

S3 EP9: John Robins
Aug 17, 2025
Comedian John Robins, known for his podcast 'How Do You Cope?', shares a glimpse into his daily life and recovery journey. He candidly discusses the balance of humor with deeper themes like addiction, and the importance of recovery meetings. John reflects on the absurdities of everyday tasks, whether it’s laundry or sports, while highlighting friendship dynamics through quirky quiz show antics. He explores identity in cycling and the significance of connecting with nature, proving moments of mindfulness can coexist with laughter.
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Morning Wordle Ritual
- John starts his day with Wordle and keeps competitive WhatsApp groups and spreadsheets tracking wins.
- He admits doing Wordle too early in bed led to poor plays and frustration at friends who beat him.
Choose Compassion Over Optimization
- Stop striving for impossible optimisation and choose compassionate routines that fit your life.
- Accept small comforts like 20 minutes of scrolling if they protect your mood rather than punish yourself.
Hot Drink, Poo, Game Routine
- John follows a precise morning sequence: tea, Octordle during his first bowel movement, then a coffee and another Octordle.
- He says this hot-drink-then-poo rhythm makes him regular and structures his morning.