The Therapy Crouch

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back for another Ask Me Anything from Portugal and there is absolutely no shortage of chaos!The pair kick things off by diving into the realities of being reunited after time apart, with Abbey admitting Peter has completely ruined the routine she’d finally managed to get in place while solo parenting. There’s also a fresh long-distance confession from producer Gaz, who reveals he took his girlfriend’s pants to LA for “comfort” only for them to be neatly folded by the housekeeper and left on full display in his room…Elsewhere, Abbey and Peter discuss one listener’s boyfriend who insists on calling a Leeds-to-Manchester relationship “long distance”, whether ugly animals are actually the cutest pets of all, and why Abbey can’t stop rescuing tiny kittens in Portugal. There’s also a truly bizarre internet confession involving a sex act, a shout of “Shabba!” and an Alexa request for Mr Bombastic that completely derails the pod.Plus, Abbey opens up about her Scouse identity, whether she’s become “too posh” for Liverpool, and the strange experience of sounding too Scouse in London but not Scouse enough back home!If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction02:20 G’s Long Distance Comfort Knickers04:22 Abbey’s New Coconut Coffee Obsession07:22 The Boyfriend Who Calls Leeds to Manchester ‘Long Distance’09:28 Ugly Pets, Feral Cats and A Farm Podcast Invitation12:17 Abbey’s Portugal Animal Rescue Update15:17 The Shabba Bedroom Confession18:04 Laughing With A Straight Face19:01 Abbey on Being Scouse in London vs Liverpool22:20 Abbey Plans G’s MakeoverTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are reunited in Portugal for a Father’s Day special… but as always, things go downhill fast!Abbey reveals she’s somehow ended up fostering a wild cat and five tiny kittens after they were found abandoned in a dumpster, while Peter returns from LA only to be struck down by jet lag & a family vomit bug. Oh, and Gaz suffers one of the most unfortunate sunburn injuries we’ve ever heard on the pod!The pair also tackle some of your Father’s Day dilemmas, from whether homemade cards are ever acceptable as an adult, to the horror of six-minute voice notes from dads who’ve discovered Facebook Marketplace. In the Agony Abs, one listener gets in touch after walking in on her boyfriend wearing her lingerie over a full work suit while performing what can only be described as an interpretive crab dance around the bedroom… and honestly, it might be one of the most chaotic emails we’ve ever had!Elsewhere, there’s more pelvic floor follow-up, Abbey and Peter debate slamming doors, wardrobe icks and car door etiquette, and Gaz admits what he’s missing most about football culture in the UK while out in the States.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:12 Abbey Fosters A Wild Cat and Five Kittens05:08 Father’s Day, Family Chaos and The Vomit Bug07:35 Gaz's Insane Sunburn Story11:48 Father’s Day Card Dilemmas14:10 Dad Voice Notes and Facebook Marketplace Addiction17:39 Pelvic Floor Follow-Up20:28 Cupboard Slamming, Door Icks and Household Annoyances24:05 Peter’s Ideal Father’s Day25:42 Reuniting In Portugal After Time Apart31:43 The Lingerie Crab Dance Email38:31 Gaz's Football Culture Rant In America40:28 Wrapping Up In PortugalTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter attempt another long-distance podcast recording... and quickly realise just how difficult it is to be apart.After a chaotic start filled with technical disasters, Peter opens up about life at the World Cup, meeting internet superstar IShowSpeed, and why being away from home is proving tougher than expected. Meanwhile, Abbey has fully embraced life in Portugal, from horse riding on the beach to becoming the ultimate football mum.The couple discuss whether they’re any good at long distance, Peter’s frustrations with communication while he’s away, and why they both agree being apart simply doesn’t suit them. Plus, listener emails spark conversations about celebrity lookalikes, bizarre relationship situations, modern dating dilemmas and one particularly awkward bedroom problem that leaves Abbey and Peter struggling to keep a straight face.00:00 Long Distance Recording Chaos03:00 Abbey Offers Peter A Makeover06:15 Life In Portugal & World Cup Updates08:50 Peter Opens Up About Missing Home10:15 Meeting IShowSpeed At The World Cup11:50 Abbey's Horse Riding Adventure13:30 Are Abbey & Peter Bad At Long Distance?15:20 Listener Apology To Abbey18:00 Does Anyone Fancy Peter?20:50 Peter Crouch Love Island Lookalike22:00 Icks, Cycling Gear & Matcha Orders27:40 Long Distance Relationship Horror Story33:45 The Awkward Bedroom Dilemma41:20 Abbey & Peter's Advice42:45 Emotional Goodbye From PortugalTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: / thetherapycrouchpodcast  

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back for another Ask Me Anything episode and things quickly take a surprisingly therapeutic turn.The pair tackle everything from moving across the world and starting over in Los Angeles, to the relationship habits that secretly drive people mad. There’s a heated debate over butter etiquette, cheese board rules and Peter’s definitive ranking of bottled water, before the conversation shifts into some genuinely heartfelt advice for a listener considering leaving behind friends, family and a successful career for a brand new life abroad.We also hear about a listener whose boyfriend can’t fall asleep without listening to The Therapy Crouch, discuss why Peter thinks LA is completely different from what he expected, and settle the age-old question of whether Abbey could beat Peter at any physical activity.00:00 Introduction & AMA Begins01:48 Running, Relaxation & Meditation Debate05:04 Peter’s Water Rankings & Bottled Water Controversy07:24 The "Lurpak Ripper" Relationship Confession09:15 The Great Brie Etiquette Debate11:15 Should You Move Your Entire Life To LA?14:09 Peter’s Honest Thoughts On Los Angeles16:33 Abbey’s Life-Changing Advice: Just Go For It17:56 When The Podcast Becomes A Therapy Session20:14 The Listener Who Falls Asleep To The Podcast21:36 AI Writing Books & The Future Of Entertainment22:09 Could Abbey Beat Peter At Anything?23:21 Peter Defends His Athletic Ability24:12 The Hot Air Balloon Disaster Story24:55 Goodbye From PortugalTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back for another AMA episode as they answer your dilemmas, share some hilarious stories and dish out their brutally honest advice.The gang kick things off by talking about spending time apart for the first time in a while before a conversation about restaurant etiquette and customer service spirals into a rant about supermarket managers, jangling keychains and the ultimate "jobsworth" behaviour.We also hear one of Abbey's most awkward holiday stories ever as an innocent dinner invitation takes a very unexpected turn, leaving her too nervous to tell Peter what had actually happened until much later.Also, Abbey and Peter help a listener who told someone they loved them only to have the feeling go unreturned, discussing heartbreak, rejection and why sometimes walking away is the healthiest option. We also tackle a bedroom dilemma from a listener looking to spice things up in his relationship, leading to one of the funniest and most chaotic conversations we've had in a long time.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:55 Long Distance Relationships02:50 Restaurant Jobsworths05:10 First Ever Jobs08:55 Abbey's Awkward Holiday Story10:15 "Why Don't You Just Leave?"11:30 Peter Finds Out What Happened14:10 Honesty In Relationships15:00 "I Love You" Wasn't Returned16:45 Heartbreak & Moving On17:35 Bedroom Dilemmas19:15 How To Talk About Intimacy20:30 The "Shabba" Debate22:10 Modern Dating & OnlyFans23:10 Sunday Best & Final ThoughtsTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

Welcome back to The Therapy Crouch! We’re in the middle of a house move, a country move, and apparently, Pete is starting his new life as a full-time farmer.In today’s episode, Abbey recounts what can only be described as the most traumatic parking incident in Everyman Cinema history. Let’s just say a 16-year-old staff member and a "barricade" of cars left her in actual tears.Meanwhile, Pete has bypassed the butcher and come home with live Koi Carp and a brood of ducklings. We introduce you to Bob, Pip, and the rest of the gang—plus, we dive into your "Weekly Whines," including a bottomless brunch disaster and a fan confession that proves Pete’s "accidental sex appeal" is still going strong.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 – The long-distance relationship struggle begins 02:00 – Dream home or logistical nightmare? 004:52 – Abbey’s Weekly Whine: The Everyman Cinema Barricade 🚗 07:40 – Pete vs. The 16-Year-Old "Bully" 11:42 – The Big Reveal: Pete’s new Koi Carp and Ducks 🦆 14:48 – Meeting Bob the Duckling (Live on the pod!) 17:15 – Audience Whine: The bottomless brunch from hell 22:00 – Pete’s "Icky" take on bottomless brunches 24:32 – The dream of riding horses in Montana 27:02 – The "Trouser Snake" Ick 🐍 30:10 – Athleisure vs. The Yoga Mat Fashion Accessory 33:52 – Dealing with a "Machiavellian" Stepson 40:00 – Fan Confession: "Pete Crouch was my childhood crush" 41:50 – The search for people who fancy Abbey (and Gaz!)To contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back in Portugal for another AMA and things quickly descend into chaos as they discuss the little things that seem to annoy them more and more with age.Peter shares his surprising obsession with supermarket trolleys while Abbey reveals the birthday party booking experience that left both of them completely baffled. The pair debate why some people seem determined to make life difficult for everyone around them, from awkward customer service encounters to airport staff who appear to enjoy saying no.We also answer more of your AMA questions, including which football legends Abbey would love to have on the podcast, the footballers and managers she'd most like to interview, and Peter’s thoughts on some of the biggest names in the game.In the Agony Abs, we hear from a listener whose attempt to spice up a long-distance relationship went spectacularly wrong after sending an extremely personal voice note to completely the wrong person. Plus, Abbey and Peter reveal their own accidental messaging disasters that they'll never live down.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:28 Peter's Supermarket Trolley Obsession03:22 The £3 Chip Shop Argument05:05 Jack's Birthday Party Booking Disaster08:35 Why Do Some People Love Saying No?10:00 Peter's Airport Security Horror Story12:30 AMA Questions Begin13:15 Abbey's Dream Football Guests15:45 Football Managers, Transfers and Big Names17:30 The Accidental Voice Note Disaster20:00 Embarrassing Group Chat Mistakes22:15 More AMA Questions24:45 Final Thoughts26:19 EndTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey is completely consumed by the house of her dreams as she reveals how a 15-year search has finally come to an end and why decorating it has become an all-consuming obsession. Peter also shares the story of a recent speaking event where he discovered not everyone is his biggest fan, leading to a hilarious conversation about criticism, internet comments and being judged by people you've never even met.The gang then get stuck into the world of stag dos, debating what actually makes the perfect lads' trip and whether some traditions should finally be left in the past. In the Agony Abs, one listener is left fuming after her boyfriend returns from a stag do and proudly reveals exactly what went on during a trip to a strip club, sparking a huge discussion around trust, honesty and relationship boundaries.We also hear from a new mum whose partner walked away shortly after the birth of their baby, leading to some of Abbey's strongest advice yet on parenthood, responsibility and putting family first.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:00 Abbey's Dream House Obsession02:00 Peter's Awkward Fan Encounter08:35 Being Judged By Strangers10:41 Wine Service16:15 The Awkward Hug Debate18:25 Is Calling Someone "Babe" Flirting?20:30 Girls Trips, Planning and Polls23:00 Stag Do Horror Stories24:00 Peter's Ideal Stag Do26:30 The Strip Club Agony Ab28:35 Abbey's Brutal Relationship Advice30:31 New Mum Left By Partner33:14 World Cup Excitement35:20 Could Therapy Crouch Go To America?To contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

On today’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are still living their best lives in Portugal as they answer your most random, chaotic and hilarious questions yet. Peter reveals his bizarre talent for recognising footballers from just their forehead, the gang debate whether digestive biscuits have got thinner over the years and Abbey shares the household tasks she absolutely refuses to do.The conversation quickly spirals into dream movie roles, awkward running styles, questionable farming smells and whether being called “Daddy” in bed really does increase testosterone levels by 300%. There’s also chat about Arctic Monkeys, celebrity acting ambitions, animal births, podcast life behind the scenes and why Abbey would rather play a crackhead than a glamorous role.If you want to submit an Ask Me Anything question to the podcast - hit the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction 01:10 Peter’s Weird Football Knowledge 04:30 Arctic Monkeys and Music Taste Debate 07:28 Holiday Advice with TUI 08:37 The Great Digestive Biscuit Conspiracy 11:00 What “Normal” Things Are They Bad At? 15:30 Dream Movie Roles and Acting Ambitions 20:05 The Farmer Story That Gave Everyone The Ick 22:00 Farm Smells, Animals and Countryside Chat 24:00 Animal Births and Kitten Conversations 26:40 The “Daddy” Debate Gets Out Of HandTo contact us: Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg