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How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John

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Aug 22, 2023 • 48min

S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’

For the final episode of series four Elis and John read through some of your correspondence about the topics covered over the last few months. 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.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 15min

S4 Shaun Murphy: ‘Even in the darkest of moments remember that you are actually in control’

In the final guest episode of this series Elis and John are joined by snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy, who discusses his struggles with his weight and his relationship with religion.If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 32min

S4 Gabby Logan: ‘The grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it’

This week Elis and John speak to broadcaster Gabby Logan about the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15, how she’s coped in her professional life, and witnessing the Bradford City stadium fire in 1985.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.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 25min

S4 James Cracknell: ‘The neurologist said “Where you are after three years will be where you are for the rest of your life”’

This week Elis and John are joined by double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell, who opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010, his recovery, and how it has affected his life. 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.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 30min

S4 John McCarthy: ‘If I was still bitter I’d still be a hostage’

This week, Elis and John are joined by journalist John McCarthy who shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years during the Lebanon hostage crisis, and some of the coping mechanisms he developed in order to survive. 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.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 28min

S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’

On this week’s episode of How Do You Cope Elis and John chat to comedian Jordan Gray about gender identity and transgender issues. 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.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 36min

S4 Mohsin Zaidi: ‘We’re told to grow in a certain way and we acclimate’

In this week’s episode Elis and John are joined by author Mohsin Zaidi, who shares his experiences growing up queer in a devout Muslim family.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.
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Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 32min

S4 Iain Lee: 'Suddenly I was incredibly high, and this voice in my head said “Welcome back son”'

Broadcaster Iain Lee shares his journey to becoming a counsellor, and retiring from his former profession.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.
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Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 31min

S4 Lady Unchained: ‘I don’t want somebody to think “Only when I get to prison I can be creative”’

Podcaster and poet Lady Unchained discusses her time in prison, the prison system, and how discovering poetry has 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.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 20min

S4 Maria Romanenko: ‘We were just a peaceful country, living our life like you guys are’

Journalist Maria Romanenko talks about fleeing Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion, how she has settled into life in the UK, and her plans to return.If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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