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How Do You Cope?

Significant Productions

Comedian and broadcaster John Robins sits down with guests each week to ask the very simple question; How Do You Cope?Send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com.Watch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepod.Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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01:02:09

Professor Jason Arday: 'I learned to mask within an...

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2025/05/26

Jason was diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay as a child, and was non-verbal. Despite these challenges, through determination and the support of family and teachers, he learnt to speak aged 11, and read and write by 18, before going on to forge a successful career in academia. He discusses his incredible journey with John...On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jason shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for. You can send in your thoughts and

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00:19:26

The Gratitude List: Andrew and Lisa Roussos | 14

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2025/05/22

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew and Lisa Roussos share the 5 things they are grateful for.After losing their daughter Saffie in the Manchester Arena bombing, Andrew and Lisa questioned whether they would ever find joy again. Here they describe their gratitude for the emergency services, for the people of Manchester, and for Saffie herself. Head to the main episode to hear about Andrew and Lisa’s experiences of the bombing, and how they were able to cope in its aftermath. You can send in

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00:57:10

Andrew and Lisa Roussos: ‘My world fell apart’ | 14

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2025/05/19

How do you survive an unimaginable tragedy?John sits down with Andrew and Lisa Roussos, parents to Saffie, the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena bombing. The attack not only took their youngest daughter, but also left Lisa with life changing injuries. Lisa remained in a coma for 6 weeks following the terrorist attack, and awoke to the news that Saffie had lost her life. Andrew and Lisa then campaigned for transparency from the government and the intelligence services to find out what

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00:24:09

The Gratitude List: Naga Munchetty | 13

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2025/05/15

In this week’s bonus episode, broadcaster and author Naga Munchetty shares the 5 things she is currently grateful for. For Naga, Rory McIlroy and discovering strength training are both good reasons to be grateful. Plus John gets reprimanded for his sub-par golfing ethos. Head to the main episode to hear about Naga’s work to have women’s health taken seriously and her own experience battling painful periods and the medical establishment. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to

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00:10:13

Listen Now: Oh What A Time...

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2025/05/12

It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull. Tackling a brand new subject each week, (from ‘childhood’ to ‘a life at sea’, ‘marriage’ to ‘holidays’) your hosts will dive into the very weirdest and worst that history has to offer, in an effort to answer the question… "Was the past as awful as it sounds?"Listen to Oh What A Time... on the

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01:00:06

Naga Munchetty: 'Medical misogyny exists' | 13

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2025/05/12

Why are women still asked to accept pain by the medical establishment?John speaks to broadcaster and author Naga Munchetty about how women’s health is still ignored and dismissed within our healthcare system. Naga discusses how her own painful periods have impacted every corner of her life, and the shocking stories she uncovered while researching her book “It’s Probably Nothing - Critical Conversations on the Women’s Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It)”. You can send in your

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00:35:23

Your Correspondence #2 | 12

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2025/05/08

In a special episode, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. He shares how he felt preparing for an interview with one of his favourite artists, Bonnie "Prince" Billy. He reflects on the joys of going to bed sober, and why it’s important to hear the experiences of people we don’t agree with. Lastly, he turns the Gratitude List over to you, to hear what’s making you smile. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow the show on

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01:04:22

Alastair Campbell: 'I didn’t want to identify myself...

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2025/05/05

At what point do you accept that you need help?John talks to political strategist, author and broadcaster Alastair Campbell about his battles with depression. Alastair has been very vocal about the after-effects of a psychotic episode that left him hospitalised in 1986, and seeing his brother Donald live with schizophrenia. He talks about his resistance towards seeking help, how his spell in hospital has impacted his outlook, and how looking at a raisin helped calm his thoughts. You can

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00:19:50

The Gratitude List: Gary Lightbody | 11

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2025/05/01

In this week’s bonus episode, Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for. Gratitude plays a big part in Gary’s life, and he describes a transcendental experience he had whilst swimming in Belfast Lough. Head to the main episode to hear about Gary’s experiences of grief after the death of his father, how he felt guilt and shame in the wake of his passing, and the importance of finding stillness and calm in his everyday life. You can send in

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01:06:12

Gary Lightbody: ‘I thought I was broken, and I would...

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2025/04/28

What do you do when the grief of losing a loved one becomes all-consuming?Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody sits down with John to talk about losing his father, and the all-encompassing grief that followed. Gary talks about the sometimes challenging relationship he had with his Dad Jack. In the wake of Jack’s death, he was forced to confront the ways in which their relationship could have been better. He also discusses his experience of being a single man, and the importance of finding

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00:16:04

The Gratitude List: Craig Mackinlay | 10

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2025/04/24

In this week’s bonus episode, member of the House of Lords Craig Mackinlay shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for.Beginning unsurprisingly with gratitude for life itself, Craig explains how, from the moment he woke up from his coma, he was determined to live. Head to the main episode to hear about Craig’s ordeal with sepsis; from losing both his arms and legs to having to relearn how to walk. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow

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00:49:39

Craig Mackinlay: ‘I woke up from the coma and could...

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2025/04/21

How do you recover both mentally and physically from a life-changing operation? John sits down with member of the House of Lords Craig Mackinlay who developed sepsis in 2023 and was given a 5% chance of survival. Craig spent 16 days in an induced coma and then had both his arms and legs amputated. He discusses how his wife’s tenacity kept him alive, how he’s adapted to life with prosthetic arms and legs, and how old ladies often hug him when he’s out and about. You can find more

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00:19:22

The Gratitude List: Bonnie “Prince” Billy | 9

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2025/04/17

In this week’s bonus episode, musician Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham, shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for, and explains why he sees gratitude as acts of reverence and defiance. Head to the main episode to hear about Will’s experiences of caring for his mother when she developed Alzheimer’s, how he copes with grief, and why streaming has harmed our appreciation of music. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow the show on

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00:59:16

Bonnie “Prince” Billy: ‘Grief is only bearable in...

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2025/04/14

How do you cope when caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s?John speaks to one of his musical heroes, the musician and actor Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham. After the death of Will’s father, his mother started showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease. John also discusses Will’s journey into music, his difficulty in calling himself an artist, and the effect that streaming has on our appreciation of music. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Will shares the 5 things

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00:26:22

The Gratitude List: Rosie Jones | 8

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2025/04/10

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Rosie Jones shares the 5 things she is currently grateful for. There’s an in-depth conversation about central heating, and Rosie extols the virtues of long (and slightly erotic) hot water bottles.Head to the main episode to hear about Rosie’s coping mechanisms in the face of online hate and abuse, how she was able to stand up to Matt Hancock, and why she’s unwilling to shape her career around others’ expectations. You can send in your thoughts and

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00:58:59

Rosie Jones: ‘Abuse is hard, but I know I’m being my...

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2025/04/07

How do you stay strong when you’re on the receiving end of online hate and abuse?John sits down with Rosie Jones to discuss the ways that humour and wit have helped her deal with the challenges she’s faced as a comedian and writer with cerebral palsy. She also talks about her journey into the world of television, and why writing her books about Edie Eckhart, a young girl with cerebral palsy, is the achievement she’s most proud of. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List,

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00:39:24

Bonus: Your Correspondence

How Do You Cope? ·

2025/04/03

In a special episode, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. He shares the coping mechanisms he’s learnt from recent guests, and how his approach to interviews has changed since becoming sober. We also turn the Gratitude List over to you, to hear what’s making you smile. And John shares 5 things he’s currently thankful for... You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod. Listen to How

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01:12:12

Amanda Knox: ‘ I felt utterly ostracised by the rest...

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2025/03/31

How do you cope when you’re sentenced to life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit?John speaks to writer and activist Amanda Knox, who was wrongfully incarcerated for the murder of Meredith Kercher at the age of just 22. Amanda spent a total of 4 years in an Italian jail before she was exonerated by Italy’s highest court in 2015. In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, Amanda talks about the methods she used, and the hope she leaned on, in order to get through her time behind bars. She

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00:38:01

The Gratitude List: Matt Forde | 6

How Do You Cope? ·

2025/03/27

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Matt Forde shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for. This is a list that John had been looking forward to, and it doesn’t disappoint. Granted, Matt does stray a little further than the permitted 5, but why shouldn’t he be allowed to express his gratitude for grass? Head to the main episode to hear about Matt’s cancer journey; from contemplating having not long left to live, to receiving words of wisdom from football manager Sean Dyche. You

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01:19:11

Matt Forde: ‘I’m still alive, I’m still getting...

How Do You Cope? ·

2025/03/24

How do you stay positive when facing life-altering surgery? John sits down with comedian, satirist, and friend, Matt Forde, to talk about his experiences of cancer. At the age of just 40 Matt was told he had a 1-in-a-million rare form of cancer that required radical surgery that would change his life forever. Matt explains how, despite having his positive outlook on life gravely tested, he was able to come through and remain hopeful. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List,

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