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The Therapy Crouch made some new friends....and they do not disappoint
The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! The Therapy Crouch has waited almost a year for this very special moment and boy was it worth it…
This week, we are joined by fellow podcasters and new best friends, James Buckley and Clair Buckley!
It’s fair to say that this is a bit of a milestone for the podcast and nothing was off the table in this no holds barred chat, from how to pity a girl into bed to James’ truly teeth woes.
They are also a welcome addition to Agony Ab couch, where we hear from a woman who is being constantly undermined in the workplace which Clair has some FANTASTIC advice for.
Do not miss this one!
Check out James and Clair Buckleys Youtube channel ‘At Home With The Buckleys’ here -> https://www.youtube.com/c/athomewiththebuckleys
Our book The Therapy Crouch: In Search of a Happy (N)ever After is out NOW!! To order your copy got to👇
00:00 Intro
04:00 Where it began….
11:00 Home Life
13:00 Career Future Ventures
22:00 Animal rescue
26:45 WTF
29:22 Parenting Dynamics
39:36 Turkey Teeth
46:36 James Buckley, kitchen fitter
56:57 Staycations
01:00:11 Is it James or Jay?
01:01:07 "The Inbetweeners"
01:13:12 Bonk Beats
01:16:29 Mutual Interests
01:20:30 Workplace Struggles
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90s Nostalgia Road Trips, Crouchy’s ‘Unexpected’ Teammate & Is Stranger Things Actually Overrated?
19:55|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: 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
“A Reminder To Be Kinder” - The Christmas Mental Health Talk & Is Exercise Underrated Therapy?
50:35|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: 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’ve Got The ICK!” - When Your Boyfriend Moves Too Fast, What’s In Abbey’s Bag & Surname Debates
30:43|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: 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
Has Pete LOST The Household? - Abbey’s New Puppy, Dads Night Out & Nit-Fuelled Nightmares
53:23|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: 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
Karaoke Proposal Turned NIGHTMARE - Public Proposal Gone Wrong & His Unwanted Morning Alarm Clock...
28:50|On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter dive headfirst into your wildest dilemmas—from karaoke proposals gone rogue to husbands who treat the morning ‘horn’ like a motivational alarm clock.We get confessions about forgotten anniversaries, delusional 50/50 boyfriends, footballer–wife stereotypes, marathon horror stories, and the mystery of why some people can remember every Premier League fixture but not their own relationship milestones.There’s talk of dressage injuries, baggy post-baby bellies, Footballers’ Wives nostalgia, slowgasms, and the eternal debate: is emptying the dishwasher twice a week really a contribution?Expect chaotic honesty, big laughs, and a healthy dose of Crouch-style common sense.00:00 – Intro01:39 – The Karaoke Bar Proposal Nightmare03:33 – Why Public Proposals Are a Risky Game04:35 – Building Post-Baby Confidence for New Mums06:35 – Life as a Footballer & WAG: The Realities vs TV09:41 – Footballers’ Wives & Dream Team Deep Nostalgia11:11 – Abbey’s Escape Tactic for Boring Conversations11:57 – Husband With “Morning Energy”: Too Much Too Soon14:15 – Marathon Horror Stories: Toenails, Chafing & Chaos19:03 – Abbey Explains Skin-Tightening Treatments20:05 – Forgotten Anniversaries & Football Fixtures22:32 – The 50/50 Boyfriend Who Definitely Isn’t 50/50Email: 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
Does Life END At 40?! - Holiday Blues, Midlife Breakdowns & Chaotic Instagram Threads
37:46|On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, the gang are back from their travels and there is a lot to unpack. Ross kicks things off with his dreamy sunrise snorkel with horses in Barbados, while Peter gives a full theme-park debrief after their “holiday of a lifetime” to Universal Studios — including the rides that nearly had him upside-down, inside-out and mildly incontinent.There’s chaos from Fright Night, jet-lagged 6am adventures, and a heartfelt listener story that leads them into a surprisingly deep chat about turning 40, giving fewer f*cks and finding out who you really are. Abbey dives into her latest passive-aggressive Instagram threads (no context as usual), sparking debates about midlife crises, emotional burnout and why our brains obsess over insults more than compliments.In the Agony Abs, they help a listener whose partner double-booked their night out during peak firework season — leaving their terrified pooch in the middle. Plus, an emotional email from a mum navigating the reality of her kids moving to the other side of the world.It’s a warm, chaotic, funny, emotional episode with plenty of wisdom… and even more unintentional nonsense.00:00 – Intro00:18 – Sunkissed Returns & Holiday Catch-Up00:55 – Ross’s Dreamy Horse Snorkelling Experience01:46 – Saddle Sizes03:10 – Movember, Moustaches & the ‘Womb Broom’ Comment04:51 – Orlando & Universal Studios Trip06:03 – Terrifying Rollercoasters & Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure07:20 – Universal Fright Night Chaos11:14 – Amazon’s Surprise Gift Delivery15:46 – 'Threads' Begin: Passive-Aggressive Instagram Psychology17:45 – Life Begins or ends at 40 & Midlife Wobbles28:03 – Dinner Plans & Relationship CompromiseFind 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
“This DIY Disaster Almost FLOODED Their House!” - Matching Outfits Go Wrong & Abolishing Homework!
19:37|On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, the gang are taking in the last of the Portuguese sun before home time - as Abbey and Peter take on your funniest and most relatable listener questions. From a poor listener whose “handyman husband” has turned the house into a DIY disaster zone, to another who’s convinced the Crouches have restored her faith in marriage, it’s another chaotic yet heartwarming week on the pod.Pete wades into the debate of why Scotland are “so shite at football,” while Abbey campaigns to abolish homework once and for all. The pair also reveal their proudest life moments — with Abbey getting emotional about motherhood and Pete somehow bringing it back to the World Cup.Plus, there’s chat on couple fashion faux pas, a dramatic bird update from the villa, and plenty of laughs about champagne-fuelled parenting.Still on holiday, still bickering, still brilliant — it’s another unfiltered episode of The Therapy Crouch.00:00 – The pair kick off the AMA episode in Portugal00:01:10 – Holiday reflections00:01:49 – Petition to “abolish all homework forever.”00:03:20 – The bird in the drainpipe00:04:10 – Listener message: “You make me excited to be married”00:06:09 – Why are Scotland so shite at football?00:11:10 – “Have you always been tidy?”00:12:37 – Abbey opens up about motherhood00:14:46 – A listener writes in about how the Crouches’ advice saved their relationship.00:15:10 – Couple fashion debate00:17:26 – “The Handyman Era”00:19:10 – The importance of being upfront in relationshipsEmail: 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
“Whatever I Do Will Be Wrong!” - Pete’s Party Planning Panic & Abbey’s Wardrobe Wisdom!
50:38|On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, the gang are still living their best lives in sunny Portugal — but it’s not all cocktails and calm seas. Abbey spirals into her biggest dilemma yet: how on earth to plan her 40th birthday when every idea feels wrong? Between kitchen renovations, skipped parties, and Peter’s “whatever I do will be wrong” defeatism, tensions are high (and hilarious).Ross chimes in with holiday dreams and more chaos ensues as they unpack why every marriage argument somehow ends with builders, bags, or birthday parties. Listeners write in with tales of Fitbit-fuelled competition, friendship ghosting, and family heartbreak — including one letter that has Abbey on the verge of tears.Of course, there’s laughter too — from Peter’s golf obsession and dream bench, to Abbey’s life-changing fashion advice that proves every mum can still feel sensational. It’s classic Therapy Crouch: a mix of sunshine, sarcasm, and surprisingly emotional honesty from podcasters abroad.00:22 – Back in sunny Portugal and feeling smug about it.01:08 – The surprise reveal: the kids think they’re flying home… but they’re off to Universal Orlando!02:38 – Flashback to Abbey’s secret pregnancy at Thorpe Park — and why Pete ended up as the bag holder.04:10 – Abbey’s Weekly Whinge: the never-ending 40th birthday indecision and kitchen chaos.05:24 – Peter admits, “Whatever I do will be wrong” — a brutally honest husband moment.06:25 – Abbey declares, “You’re not invited to my 40th!” and jokes she wants an upgrade.08:12 – The Kardashian kitchen dream and Pete’s sarcastic budget breakdown.10:32 – Home life meltdown: Abbey rants about builders, skips, and endless renovation stress.13:10 – The acorn apocalypse: squirrels, gardeners, and a ridiculous countryside conspiracy.15:00 – The “high maintenance” debate turns into a surprisingly heartfelt love declaration.16:45 – Abbey calls out Pete for his smartwatch laziness — then a listener’s Fitbit rivalry takes centre stage.19:25 – A listener vents about organizing a group gift — and creating a “spreadsheet of resentment.”21:20 – Pete reveals the bizarre golf tradition of buying everyone drinks when you get a hole-in-one.23:46 – “The Bench Legacy”: Pete’s dream of having his name immortalised on the golf course.26:10 – Abbey and Pete discuss fashion fails and why confidence beats trends every time.35:20 – Abbey gives a pep talk to a listener stuck in a wardrobe rut — “Tell yourself you’re sensational!”39:18 – Listener dilemma: discovering a friend has been replying to messages using ChatGPT.45:00 – A touching letter from a stepmum losing connection with her grown-up stepkids — Abbey gets emotional.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
Is He Hiding You? The Truth About Soft Launching in Relationships & Chat GPT’s Dirty Talk Test…
25:52|On this week’s The Therapy Crouch, it’s an Ask Me Anything special — and things get juicy fast. Abbey and Peter dive headfirst into your burning relationship dilemmas and personal confessions. From how to tell the difference between playful teasing and emotional sabotage, to tackling the awkward art of dirty talk, no topic is off-limits. Abbey opens up about the trauma of post-pregnancy hair loss and how she got her confidence — and her locks — back, while Pete gives a surprisingly wholesome take on Christmas food tastings, banister indecision, and why opposites really do attract.It’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and heartfelt — the perfect pre-holiday dose of Therapy Crouch chaos.(Note: this episode was recorded before Pete & Abbey’s trip to Portugal!)00:00 – Abbey’s cookie chaos & festive food tasting at M&S00:03:20 – Abbey’s Christmas shopping panic and banister meltdown00:04:20 – Listener dilemma: When banter crosses the line00:06:25 – Hilarious “miniature donkey” moment00:10:10 – The Batman chin debate & couple impressions00:10:18 – Listener dilemma: Postpartum hair loss & Abbey’s honest experience00:14:39 – The “Dirty Talk GCSE Drama Exam” confession00:17:09 – Dirty talk attempt gone wrong00:20:10 – The “soft launching” dilemma—Is he hiding me?00:23:29 – Do opposites really attract? Abbey & Peter’s candid take00:25:05 – Relationship values vs. personality clashes00:26:09 – Final reflections: finding balance and saying goodnightEmail: 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