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How Do You Cope?

Comedian and broadcaster John Robins sits down with guests each week to ask the very simple question; How Do You Cope? Send in your thoughts and reflections to <a href="mailto:hello@howdoyoucopepod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@howdoyoucopepod.com</a> or via <a href="http://howdoyoucopepod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">howdoyoucopepod.com</a>. Watch and subscribe on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@howdoyoucopepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@howdoyoucopepod</a>. Follow the show on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howdoyoucopepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@howdoyoucopepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/howdoyoucopepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. How Do You Cope is a <a href="https://significanthq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Significant Production</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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In this week’s bonus episode, singer and actor Kate Nash shares what she is grateful for. John and Kate reflect on defining moments that have shaped her life, before Kate shares her gratitude list that features live touring, her dogs and her family, as well as her agents and music itself.Head to the main episode to hear Kate speak about resilience, reinvention, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people you trust, in an industry that’s constantly changing. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Nash: The Gratitude List

How do you survive the music industry without losing creativity - or yourself?This week, in our final episode of the series, John is joined by singer and actor Kate Nash.Kate reflects on health difficulties that prompted her to rethink her future and pursue music, before skyrocketing to fame through Myspace and finding herself navigating a complex industry with little guidance or protection. She shares her experiences of being exploited by management, the pressures of early success and how her journey into acting saved her at a time when she needed it most. Kate also discusses her decision to join OnlyFans to fund her tours, and how raising awareness about the financial realities of touring led to an invitation to Parliament.John and Kate explore resilience, reinvention, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people you trust, in an industry that’s constantly changing. There’ll be more from Kate on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where she shares the five things she’s most grateful for right now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Nash: ‘I don’t want to exploit my fans just because I’ve been exploited’

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Nish Kumar shares what he is grateful for. Leading the list is Nish’s partner of 14 years, Amy, who he says is very wise and kind, “Clever is useless if it’s not got kindness going through it”.Nish’s friends, his parents and comedy all feature on the list, as well as Bob Dylan’s recorded output. Head over to the main episode to hear Nish speak about his diagnosis of PTSD and why therapy transformed the way he understands his own mind. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nish Kumar: The Gratitude List

What happens when you realise your mind has been protecting you in ways you never understood?In this episode, John is joined by comedian Nish Kumar. After a gig in 2019 became the catalyst for a period of anxiety, fear and hypervigilance, Nish eventually received a diagnosis of PTSD. In this conversation, he reflects on the changing political landscape, the impact of sustained online abuse and why therapy transformed the way he understands his own mind. John and Nish also discuss ADHD, EMDR therapy, shame, learning to recognise fear instead of denying it, and how comedy can turn painful experiences into something that helps us feel less alone. There’ll be more from Nish on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where he shares the five things he’s most grateful for right now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nish Kumar: 'What surprised me is how little I knew about my own mind'

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri shares what she is grateful for. Fatiha explains her gratitude for the rain, discussing her belief that ‘there is mercy in the rain’ to John. She is also grateful to be back in London after a busy few weeks touring her debut show, and for her publicist meeting her when she got off the train. Head to the main episode to hear Fatiha speak about the challenge of existing between cultures and her recent cancer diagnosis, including the physical and emotional impact of an early menopause.Tickets and details for Fatiha's tour Cockney Stacking Doll are available on her website.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fatiha El-Ghorri: The Gratitude List

In this episode, John is joined by comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri.Fatiha grew up in Hackney as one of 13 children, in a British-Moroccan Muslim family.She reflects on how both her upbringing and comedy have become enduring sources of strength. She also speaks about forging a career while often feeling she didn't fit other people's ideas of who she should be, the challenge of existing between cultures without a sense of belonging, and her recent cancer diagnosis, including the physical and emotional impact of an early menopause.Tickets and details for Fatiha's tour Cockney Stacking Doll are available on her website.There’ll be more from Fatiha on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where she shares the five things she’s most grateful for right now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fatiha El-Ghorri: 'When you are confronted with your bias, you explore it'

In this correspondence special, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. Recorded at home, he responds to listener reflections on food addiction, the difficult relationship between shame and compulsive behaviour, therapy and 12-step programmes. John also shares five things he is currently grateful for.John's book references include Healing The Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw, I Thought It Was Just Me and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown and Embracing Shame by Bret Lyon and Sheila Rubin.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Correspondence #5

In this week’s bonus episode, content creator Sam Bagshaw shares what he is grateful for. Number one on Sam’s list is his parents, who have supported him and helped build his confidence over the years. Sam is now more comfortable with travelling, which also features on his list, along with his job. Head to the main episode to hear Sam speak about the impact having a stammer has had on his identity, and how it has shaped his life, and how sharing his experiences online has helped both Sam and others who struggle with their speech. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Bagshaw: The Gratitude List

This week, John is joined by Sam Bagshaw, a content creator whose honest and insightful videos about living with a stammer have helped millions better understand the realities of speech difficulties.Sam speaks about the impact having a stammer has had on his confidence and identity, and how it has shaped his life, from friendships and dating to education and work. He reflects on years spent avoiding situations that involved speaking, before finding support through speech therapy and the Maguire Programme.Together, Sam and John discuss anxiety, self-acceptance, the pressure of trying to hide parts of yourself, and how sharing his experiences online has helped both Sam and others who struggle with their speech. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Bagshaw: 'My stammer isn't stopping me'

In this week’s bonus episode, Kelsey Waghorn, a survivor of the 2019 Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption in New Zealand, shares what she is grateful for.It was an early start for Kelsey, recording from New Zealand, so the fact it didn’t rain when she walked her dog this morning makes the list, along with her morning coffee and, finally, sitting down with John after months of planning this conversation.Head to the main episode to hear Kelsey speak about the long and painful reality of burn recovery, the psychological impact of trauma, and how curiosity, mindfulness and self-compassion became central to her recovery.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelsey Waghorn: The Gratitude List

This week, John is joined by Kelsey Waghorn, a survivor of the 2019 Whakaari/White Island Volcanic eruption in New Zealand. In their conversation, Kelsey reflects on surviving the disaster, the long and painful reality of burn recovery and the psychological impact of trauma. She speaks about developing PTSD and the impact it had on her life and relationships.Kelsey also discusses the therapy that helped her make sense of her experiences and how curiosity, mindfulness and compassion became central to her recovery. Kelsey’s book, Surviving White Island is out now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelsey Waghorn: 'There’s nothing quite like someone telling you, "you are normal"'

In this week’s bonus episode, author, poet, broadcaster and activist Scout Tzofiya Bolton shares what they are grateful for. Family, sugar-free energy drinks, and getting their eyelashes done by Poppy, are just some of the items on the list. Along the way, they reflect on sobriety, parenting, self-care, creativity and the small rituals that help keep them grounded.Head to the main episode to hear Scout reflect on living with schizoaffective disorder, experiencing psychosis, addiction and repeated struggles to access the right mental health support. If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scout Tzofiya Bolton: The Gratitude List

What happens when a manic episode changes your life forever?This week, John sits down with author, poet, broadcaster and activist Scout Tzofiya Bolton.Scout speaks about living with schizoaffective disorder, experiencing psychosis, addiction and repeated struggles to access the right mental health support. They discuss the events that led to a prison sentence during a manic episode, the failings they encountered within mental health services, and the unexpected ways prison helped them rebuild their life.Scout also reflects on sobriety, faith, creativity and the power of poetry and radio to communicate experiences that can be difficult to put into words.Scout's book, The Mad Art of Doing Time is available now.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scout Tzofiya Bolton: 'Trust the patient'

In this week’s bonus episode, Rhian Mannings, founder of 2Wish shares what she is grateful for. Her parents, photos and videos feature, along with a discussion about ‘glimmers’ - Rhian’s term for the small moments of positivity we can try and find in the every day. Head to the main episode to hear about Rhian’s experience of the impact of grief, trauma, and the reality of trying to survive after losing what felt like everything.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhian Mannings: The Gratitude List

What happens when unimaginable loss changes your life forever?In today’s episode, John is joined by Rhian Mannings, founder of 2Wish.Rhian reflects on the devastating loss of her one-year-old son George, who died suddenly after suffering a seizure, and the death of her husband Paul just five days later. She speaks about grief, trauma, and the reality of trying to survive after losing what felt like everything.The conversation explores the lack of support available to bereaved families, the impact grief can have on mental health, and why honest conversations around suicide are so important. Rhian also shares how founding 2Wish gave her purpose, helping families facing the sudden death of a child receive the support she wishes her own family had been given.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhian Mannings: ‘Everyone grieves differently, there is no rule book’

In this week’s bonus episode, presenter, writer, and former Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox shares what he is grateful for. Family, his physical and mental health and finding purpose through work all feature, alongside the barefoot shoes which helped him recover after breaking his leg.Head to the main episode to hear about Jason’s experience of the impact of active service, navigating PTSD and what masculinity means to him.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gratitude List: Jason Fox

How do you return to normal life after being trained for war?John is joined by presenter, writer, and former Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox.Jason opens up about the long-term psychological impact of active service, the pressures military life places on the mind and body, and why PTSD is often more complex than people realise. He reflects on the difficulty of transitioning back into everyday life, the strain it can place on relationships, and the role communication plays in recovery.Jason also explores masculinity, vulnerability, self-medication, and why learning to sit with emotion rather than react to it, has changed the way he approaches life.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jason shares the things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Fox: ‘An emotion is an alarm bell telling us to pay attention, not to act’

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian, writer and podcaster Suzi Ruffell shares what she is grateful for. Suzi’s into gratitude in a big way, and overnight oats, her wife and daughter and the beach are just some of the things mentioned on her list. Head to the main episode to hear about Suzi’s relationship with anxiety, navigating self-acceptance and her experience of coming out. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzi Ruffell: The Gratitude List

How do you learn to accept yourself after years of trying to be someone else?In today’s episode, John is joined by comedian, writer and podcaster Suzi Ruffell.Suzi opens up about how childhood anxiety shaped her early life, from intrusive thoughts and compulsive checking, to the fear of losing loved ones. She reflects on how these anxieties have evolved in the age of social media, and why she feels truly peaceful and present when performing on-stage.Suzi also explores her experience of coming out, navigating self-acceptance and why giving a platform to queer stories is so important in today’s ever-changing world. Suzi’s book Am I Having Fun Now? Is available now.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Suzi shares the things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzi Ruffell: ‘It's never too late to come out’

In this week’s bonus episode, Wall Street financier, broadcaster and former Director of Communications for Donald Trump Anthony Scaramucci shares what he is grateful for, health and his relationship with his wife feature, as well as finding inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning.Head to the main episode to hear Anthony speak about how his childhood shaped his approach to work, and how it ultimately prepared him for one of the most high-pressure roles in politics today. Anthony’s book From Wall Street To The White House and Back is available now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Scaramucci: The Gratitude List

How do you handle working with Donald Trump, and what happens when failure plays out in public?John is joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Wall Street financier, broadcaster and former Director of Communications for Donald Trump.Anthony reflects on how his childhood shaped his approach to work, and how it ultimately prepared him for one of the most high-pressure roles in politics today. He shares what the experience taught him about pressure, loyalty and knowing when to walk away. Anthony also opens up about failure on a global stage, the importance of self-awareness and why integrity is so important. Anthony’s book From Wall Street To The White House and Back is available now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Scaramucci: ‘Trump is a symptom of a disease in the West'

In this week’s bonus episode, campaigner Esther Ghey shares what she is grateful for. John and Esther reflect on silent retreats, time with friends, morning walks and the tulips in Postman’s Park, as well as the work of the Brianna Ghey Legacy project team. Head to the main episode to hear Esther speak about how her own past has shaped her capacity for compassion, and how mindfulness became a lifeline in the aftermath of her daughter’s death.Esther’s book Under a Pink Sky is available now. You can find out more about Esther’s campaigning work via Phone Free Education and Brianna Ghey Legacy ProjectIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting Mind or Samaritans. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther Ghey: The Gratitude List

How do you navigate the world after the murder of your child?John is joined by Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey who was murdered in 2023. Following her daughter’s death, Esther found herself confronting an online world filled with hostility and harm.Esther shares how her own past has shaped her capacity for compassion, and how mindfulness became a lifeline in the aftermath of her daughter’s death. Now, Esther is campaigning for phone-free schools, and shares urgent insights for parents navigating the difficulties of the online world.Esther’s book Under a Pink Sky is available now. You can find out more about Esther’s campaigning work via Phone Free Education and Brianna Ghey Legacy ProjectThere’ll be more from Esther on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where she shares the five things she’s most grateful for right now.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting Mind and SamaritansYou can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther Ghey: ‘Having mindfulness in my back pocket saved me’

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian, podcaster, writer and actor Alison Spittle shares the things she’s grateful for. Podcasting, the TV show Pointless, and late-90s pop bands such as the Spice Girls and S Club 7 all feature, along with Mounjaro and the freedom that comes from not constantly thinking about food.Head to the main episode to hear Alison speak about using food as protection, how it shaped her sense of self, and her journey through weight change.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Spittle: The Gratitude List

What does it mean when your coping mechanism stops working for you?John speaks to comedian, podcaster, writer and actor Alison Spittle about using food as protection, and how it shaped her sense of self. After a serious health scare forced a change, Alison found herself confronting feelings she had numbed with food. She reflects on being treated differently since her weight change, how it feels to address emotions she had previously buried, and the complexity of labels.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Alison shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Spittle ‘The compulsion to eat was stronger than wanting to live’

In this week’s bonus episode best-selling author, podcaster and TV host Richard Osman shares the things he's grateful for. Having suffered with poor eyesight his whole life, Richard appreciates the things he can see. Daytime TV and sport also feature, along with a detailed discussion about Ronnie O'Sullivan and what the last signs of humanity might be.Head to the main episode to hear about Richard's food addiction, his relationship with shame and navigating changing behavioural patterns.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Osman: The Gratitude List

John is joined by best-selling author, podcaster and TV host Richard Osman for a conversation about food addiction, shame, and the challenge of changing behavioural patterns. Richard reflects on how his addiction developed during childhood, and why he sought therapy in his thirties after becoming “tired of weird behaviour”. Richard also speaks about his relationship with shame and how he manages it, as well as sharing some practical insights for anyone navigating similar struggles with food addiction.There’ll be more from Richard on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where he shares the five things he’s most grateful for right now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Osman: '⁠The addiction itself becomes the shame'

How Do You Cope is back for a brand new series! Each week John Robins will be speaking to fascinating guests, including former Communications Director to Donald Trump Anthony Scaramucci, comedian Alison Spittle and campaigner and author Esther Ghey. The first episode drops on Monday 20th April and features author, podcaster and TV host Richard Osman.Gratitude List bonus episodes are back on Thursdays too.Plus, now you can watch watch full episodes on YouTube. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss out!You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.How Do You Cope? is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Do You Cope is back for a brand new series!

In the final episode of the series, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. We hear correspondence on our episodes with David Challen, Pierre Novellie and Nicky Campbell. And reflect on gratitude, neurodivergence and pets.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Correspondence #4

In this week’s bonus episode journalist, author and broadcaster Bryony Gordon shares the things she’s grateful for. Books, free coffees and Arsenal football club feature, along with discussions of the vital importance of rightsizing.Head to the main episode to hear about Bryony’s difficult journey from alcohol and drug addiction to sobriety, her coping mechanisms for quieting the negative voice in her head, and the role that moving and exercise now play in her life.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryony Gordon: The Gratitude List

How do you live a fulfilling life after coming to terms with addiction problems?John speaks to the journalist, author and broadcaster Bryony Gordon about confronting her alcohol and drug addictions, finding ways to quieten the negative voice in her head, and how running and exercise have transformed her life for the better.Bryony talks about her difficult and reluctant journey towards confronting her alcoholism, how even associating herself with the word was a huge challenge. She and John share their recovery journeys, and talk about the importance of reaching out for help.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Bryony shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryony Gordon: ‘I couldn’t associate myself with the word alcoholic’

In this week’s bonus episode author, presenter and musician Izzy Judd shares the things she’s grateful for. From the life lessons you can learn from your children, to a life where therapy is both accessible and acceptable for her and her family.Head to the main episode to hear about Izzy’s journey to becoming a mum, the trauma of the accident that changed the course of her brother’s life forever and raising a neurodivergent child.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Izzy Judd: The Gratitude List

In this week’s bonus episode ex-cyclist, now journalist and author Philippa York shares the things she’s grateful for. Philippa talks about the importance of health, describes the gratitude she has for existing how she wants to exist, and explains the differences she has experienced entering the female world.Head to the main episode to hear about Philippa’s lifelong body and gender dysmorphia, how transitioning has affected her loved ones, and why meeting a young trans girl whilst filming a TV advert had a profound effect on her.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa York: The Gratitude List

What do great sporting achievements mean when you’re born in the wrong body?John sits down with ex-cyclist Philippa York, who competed in the Tour de France under the name Robert Millar, to talk about transitioning from male to female, having her privacy invaded by the press, and the ups and downs of competing in cycling’s most prestigious race.As Robert Millar, Philippa was the first British cyclist to win the King of the Mountains jersey in 1984’s Tour de France, and paved the way for future British cycling success.But ever since she was young, Philippa knew that something wasn’t right within her body, and it was only after retiring from cycling and withdrawing from the public eye, that Philippa was able to transition. She talks about the impact of body and gender dysmorphia, and discusses how transitioning affected not only herself, but all of her loved ones too.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Philippa shares the things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa York: ‘Am I always going to be seen as the cyclist who transitioned?’

Can you ever prepare yourself for the challenges of parenthood — especially when faced with unexpected struggles?Author, presenter, and musician Izzy Judd joins John to talk about her experiences with IVF, miscarriage, and raising a neurodivergent child. Izzy reflects on her journey from growing up in a deeply musical family, through her early career as a violinist, to meeting her husband Harry Judd and navigating the complexities of starting a family.She opens up about the emotional toll of fertility struggles, the importance of hope, and the moments of beauty she found during the IVF process. Izzy also shares what she’s learned about supporting a neurodivergent child, the power of community, and the small strategies that help her family thrive.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Izzy Judd: ‘I had to learn to let go of control’

In this week’s bonus episode broadcaster, author and musician Nicky Campbell shares the things he’s grateful for. Unsurprisingly for a man who’s written a book about his dog, man’s best friend features front and centre of Nicky’s gratitude list. He also explores his love of the Scottish highlands, and gives thanks for the jobs he’s been able to do over the years.Head to the main episode to hear about Nicky’s powerful journey of experiencing abuse whilst at school and choosing to use his platform to bring his perpetrators to justice, his experience of tracking down and meeting his birth mother, and how bipolar disorder affects his life and work.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicky Campbell: The Gratitude List

Can you ever fully recover from experiences of childhood abuse?John is joined by fellow BBC 5 Live presenter; broadcaster, author and musician Nicky Campbell. They explore Nicky’s experiences of adoption, his bipolar disorder, and experiencing and witnessing abuse whilst at school.Nicky was taken in for adoption at a few days old, and describes the emotional journey of tracking down and meeting his birth mother.He also opens up about the abuse he experienced and witnessed whilst at The Edinburgh Academy; how he felt a sense of duty to use his platform and speak out years later, and how the language used to describe what actually happened can make a real difference.Nicky also celebrates the restorative power of dogs, and explains the healing role that music plays in his life.Helpful links:https://thesurvivorstrust.org/https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicky Campbell: ‘I was 9 when I saw my friend being abused next to me’

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian and actor Sophie Willan shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for. No stranger to writing gratitude lists, Sophie delves into her trusty No Probllama note book (complete with a llama on the cover) to describe everything she is thankful for.Head to the main episode to hear about Sophie’s experiences of growing up in the care system, receiving her records in a plastic bag at a train station, and why it’s okay to just be okay.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Willan: The Gratitude List (Encore)

How do you truly find your identity after growing up in care?John is joined by comedian Sophie Willan, the star and writer of Alma’s Not Normal, to talk about her experiences of the care system.Sophie discusses the many ways being in care has affected her life - from constantly thinking of herself as an outsider, to always feeling the need to make people happy. She also talks about growing up with a drug-addicted mother and the boundaries she had to put in place to take care of her mental health.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Sophie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Willan:  ‘In the care system you're either a tragic story or a hero’ (Encore)

In this week’s bonus episode, musician and writer Jordan Stephens shares the five things he’s currently grateful for. There’s a disagreement about dogs, but a lot of excitement over a new way of drinking tea.Head to the main episode to hear about Jordan’s struggles with fame, addiction, and managing his ADHD. Plus why he thinks group therapy changed his life.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Stephens: The Gratitude List (Encore)

How do you recover from a breakup you feel is your fault?John sits down with musician and writer Jordan Stephens, best known as one half of Rizzle Kicks, to talk about how his self-destructive behaviour led to infidelity and heartbreak.Jordan opens up to John about how he set his life back on the right path by admitting his faults, accepting his ADHD diagnosis, and throwing himself into group therapy.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jordan shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Stephens: ‘I had an appetite for self destruction’ (Encore)

In this week’s bonus episode, author and comedian Tom Rosenthal shares the 5 things he is grateful for. He explains why he thinks dogs resonate at a higher frequency to people, and why he’s grateful to be part of the comedy world.Head to the main episode to hear about Tom’s spiritual journey from sceptic to believer, his experiences of losing an unborn child, and his approach to living life by being a vessel for a higher power.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Rosenthal: The Gratitude List

How do we live the most fulfilled life possible?John sits down with his friend the comedian and actor Tom Rosenthal to discuss faith, coming to terms with loss, and experiencing a higher plane of existence.Tom describes how taking part in the BBC documentary Pilgrimage led to him confronting buried trauma around the loss of his unborn child.He also explains how he experienced a transcendental episode where he encountered a different plane of existence, and outlines his approach to spirituality.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Tom shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Rosenthal: ‘I’ve had personal experience of a higher power’

In this week’s bonus episode, Chermal Williams from the charity Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse shares the 5 things she is grateful for. She explains how getting up at 5am every day has changed her life, and why she’s grateful for herself.Head to the main episode to hear about Chermal’s experiences of domestic abuse as a child at the hands of her stepfather. And how coaching a boys’ football team allows her to give children the childhood she didn’t have.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chermal Williams: The Gratitude List

How do you escape and recover from abuse by a parent?John talks to Chermal Williams, Head of Services for Health and Training at the charity Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, about her difficult childhood.Chermal was the victim of domestic abuse as a child at the hands of her stepfather, experiencing physical and psychological abuse. Later as an adult, she found herself in an abusive relationship. But through reading self-help books, working with children, and finding time for herself, she managed to escape the cycle of abuse, and forge her own identity.You can find out more Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse on their website:https://www.standingtogether.org.uk/Other helpful links:Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline: https://dsahelpline.org/On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Chermal shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chermal Williams: ‘I want children to have the childhood I didn’t have'

In this week’s bonus episode, broadcaster and writer Angela Scanlon shares the 5 things she is grateful for. She explains how gratitude came into her life via Irish dancing, and expresses her love for the mundane.Head to the main episode to hear about Angela’s battles with anorexia and bulimia, her journey into parenthood, and how meditating for 10 minutes on the tube can change her day.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Scanlon: The Gratitude List

How do you recover from an eating disorder?John speaks to presenter, writer and broadcaster Angela Scanlon about living with anorexia and bulimia in her younger years.Angela noticed her relationship with food change in her late teens, and went on to struggle with eating disorders for 15 years. She talks about how controlling her eating gave her a sense of safety, which years later morphed into an addiction to work.Angela also explores how giving birth to her first daughter changed her mindset, and explains how meditating for 10 minutes on the tube can change her day.Her new podcast ‘Get A Grip’ with Vicky Pattison is out now.If you need support head to:https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Angela shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Scanlon: ‘My eating disorder made my world feel safe’

In a special episode, John reads a selection of your questions and emails.There are reflections on Megan Jayne Crabbe’s message of body positivity, reactions to Naga Munchetty highlighting the misogyny of the health service, and John answers questions about making big life decisions, and how to effectively check in on loved ones.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Correspondence #3

Why should footballers have to tolerate racism?John sits down with ex-footballer Anton Ferdinand, who found himself at the centre of a national racism scandal.Anton was playing for Premier League team Queens Park Rangers in October 2011, when Chelsea and England defender John Terry was caught on camera apparently saying a racist slur. Terry was subsequently charged with racially abusing Anton, but was found not guilty.Anton talks to John about the impact this incident has had on his life - from his memories of what happened on the day, to how he coped with the aftermath when he became the target of further abuse from football fans and the press.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anton Ferdinand: ‘It felt like me versus football’

In this week’s bonus episode, domestic abuse campaigner and author David Challen shares the 5 things he is grateful for. In what turns out to be one of John’s favourite ever gratitude lists, David expresses his love for his bike and the film ‘You’ve Got Mail’.Head to the main episode to hear about how David fought to get his mother released from prison after she’d killed his father. He explains what men can do to combat violence against women.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Challen: The Gratitude List

How do you reconcile your mother killing her abuser, when her abuser was your father?John speaks to domestic abuse campaigner and author David Challen. He shares his experiences of fighting to get his mother freed from prison after she killed his father.David was just 23 when he found out his mother Sally was close to ending her own life after the incident. She was subsequently sentenced to life in prison. But David felt the need to speak out and uncover his parents’ relationship for what it was; one of serial abuse and coercive control.David talks about the challenges of reassessing his childhood, his fight to release his mother from prison, and why more men should speak up about violence against women.Helpful Links:https://www.standingtogether.org.uk/https://www.womensaid.org.uk/If you need help, or just to speak to someone, you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247.David’s new book ‘The Unthinkable: A Story of Control, Violence and My Mother’, is out now.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, David shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Challen: ‘My mum killed my dad but I fought to get her free’

In this week’s bonus episode, author and digital creator Megan Jayne Crabbe shares the 5 things she is grateful for.Megan explains how her relationship with gratitude initially started from a place of scepticism. She also discusses the benefits of writing morning pages, and why she’s grateful for Gilbert the cat.Head to the main episode to hear about Megan’s journey with anorexia, transforming her relationship with food and body image, and her thoughts on modern dating.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Jayne Crabbe: The Gratitude List

How do you learn to love your body?John sits down with writer, presenter, and digital creator Megan Jayne Crabbe to talk about her experience of eating disorders, her journey into body positivity, and the reasons why women make themselves small.Megan began posting online about body positivity under the handle Bodyposipanda at the age of 21. In her teens she struggled with anorexia and binge eating. Since then, she has amassed over 1 million followers and written 2 books. The latest - ‘We Don’t Make Ourselves Smaller Here’ - is out now.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Megan shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Jayne Crabbe: 'Making my body smaller has only ever made my life smaller'

In this week’s bonus episode, actor Leslie Ash shares the things she’s grateful for, including The Chelsea Detective, and her blue roan Cocker Spaniel.Head to the main episode to hear about Leslie’s ordeal with the life-threatening infection MSSA, her long road to recovery, and her treatment by the tabloid press after a procedure to plump up her lips went wrong.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leslie Ash: The Gratitude List

What do you do when your career is derailed by a life-threatening infection?John speaks to actor Leslie Ash, best known for playing the role of Debs in the 90s sitcom Men Behaving Badly, about catching an infection that nearly killed her.After being admitted to hospital with cracked ribs, Leslie contracted the life-threatening infection MSSA, which left her unable to walk. She discusses her long road to recovery, and how the illness affected her career. She also talks about the ridicule she suffered after a cosmetic procedure to plump up her lips went wrong.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Leslie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leslie Ash: ‘I was 2 hours from death’

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Pierre Novellie shares the 5 things he is grateful for. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle gets a shout out, as does Pierre’s own memory.Head to the main episode to hear about Pierre’s experiences of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder later in life, how hyper-focusing at school led to teachers thinking he was deaf, and why Pierre thinks TV show The Big Bang Theory loses its humour when you reframe its main characters as autistic.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pierre Novellie: The Gratitude List

What do you do when a stranger at a gig tells you they think you have autism?Comedian, writer and broadcaster Pierre Novellie sits down with John to talk about his experiences of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Pierre wasn’t diagnosed with ASD until the age of 31, after an audience member at his stand up show told him they thought he was on the autistic spectrum.He talks about masking at a young age, and his fascination with comedy and the impact jokes have on people. The pair also discuss Pierre’s coping mechanisms for living in a neurotypical world, including learning what his face should do in certain situations, and knowing when to say no to holding hands.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Pierre shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pierre Novellie: 'I wasn't able to get what I wanted out of life'

In this week’s bonus episode, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, shares the 5 things she is grateful for.Rebecca praises her hair and make up team, and expresses gratitude for a device that lets her listen to Peep Show whilst falling asleep.Head to the main episode to hear about Rebecca’s need to reinvent both herself and her career, and the coping mechanisms she’s developed for the days when she struggles to get out of bed.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self Esteem: The Gratitude List

At what point do you decide to take the plunge and make that life-changing decision?John sits down with musician and actor Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, to talk about how she reinvented both herself and her career.Rebecca left the band Slow Club in 2017 and started releasing her own music under the moniker Self Esteem. She talks about the years leading up to the band’s split, and how the pressure to do her own thing became an urge she could no longer ignore.She also talks about the role that women are expected to play in the music industry, her journey with therapy, and the coping mechanisms she’s developed for the days when she struggles to get out of bed.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Rebecca shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self Esteem: ‘It was easier to be a sexualised version of myself'

In this week’s bonus episode, RedHanded host Hannah Maguire shares the 5 things she is currently grateful for. Narrow ruled notebooks make an appearance, and there’s a heated debate around Lime bikes.Head to the main episode to hear about Hannah’s experiences of receiving an ADHD diagnosis aged 33, how taking the first dose of medication left her in tears, and how the loss of her father at the age of 12 affected her childhood.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Maguire: The Gratitude List

Why are so many women only finding out as adults that they are neurodiverse?Host of the hugely successful true crime podcast RedHanded Hannah Maguire sits down with John to talk about her experiences of living with undiagnosed ADHD.Hannah always had an inkling that her brain worked differently to most people’s, but she was only diagnosed last year aged 33. She discusses why women are under-diagnosed, how a criticism left her bedridden for 3 days, and what impact losing her father at the age of 12 had on her childhood.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Hannah shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Maguire: 'I grieved for my unmedicated self'

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew and Lisa Roussos share the 5 things they are grateful for.After losing their daughter Saffie in the Manchester Arena bombing, Andrew and Lisa questioned whether they would ever find joy again. Here they describe their gratitude for the emergency services, for the people of Manchester, and for Saffie herself.Head to the main episode to hear about Andrew and Lisa’s experiences of the bombing, and how they were able to cope in its aftermath.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew and Lisa Roussos: The Gratitude List

How do you survive an unimaginable tragedy?John sits down with Andrew and Lisa Roussos, parents to Saffie, the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena bombing. The attack not only took their youngest daughter, but also left Lisa with life changing injuries. Lisa remained in a coma for 6 weeks following the terrorist attack, and awoke to the news that Saffie had lost her life.Andrew and Lisa then campaigned for transparency from the government and the intelligence services to find out what happened the night of the attack. Andrew tells John about the many hours he spent trying to track down Lisa and Saffie in the wake of the explosion, Lisa discusses the slow road to recovery and how they both chose to keep living.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Andrew and Lisa share the 5 things that they are currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew and Lisa Roussos: ‘My world fell apart’

In this week’s bonus episode, broadcaster and author Naga Munchetty shares the 5 things she is currently grateful for.For Naga, Rory McIlroy and discovering strength training are both good reasons to be grateful. Plus John gets reprimanded for his sub-par golfing ethos.Head to the main episode to hear about Naga’s work to have women’s health taken seriously and her own experience battling painful periods and the medical establishment.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naga Munchetty: The Gratitude List

Why are women still asked to accept pain by the medical establishment?John speaks to broadcaster and author Naga Munchetty about how women’s health is still ignored and dismissed within our healthcare system.Naga discusses how her own painful periods have impacted every corner of her life, and the shocking stories she uncovered while researching her book “It’s Probably Nothing - Critical Conversations on the Women’s Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It)”.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naga Munchetty: 'Medical misogyny exists'

In a special episode, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. He shares how he felt preparing for an interview with one of his favourite artists, Bonnie "Prince" Billy.He reflects on the joys of going to bed sober, and why it’s important to hear the experiences of people we don’t agree with.Lastly, he turns the Gratitude List over to you, to hear what’s making you smile.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Correspondence #2

At what point do you accept that you need help?John talks to political strategist, author and broadcaster Alastair Campbell about his battles with depression. Alastair has been very vocal about the after-effects of a psychotic episode that left him hospitalised in 1986, and seeing his brother Donald live with schizophrenia.He talks about his resistance towards seeking help, how his spell in hospital has impacted his outlook, and how looking at a raisin helped calm his thoughts.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alastair Campbell: 'I didn’t want to identify myself as mentally ill'

In this week’s bonus episode, Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for.Gratitude plays a big part in Gary’s life, and he describes a transcendental experience he had whilst swimming in Belfast Lough.Head to the main episode to hear about Gary’s experiences of grief after the death of his father, how he felt guilt and shame in the wake of his passing, and the importance of finding stillness and calm in his everyday life.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Lightbody: The Gratitude List

What do you do when the grief of losing a loved one becomes all-consuming?Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody sits down with John to talk about losing his father, and the all-encompassing grief that followed.Gary talks about the sometimes challenging relationship he had with his Dad Jack. In the wake of Jack’s death, he was forced to confront the ways in which their relationship could have been better. He also discusses his experience of being a single man, and the importance of finding stillness in your everyday life.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Gary shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Lightbody: ‘I thought I was broken, and I would never feel again'

In this week’s bonus episode, member of the House of Lords Craig Mackinlay shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for.Beginning unsurprisingly with gratitude for life itself, Craig explains how, from the moment he woke up from his coma, he was determined to live.Head to the main episode to hear about Craig’s ordeal with sepsis; from losing both his arms and legs to having to relearn how to walk.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Mackinlay: The Gratitude List=

How do you recover both mentally and physically from a life-changing operation?John sits down with member of the House of Lords Craig Mackinlay who developed sepsis in 2023 and was given a 5% chance of survival. Craig spent 16 days in an induced coma and then had both his arms and legs amputated.He discusses how his wife’s tenacity kept him alive, how he’s adapted to life with prosthetic arms and legs, and how old ladies often hug him when he’s out and about.You can find more information about sepsis on the following websites:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/ and https://sepsistrust.org/On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Craig shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Mackinlay: ‘I woke up from the coma and could see that my arms and legs were dead’

In this week’s bonus episode, musician Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham, shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for, and explains why he sees gratitude as acts of reverence and defiance.Head to the main episode to hear about Will’s experiences of caring for his mother when she developed Alzheimer’s, how he copes with grief, and why streaming has harmed our appreciation of music.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy: The Gratitude List

How do you cope when caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s?John speaks to one of his musical heroes, the musician and actor Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham. After the death of Will’s father, his mother started showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease.John also discusses Will’s journey into music, his difficulty in calling himself an artist, and the effect that streaming has on our appreciation of music.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Will shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy: ‘Grief is only bearable in micro moments'

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Rosie Jones shares the 5 things she is currently grateful for. There’s an in-depth conversation about central heating, and Rosie extols the virtues of long (and slightly erotic) hot water bottles.Head to the main episode to hear about Rosie’s coping mechanisms in the face of online hate and abuse, how she was able to stand up to Matt Hancock, and why she’s unwilling to shape her career around others’ expectations.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie Jones: The Gratitude List

How do you stay strong when you’re on the receiving end of online hate and abuse?John sits down with Rosie Jones to discuss the ways that humour and wit have helped her deal with the challenges she’s faced as a comedian and writer with cerebral palsy.She also talks about her journey into the world of television, and why writing her books about Edie Eckhart, a young girl with cerebral palsy, is the achievement she’s most proud of.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Rosie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie Jones: ‘Abuse is hard, but I know I’m being my true authentic self’

In a special episode, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. He shares the coping mechanisms he’s learnt from recent guests, and how his approach to interviews has changed since becoming sober.We also turn the Gratitude List over to you, to hear what’s making you smile. And John shares 5 things he’s currently thankful for...You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Correspondence

How do you cope when you’re sentenced to life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit?John speaks to writer and activist Amanda Knox, who was wrongfully incarcerated for the murder of Meredith Kercher at the age of just 22. Amanda spent a total of 4 years in an Italian jail before she was exonerated by Italy’s highest court in 2015.In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, Amanda talks about the methods she used, and the hope she leaned on, in order to get through her time behind bars. She discusses the unacknowledged misogyny at the heart of her case, and reflects on the ways Meredith’s death haunts her to this day.If you need support, you can find help and advice from the following organisations:Rape Crisis England & Wales - https://rapecrisis.org.uk/Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/Miscarriage Association - https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Knox: ‘ I felt utterly ostracised by the rest of humanity’

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Matt Forde shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for.This is a list that John had been looking forward to, and it doesn’t disappoint. Granted, Matt does stray a little further than the permitted 5, but why shouldn’t he be allowed to express his gratitude for grass?Head to the main episode to hear about Matt’s cancer journey; from contemplating having not long left to live, to receiving words of wisdom from football manager Sean Dyche.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Forde: The Gratitude List

How do you stay positive when facing life-altering surgery?John sits down with comedian, satirist, and friend, Matt Forde, to talk about his experiences of cancer.At the age of just 40 Matt was told he had a 1-in-a-million rare form of cancer that required radical surgery that would change his life forever. Matt explains how, despite having his positive outlook on life gravely tested, he was able to come through and remain hopeful.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Matt shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Forde: ‘I’m still alive, I’m still getting laughs; that’s a win isn’t it?’

In this week’s bonus episode, fitness coach Joe Wicks shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for. Joe explains how gratitude lists already play a part in his life, and talks about his reverence for bananas.Head to the main episode to hear about Joe’s experiences growing up with addiction in the family, his current struggles switching off from social media, and his belief that exercise can change your mind set.Organisations mentioned in the podcast:NA - Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Wicks: The Gratitude List

How does being the child of an addict affect your life?John is joined by fitness and health coach Joe Wicks to explore the trauma from his childhood, living with addiction in the family, and switching off from social media.The son of a father with addiction problems and a mother with severe OCD and eating disorders, Joe grew up in a chaotic environment. He explains how he used exercise to escape from troubles at home, and how getting people moving and eating healthily became his main mission in life.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Joe shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.Organisations mentioned in the podcast:NA - Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk/Al-Anon: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/NACAO - National Association of Children of Alcoholics: https://nacoa.org.uk/You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Wicks: ‘The antidote to addiction is connection’

In this week’s bonus episode, actor Tuppence Middleton shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for, in a list that spans pens to powerplants.Head to the main episode to hear about Tuppence’s experiences of living with OCD, how becoming a parent has affected her condition, and how she’s come to accept living with obtrusive thoughts.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuppence Middleton: The Gratitude List

How do you navigate everyday life when you can’t trust your own mind?John is joined by actor Tuppence Middleton, best known for her role in the Downton Abbey films, to talk about her lifelong battles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.Diagnosed with the condition in childhood after a mystery illness, Tuppence describes her experience of OCD as ‘living with a nest of scorpions’ inside her brain. She talks about surrendering to her compulsive thoughts, her reluctance to have therapy, and how becoming a mother has affected her condition.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Tuppence shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.Tuppence’s new book ’Scorpions: A Memoir’ is out now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuppence Middleton: ‘You never really will have control, and that’s okay’

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian and actor Sophie Willan shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for. No stranger to writing gratitude lists, Sophie delves into her trusty No Probllama note book (complete with a llama on the cover) to describe everything she is thankful for.Head to the main episode to hear about Sophie’s experiences of growing up in the care system, receiving her records in a plastic bag at a train station, and why it’s okay to just be okay.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Willan: The Gratitude List

John is joined by comedian Sophie Willan, the star and writer of Alma’s Not Normal, to talk about her experiences of the care system.Sophie discusses the many ways being in care has affected her life - from constantly thinking of herself as an outsider, to always feeling the need to make people happy. She also talks about growing up with a drug-addicted mother and the boundaries she had to put in place to take care of her mental health.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Sophie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Willan:  ‘In the care system you're either a tragic story or a hero’

Jordan Stephens: The Gratitude List

In this week’s bonus episode, the Darkness lead singer Justin Hawkins shares the five things he’s currently grateful for. After questioning the very idea of gratitude itself, Justin finds solace in the Swiss rail network, among other things.Head to the main episode to hear about Justin’s journey of recovery, his need for a hard reset, and his obsession with darts.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Hawkins: The Gratitude List

How do you recover from a breakup you feel is your fault?John sits down with musician and writer Jordan Stephens, best known as one half of Rizzle Kicks, to talk about how his self-destructive behaviour led to infidelity and heartbreak.Jordan opens up to John about how he set his life back on the right path, by admitting his faults, accepting his ADHD diagnosis, and throwing himself into group therapy.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jordan shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopeIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Stephens: ‘I had an appetite for self destruction’

What does recovery look like when you're a rockstar at the height of your fame? Justin Hawkins sits down with John to talk about addiction, giving his life a hard reset, and darts.How Do You Cope has a new home, and John’s first guest is the lead singer of The Darkness, famed for the timeless hit ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’. In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, Justin tells John about becoming dependent on drugs to perform on stage, his experiences of rehab, and how sadness consumed him for 6 years.There’s also more chat about darts than you’d probably imagine, and Justin explains how he became Meatloaf’s support animal.There’ll be more from Justin on Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, where he’ll be describing the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need help, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting https://www.talktofrank.com/How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Hawkins: ‘Drugs became my main source of nutrition and inspiration’

How Do You Cope? launches Monday 24th February with bonus minisodes landing every Thursday. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.