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Livin’ The Dream! Abbey and Peter Talk Holiday Meltdowns, Puppy Fever and Cold Sea Swims | AMA

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, love, chaos, and a brand-new family member are on the podcast as Abbey, Peter, and Kaz catch up on all things life! Peter shares his newfound passion for cold-water swimming (and the VERY painful side effects of freezing sea dips), while Abbey introduces us to Coco, the newest four-legged addition to the Crouch household—much to Peter's complete lack of control!


We also hear your hilarious Ask Us Anything submissions, including a listener who is at breaking point over her partner’s endless "livin' the dream" catchphrase, and a full-on airport meltdown after a last-minute holiday booking goes off the rails. In our wedding dilemma, we help an anonymous listener figure out how to choose a Maid of Honour without causing total friendship warfare!


Submit your AMA’s here! -

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/viewform?edit_requested=true



00:00 Introduction & Sickness Chat

01:31 Health Kick & Cold Sea Swims

04:33 Man to Man Cold Water Side Effects

05:55 Meet Coco! The New Crouch Family Member

07:47 A Catchphrase Driven to the Edge

10:38 Embellishing Stories & Little Lies

12:09 Airport Meltdowns & Last Minute Holidays

16:00 The Packing Tips Dilemma

17:03 AMA: The Maid of Honour Dilemma


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