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How do you stay strong when you’re on the receiving end of online hate and abuse? John sits down with Rosie Jones to discuss the ways that humour and wit have helped her deal with the challenges she’s faced as a comedian and writer with cerebral palsy. She also talks about her journey into the world of television, and why writing her books about Edie Eckhart, a young girl with cerebral palsy, is the achievement she’s most proud of. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Rosie share...
In a special episode, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. He shares the coping mechanisms he’s learnt from recent guests, and how his approach to interviews has changed since becoming sober. We also turn the Gratitude List over to you, to hear what’s making you smile. And John shares 5 things he’s currently thankful for... You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepod Follow th...
How do you cope when you’re sentenced to life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit? John speaks to writer and activist Amanda Knox, who was wrongfully incarcerated for the murder of Meredith Kercher at the age of just 22. Amanda spent a total of 4 years in an Italian jail before she was exonerated by Italy’s highest court in 2015. In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, Amanda talks about the methods she used, and the hope she leaned on, in order to get through her time behind bars. She di...
In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Matt Forde shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for. This is a list that John had been looking forward to, and it doesn’t disappoint. Granted, Matt does stray a little further than the permitted 5, but why shouldn’t he be allowed to express his gratitude for grass? Head to the main episode to hear about Matt’s cancer journey; from contemplating having not long left to live, to receiving words of wisdom from football manager Sean Dyche. You can send ...
How do you stay positive when facing life-altering surgery? John sits down with comedian, satirist, and friend, Matt Forde, to talk about his experiences of cancer. At the age of just 40 Matt was told he had a 1-in-a-million rare form of cancer that required radical surgery that would change his life forever. Matt explains how, despite having his positive outlook on life gravely tested, he was able to come through and remain hopeful. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Matt shar...
In this week’s bonus episode, fitness coach Joe Wicks shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for. Joe explains how gratitude lists already play a part in his life, and talks about his reverence for bananas. Head to the main episode to hear about Joe’s experiences growing up with addiction in the family, his current struggles switching off from social media, and his belief that exercise can change your mind set. Organisations mentioned in the podcast: NA - Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.or...
How does being the child of an addict affect your life? John is joined by fitness and health coach Joe Wicks to explore the trauma from his childhood, living with addiction in the family, and switching off from social media. The son of a father with addiction problems and a mother with severe OCD and eating disorders, Joe grew up in a chaotic environment. He explains how he used exercise to escape from troubles at home, and how getting people moving and eating healthily became his main mission i...
In this week’s bonus episode, actor Tuppence Middleton shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for, in a list that spans pens to powerplants. Head to the main episode to hear about Tuppence’s experiences of living with OCD, how becoming a parent has affected her condition, and how she’s come to accept living with obtrusive thoughts. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepod Follow the...
How do you navigate everyday life when you can’t trust your own mind? John is joined by actor Tuppence Middleton, best known for her role in the Downton Abbey films, to talk about her lifelong battles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Diagnosed with the condition in childhood after a mystery illness, Tuppence describes her experience of OCD as ‘living with a nest of scorpions’ inside her brain. She talks about surrendering to her compulsive thoughts, her reluctance to have therapy, and...
In this week’s bonus episode, comedian and actor Sophie Willan shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for. No stranger to writing gratitude lists, Sophie delves into her trusty No Probllama note book (complete with a llama on the cover) to describe everything she is thankful for. Head to the main episode to hear about Sophie’s experiences of growing up in the care system, receiving her records in a plastic bag at a train station, and why it’s okay to just be okay. You can send in your thou...
John is joined by comedian Sophie Willan, the star and writer of Alma’s Not Normal, to talk about her experiences of the care system. Sophie discusses the many ways being in care has affected her life - from constantly thinking of herself as an outsider, to always feeling the need to make people happy. She also talks about growing up with a drug-addicted mother and the boundaries she had to put in place to take care of her mental health. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Sophi...
In this week’s bonus episode, musician and writer Jordan Stephens shares the five things he’s currently grateful for. There’s a disagreement about dogs, but a lot of excitement over a new way of drinking tea. Head to the main episode to hear about Jordan’s struggles with fame, addiction, and managing his ADHD. Plus why he thinks group therapy changed his life. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube @how...
In this week’s bonus episode, the Darkness lead singer Justin Hawkins shares the five things he’s currently grateful for. After questioning the very idea of gratitude itself, Justin finds solace in the Swiss rail network, among other things. Head to the main episode to hear about Justin’s journey of recovery, his need for a hard reset, and his obsession with darts. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube...
How do you recover from a breakup you feel is your fault? John sits down with musician and writer Jordan Stephens, best known as one half of Rizzle Kicks, to talk about how his self-destructive behaviour led to infidelity and heartbreak. Jordan opens up to John about how he set his life back on the right path, by admitting his faults, accepting his ADHD diagnosis, and throwing himself into group therapy. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jordan shares the 5 things that he is c...
Lead singer Justin Hawkins shares his raw experiences with drug and alcohol addiction, detailing how substances initially fueled his rockstar persona before leading to a "hard reset" and time in rehab. He opens up about the challenging six years of sadness that followed sobriety, his decision to leave The Darkness, and how he eventually rediscovered joy through new hobbies and a transformed perspective on life and music. The conversation also delves into the band's unique humor and his unexpected work with Meat Loaf.
John Robbins welcomes listeners to "How Do You Cope?", a new podcast delving into the human experience of navigating life's challenges. Through candid conversations with guests, the show explores mental health, trauma, self-discovery, and the strength found in adversity. It aims to offer inspiration and comfort, reminding listeners they are not alone in their struggles, with new episodes airing Mondays and bonus content on Thursdays.
