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.
- 47 mins
- 22 Aug 2023
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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?
Episodes (54 Available)
- 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.
- 74 mins
- 15 Aug 2023
- 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.
- 91 mins
- 08 Aug 2023
- 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.
- 84 mins
- 01 Aug 2023
- 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.
- 89 mins
- 25 Jul 2023
- S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’
Comedian Jordan Gray discusses gender identity and transgender issues.
- 88 mins
- 18 Jul 2023
- 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.
- 95 mins
- 11 Jul 2023
- 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.
- 91 mins
- 04 Jul 2023
- 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.
- 91 mins
- 27 Jun 2023
- 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.
- 80 mins
- 20 Jun 2023
- 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.
- 89 mins
- 13 Jun 2023
- 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.
- 71 mins
- 06 Jun 2023
- How Do You Cope - Series 4 teaser
Elis and John share what’s in store for the new series of How Do You Cope.
- 3 mins
- 30 May 2023
- S3 Listener Correspondence: 'You've made me feel less alone'
Elis and John read through some of your messages from across series three.
- 48 mins
- 07 Jun 2022
- 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.
- 60 mins
- 31 May 2022
- 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.
- 76 mins
- 26 May 2022
- S3 Gail Porter: ‘I had a great time, but with great times comes bad times’
Broadcaster Gail Porter discusses her mental health battles.
- 69 mins
- 17 May 2022
- S3 Brian May: ‘My name’s Brian and I’m a depressive’
Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.
- 73 mins
- 10 May 2022
- 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.
- 85 mins
- 03 May 2022
- 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.
- 67 mins
- 26 Apr 2022