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Sep 9
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Back to School Chaos: Timetables, Tantru...

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On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch dive into the chaos and comedy of back-to-school season.


From bedtime routines, uniform shopping, and chaotic school runs to WhatsApp mum groups, playground politics, and the dreaded parents’ evenings, Abbey and Peter share the highs, lows, and hilarious mishaps of family life.


They also reflect on media headlines about their relationship, debate whether men should be “good” at bowling, and tackle your Agony Abs dilemmas—including the challenges of a 16-year age gap relationship and whether perfectionism is ruining family hosting.


With plenty of laughs, heartfelt confessions, and back-to-school wisdom, this episode has it all.


00:02:00 – Parents secretly relieved kids are back at school

00:03:10 – Media headlines about Abbey & Peter’s “marriage troubles”

00:06:30 – Abbey’s “Weekly Whine” about TV takeovers

00:10:20 – Abbey’s dream to be cast in a Scouse drama

00:15:30 – Bowling icks and Peter’s footballer bowling memories

00:21:00 – Peter’s new catchphrase: “That’s just what I do”

00:23:00 – Listener Scott on “being comfortable” in marriage

00:28:30 – Abbey’s back-to-school prep obsession

00:32:00 – School run glam vs. pyjama drop-offs

00:40:00 – Playground politics and parents falling out

00:44:00 – Abbey’s words of encouragement for back-to-school families

00:51:00 – Agony Abs: dating a partner 16 years younger


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