How Do You Cope? Podcast
1) Your Correspondence | 32
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 gr...Show More
2) The Gratitude List: Bryony Gordon | 31
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...Show More
3) Bryony Gordon: ‘I couldn’t associate myself with the word alcoholic’ | 31
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 addicti...Show More
Bryony Gordon: ‘I couldn’t associate myself with the word alcoholic’ | 31
1:06:27 | Sep 14th, 2025
4) The Gratitude List: Izzy Judd | 30
In this week’s bonus episode author, presenter and musician Izzy Judd shares the things she’s grateful for. From the life lessons you can learn from your children, to a life where therapy is both acce...Show More
5) The Gratitude List: Philippa York | 29
In this week’s bonus episode ex-cyclist, now journalist and author Philippa York shares the things she’s grateful for. Philippa talks about the importance of health, describes the gratitude she has fo...Show More
6) Philippa York: ‘Am I always going to be seen as the cyclist who transitioned?’ | 29
What do great sporting achievements mean when you’re born in the wrong body? John sits down with ex-cyclist Philippa York, who competed in the Tour de France under the name Robert Millar, to talk ...Show More
Philippa York: ‘Am I always going to be seen as the cyclist who transitioned?’ | 29
1:00:35 | Sep 1st, 2025
7) The Gratitude List: Nicky Campbell | 28
In this week’s bonus episode broadcaster, author and musician Nicky Campbell shares the things he’s grateful for. Unsurprisingly for a man who’s written a book about his dog, man’s best friend feature...Show More
8) Nicky Campbell: ‘I was 9 when I saw my friend being abused next to me’ | 28
Can you ever fully recover from experiences of childhood abuse? John is joined by fellow BBC 5 Live presenter; broadcaster, author and musician Nicky Campbell. They explore Nicky’s experiences of...Show More
Nicky Campbell: ‘I was 9 when I saw my friend being abused next to me’ | 28
1:06:43 | Aug 25th, 2025
9) The Gratitude List: Sophie Willan (Encore) | 27
In this week’s bonus episode, comedian and actor Sophie Willan shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for. No stranger to writing gratitude lists, Sophie delves into her trusty No Probllama note...Show More
10) Encore: Sophie Willan: ‘In the care system you're either a tragic story or a hero’ | 27
How do you truly find your identity after growing up in care? John is joined by comedian Sophie Willan, the star and writer of Alma’s Not Normal, to talk about her experiences of the care system. ...Show More