How Do You Cope?

Fatiha El-Ghorri: 'When you are confronted with your bias, you explore it'

Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri on navigating complex identities, overcoming toxic relationships, and challenging biases.

Your Correspondence #5

Listeners share reflections on addiction, recovery, and coping with the formative events that shape our lives.

Sam Bagshaw: The Gratitude List

Focus on positivity and supportive communities to build confidence and navigate life with a stammer.

Sam Bagshaw: 'My stammer isn't stopping me'

Content creator Sam Bagshaw reveals how he conquered his fears by putting his stammer front and center.

Kelsey Waghorn: The Gratitude List

Kelsey Waghorn explains how a simple daily gratitude practice became a vital tool for navigating trauma and recovery.

Kelsey Waghorn: 'There’s nothing quite like someone telling you, "you are normal"'

White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn reveals how she navigated the grueling mental and physical trauma of burn recovery.

Scout Tzofiya Bolton: The Gratitude List

Scout Tzofiya Bolton shares her personal gratitude list, detailing how small daily joys help sustain her recovery.

Scout Tzofiya Bolton: 'Trust the patient'

Author and activist Scout Tzofiya Bolton shares how the mental health system failed them until a prison crisis hit.

Rhian Mannings: The Gratitude List

Rhian Mannings shares how searching for small glimmers of positivity helped her navigate profound grief and loss.

Rhian Mannings: ‘Everyone grieves differently, there is no rule book’

Turning unimaginable tragedy into a lifeline, Rianne Mannings shares how to navigate grief with no rule book.

The Gratitude List: Jason Fox

Jason Fox reflects on finding purpose, embracing mental health recovery, and flipping stress into gratitude.

Jason Fox: ‘An emotion is an alarm bell telling us to pay attention, not to act’

Learn how to manage your mental health by viewing emotions as warning signals rather than immediate triggers to act.

Suzi Ruffell: The Gratitude List

Suzi Ruffell shares her gratitude list, covering everything from overnight oats and neckerchiefs to family and nature.

Suzi Ruffell: ‘It's never too late to come out’

Comedian Suzie Ruffell opens up about navigating anxiety, self-acceptance, and why it is never too late to come out.

Esther Ghey: ‘Having mindfulness in my back pocket saved me’

Esther Ghey shares how practicing mindfulness and gratitude helped her survive the unimaginable loss of her daughter.

Alison Spittle: The Gratitude List

Comedian Alison Spittle explores her gratitude list, covering career empowerment, weight loss, and pop culture fandom.

Alison Spittle ‘The compulsion to eat was stronger than wanting to live’

Comedian Alison Spittle explores her complex relationship with trauma, food, and weight following a life-threatening illness.

Richard Osman: '⁠The addiction itself becomes the shame'

In this episode of How Do You Cope, host John sits down with acclaimed author and broadcaster Richard Osman for a vulnerable and insightful discussion on food addiction and the weight of personal shame. Osman opens up about the origins of his relationship with food, tracing his behavioral patterns back to childhood. He reflects on the turning point in his thirties when he finally decided to seek therapy after becoming exhausted by his own recurring habits. Throughout the conversation, Osman explores how he manages the internal cycle of shame that often accompanies addiction. Beyond his personal narrative, he provides listeners with practical advice and coping strategies for those navigating similar struggles. This episode offers an honest look at the challenges of breaking deep-seated behavioral cycles and finding a path toward self-acceptance and healthier living.

How Do You Cope is back for a brand new series!

Host John Robins returns for an eagerly awaited new series of How Do You Cope, continuing his mission to explore the personal strategies people use to navigate life's challenges. Each week, listeners can look forward to intimate and candid conversations with an eclectic range of guests, including influential figures like Anthony Scaramucci, comedian Alison Spittle, and campaigner Esther Ghey. The series kicks off with a compelling opening episode featuring author and presenter Richard Osman. Beyond the main weekly interviews, the show also brings back its popular Gratitude List bonus episodes, which are released every Thursday. By delving into how his guests process their experiences and maintain their well-being, John Robins provides a thoughtful look at the human condition. Whether discussing professional obstacles or personal growth, the podcast offers a space for reflection and deep connection throughout this upcoming season.

Bryony Gordon: The Gratitude List

In this bonus episode of How Do You Cope, journalist, author, and broadcaster Bryony Gordon offers a candid and uplifting look at the simple things that bring her joy. Moving away from her usual focus on heavier subject matter, Gordon compiles a personal gratitude list that highlights the everyday comforts she treasures, ranging from the escapism of books and the pleasure of a free coffee to her enduring passion for Arsenal Football Club. Beyond the list, she reflects on the significance of rightsizing and finding balance in life. Listeners can expect an honest, refreshing conversation that underscores the importance of appreciating the small details. This episode serves as a gentle reminder of how shifting one’s perspective toward gratitude can provide comfort and clarity, even during life's most challenging transitions.