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On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch: Ask Us Anything, Abbey and Peter tackle the chaos of January head-on as listeners write in with their biggest dilemmas, disasters and frustrations. From the pressure of dating apps and speed dating horror stories to the very real pain of hosting a dinner party that goes completely off the rails, nothing is off limits.

The pair also dive into why January is financially ruthless, whether a proper “reset” is even possible after Christmas, and why trying to improve your mental health with daily walks can quickly turn into rage at the general public. There’s also a fiery debate on gym culture, Gen Z filming etiquette, and whether social media has completely warped how we see ourselves.

In the Agony Abs, the conversation turns more serious as a listener questions a relationship that’s been stuck in limbo for 11 years, raising honest questions about commitment, living apart, and knowing when to draw the line. As always, Abbey and Peter offer straight-talking advice, plenty of laughs, and a comforting reminder that most of us are just trying to get through January in one piece.

If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast — hit the link below.

00:00 – The reluctant but passionate subscribe plea
01:05 – Freshers flu, cold water swims & winter routines
02:01 – Why being cold is worse than being hot
03:14 – Sideline fashion disasters & the “undertaker coat”
05:34 – Dating pressure, speed dating chaos & conspiracy theorists
07:34 – Dinner party disasters and Come Dine With Me humiliation
09:58 – January finances falling apart spectacularly
12:52 – Mental health walks ruined by the general public
14:30 – Forest walks, flashers & clearing your head
15:25 – The most disrespectful snorer on the Eurostar
17:27 – Gen Z gym culture and filming rage
19:04 – Social media, comparison & gym anxiety
22:38 – Living apart after 11 years: relationship crossroads
24:26 – Hard truths about commitment and moving in together

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On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back together for the first time since Christmas — and there’s a lot to unpack. From festive wins and forgotten Yorkshire puddings to why January suddenly turns everyone into a life coach, the pair reflect on the emotional hangover that comes after the holidays.

They dive into the pressure of New Year expectations, from five-year plans and relationship check-ins to Dry January guilt and gym anxiety. Peter shares stories from a surreal Dubai trip rubbing shoulders with football legends, while Abbey recounts a genuinely horrifying nail injury that landed her in hospital.

In the Agony Abs, listeners open up about outgrowing old friendships, feeling emotionally drained by familiar faces, and the shame spiral that comes with January self-improvement attempts. Abbey and Peter offer honest, reassuring advice on letting relationships evolve, easing off unrealistic resolutions, and giving yourself a bit of grace during a heavy month.

It’s funny, reflective, occasionally chaotic — and exactly the January reset you didn’t know you needed.

00:00 – Opening chaos, banter and Christmas hangover energy
01:04 – Christmas recap
02:09 – Weekly Wine: forgotten Yorkshire puddings & bean debates
04:27 – Abbey’s Christmas rant: mums doing all the work
06:07 – Listener message: January deep chats and relationship fatigue
08:00 – New Year pressure, five-year plans and “New year, new me” dread
10:07 – Moon landings, Elon Musk and conspiracy detour
12:30 – Mum’s annual January life-audit
15:28 – Dry Jan intentions and realistic resets
21:00 – Dubai trip, sports legends and football name-dropping chaos
26:16 – Abbey’s nail injury horror story in Dubai
31:25 – New Year resolutions, health, longevity and body scans
33:18 – Deep dive: consciousness, death and untapped brain power
42:08 – Agony Abs: outgrowing old friendships
46:25 – Gym guilt, January shame and realistic fitness advice
50:10 – Wrapping up, birthdays and subscribe reminder

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On today's episode, we're bringing you an absolute monster Best of Ask Us Anything special - and things get properly wild.

Abbey, Pete, and Ross tackle your most outrageous questions from 2025: Sex schedules, dealing with your partner and his nightmare mates, and bedroom boundaries (or lack of) that left everyone speechless.

We also revisit our favourite mini games from last year including; How many animals can we name without Abbey noticing, golf guessing games and name that footballer!!

Fair warning: this gets saucy as we cover pegging debates, Ann Summers shopping lists, and post-baby intimacy. But if you've wondered whether you're the only one dealing with this stuff - you're definitely not.

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0:00 - Intro
3:14 - Fake Olympic Career Exposed
3:52 - Cat Pee Problems & Solutions
6:00 - Should Couples Try Therapy?
8:00 - The Secret Animal Game Revealed
8:47 - Would You Shag a Celebrity?
9:49 - Abby Pronounces Football Names (Hilarious)
11:22 - Peter Crouch Spotted on a Lime Bike in Nice!
13:20 - Pegging Question: Bedroom Boundaries
16:28 - Can You Complain About Your Partner's Friends?
17:33 - Should Couples Schedule Sex?
18:56 - Date Nights vs. Scheduled Intimacy
20:51 - Hotel Getaways: Romance or Pressure?
23:07 - Golf guessing game
27:01 - First Couples Getaway After Baby Anxiety
32:27 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

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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 off
01:02 – Introducing the pod & today’s guest
02:05 – Compliments, affirmations & relationship banter
04:10 – New Year reflections & turning 40
06:00 – Slowing down, being present & personal goals
07:10 – Weekly whines: technology, logins & QR code rage
09:05 – Paper menus & feeling “too old”
11:15 – Phone call anxiety & unannounced callers
13:20 – Oversharing on speakerphone disasters
14:25 – Bringing Shona McGarty into the studio
15:00 – First impressions & life after I’m A Celeb
16:40 – No makeup TV moments & singing confidence
18:20 – Jungle food, hunger & rice trauma
19:50 – Camp friendships & WhatsApp groups
21:10 – Being known as “Whitney” forever
23:00 – Growing up on EastEnders
25:00 – Long days, waiting around & strict schedules
27:00 – Iconic EastEnders cast moments
29:10 – Singing ambitions & future goals
31:00 – Anxiety, medication & coping mechanisms
33:00 – Caffeine withdrawal & jungle headaches
34:40 – Trials, bugs, cockroaches & survival fears
36:20 – Bonk baits, music choices & bedroom pressure
38:50 – Quotes to live by & winning arguments
41:00 – Jungle toilets, dignity loss & weight loss
43:00 – Highlights of the jungle experience
45:00 – What Shona missed most from home
46:40 – Imposter syndrome & fitting in
48:30 – Watching the show back
50:20 – Agony Ab: being “too reliable” at work
53:10 – Learning to say no & setting boundaries
55:20 – Final thoughts, gratitude & wrap-up
57:10 – End of episode & sign-off

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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: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast

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Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/

For more from Peter
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For more from Abbey
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Our clips channel
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