How Do You Cope?
Comedy
About
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 hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com.Watch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepod.Follow 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.
Episodes
- Esther Ghey: The Gratitude List
In this episode, Esther Ghey shares her gratitude for various aspects of her life, including silent retreats, friends, and nature. She also discusses her work with the Brianna Ghey Legacy Project and the role of mindfulness in her journey.
- Esther Ghey: ‘Having mindfulness in my back pocket saved me’
Esther Ghey shares her experience navigating the world after her daughter Brianna Ghey's murder, discussing the role of mindfulness and her campaign for phone-free schools. She offers insights for parents dealing with the online world.
- Alison Spittle: The Gratitude List
In this episode, Alison Spittle discusses things she is grateful for, such as podcasting, the TV show Pointless, and pop bands like the Spice Girls. She also mentions Mounjaro and the freedom from constantly thinking about food. The episod…
- Alison Spittle ‘The compulsion to eat was stronger than wanting to live’
In this episode, Alison Spittle talks about her experience using food as a coping mechanism and how a health scare led her to confront previously buried emotions. She reflects on the complexities of labels and how she has been treated diff…
- Richard Osman: The Gratitude List
Richard Osman shares what he is grateful for, such as his vision, daytime TV, and sports like snooker, specifically Ronnie O'Sullivan. He also discusses what the last signs of humanity might be.
- Richard Osman: 'The addiction itself becomes the shame'
Richard Osman joins the podcast "How Do You Cope?" to discuss his past struggles with food addiction, the role of shame in his experiences, and the process of changing behavioral patterns. He shares insights from his childhood, seeking the…
- How Do You Cope is back for a brand new series!
How Do You Cope? begins a new series, hosted by John Robins. Guests include Anthony Scaramucci, Alison Spittle, Esther Ghey, and Richard Osman. Gratitude List bonus episodes will also return.
- Your Correspondence #4
The final episode of How Do You Cope? features host John reading listener correspondence about episodes with David Challen, Pierre Novellie, and Nicky Campbell. The discussion touches on themes of gratitude, neurodivergence, and pets.
- Bryony Gordon: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?, Bryony Gordon shares what she is grateful for, such as books, free coffees, and Arsenal football club, alongside the concept of rightsizing.
- Bryony Gordon: ‘I couldn’t associate myself with the word alcoholic’
Journalist Bryony Gordon shares her challenging journey of confronting alcohol and drug addiction with John on How Do You Cope?. She discusses overcoming the reluctance to accept the label of alcoholic, managing her inner critic, and how r…
- Izzy Judd: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?, Izzy Judd discusses her gratitude list, touching on life lessons learned from children and the importance of accessible therapy for her family. The main episode covers her journey to motherhood, a…
- Philippa York: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?, Philippa York discusses her gratitude for health and existing authentically. She also touches upon her experiences transitioning and entering the female world.
- Philippa York: ‘Am I always going to be seen as the cyclist who transitioned?’
This episode features Philippa York discussing her transition from male to female, the challenges of body and gender dysmorphia, and her experiences competing in the Tour de France as Robert Millar. She reflects on the impact of her transi…
- Izzy Judd: ‘I had to learn to let go of control’
Izzy Judd shares her journey through IVF, miscarriage, and raising a neurodivergent child, reflecting on letting go of control and finding beauty and hope in challenging times.
- Nicky Campbell: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope, Nicky Campbell shares what he is grateful for, highlighting his dog, the Scottish Highlands, and his career.
- Nicky Campbell: ‘I was 9 when I saw my friend being abused next to me’
Nicky Campbell shares his experiences with adoption, bipolar disorder, and witnessing/experiencing abuse at school. He discusses the importance of speaking out, the restorative power of dogs, and the healing role of music.
- Sophie Willan: The Gratitude List (Encore)
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?, comedian and actor Sophie Willan shares five things she is currently grateful for from her 'No Probllama' notebook. The episode also references a main episode discussing her experiences growing up…
- Sophie Willan: ‘In the care system you're either a tragic story or a hero’ (Encore)
Comedian Sophie Willan shares her experiences of the care system, discussing its impact on her identity, her tendency to people-please, and navigating a childhood with a drug-addicted mother. She also touches on the importance of setting b…
- Jordan Stephens: The Gratitude List (Encore)
Musician and writer Jordan Stephens shares five things he’s grateful for in this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?. The episode touches on topics like tea preferences, dogs, and references the main episode's discussion on fame, addiction,…
- Jordan Stephens: ‘I had an appetite for self destruction’ (Encore)
Jordan Stephens shares his experience with self-destructive behavior, infidelity, and heartbreak, detailing his journey to recovery through accepting his ADHD diagnosis and engaging in group therapy. He discusses how admitting his faults h…
- Tom Rosenthal: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode, author and comedian Tom Rosenthal shares five things he is grateful for, discusses his thoughts on dogs, and expresses gratitude for the comedy world. The main episode delves into his spiritual journey, experiences w…
- Tom Rosenthal: ‘I’ve had personal experience of a higher power’
In the How Do You Cope podcast, guest Tom Rosenthal shares his experiences with faith, confronting trauma related to the loss of his unborn child, and a transcendental encounter with a higher plane of existence. He also discusses his perso…
- Chermal Williams: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode, Chermal Williams discusses the five things she is grateful for, such as waking up at 5 am daily, and her gratitude for herself. She also touches upon her childhood experiences with domestic abuse and her work coachin…
- Chermal Williams: ‘I want children to have the childhood I didn’t have'
Chermal Williams, Head of Services at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, discusses surviving childhood and adult domestic abuse with host John. She shares her journey of breaking the cycle of abuse and finding her own identity.
- Angela Scanlon: The Gratitude List
Broadcaster and writer Angela Scanlon discusses her gratitude list, which stems from Irish dancing. She also shares her appreciation for mundane aspects of life.
- Angela Scanlon: ‘My eating disorder made my world feel safe’
Presenter Angela Scanlon shares her experience with anorexia and bulimia, detailing how controlling her eating created a sense of safety for 15 years and how giving birth influenced her perspective. She also touches on work addiction and t…
- Your Correspondence #3
This episode of How Do You Cope? features host John responding to listener questions and emails. Topics include reflections on body positivity, reactions to comments on misogyny in healthcare, and advice on making life decisions and suppor…
- Anton Ferdinand: ‘It felt like me versus football’
Anton Ferdinand recounts his experience with a national racism scandal in football, detailing the incident with John Terry, the trial, and the personal impact of facing abuse from fans and the press.
- David Challen: The Gratitude List
David Challen, domestic abuse campaigner and author, shares his gratitude list, including his bike and the film ‘You’ve Got Mail’. The episode also touches on his fight for his mother's release from prison and combating violence against wo…
- David Challen: ‘My mum killed my dad but I fought to get her free’
John speaks with David Challen, who shares his experience of his mother killing his father, her subsequent life sentence, and his campaign to free her. David discusses reassessing his childhood, the serial abuse and coercive control in his…
- Megan Jayne Crabbe: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope, author Megan Jayne Crabbe shares five things she is grateful for, including insights on morning pages and her cat, Gilbert. She also touches on her initial skepticism towards gratitude.
- Megan Jayne Crabbe: 'Making my body smaller has only ever made my life smaller'
John talks with Megan Jayne Crabbe about her journey with eating disorders and body positivity. Megan, who struggled with anorexia and binge eating in her teens, shares how she learned to love her body and why women often feel pressured to…
- Leslie Ash: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope, Leslie Ash shares a gratitude list that includes The Chelsea Detective and her Cocker Spaniel. The main episode covers her recovery from MSSA and experiences with the press.
- Leslie Ash: ‘I was 2 hours from death’
Actor Leslie Ash shares her experience contracting a life-threatening MSSA infection after being hospitalized for cracked ribs, which left her unable to walk and impacted her career. She also touches on the public ridicule she faced follow…
- Pierre Novellie: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode, comedian Pierre Novellie lists 5 things he is grateful for. The episode also briefly mentions the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and his personal memories.
- Pierre Novellie: 'I wasn't able to get what I wanted out of life'
Comedian Pierre Novellie shares his experiences after being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at age 31, discussing early masking, his passion for comedy, and coping strategies for living in a neurotypical world.
- Self Esteem: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?, host Rebecca Lucy Taylor, also known as Self Esteem, lists five things she is grateful for. The episode touches on her career reinvention and coping strategies for challenging days.
- Self Esteem: ‘It was easier to be a sexualised version of myself'
Musician Rebecca Lucy Taylor, known as Self Esteem, talks about reinventing herself and her career after leaving the band Slow Club. She discusses industry expectations, therapy, and coping strategies for difficult days.
- Hannah Maguire: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?, host Hannah Maguire lists five things she is grateful for. The discussion touches on notebooks and a debate about Lime bikes.
- Hannah Maguire: 'I grieved for my unmedicated self'
Hannah Maguire shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD at 33, highlighting the under-diagnosis of neurodiversity in women. She also discusses the impact of her father's death at age 12 and how a past criticism affected her.
- Jason Arday: The Gratitude List
Professor Jason Arday discusses his gratitude list, featuring a McDonald's triple cheeseburger as a barometer, and his path to becoming Cambridge University's youngest black professor. He emphasizes the importance of faithfulness.
- Professor Jason Arday: 'I learned to mask within an inch of my life'
Professor Jason Arday shares his life story, detailing his childhood diagnoses of autism and developmental delay and his subsequent determination to overcome challenges. He discusses his academic achievements and reflects on gratitude in a…
- Andrew and Lisa Roussos: The Gratitude List
Andrew and Lisa Roussos discuss their gratitude for emergency services, the people of Manchester, and their daughter Saffie, following the Manchester Arena bombing.
- Andrew and Lisa Roussos: ‘My world fell apart’
Andrew and Lisa Roussos share their experience of surviving the Manchester Arena bombing, which claimed the life of their daughter Saffie and left Lisa with severe injuries. They discuss their recovery, their campaign for government transp…
- Naga Munchetty: The Gratitude List
In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope?, Naga Munchetty discusses gratitude, mentioning Rory McIlroy and strength training. The episode also briefly notes golfing ethos and directs listeners to the main episode for more on women's health.
- Naga Munchetty: 'Medical misogyny exists'
Naga Munchetty speaks with John about medical misogyny and the dismissal of women's health issues. She shares her personal experiences with painful periods and insights from her research for her book on the women's health crisis.
- Your Correspondence #2
In this episode of How Do You Cope?, host John reads listener emails, reflecting on preparing for an interview with Bonnie "Prince" Billy, the benefits of sobriety, and the value of understanding differing viewpoints. Listeners also share…
- Alastair Campbell: 'I didn’t want to identify myself as mentally ill'
Alastair Campbell shares his experiences with depression, his initial reluctance to accept help, and how a past hospitalization influenced his perspective on mental health.
- Gary Lightbody: The Gratitude List
Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody shares five things he is grateful for and describes a transcendental experience while swimming. The episode also touches on his grief, guilt, and shame following his father's death, and the importance…
- Gary Lightbody: ‘I thought I was broken, and I would never feel again'
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody shares his experience of intense grief after his father's death, reflecting on their relationship and the importance of finding stillness. He also touches on his experiences as a single man.