Episodes
This week Elis and John are joined by actor George Robinson to discuss the accident that led to his sudden paralysis, and how he approached starring in the series ‘Sex Education’. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode or the rest of the series there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Published 03/22/22
Elis and John are joined by comedian and entertainer Ruby Wax, who shares her mental health journey and how mindfulness strategies have helped her cope. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Published 03/15/22
Elis and John chat to cricketer Azeem Rafiq about his struggles with mental health as a result of his experience with racism in cricket, as well as the impact of him and his wife losing their son. This episode contains strong language and discussion of miscarriage and racism that some people might find offensive or upsetting. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Published 03/08/22
In the first episode of a new series of How Do You Cope Elis and John are joined by Rev. Richard Coles to discuss the loss of his husband David after a long battle with alcoholism, and how he’s dealt with the subsequent grief. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Published 03/01/22
Elis James and John Robins return with Series 3 of How Do You Cope, and here they are to talk about some of the guests they've got lined up.
Published 02/22/22
Elis and John talk to musician Damon Gough AKA Badly Drawn Boy, about how he copes with his mental health issues and alcoholism.
Published 11/24/20
Elis and John talk to children's author and poet Michael Rosen about his battle with Coronavirus and how he coped when he lost his son, Eddie.
Published 11/17/20
Elis and John talk to TV presenter Chris Packham about how he copes living with autism and how it's impacted his life.
Published 11/10/20
Elis and John are joined by Candice Brathwaite who wrote about her experiences as a black British mother.
Published 11/03/20
After a short illness, Simon Thomas lost his wife Gemma to cancer at the age of 40. He talks to Elis and John about how life has been since this traumatic moment in 2017.
Published 10/27/20
After a number of traumatic childhood experiences, Empire magazine editor Terri White discusses her subsequent battles with self harm and alcohol abuse.
Published 10/20/20
Elis and John chat to Grace Woodward about how she coped with her mother's eating disorder and how her career in fashion effected her mental health.
Published 10/13/20
Elis and John chat to Monty Panesar about how his mental health issues impacted his cricketing career.
Published 10/06/20
Elis and John chat to Last Leg host Alex Brooker about how his disability affected his youth, career, family and mental health.
Published 09/29/20
Elis and John chat to 5 Live broadcaster Emma Barnett about suffering from endometriosis and how it's affected her life and family.
Published 09/22/20
Elis and John talk to former footballer Fabrice Muamba about the cardiac arrest he suffered on the pitch where his heart stopped for 78 minutes.
Published 09/15/20
Elis and John are joined by comedian Josie Long to talk about how she dealt with sexism and harassment from online trolls in her career.
Published 09/08/20
In the first episode of a new second series, Elis and John are joined by singer songwriter George Ezra to talk about his career and how he copes with his anxiety and OCD. This episode contains some strong language, and discussion on intrusive thoughts which some people may find offensive.
Published 09/01/20
Elis James and John Robins talk about some of the guests they've got lined up for the return of How Do You Cope.
Published 08/25/20
For the final episode of this series, actor and comedian Sally Phillips talks to Elis and John about bringing up her son Olly, who has Down’s syndrome.
Published 12/24/19
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha discusses with Elis and John the challenges he’s faced in the comedy world, as well as his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
Published 12/17/19
Former boxer Jane Couch talks to Elis and John about how she battled to become the first ever licensed female boxer in Britain and the challenges she faced in the process.
Published 12/10/19
Journalist Poorna Bell talks to Elis James and John Robins about how she coped with the grief of losing her husband to suicide in 2015.
Published 12/03/19
Comedian and novelist Mark Watson discusses anxiety, relationships and his near-death experience on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.
Published 11/26/19
Performance artist Bryony Kimmings discusses her struggles with psychosis, postpartum depression, and the health of her son.
Published 11/19/19