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How Do You Cope? 鈥ith Elis and John Episodes

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    Teaser: An Introduction

    Elis James and John Robins talk through the vibe you can expect from their new podcast.

  2. S4 Stressed Elis and Sober John: 鈥業t was like the last light got switched off鈥�

    Elis and John share what they鈥檝e been through over the past year.

  3. S4 Shaun Murphy: 鈥楨ven in the darkest of moments remember that you are actually in control鈥�

    Snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy discusses his struggles with his weight.

  4. S4 Mohsin Zaidi: 鈥榃e鈥檙e told to grow in a certain way and we acclimate鈥�

    Author Mohsin Zaidi shares his experiences growing up queer in a devout Muslim family.

  5. S4 Maria Romanenko: 鈥榃e were just a peaceful country, living our life like you guys are鈥�

    Maria Romanenko talks about fleeing Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion.

  6. S4 Listener Correspondence: 鈥楾hank you for creating a safe space and content that鈥檚 inclusive鈥�

    Elis and John read through some of your correspondence from across the series.

  7. 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��

    Lady Unchained discusses her time in prison and how discovering poetry helped her cope.

  8. 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�

    Katie Piper shares her story of recovery, and what鈥檚 helped her cope.

  9. S4 Jordan Gray: 鈥業 wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman鈥�

    Comedian Jordan Gray discusses gender identity and transgender issues.

  10. S4 John McCarthy: 鈥業f I was still bitter I鈥檇 still be a hostage鈥�

    Journalist John McCarthy shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years.

  11. 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��

    Olympian James Cracknell opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010.

  12. S4 Iain Lee: 'Suddenly I was incredibly high, and this voice in my head said 鈥淲elcome back son鈥�'

    Iain Lee shares his journey to becoming a counsellor and struggles with addiction.

  13. S4 Gabby Logan: 鈥楾he grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it鈥�

    Broadcaster Gabby Logan discusses the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15.

  14. S3 Ruby Wax: 鈥榃e live in a society where the thoughts never shut down鈥�

    Ruby Wax shares her mental health journey and how mindfulness strategies help her.

  15. S3 Reverend Richard Coles: 鈥極ur life is rounded by sleep鈥�

    Rev. Richard Coles discusses losing his husband after a long battle with alcoholism.

  16. S3 Professor David Nutt: 鈥業f anyone ever criticises or comments on your drinking, take it seriously'

    Professor David Nutt discusses the effects of drugs and alcohol on the body and mind.

  17. S3 Mike Kerr: 鈥楤eing sober is like life in HD鈥�

    Elis and John chat to Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr to discuss going sober.

  18. S3 Matt Edmondson: 鈥業 just thought I sometimes got depressed鈥�

    The Radio 1 presenter discusses living with cyclothymia and the impact of losing his dad.

  19. S3 Mark and Maddy Austin: 鈥業t was never about the food鈥�

    Sky News presenter Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy discuss her battle with anorexia.

  20. S3 Mark and Maddy Austin: 鈥業t was never about the food鈥�

    Sky News presenter Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy discuss her battle with anorexia.

  21. S3 Listener Correspondence: 'You've made me feel less alone'

    Elis and John read through some of your messages from across series three.

  22. S3 Lemn Sissay: 鈥業 only knew the importance of family by not having it鈥�

    Poet Lemn Sissay discusses growing up in the care system and finding his identity.

  23. S3 Katy Wix: 鈥楩inding meaning in all this pain has been really helpful for me鈥�

    Elis and John chat to actor, comedian and writer Katy Wix.

  24. S3 Guvna B: 鈥楾he toxic view of masculinity shouldn鈥檛 stop you from talking鈥�

    Rapper Guvna B talks about toxic masculinity and his experience with counselling.

  25. S3 George Robinson: 鈥楲ife is still fulfilling, and as fulfilling as it was鈥�

    The Sex Education actor discusses how his life has changed since becoming tetraplegic.

  26. S3 Gail Porter: 鈥業 had a great time, but with great times comes bad times鈥�

    Broadcaster Gail Porter discusses her mental health battles.

  27. S3 Elise Christie: 鈥楻eplacing a negative habit with a positive one is the most important thing鈥�

    Former speed skater Elise Christie shares her experiences as a professional athlete.

  28. S3 Brian May: 鈥楳y name鈥檚 Brian and I鈥檓 a depressive鈥�

    Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.

  29. S3 Azeem Rafiq: 鈥楢ll it needed was 鈥渟orry, we got it wrong鈥濃��

    Cricketer Azeem Rafiq shares his experience with racism and the impact of losing his son.

  30. S2 Terri White: 鈥楳emory isn't built out of metaphors鈥�

    Elis and John talk to Empire editor Terri White about a life of trauma and abuse.

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