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On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s a Mother’s Day special on the podcast as Abbey and Peter welcome a very special guest onto the couch — Abbey’s mum Karen. The episode kicks off with Pete admitting to a classic husband fail after forgetting Abbey’s very first Mother’s Day which sparks a debate about the pressure of getting the perfect gift and whether husbands should actually be responsible for organising the day at all.Abbey also reveals that she’s been secretly editing Pete’s flower orders over the years to make sure she actually gets the bouquet she wants, while Pete defends himself saying the expectations around special occasions are getting out of hand.Later on Karen joins the pod and shares stories about Abbey growing up, what she was really like as a child and why she always knew her daughter would end up performing and entertaining. We also hear about pregnancy cravings, family traditions in Liverpool and what Mother’s Day looks like once your kids grow up and start their own families.In the Agony Abs we hear from a mum who secretly hates Mother’s Day and another listener wondering if her husband should still be helping the kids organise gifts even now they’re teenagers.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 Introduction02:00 Ricky Gervais “Going Big Time” Story03:20 Awkward Fan Encounters & Golf Story with Alan Shearer05:40 Abbey’s Lurch Dog Obsession07:05 The “Failed Police Dog” Story09:00 What They’re Watching Right Now10:35 Pete’s First Mother’s Day Fail12:00 Abbey’s Weekly Wine: Pete’s “Organising” Skills14:30 The Pressure of Mother’s Day Gifts16:40 Listener Confession: “I Hate Mother’s Day”18:30 Abbey Admits She Changes Pete’s Flower Orders19:40 Kitchen Hygiene Debate (Upside Down Cups)21:30 Abbey’s Mum Joins the Podcast23:00 Pregnancy Cravings & Chip Shop Stories25:15 What Abbey Was Like Growing Up26:40 Karen on Abbey’s Talent as a Child28:00 The Reality of Having a Newborn29:00 Abbey Still Wants More Kids30:00 How Mother’s Day Traditions Have ChangedTo 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 answering your burning questions in another chaotic Ask Us Anything special - and nothing is off limits.The pod kicks off with a listener dealing with what can only be described as “strategic bowel syndrome”, as one husband mysteriously disappears to the toilet every single time parenting duties begin. Abbey has a surprisingly brutal solution involving adult nappies, while Pete shares his own suspicious bathroom habits.Elsewhere, the pair help a listener who’s struggling to pull at the races, debate whether it’s ever okay to stay friends with an ex, and give advice to someone whose dad has completely taken over their wedding plans after offering to pay for it.There’s also a surprisingly deep discussion about AI robots in the home, Abbey reveals what it’s really like walking the runway as a model during fashion week, and the team share their most awkward cinema experiences – including sneaking McDonald’s into the theatre and a dog causing absolute chaos mid-movie.And in one of the strangest dilemmas yet, Pete discovers the bizarre world of fantasy romance books, as Abbey explains why so many women are hooked on these wildly popular stories.If you want to submit a question for the podcast – hit the link below.00:00 Introduction01:20 “Strategic Bowel Syndrome” Husband04:20 Dating Advice For A Single Guy06:00 Dad Taking Over The Wedding08:30 Would You Have A Robot At Home?12:05 Abbey’s Runway Advice For Models14:10 Staying Friends With Your Ex17:00 Dog Chaos In The Cinema20:00 Sneaking Food Into Movies22:00 The Rise Of Fantasy Romance Books25:00 Romance Films vs Real RelationshipsTo 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, things get steamy (and seriously educational) as Abbey and Peter are joined by renowned sex educator, journalist and PhD researcher Alix Fox.Alix has spent over two decades exploring the ins and outs (quite literally) of intimacy, fetishes and modern relationships. From her early days reporting on BDSM and subcultures, to working as a script consultant on Netflix’s Sex Education, and now completing a PhD at UCL focused on HIV prevention — Alix has seen every side of the conversation when it comes to sex.The trio dive into everything from the rise in fantasy-inspired sex toys (up 244% this year!), to why more than half of women admit to faking orgasms to protect their partner’s feelings. They discuss the stigma straight men still face around sex toys, how to introduce fantasies into long-term relationships without offending your partner, and whether honesty in the bedroom is always the best policy.There are jaw-dropping sex disaster stories (including a frozen sausage incident you will never unhear), eye-opening insights into menopause and libido, and practical advice for couples who want to reset their expectations without hurting feelings.It’s funny, shocking, awkward and genuinely informative — and it might just change the way you think about your sex life.

On today’s Ask Us Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey, Peter and Ross dive head-first into your juiciest dilemmas – and this one gets heated.We hear from a newlywed struggling with intimacy after anxiety medication kills his wife’s sex drive, sparking an honest conversation about desire, frustration and when it’s time to get professional help.Then things really kick off as Abbey reacts to a listener who went through her partner’s phone and found bikini pics, pub messages and lads’ group chat behaviour that crosses the line. Is it just “boys’ banter”… or is it borderline cheating?From trust, boundaries and when sorry just isn’t enough, to iconic football songs and questionable swimming chat, this episode has everything.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast – hit the link below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 – Intro, ropey voices & “bleed Therapy Crouch”01:20 – Cameras down throats & medical horror stories02:00 – Nicknames chat begins (Matalan, Motion Sensor Light, Curly Whirly)04:16 – Agony Ab 1: Newlyweds, anxiety meds & no sex06:20 – “Turbo vs handbrake” & fantasy conversation gets awkward07:40 – Why fantasising about people you know is dangerous09:12 – GP advice & “above our pay grade” moment10:14 – YNWA vs Delilah – which song hits harder?12:05 – Agony Ab 2: Went through his phone… found bikini pics13:25 – Pub messages, group chats & “men need to grow up”14:19 – “That’s borderline cheating” & breaking trust15:49 – When sorry isn’t enough & healing takes time16:42 – Final verdict: dump him or set hard boundaries17:00 – Hot toddy, swimming & gun show jokes18:12 – OutroTo 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, it’s time for a Best Of special – the funniest, most chaotic and downright outrageous moments of the year so far.From Peter’s accidental 6AM “private” workout in the pod (that may or may not have been caught on camera), to Abbey discovering she was someone’s lock screen… nothing is off limits. We revisit the now-infamous saturation diver jellyfish story (yes, it’s as bad as you remember), Pete’s Ibiza jellyfish disaster, and the marriage debate that had everyone shouting “you’re not present at all!”Plus, the Nickname Game Hall of Fame returns with some absolute crackers — including “Cordless”, “Pothole” and the one ( you know the one!) that nearly broke the internet.There’s posture problems, packing arguments, erotic literature confusion, scuba diving fails and proof (apparently) that Abbey is a full-blown sex symbol.If you want to submit a story, Weekly Wine or a nickname for the Hall of Fame – hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction – Best Of Special03:45 WikiFeet & “Abbie’s Trotters”08:20 Pete’s 6AM Pod Workout13:10 Posture & Spine Scare17:40 “You’re Not Present” Marriage Debate22:15 The Zurich Trip Chaos27:30 The Jellyfish Diver Horror Story33:40 Pete’s Ibiza Jellyfish Nightmare36:50 Abbey’s Lock Screen Moment40:10 Nickname Game Hall of Fame45:20 Erotic Literature & Mr Tickle49:00 Final LaughsTo 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 diving headfirst into your dilemmas — and nothing is off limits.From a gym co-owner who’s fed up of being mistaken for “the boss’s wife”, to a couple navigating pregnancy hormones after IVF, Abbey and Pete don’t hold back with their honest (and slightly chaotic) advice.We get into the great boyfriend-at-50 debate, whether you’re ever too old for labels, and Abbey reveals why she’d never walk down the aisle again. There’s also a conversation about mismatched sex drives during pregnancy that gets very real… very quickly.And in possibly the most Therapy Crouch segment ever, the team tackle the “Bumfluff Epidemic” — should men be manscaping their backsides in 2026?Plus, Peter issues a public apology to a listener’s daughter after accidentally smashing a football into her face at Stamford Bridge.Submit your AMA's by hitting the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/viewform?edit_requested=trueIf you want to submit an Agony Ab for the next episode — hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 – Ask Me Anything kicks off: gym life, paddle obsession & glow-ups02:32 – The “Co-Owner” dilemma: why no one takes her seriously04:19 – Abbey’s Christmas confession: “Thanks Dad”… for nothing06:06 – Drop the “Co” — become THE Owner07:24 – Lord Sugar memo story: demand the title09:02 – IVF pregnancy & mismatched sex drives10:57 – “It’s like the baby’s in the room”12:03 – Curry, sex & inducing labour myths14:16 – Are you too old to say “boyfriend”?15:59 – “I would never get married again”17:23 – The Bumfluff Epidemic begins24:01 – Peter hits a 10-year-old in the face — heartfelt apologyTo 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/petercrouch

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, things spiral almost immediately as Abbey and Peter dive into everything from our newly launched BONK BEAT BOOK CLUB chaos to one of the most unfiltered birthday calls we’ve ever heard.Peter shares a listener confession that had him panicking when his wife called his bluff and asked to go through his phone…We also hear the return of The Nickname Game, featuring some truly outrageous submissions including ‘Thrush’, ‘Harpic’ and the now infamous ‘Butt Plug’ — before Abbey calls her dad live on air for his birthday… and he absolutely steals the show.In the Agony Abs, we hear from a listener who fears he’s about to lose another relationship because he struggles to show affection — sparking an honest and surprisingly emotional conversation about how men are raised to express (or suppress) their feelings.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 Introduction & The Jumper Debate03:35 The AirPods Gym Disaster06:00 Wife Goes Through His Phone07:20 “I Messaged Peter Crouch…”11:50 The Nickname Game Returns15:15 Abbey Calls Her Dad Live16:45 “He’s Called Butt Plug”19:30 The Wildest Nicknames Ever24:30 Smutty Book Club Escalates27:30 “I Can’t Express My Emotions”29:10 Relationship Advice & UpbringingTo 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/petercrouch

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch AMA, Pedro’s off sick so it’s just Abbey and Ross holding down the fort — and chaos ensues.We kick things off with Ross’s long-awaited face reveal as Abbey recruits the listeners to send in their best photo-fit sketches before the big reveal. There’s also Valentine’s chat, glow-up jealousy and a listener whose partner hasn’t noticed her transformation (men, do better).In the Agony Abs, we tackle a relationship that’s missing the passion of an ex, the 13-year wait for a proposal, and whether a ring actually changes anything. Plus, Abbey gets brutally honest about weddings, security and why sometimes you need to give your man a kick up the arse.We also hear about the worst house guest of all time — porch vomit, dressing gown theft and zero self-awareness — before deciding whether ghosting is ever acceptable.It’s bonk beats vs Classic FM, hot mum paranoia and some very strong opinions on men being completely useless.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 Valentine’s Day & Ross reveal tease02:00 Ross photo-fit challenge05:00 Hot mum/Stiffler’s Mum debate07:00 Glow up vs no compliments11:15 Ex passion vs secure love14:00 Classic FM car chaos15:30 13-year proposal dilemma18:30 Wedding cost chat20:45 Festival weirdo house guest24:00 Dressing gown drama & ghosting27:50 Book giveaway31:10 Valentine’s sign-offTo 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

In today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s Valentine’s Day week—and love is not in the air for everyone. Abbey and Peter dive into the chaos of coupledom, unpacking dodgy Valentine’s Day traditions, emotionally-charged listener rants, and their own romantic misfires.The duo also get into thoughtful (and not-so-thoughtful) gifts, including matching PJs that never made it and strawberry body butter that’s become too predictable.We also hear from a listener whose Valentine's re-evaluation spiral triggered a relationship crisis, and another whose fiancé ruins every gift by announcing it first. Plus, there’s a steamy surprise segment on erotic literature—complete with dramatic readings and some very questionable knots.Finally, it’s nickname heaven as listeners send in their best ever rude, weird and wildly inappropriate names for mates—featuring “Pothole”, “Slinky”, and the unforgettable “Joy Button.”Send in your Agony Abs, weekly wines, and nickname game entries below!00:00 - Introduction04:32 - Gone Golfin’18:01 - Valentine’s Day!29:05 - Bonk Beats Book Club35:20 - Joy Button41:18 - So (Ham) Salad45:33 - Competition time!To 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 Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg