How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John

Aug 21 2023 6.2k
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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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S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’

Aug 21 2023 47 mins  
For the final episode of series four Elis and John read through some of your correspondence about the topics covered over the last few months. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Shaun Murphy: ‘Even in the darkest of moments remember that you are actually in control’

Aug 14 2023 74 mins  
In the final guest episode of this series Elis and John are joined by snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy, who discusses his struggles with his weight and his relationship with religion.If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Gabby Logan: ‘The grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it’

Aug 07 2023 91 mins  
This week Elis and John speak to broadcaster Gabby Logan about the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15, how she’s coped in her professional life, and witnessing the Bradford City stadium fire in 1985.This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bb

S4 James Cracknell: ‘The neurologist said “Where you are after three years will be where you are for the rest of your life”’

Jul 31 2023 84 mins  
This week Elis and John are joined by double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell, who opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010, his recovery, and how it has affected his life. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 John McCarthy: ‘If I was still bitter I’d still be a hostage’

Jul 24 2023 89 mins  
This week, Elis and John are joined by journalist John McCarthy who shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years during the Lebanon hostage crisis, and some of the coping mechanisms he developed in order to survive. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there�

S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’

Jul 17 2023 88 mins  
On this week’s episode of How Do You Cope Elis and John chat to comedian Jordan Gray about gender identity and transgender issues. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Mohsin Zaidi: ‘We’re told to grow in a certain way and we acclimate’

Jul 10 2023 95 mins  
In this week’s episode Elis and John are joined by author Mohsin Zaidi, who shares his experiences growing up queer in a devout Muslim family.This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Iain Lee: 'Suddenly I was incredibly high, and this voice in my head said “Welcome back son”'

Jul 03 2023 91 mins  
Broadcaster Iain Lee shares his journey to becoming a counsellor, and retiring from his former profession.This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Lady Unchained: ‘I don’t want somebody to think “Only when I get to prison I can be creative”’

Jun 26 2023 91 mins  
Podcaster and poet Lady Unchained discusses her time in prison, the prison system, and how discovering poetry has helped her cope.This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Maria Romanenko: ‘We were just a peaceful country, living our life like you guys are’

Jun 19 2023 80 mins  
Journalist Maria Romanenko talks about fleeing Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion, how she has settled into life in the UK, and her plans to return.If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.