How Do You Cope?

Rhian Mannings: ‘Everyone grieves differently, there is no rule book’ 01.06.2026 1h 7m

What happens when unimaginable loss changes your life forever?In today’s episode, John is joined by Rhian Mannings, founder of 2Wish.Rhian reflects on the devastating loss of her one-year-old son George, who died suddenly after suffering a seizure, and the death of her husband Paul just five days later. She speaks about grief, trauma, and the reality of trying to survive after losing what felt like everything.The conversation explores the lack of support available to bereaved families, the impact grief can have on mental health, and why honest conversations around suicide are so important. Rhian also shares how founding 2Wish gave her purpose, helping families facing the sudden death of a child receive the support she wishes her own family had been given.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 via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gratitude List: Jason Fox 28.05.2026 15m

In this week’s bonus episode, presenter, writer, and former Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox shares what he is grateful for. Family, his physical and mental health and finding purpose through work all feature, alongside the barefoot shoes which helped him recover after breaking his leg.Head to the main episode to hear about Jason’s experience of the impact of active service, navigating PTSD and what masculinity means to him.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 via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Fox: ‘An emotion is an alarm bell telling us to pay attention, not to act’ 25.05.2026 59m

How do you return to normal life after being trained for war?John is joined by presenter, writer, and former Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox.Jason opens up about the long-term psychological impact of active service, the pressures military life places on the mind and body, and why PTSD is often more complex than people realise. He reflects on the difficulty of transitioning back into everyday life, the strain it can place on relationships, and the role communication plays in recovery.Jason also explores masculinity, vulnerability, self-medication, and why learning to sit with emotion rather than react to it, has changed the way he approaches life.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jason shares the things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzi Ruffell: The Gratitude List 21.05.2026 16m

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian, writer and podcaster Suzi Ruffell shares what she is grateful for. Suzi’s into gratitude in a big way, and overnight oats, her wife and daughter and the beach are just some of the things mentioned on her list. Head to the main episode to hear about Suzi’s relationship with anxiety, navigating self-acceptance and her experience of coming out. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow 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.

Suzi Ruffell: ‘It's never too late to come out’ 18.05.2026 54m

How do you learn to accept yourself after years of trying to be someone else?In today’s episode, John is joined by comedian, writer and podcaster Suzi Ruffell.Suzi opens up about how childhood anxiety shaped her early life, from intrusive thoughts and compulsive checking, to the fear of losing loved ones. She reflects on how these anxieties have evolved in the age of social media, and why she feels truly peaceful and present when performing on-stage.Suzi also explores her experience of coming out, navigating self-acceptance and why giving a platform to queer stories is so important in today’s ever-changing world. Suzi’s book Am I Having Fun Now? Is available now.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Suzi shares the things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Scaramucci: The Gratitude List 14.05.2026 9m

In this week’s bonus episode, Wall Street financier, broadcaster and former Director of Communications for Donald Trump Anthony Scaramucci shares what he is grateful for, health and his relationship with his wife feature, as well as finding inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning.Head to the main episode to hear Anthony speak about how his childhood shaped his approach to work, and how it ultimately prepared him for one of the most high-pressure roles in politics today. Anthony’s book From Wall Street To The White House and Back is available now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Scaramucci: ‘Trump is a symptom of a disease in the West' 11.05.2026 48m

How do you handle working with Donald Trump, and what happens when failure plays out in public?John is joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Wall Street financier, broadcaster and former Director of Communications for Donald Trump.Anthony reflects on how his childhood shaped his approach to work, and how it ultimately prepared him for one of the most high-pressure roles in politics today. He shares what the experience taught him about pressure, loyalty and knowing when to walk away. Anthony also opens up about failure on a global stage, the importance of self-awareness and why integrity is so important. Anthony’s book From Wall Street To The White House and Back is available now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther Ghey: The Gratitude List 07.05.2026 16m

In this week’s bonus episode, campaigner Esther Ghey shares what she is grateful for. John and Esther reflect on silent retreats, time with friends, morning walks and the tulips in Postman’s Park, as well as the work of the Brianna Ghey Legacy project team. Head to the main episode to hear Esther speak about how her own past has shaped her capacity for compassion, and how mindfulness became a lifeline in the aftermath of her daughter’s death.Esther’s book Under a Pink Sky is available now. You can find out more about Esther’s campaigning work via Phone Free Education and Brianna Ghey Legacy ProjectIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting Mind or Samaritans. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow 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.

Esther Ghey: ‘Having mindfulness in my back pocket saved me’ 04.05.2026 1h

How do you navigate the world after the murder of your child?John is joined by Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey who was murdered in 2023. Following her daughter’s death, Esther found herself confronting an online world filled with hostility and harm.Esther shares how her own past has shaped her capacity for compassion, and how mindfulness became a lifeline in the aftermath of her daughter’s death. Now, Esther is campaigning for phone-free schools, and shares urgent insights for parents navigating the difficulties of the online world.Esther’s book Under a Pink Sky is available now. You can find out more about Esther’s campaigning work via Phone Free Education and Brianna Ghey Legacy ProjectThere’ll be more from Esther on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where she shares the five things she’s most grateful for right now.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting Mind and SamaritansYou can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Spittle: The Gratitude List 30.04.2026 23m

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian, podcaster, writer and actor Alison Spittle shares the things she’s grateful for. Podcasting, the TV show Pointless, and late-90s pop bands such as the Spice Girls and S Club 7 all feature, along with Mounjaro and the freedom that comes from not constantly thinking about food.Head to the main episode to hear Alison speak about using food as protection, how it shaped her sense of self, and her journey through weight change.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook 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.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Spittle ‘The compulsion to eat was stronger than wanting to live’ 27.04.2026 1h 8m

What does it mean when your coping mechanism stops working for you?John speaks to comedian, podcaster, writer and actor Alison Spittle about using food as protection, and how it shaped her sense of self. After a serious health scare forced a change, Alison found herself confronting feelings she had numbed with food. She reflects on being treated differently since her weight change, how it feels to address emotions she had previously buried, and the complexity of labels.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Alison shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook 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.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Osman: The Gratitude List 23.04.2026 25m

In this week’s bonus episode best-selling author, podcaster and TV host Richard Osman shares the things he's grateful for. Having suffered with poor eyesight his whole life, Richard appreciates the things he can see. Daytime TV and sport also feature, along with a detailed discussion about Ronnie O'Sullivan and what the last signs of humanity might be.Head to the main episode to hear about Richard's food addiction, his relationship with shame and navigating changing behavioural patterns.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Osman: '⁠The addiction itself becomes the shame' 20.04.2026 1h 9m

John is joined by best-selling author, podcaster and TV host Richard Osman for a conversation about food addiction, shame, and the challenge of changing behavioural patterns. Richard reflects on how his addiction developed during childhood, and why he sought therapy in his thirties after becoming “tired of weird behaviour”. Richard also speaks about his relationship with shame and how he manages it, as well as sharing some practical insights for anyone navigating similar struggles with food addiction.There’ll be more from Richard on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where he shares the five things he’s most grateful for right now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow 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.

How Do You Cope is back for a brand new series! 15.04.2026 2m

How Do You Cope is back for a brand new series! Each week John Robins will be speaking to fascinating guests, including former Communications Director to Donald Trump Anthony Scaramucci, comedian Alison Spittle and campaigner and author Esther Ghey. The first episode drops on Monday 20th April and features author, podcaster and TV host Richard Osman.Gratitude List bonus episodes are back on Thursdays too.Plus, now you can watch watch full episodes on YouTube. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss out!You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow 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.

Your Correspondence #4 18.09.2025 32m

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 via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf 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.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryony Gordon: The Gratitude List 18.09.2025 22m

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 via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf 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.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryony Gordon: ‘I couldn’t associate myself with the word alcoholic’ 14.09.2025 1h 4m

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.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf 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.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Izzy Judd: The Gratitude List 11.09.2025 19m

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 accessible and acceptable for her and her family.Head to the main episode to hear about Izzy’s journey to becoming a mum, the trauma of the accident that changed the course of her brother’s life forever and raising a neurodivergent child.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa York: The Gratitude List 04.09.2025 19m

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 for existing how she wants to exist, and explains the differences she has experienced entering the female world.Head to the main episode to hear about Philippa’s lifelong body and gender dysmorphia, how transitioning has affected her loved ones, and why meeting a young trans girl whilst filming a TV advert had a profound effect on her.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa York: ‘Am I always going to be seen as the cyclist who transitioned?’ 01.09.2025 59m

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 about transitioning from male to female, having her privacy invaded by the press, and the ups and downs of competing in cycling’s most prestigious race.As Robert Millar, Philippa was the first British cyclist to win the King of the Mountains jersey in 1984’s Tour de France, and paved the way for future British cycling success.But ever since she was young, Philippa knew that something wasn’t right within her body, and it was only after retiring from cycling and withdrawing from the public eye, that Philippa was able to transition. She talks about the impact of body and gender dysmorphia, and discusses how transitioning affected not only herself, but all of her loved ones too.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Philippa shares the things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf 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.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.