How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John

BBC Radio 5 Live

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?

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54 episodes
Updated Aug 22, 2023

Episodes54

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Aug 22, 2023 · 47 min
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.
Aug 15, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
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.
Aug 8, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
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.
Aug 1, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
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.
Jul 25, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
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.
Jul 18, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’
Comedian Jordan Gray discusses gender identity and transgender issues.
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
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.
Jul 4, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
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.
Jun 27, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
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.
Jun 20, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
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.
Jun 13, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
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.
Jun 6, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
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.
May 30, 2023 · 3 min
How Do You Cope - Series 4 teaser
Elis and John share what’s in store for the new series of How Do You Cope.
Jun 7, 2022 · 48 min
S3 Listener Correspondence: 'You've made me feel less alone'
Elis and John read through some of your messages from across series three.
May 31, 2022 · 1 hr
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.
May 26, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
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.
May 17, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
S3 Gail Porter: ‘I had a great time, but with great times comes bad times’
Broadcaster Gail Porter discusses her mental health battles.
May 10, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
S3 Brian May: ‘My name’s Brian and I’m a depressive’
Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.
May 3, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min
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.
Apr 26, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
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.