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How Do You Cope?

How Do You Cope?

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 With one in six people experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, it’s never been more important to find out how people are dealing with these challenges. In this podcast, comedian and broadcaster John Robins brings his trademark approach of heart and humour to the conversation, sitting down with guests and experts each week to ask the very simple question - How Do You Cope?

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Audio Always Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Your Correspondence | 32

    Your Correspondence | 32
    Sep 18 2025

    In the final episode of the series, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. We hear correspondence on our episodes with David Challen, Pierre Novellie and Nicky Campbell. And reflect on gratitude, neurodivergence and pets.


    You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.

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    33 mins
  • The Gratitude List: Bryony Gordon | 31

    The Gratitude List: Bryony Gordon | 31
    Sep 18 2025

    In this week’s bonus episode journalist, author and broadcaster Bryony Gordon shares the things she’s grateful for. Books, free coffees and Arsenal football club feature, along with discussions of the vital importance of rightsizing.


    Head to the main episode to hear about Bryony’s difficult journey from alcohol and drug addiction to sobriety, her coping mechanisms for quieting the negative voice in her head, and the role that moving and exercise now play in her life.


    You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.

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    23 mins
  • Bryony Gordon: ‘I couldn’t associate myself with the word alcoholic’ | 31

    Bryony Gordon: ‘I couldn’t associate myself with the word alcoholic’ | 31
    Sep 14 2025

    How do you live a fulfilling life after coming to terms with addiction problems?


    John speaks to the journalist, author and broadcaster Bryony Gordon about confronting her alcohol and drug addictions, finding ways to quieten the negative voice in her head, and how running and exercise have transformed her life for the better.


    Bryony talks about her difficult and reluctant journey towards confronting her alcoholism, how even associating herself with the word was a huge challenge. She and John share their recovery journeys, and talk about the importance of reaching out for help.


    On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Bryony shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.


    If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.


    You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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Learnt something from every guest so far and their insights. Extraordinary podcast with humour and kindness balancing heaviness.

Beautiful showcase of the strength of human spirit

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John hosts interesting guests who have lived challenging lives, offering insight into resilience, and overcoming adversity. I find it a life affirming listen and often come away with some practical ideas to use in my own life.

Honest & heartfelt conversations about overcoming struggles

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The insight of guests, John's interview skill and the humour present throughout. The gratitude aspect of podcast is brilliant. Well done John Robins.

Human Capacity to Overcome Adversity

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I wasn’t really sure about listening to this podcast. I was a big fan of the trailer, but I listened to an episode on podcast and it really enjoyed it . It’s worth listening to this podcast

The honesty

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