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How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John

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?

Radio 5 Live,54 episodes

Episodes

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S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’
Elis and John read through some of your correspondence from across the series.
22 Aug 2023,47 mins
S4 Shaun Murphy: ‘Even in the darkest of moments remember that you are actually in control’
Snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy discusses his struggles with his weight.
15 Aug 2023,74 mins,
S4 Gabby Logan: ‘The grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it’
Broadcaster Gabby Logan discusses the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15.
08 Aug 2023,91 mins,
S4 James Cracknell: ‘The neurologist said “Where you are after three years will be where you are for the rest of your life”’
Olympian James Cracknell opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010.
01 Aug 2023,84 mins,
S4 John McCarthy: ‘If I was still bitter I’d still be a hostage’
Journalist John McCarthy shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years.
25 Jul 2023,89 mins,
S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’
Comedian Jordan Gray discusses gender identity and transgender issues.
18 Jul 2023,88 mins,
S4 Mohsin Zaidi: ‘We’re told to grow in a certain way and we acclimate’
Author Mohsin Zaidi shares his experiences growing up queer in a devout Muslim family.
11 Jul 2023,95 mins,
S4 Iain Lee: 'Suddenly I was incredibly high, and this voice in my head said “Welcome back son”'
Iain Lee shares his journey to becoming a counsellor and struggles with addiction.
04 Jul 2023,91 mins,
S4 Lady Unchained: ‘I don’t want somebody to think “Only when I get to prison I can be creative”’
Lady Unchained discusses her time in prison and how discovering poetry helped her cope.
27 Jun 2023,91 mins,
S4 Maria Romanenko: ‘We were just a peaceful country, living our life like you guys are’
Maria Romanenko talks about fleeing Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion.
20 Jun 2023,80 mins
S4 Katie Piper: ‘Why don’t I let go of what I thought should happen and start living in what is happening?’
Katie Piper shares her story of recovery, and what’s helped her cope.
13 Jun 2023,89 mins,
S4 Stressed Elis and Sober John: ‘It was like the last light got switched off’
Elis and John share what they’ve been through over the past year.
06 Jun 2023,71 mins,
How Do You Cope - Series 4 teaser
Elis and John share what’s in store for the new series of How Do You Cope.
30 May 2023,3 mins
S3 Listener Correspondence: 'You've made me feel less alone'
Elis and John read through some of your messages from across series three.
07 Jun 2022,48 mins,
S3 Elise Christie: ‘Replacing a negative habit with a positive one is the most important thing’
Former speed skater Elise Christie shares her experiences as a professional athlete.
31 May 2022,60 mins,
S3 Professor David Nutt: ‘If 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.
26 May 2022,76 mins,
S3 Gail Porter: ‘I had a great time, but with great times comes bad times’
Broadcaster Gail Porter discusses her mental health battles.
17 May 2022,69 mins
S3 Brian May: ‘My name’s Brian and I’m a depressive’
Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.
10 May 2022,73 mins,
S3 Lemn Sissay: ‘I only knew the importance of family by not having it’
Poet Lemn Sissay discusses growing up in the care system and finding his identity.
03 May 2022,85 mins,
S3 Guvna B: ‘The toxic view of masculinity shouldn’t stop you from talking’
Rapper Guvna B talks about toxic masculinity and his experience with counselling.
26 Apr 2022,67 mins,
S3 Mike Kerr: ‘Being sober is like life in HD’
Elis and John chat to Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr to discuss going sober.
19 Apr 2022,71 mins,
S3 Katy Wix: ‘Finding meaning in all this pain has been really helpful for me’
Elis and John chat to actor, comedian and writer Katy Wix.
12 Apr 2022,84 mins,
S3 Mark and Maddy Austin: ‘It was never about the food’
Sky News presenter Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy discuss her battle with anorexia.
05 Apr 2022,66 mins
S3 Matt Edmondson: ‘I just thought I sometimes got depressed’
The Radio 1 presenter discusses living with cyclothymia and the impact of losing his dad.
29 Mar 2022,71 mins
S3 George Robinson: ‘Life is still fulfilling, and as fulfilling as it was’
The Sex Education actor discusses how his life has changed since becoming tetraplegic.
22 Mar 2022,76 mins
S3 Ruby Wax: ‘We live in a society where the thoughts never shut down’
Ruby Wax shares her mental health journey and how mindfulness strategies help her.
15 Mar 2022,54 mins,
S3 Azeem Rafiq: ‘All it needed was “sorry, we got it wrong”’
Cricketer Azeem Rafiq shares his experience with racism and the impact of losing his son.
08 Mar 2022,63 mins,
S3 Reverend Richard Coles: ‘Our life is rounded by sleep’
Rev. Richard Coles discusses losing his husband after a long battle with alcoholism.
01 Mar 2022,74 mins,
How Do You Cope - Series 3 teaser
Elis and John are here to talk about what you can expect from Series 3 of How Do You Cope
22 Feb 2022,3 mins
S2 Damon Gough: 'Every day should be Mental Health Awareness Day'
Elis and John speak to musician Badly Drawn Boy about his struggles with alcoholism.
24 Nov 2020,62 mins