How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John
By 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?
Latest episode
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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 5 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.
