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“I Thought I’d Go Out First”: Shona McGarty Opens Up About Anxiety, EastEnders Fame & Jungle Truths
55:35|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: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com 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
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Happy New Year from The Therapy Crouch!
01:23|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: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com 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
The Genie Queen’s Speech - A Therapy Crouch Christmas Broadcast
04:50|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: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com 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
“I’ll Be Taking It Straight Back!” - When Gift Effort Isn’t Matched at Christmas & Work Party Drama!
35:24|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: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com 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
“I’m Allowed A BUSH And He Isn’t!” - Wild Dating Double Standards & Secret Neighbour Bin Wars
27:49|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: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com 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
Abbey’s WILD Night Out: Wreath Making Turned Into Total Carnage & Pete’s Hilarious Reaction!
51:52|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: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com 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
Dog-Sitting Disaster, Family Admin Meltdowns & The Gym Crush Story That Spiralled Out of Control
25:57|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: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com 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