How Do You Cope? 鈥ith Elis and John Podcast
Elis James and John Robins talk to a range of guests about the challenges and hurdles they've faced in their own lives, whilst asking the question... How Do You Cope?
Episodes to download
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S4 Listener Correspondence: 鈥楾hank you for creating a safe space and content that鈥檚 inclusive鈥�
Tue 22 Aug 2023
Elis and John read through some of your correspondence from across the series.
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S4 Shaun Murphy: 鈥楨ven in the darkest of moments remember that you are actually in control鈥�
Tue 15 Aug 2023
Snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy discusses his struggles with his weight.
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S4 Gabby Logan: 鈥楾he grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it鈥�
Tue 8 Aug 2023
Broadcaster Gabby Logan discusses the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15.
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S4 James Cracknell: 鈥楾he neurologist said 鈥淲here you are after three years will be where you are for the rest of your life鈥濃��
Tue 1 Aug 2023
Olympian James Cracknell opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010.
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S4 John McCarthy: 鈥業f I was still bitter I鈥檇 still be a hostage鈥�
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Journalist John McCarthy shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years.
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S4 Jordan Gray: 鈥業 wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman鈥�
Tue 18 Jul 2023
Comedian Jordan Gray discusses gender identity and transgender issues.
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S4 Mohsin Zaidi: 鈥榃e鈥檙e told to grow in a certain way and we acclimate鈥�
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Author Mohsin Zaidi shares his experiences growing up queer in a devout Muslim family.
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S4 Iain Lee: 'Suddenly I was incredibly high, and this voice in my head said 鈥淲elcome back son鈥�'
Tue 4 Jul 2023
Iain Lee shares his journey to becoming a counsellor and struggles with addiction.
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S4 Lady Unchained: 鈥業 don鈥檛 want somebody to think 鈥淥nly when I get to prison I can be creative鈥濃��
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Lady Unchained discusses her time in prison and how discovering poetry helped her cope.
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S4 Maria Romanenko: 鈥榃e were just a peaceful country, living our life like you guys are鈥�
Tue 20 Jun 2023
Maria Romanenko talks about fleeing Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion.
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S4 Katie Piper: 鈥榃hy don鈥檛 I let go of what I thought should happen and start living in what is happening?鈥�
Tue 13 Jun 2023
Katie Piper shares her story of recovery, and what鈥檚 helped her cope.
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S4 Stressed Elis and Sober John: 鈥業t was like the last light got switched off鈥�
Tue 6 Jun 2023
Elis and John share what they鈥檝e been through over the past year.
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How Do You Cope - Series 4 teaser
Tue 30 May 2023
Elis and John share what鈥檚 in store for the new series of How Do You Cope.
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S3 Listener Correspondence: 'You've made me feel less alone'
Tue 7 Jun 2022
Elis and John read through some of your messages from across series three.
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S3 Elise Christie: 鈥楻eplacing a negative habit with a positive one is the most important thing鈥�
Tue 31 May 2022
Former speed skater Elise Christie shares her experiences as a professional athlete.
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S3 Professor David Nutt: 鈥業f anyone ever criticises or comments on your drinking, take it seriously'
Thu 26 May 2022
Professor David Nutt discusses the effects of drugs and alcohol on the body and mind.
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S3 Gail Porter: 鈥業 had a great time, but with great times comes bad times鈥�
Tue 17 May 2022
Broadcaster Gail Porter discusses her mental health battles.
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S3 Brian May: 鈥楳y name鈥檚 Brian and I鈥檓 a depressive鈥�
Tue 10 May 2022
Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.
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S3 Lemn Sissay: 鈥業 only knew the importance of family by not having it鈥�
Tue 3 May 2022
Poet Lemn Sissay discusses growing up in the care system and finding his identity.
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S3 Guvna B: 鈥楾he toxic view of masculinity shouldn鈥檛 stop you from talking鈥�
Tue 26 Apr 2022
Rapper Guvna B talks about toxic masculinity and his experience with counselling.
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S3 Mike Kerr: 鈥楤eing sober is like life in HD鈥�
Tue 19 Apr 2022
Elis and John chat to Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr to discuss going sober.
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S3 Katy Wix: 鈥楩inding meaning in all this pain has been really helpful for me鈥�
Tue 12 Apr 2022
Elis and John chat to actor, comedian and writer Katy Wix.
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S3 Mark and Maddy Austin: 鈥業t was never about the food鈥�
Tue 5 Apr 2022
Sky News presenter Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy discuss her battle with anorexia.
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S3 Matt Edmondson: 鈥業 just thought I sometimes got depressed鈥�
Tue 29 Mar 2022
The Radio 1 presenter discusses living with cyclothymia and the impact of losing his dad.
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S3 George Robinson: 鈥楲ife is still fulfilling, and as fulfilling as it was鈥�
Tue 22 Mar 2022
The Sex Education actor discusses how his life has changed since becoming tetraplegic.
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S3 Ruby Wax: 鈥榃e live in a society where the thoughts never shut down鈥�
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Ruby Wax shares her mental health journey and how mindfulness strategies help her.
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S3 Azeem Rafiq: 鈥楢ll it needed was 鈥渟orry, we got it wrong鈥濃��
Tue 8 Mar 2022
Cricketer Azeem Rafiq shares his experience with racism and the impact of losing his son.
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S3 Reverend Richard Coles: 鈥極ur life is rounded by sleep鈥�
Tue 1 Mar 2022
Rev. Richard Coles discusses losing his husband after a long battle with alcoholism.
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How Do You Cope - Series 3 teaser
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Elis and John are here to talk about what you can expect from Series 3 of How Do You Cope
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S2 Damon Gough: 'Every day should be Mental Health Awareness Day'
Tue 24 Nov 2020
Elis and John speak to musician Badly Drawn Boy about his struggles with alcoholism.
