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On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, things go from hilarious to heartwarming as Abbey and Peter dive into a chaotic mix of birthday surprises, burnt chocolate cats, and alien conspiracies. From a charity lunch that ended in shots and Scouse storytelling to Peter’s “notes app revelation” and Abbey’s laser-focused hen do planning, this episode is jam-packed with relatable rants, golden anecdotes, and off-the-cuff laughs.Pete reflects on the strange phenomenon of being married to a sex symbol (while being shabbered in public toilets), and Abbey shares her intense need to over-plan every detail of life—while Pete floats in football-induced chaos. They also go deep on aliens, robot dogs, and conspiracy theories, questioning whether Jeff Bezos might be one of them. Meanwhile, listeners write in with snoring scandals, regrettable screen-savers, and shocking first-time confessions.As always, it’s candid, chaotic, and comfortingly unfiltered.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, Peter and Ross open the floor for a no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything, and as expected… things get very real, very quickly. From chaotic birthday plans and ruined Gucci boots on the rugby sidelines, to brutally honest questions about confidence, relationships and what really goes on behind closed doors.The trio dive into listeners’ dilemmas including intense housemate relationships, health anxiety and whether full body scans are worth the stress. Abbey opens up in a heartfelt Agony Ab from a new mum struggling with the idea of being “one and done” after a traumatic pregnancy journey and birth, sharing raw insight into postpartum recovery, pressure and letting go of expectations.There’s also plenty of laughter along the way, including some jaw-dropping advice from a 1950s housewife manual, questionable supermarket habits and a reminder that sometimes… people just need to chill. Honest, comforting and hilariously unfiltered — this is The Therapy Crouch at its most open.If you want to submit an Agony Ab or AMA question for a future episode, hit the link below.00:00 - Ask Me Anything kicks off01:20 - Birthday plans & golf negotiations02:03 - Rugby sidelines & ruined Gucci boots03:04 - Manual car chaos & electric car fears04:05 - “Lost in a supermarket” question05:20 - Hair loss, caffeine shampoo & rosemary oil07:10 - Brutal 1950s housewife rules read aloud09:05 - Describing each other in three words10:52 - Smells that remind them of each other12:25 - Hidden insecurities & confidence myths13:01 - “If you were arrested…”14:12 - Paris anniversary trip recommendations16:34 - New mum fears being “one and done”21:06 - Health anxiety & full body scans23:12 - Living with a serial dater25:42 - “Grow up” relationship reality checkEmail: [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 toe-sucking confessions, jellyfish disasters, and serious surname showdowns as Peter and Abbey tackle everything from foot fetishes to holiday debates. Pete kicks things off with a surprising story about a mate who could operate just about anything with his feet (yes, really), and the gang discover the secret to Peter’s longevity…quite literallyPlus, we hear from a listener stuck in a relationship stand-off about baby names, another going on a solo trip to Peru, and someone who is feeling slightly shortchanged when it comes the abundance of birthday gifts she feels forced to buy for her best friends kids! It’s wild, it’s unfiltered, and it’s Therapy Crouch at its best. Don’t forget to subscribe and send in your weekly woes!Therapy Crouch is sponsored by TUI! You pick it, they sort it. Stay tuned over the next few weeks, as Pete and Ab help two listeners with genuine holiday dilemmas they’re trying to crack, ahead of a real-life TUI holiday!  https://www.tui.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 Ask Us Anything, Abbey and Pete are spiralling over their imaginary house renovation — which is impressive, considering they haven’t even bought the place yet. The staircase has already been sold, everything is painted bone and we’re 3 Pinterest boards away from a nervous breakdown.Things only escalate from there: Pete talks holiday rip offs, and one listener writes in begging us to help save his marriage (no pressure).They also dive into the wild world of faux olive trees, Scottish snow gritters and give their verdict on exactly what time it is socially acceptable to crack open a cold one when on your holidays!Enjoy this week’s Therapy Crouch, Ask Me Anything!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 unpack the chaos of Abbey’s long awaited 40th birthday — and it’s safe to say Peter surpassed all of our expectations. In classic Therapy Crouch style, there was a couple of bumps a long the way - think Simply Red, Spoilt surprises and gift giving headaches - yet Crouchy still scores a 10/10 for this one! In the Agony Abs, we hear from a listener who is in desperate need of advice on how to avoid ‘Cringe-fest’ boys with a penchant for T-shirt designs as well as from a listener whose ‘parasite’ housemate is threatening to ruin their ‘new year, new me’ mojo. It’s funny, unfiltered, weirdly touching — and proof that even the most chaotic surprises can go right (kind of).00:04:00 – Abbey’s obsession with “bone” colored paint sparks a hilarious marital debate00:11:30 – Listener writes in about surprise “I Love India” breakup shirt00:18:45 – Bowling ball etiquette: when men lose on dates00:25:00 – Abbey’s flu… or birthday hangover?00:30:40 – Abbey recaps the full surprise Paris birthday weekend (gifts, glam, family lies)00:39:50 – Pete admits he left Abbey’s designer gift on the train00:44:20 – IVF struggle story and Abbey’s heartfelt response on fertility & motherhood00:50:50 – New Year, nightmare roommate: listener agony advice00:56:00 – The nail injury that made headlines (and cancelled Pete’s golf)01:00:10 – Reflections on why the birthday surprise meant everythingEmail: [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: Ask Us Anything, Abbey and Peter tackle the chaos of January head-on as listeners write in with their biggest dilemmas, disasters and frustrations. From the pressure of dating apps and speed dating horror stories to the very real pain of hosting a dinner party that goes completely off the rails, nothing is off limits.The pair also dive into why January is financially ruthless, whether a proper “reset” is even possible after Christmas, and why trying to improve your mental health with daily walks can quickly turn into rage at the general public. There’s also a fiery debate on gym culture, Gen Z filming etiquette, and whether social media has completely warped how we see ourselves.In the Agony Abs, the conversation turns more serious as a listener questions a relationship that’s been stuck in limbo for 11 years, raising honest questions about commitment, living apart, and knowing when to draw the line. As always, Abbey and Peter offer straight-talking advice, plenty of laughs, and a comforting reminder that most of us are just trying to get through January in one piece.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast — hit the link below.00:00 – The reluctant but passionate subscribe plea01:05 – Freshers flu, cold water swims & winter routines02:01 – Why being cold is worse than being hot03:14 – Sideline fashion disasters & the “undertaker coat”05:34 – Dating pressure, speed dating chaos & conspiracy theorists07:34 – Dinner party disasters and Come Dine With Me humiliation09:58 – January finances falling apart spectacularly12:52 – Mental health walks ruined by the general public14:30 – Forest walks, flashers & clearing your head15:25 – The most disrespectful snorer on the Eurostar17:27 – Gen Z gym culture and filming rage19:04 – Social media, comparison & gym anxiety22:38 – Living apart after 11 years: relationship crossroads24:26 – Hard truths about commitment and moving in togetherEmail: [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 back together for the first time since Christmas — and there’s a lot to unpack. From festive wins and forgotten Yorkshire puddings to why January suddenly turns everyone into a life coach, the pair reflect on the emotional hangover that comes after the holidays.They dive into the pressure of New Year expectations, from five-year plans and relationship check-ins to Dry January guilt and gym anxiety. Peter shares stories from a surreal Dubai trip rubbing shoulders with football legends, while Abbey recounts a genuinely horrifying nail injury that landed her in hospital.In the Agony Abs, listeners open up about outgrowing old friendships, feeling emotionally drained by familiar faces, and the shame spiral that comes with January self-improvement attempts. Abbey and Peter offer honest, reassuring advice on letting relationships evolve, easing off unrealistic resolutions, and giving yourself a bit of grace during a heavy month.It’s funny, reflective, occasionally chaotic — and exactly the January reset you didn’t know you needed.00:00 – Opening chaos, banter and Christmas hangover energy01:04 – Christmas recap02:09 – Weekly Wine: forgotten Yorkshire puddings & bean debates04:27 – Abbey’s Christmas rant: mums doing all the work06:07 – Listener message: January deep chats and relationship fatigue08:00 – New Year pressure, five-year plans and “New year, new me” dread10:07 – Moon landings, Elon Musk and conspiracy detour12:30 – Mum’s annual January life-audit15:28 – Dry Jan intentions and realistic resets21:00 – Dubai trip, sports legends and football name-dropping chaos26:16 – Abbey’s nail injury horror story in Dubai31:25 – New Year resolutions, health, longevity and body scans33:18 – Deep dive: consciousness, death and untapped brain power42:08 – Agony Abs: outgrowing old friendships46:25 – Gym guilt, January shame and realistic fitness advice50:10 – Wrapping up, birthdays and subscribe reminderEmail: [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, we're bringing you an absolute monster Best of Ask Us Anything special - and things get properly wild.Abbey, Pete, and Ross tackle your most outrageous questions from 2025: Sex schedules, dealing with your partner and his nightmare mates, and bedroom boundaries (or lack of) that left everyone speechless.We also revisit our favourite mini games from last year including; How many animals can we name without Abbey noticing, golf guessing games and name that footballer!! Fair warning: this gets saucy as we cover pegging debates, Ann Summers shopping lists, and post-baby intimacy. But if you've wondered whether you're the only one dealing with this stuff - you're definitely not.TherapyCrouch #PeterCrouch #AbbeyClancy #RelationshipAdvice #AskMeAnything #BestOf2025 #Podcast0:00 - Intro 3:14 - Fake Olympic Career Exposed3:52 - Cat Pee Problems & Solutions6:00 - Should Couples Try Therapy?8:00 - The Secret Animal Game Revealed8:47 - Would You Shag a Celebrity?9:49 - Abby Pronounces Football Names (Hilarious)11:22 - Peter Crouch Spotted on a Lime Bike in Nice!13:20 - Pegging Question: Bedroom Boundaries16:28 - Can You Complain About Your Partner's Friends?17:33 - Should Couples Schedule Sex?18:56 - Date Nights vs. Scheduled Intimacy20:51 - Hotel Getaways: Romance or Pressure?23:07 - Golf guessing game27:01 - First Couples Getaway After Baby Anxiety32:27 - Wrap Up & Final ThoughtsTo contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: 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 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 beautiful EastEnders icon and talented singer Shona McGarty - and nothing is off limits.Shona opens up about life after EastEnders, what it’s really like being known as ‘Whitney’ for over 20 years, and why stepping into the jungle was both terrifying and transformational.She talks candidly about anxiety, imposter syndrome and learning how to cope when fear shows up — as well as losing her dignity, surviving on rice and beans, and why she never wants to see a pretzel again.There’s also plenty of laughter as the gang dive into bonk beats, phone-call rage, and the chaos of modern life.Plus, Shona helps tackle an Agony Ab about being too reliable, sharing why saying no is sometimes the most powerful thing you can do.Honest, hilarious and surprisingly emotional — this is one you don’t want to miss.00:00 – Kicking off01:02 – Introducing the pod & today’s guest02:05 – Compliments, affirmations & relationship banter04:10 – New Year reflections & turning 4006:00 – Slowing down, being present & personal goals07:10 – Weekly whines: technology, logins & QR code rage09:05 – Paper menus & feeling “too old”11:15 – Phone call anxiety & unannounced callers13:20 – Oversharing on speakerphone disasters14:25 – Bringing Shona McGarty into the studio15:00 – First impressions & life after I’m A Celeb16:40 – No makeup TV moments & singing confidence18:20 – Jungle food, hunger & rice trauma19:50 – Camp friendships & WhatsApp groups21:10 – Being known as “Whitney” forever23:00 – Growing up on EastEnders25:00 – Long days, waiting around & strict schedules27:00 – Iconic EastEnders cast moments29:10 – Singing ambitions & future goals31:00 – Anxiety, medication & coping mechanisms33:00 – Caffeine withdrawal & jungle headaches34:40 – Trials, bugs, cockroaches & survival fears36:20 – Bonk baits, music choices & bedroom pressure38:50 – Quotes to live by & winning arguments41:00 – Jungle toilets, dignity loss & weight loss43:00 – Highlights of the jungle experience45:00 – What Shona missed most from home46:40 – Imposter syndrome & fitting in48:30 – Watching the show back50:20 – Agony Ab: being “too reliable” at work53:10 – Learning to say no & setting boundaries55:20 – Final thoughts, gratitude & wrap-up57:10 – End of episode & 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.

Happy New Year from Abbey and Peter! 🥂 Just a quick message to say thank you for all the love this year and to wish you a happy, healthy start to 2025.We’re taking a short breather, but don’t worry — The Therapy Crouch is back next week with a beautiful guest to kick off the new year properly.See you very soon for more laughs, honesty and relationship therapy you didn’t ask for (but probably need). ✨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.