprisingly deep moments you won’t want to miss.00:29 – Abbey & Peter kick things off with Ross’s return04:14 – Weekend hangovers and family shenanigans08:13 – Abbey reveals horse rescue plans09:27 – Funniest “your mum” insults in Spanish13:12 – “Fake Fanta” and laughing fits16:24 – Guests Larry & George Lamb introduced18:32 – Dishwasher stacking wars and chaos30:03 – George on meeting Groove Armada & the farming journey36:26 – Farming struggles, nature, and lost connections38:00 – Larry talks about Gavin & Stacey’s return42:11 – The “Dream Weavers”: James Corden & Ruth Jones’ genius43:57 – Larry recalls the roughest meal he ever ate abroad47:36 – George on claustrophobia, travel, and saying “yes” to everything50:12 – Larry shares his love for solitude, beaches, and driftwood fires01:05:00 – Larry on poetry, family, and legacyEmail: [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 bedtime bickering and festival fantasies galore as Abbey and Peter dive into the hilarious highs and lows of married life.From fighting for space in bed with cats and kids to planning the ultimate birthday celebration (spoiler: it may involve donkeys). We hear from listeners grappling with snoring spouses, mobile phone addiction, and awkward bedtime routines. There’s also a delightfully weird “Would You Rather” that forces Pete to choose between showering with his aunt or snogging his cousin. Classic Therapy Crouch chaos.Whether it’s household chores turning into scoreboard wars, debates over how late is too late for dinner, or trying to survive your partner’s tractor YouTube addiction. If you’ve ever argued over pillows or tried to plan the “perfect” surprise that backfires, this one’s for you.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 #MarriageHumour #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Abbey return with another hilarious and brutally honest episode of The Therapy Crouch. In this autumn special, the couple dive into the chaos of everyday British life, covering everything from pumpkin spiced lattes, cuffing season, home remedies, and the cost of cosy living.Abbey opens up about her love of soup season, bone broth, and vitamins, while Peter reflects on chaotic weekends, unexpected house guests, and why he’ll never clap for a pilot.If you’ve ever laughed at the quirks of British culture, argued about umbrellas, or found yourself stuck between cosy vibes and chaos, this episode will feel painfully relatable. Expect big laughs, nostalgic throwbacks, and no filter from one of the UK’s most-loved couples.00:00 – Welcome to The Therapy Crouch05:00 – Golf, Beers, and Box Sets10:37 – Listener Story: Tantric Sex Nightmare12:07 – Clapping on Planes Debate17:35 – Autumn Vibes & Cosy Living21:18 – Soup Season & Bone Broth Obsession25:27 – The Truth About Cuffing Season32:03 – Listener Dilemma: Dating a Mum of Two38:55 – Listener Dilemma: Partying With the Boys42:29 – Closing Laughs & Next Week’s PromiseEmail: [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 #CosySeason #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey dive headfirst into a stream of chaotic anecdotes, seasonal gripes, and painfully relatable British problems sourced straight from Reddit.From festive meltdowns over £30 advent calendars to public transport germ warfare, the duo unpack it all with their trademark banter and no-holds-barred honesty. Abbey discusses crumpet logistics, while Peter reflects on outrageous public toilets, nostalgic piracy, and QR code culture.Packed with bizarre encounters, candid parenting confessions, and laugh-out-loud moments, this episode showcases the Crouch household at its most chaotic and most lovable.00:00 – Crumpet Chaos and HydraFacials01:10 – Pre-Christmas Parenting Meltdown02:45 – The Advent Calendar Disaster04:15 – Facials, Fridges, and Forget Christmas Gifts05:30 – Horse Riding vs Competition Anxiety06:20 – Reddit Rants Begin07:15 – Big Coat Gamble Season08:45 – Crumpet Dribble & Bearded Hygiene10:00 – Toilet Trauma Across the UK11:45 – Strange Friends in Stations13:00 – Unhinged Dating Shows & Island Obsession14:15 – QR Code Culture Has Gone Too Far15:40 – Road Rage & Driving Disasters17:00 – Grandparents Day Is... a Thing Now?18:30 – British Rage, Beeping, and Silent Mistakes20:00 – Wrap Up: Bone Broth & Vitamin DEmail: [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 #BritishProblems #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter dive headfirst into some of the wildest Instagram threads you’ve heard. With outrageous weekly whines about VR porn addictions and kids who won’t relax with the infamous “Shabba”. Expect fiery debates over Scousers vs. Wools and plant of laugh-out-loud moments.Things take a more heartfelt turn when they read a moving listener message about how the podcast has genuinely helped someone through a dark time—reminding us all of the power of laughter and connection.The pair also weigh in on relationship psychology tips from Instagram, parenting debates, and even the dangers of topless selfies popping up mid-work. In the Agony Abs, listeners write in with dilemmas ranging from messy friendship hook-ups to dropping hints for proposals, giving Abbey and Pete plenty to get stuck into with their no-nonsense advice.00:00 – Outrageous cheating confessions and VR porn horror stories00:20 – Abbey and Pete banter about fitness setbacks and wanky caviar crumpets04:24 – Abbey reads a moving listener message about mental health and survival07:29 – The couple discuss the importance of checking in on loved ones09:41 – Scousers vs. Wools: the postcode war heats up13:40 – The “Shabba” parenting nightmare—when kids take things too far14:26 – VR porn headset thrusting story sparks disbelief17:06 – Abbey and Pete react to Instagram ‘relationship psychology’ tips22:08 – The massage vs. masturbation debate takes a hilarious turn28:02 – Do women really sleep worse next to men?38:25 – Awkward friendship hookup threatens to ruin everything42:01 – A listener begs for proposal tips and ring-shopping adviceEmail: [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, Peter and Abbey open the floor with some cracking Reddit threads in a no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything - where our Ross is BACK (remotely, of course.) From hilarious parenting fails and awkward school WhatsApp groups to nostalgic playground games, heated debates about biscuits, Pringles, and roast dinners, no topic is off-limits.Peter recalls being banned from the playground for conker wars, while Abbey admits to some unforgettable social blunders. The pair also dive into everyday British frustrations, like parcels gone missing, train etiquette, and the dreaded early Christmas aisle.With their signature mix of honesty, banter, and oversharing, this AMA proves that nothing is too silly—or too serious—for the Therapy Crouch couch.00:00 – Intro00:01:21 – “Sexy secretary” banter and new looks.00:03:53 – Diving into British Reddit problems.00:06:39 – The courier who ignored clear instructions.00:08:10 – Abbey vs the dreaded school WhatsApp group.00:12:10 – The great British heating debate.00:14:45 – Vanishing Garibaldi biscuits and Pringle drama.00:16:42 – The Maldives Pringles disaster.00:20:30 – Peter banned from the playground for conkers.00:24:06 – “Ball on the wall” physics lesson gone wrong.00:27:14 – The worst pregnancy mix-up Abbey’s ever made.00:35:35 – No one offers a dad with kids a seat on the train.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, Abbey and Peter are back with an Agony Abs Special, where listeners send in their juiciest dilemmas and relationship woes for the pair to solve.With our beloved Ross under the weather, Sam steps in as substitute co-host, bringing fresh energy (and questionable jokes). From partners refusing to lift a finger around the house, to families torn between moving to the other side of the world, to the heartbreak of cheating boyfriends and whether it’s ever okay to marry three times, nothing is off-limits.Expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt advice, and even a squirrel invasion horror story that left an entire house destroyed. Plus, Abbey and Pete debate hypothetical moves abroad, relive their own hilarious medical mishaps, and round off with another game of football name pronunciations that leaves Abbey completely baffled.Drop your well wishes to Ross in the comments!00:00 – Intro00:34 – Ross is ill, Sam steps in as co-host01:34 – Weekly whine: Abbey’s endless phone chats vs Pete’s listening skills05:03 – Listener dilemma: Doing no chores & avoiding family09:33 – Listener asks Pete about his sinus surgery12:17 – A Hawaiian holiday “Shabba” photo moment15:09 – Squirrel invasion destroys a family home17:17 – Listener dilemma: Should we move to Australia?23:01 – Listener dilemma: Boyfriend cheats, she’s left homeless at uni27:01 – Listener’s husband books dental surgery right before her birthday party31:08 – Abbey recalls Pete’s groin surgery disaster during childbirth33:18 – Listener dilemma: Is it embarrassing to marry a third 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.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back for another Ask Me Anything where no question is too awkward. From listeners’ most embarrassing school moments (including tissue mishaps and running disasters) to heated debates on whether you’d rather give up sex or booze, nothing is off-limits. The pair share candid stories about commando days, cat pee chaos, and workplace romances gone wrong.There’s also a sneaky challenge running throughout the episode as Pete and producer Ross try to name as many animals as possible without Abbey catching on. Add in big relationship topics like couples therapy, never-ending household arguments, and the hilarious realities of marriage, and you’ve got an episode packed with brutal honesty, belly laughs, and total chaos.00:00 – Intro00:25 – We’re playing a little game today…00:53 – Abbey and Pete on sports, kids, and tennis rivalries04:53 – Most embarrassing school memories revealed (tissue boobs, commando, wetting it on track)10:05 – Abbey’s school tights trick and going commando10:22 – The cat pee nightmare: curtains, carpets, and chaos13:00 – Listener dilemma: Shamu the whale in the bath15:20 – Should EVERY couple try therapy—even happy ones?19:07 – The animal-naming game goes off the rails19:34 – Back to school: which subjects would Pete & Abbey smash or fail?26:07 – The boss crush question—promotion or passion?30:20 – Would you rather give up booze or sex?31:59 – Couples arguing about the same things forever—how to copeEmail: [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, Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch dive into the chaos and comedy of back-to-school season.From bedtime routines, uniform shopping, and chaotic school runs to WhatsApp mum groups, playground politics, and the dreaded parents’ evenings, Abbey and Peter share the highs, lows, and hilarious mishaps of family life.They also reflect on media headlines about their relationship, debate whether men should be “good” at bowling, and tackle your Agony Abs dilemmas—including the challenges of a 16-year age gap relationship and whether perfectionism is ruining family hosting.With plenty of laughs, heartfelt confessions, and back-to-school wisdom, this episode has it all.00:02:00 – Parents secretly relieved kids are back at school00:03:10 – Media headlines about Abbey & Peter’s “marriage troubles”00:06:30 – Abbey’s “Weekly Whine” about TV takeovers00:10:20 – Abbey’s dream to be cast in a Scouse drama00:15:30 – Bowling icks and Peter’s footballer bowling memories00:21:00 – Peter’s new catchphrase: “That’s just what I do”00:23:00 – Listener Scott on “being comfortable” in marriage00:28:30 – Abbey’s back-to-school prep obsession00:32:00 – School run glam vs. pyjama drop-offs00:40:00 – Playground politics and parents falling out00:44:00 – Abbey’s words of encouragement for back-to-school families00:51:00 – Agony Abs: dating a partner 16 years youngerEmail: [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.