BBC Radio Podcasts from How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’
Comedian Jordan Gray discusses gender identity and transgender issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Do You Cope - Series 4 teaser
Elis and John share what’s in store for the new series of How Do You Cope.
S3 Listener Correspondence: 'You've made me feel less alone'
Elis and John read through some of your messages from across series three.
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.
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.
S3 Gail Porter: ‘I had a great time, but with great times comes bad times’
Broadcaster Gail Porter discusses her mental health battles.
S3 Brian May: ‘My name’s Brian and I’m a depressive’
Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.
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.
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.
S3 Mike Kerr: ‘Being sober is like life in HD’
Elis and John chat to Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr to discuss going sober.
S3 Katy Wix: ‘Finding meaning in all this pain has been really helpful for me’
Elis and John chat to actor, comedian and writer Katy Wix.
S3 Mark and Maddy Austin: ‘It was never about the food’
Sky News presenter Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy discuss her battle with anorexia.
S3 Matt Edmondson: ‘I just thought I sometimes got depressed’
The Radio 1 presenter discusses living with cyclothymia and the impact of losing his dad.
S3 George Robinson: ‘Life is still fulfilling, and as fulfilling as it was’
The Sex Education actor discusses how his life has changed since becoming tetraplegic.
S3 Ruby Wax: ‘We live in a society where the thoughts never shut down’
Ruby Wax shares her mental health journey and how mindfulness strategies help her.
S3 Azeem Rafiq: ‘All it needed was “sorry, we got it wrong”’
Cricketer Azeem Rafiq shares his experience with racism and the impact of losing his son.
S3 Reverend Richard Coles: ‘Our life is rounded by sleep’
Rev. Richard Coles discusses losing his husband after a long battle with alcoholism.
How Do You Cope - Series 3 teaser
Elis and John are here to talk about what you can expect from Series 3 of How Do You Cope
S2 Damon Gough: 'Every day should be Mental Health Awareness Day'
Elis and John speak to musician Badly Drawn Boy about his struggles with alcoholism.
S2 Michael Rosen 'Hello body, what can you do?'
Elis and John speak to children's author Michael Rosen about his battle with Coronavirus.
S2 Chris Packham 'My autism is a gift'
Elis and John speak to TV presenter Chris Packham about how he copes living with autism.
S2 Candice Brathwaite - 'It’s not on black people to solve racism'
Elis and John speak to Candice Brathwaite about her experience with motherhood.
S2 Simon Thomas: ‘I’m going to pursue life again’
Broadcaster Simon Thomas talks to Elis and John about suddenly losing his wife to cancer.
S2 Terri White: ‘Memory isn't built out of metaphors’
Elis and John talk to Empire editor Terri White about a life of trauma and abuse.
S2 Grace Woodward: 'Excuse me, if I’m freaking out'
Elis and John speak to Grace Woodward how her fashion career impacted her mental health.
S2 Monty Panesar 'I've dug myself a massive hole'
Elis and John speak to Monty Panesar about how he's coped with mental health issues.
S2 Alex Brooker ‘It’s my insecurity, not theirs'
Elis and John speak to Alex Brooker about how he's coped living with a disability.
S2 Emma Barnett: ‘I feel like I’m being pulled down to the ground’
Elis and John speak to Emma Barnett about suffering from endometriosis.
S2 Fabrice Muamba: 'Tomorrow isn't guaranteed to anyone'
Elis and John speak to Fabrice Muamba about suffering a heart attack on the pitch.
S2 Josie Long: 'I'm not invisible'
Elis and John speak to comedian Josie Long about sexism and online trolls.
S2 George Ezra: ‘I’m not a freak, I’m not alone’
Elis and John speak to musician George Ezra about his anxiety and OCD.
How Do You Cope - Series 2 teaser
Elis and John are back for series two of How Do You Cope.
S1 Sally Phillips: ‘Life is harder, but it’s much funnier’
Elis James and John Robins talk to actor and comedian Sally Phillips.
S1 Paul Sinha: ‘It’s my story, it’s not anybody else’s story’
Elis James and John Robins talk to comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha.
S1 Jane Couch: ‘Keep going, keep going, just keep going’
Elis James and John Robins talk to former British professional boxer Jane Couch.
S1 Poorna Bell: ‘I was never angry at him’
Elis James and John Robins talk to journalist Poorna Bell.
S1 Mark Watson: ‘I blame myself for a lot of the problems’
Elis James and John Robins talk to comedian, novelist and friend Mark Watson
S1 Bryony Kimmings: 'I didn’t want to be someone’s sorrow'
Elis James and John Robins talk to performance artist Bryony Kimmings.
S1 Tom Bradby: ‘The mental health equivalent of a heart attack’
Elis James and John Robins talk to renowned journalist and novelist Tom Bradby.
S1 David Cotterill: ‘You need to want it for yourself’
Elis James and John Robins talk to former footballer David Cotterill.
S1 Emily Dean: 'The picture and not the frame'
Elis James & John Robins talk to author and presenter Emily Dean about life, death & dogs
S1 Adam Kay: 'You just scar a bit'
Elis James and John Robins talk to author, comedian and former NHS doctor Adam Kay.
Teaser: An Introduction
Elis James and John Robins talk through the vibe you can expect from their new podcast.