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How Do You Cope?

How Do You Cope?

With 1 in 6 people experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, it’s never been more important to find out how people are dealing with these challenges. In this podcast, comedian and broadcaster John Robins brings his trademark approach of heart and humour to the conversation, sitting down with guests and experts each week to ask the very simple question - How Do You Cope?

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Leslie Ash: ‘I was 2 hours from death’ | 19

What do you do when your career is derailed by a life-threatening infection? John speaks to actor Leslie Ash, best known for playing the role of Debs in the 90s sitcom Men Behaving Badly, about catching an infection that nearly killed her. After being admitted to hospital with cracked ribs, Leslie contracted the life-threatening infection MSSA, which left her unable to walk. She discusses her long road to recovery, and how the illness affected her career. She also talks about the ridicule she suffered after a cosmetic procedure to plump up her lips went wrong. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Leslie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Thursday

The Gratitude List: Pierre Novellie | 18

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Pierre Novellie shares the 5 things he is grateful for. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle gets a shout out, as does Pierre’s own memory. Head to the main episode to hear about Pierre’s experiences of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder later in life, how hyper-focusing at school led to teachers thinking he was deaf, and why Pierre thinks TV show The Big Bang Theory loses its humour when you reframe its main characters as autistic. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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16 Jun

Pierre Novellie: 'I wasn't able to get what I wanted out of life' | 18

What do you do when a stranger at a gig tells you they think you have autism?Comedian, writer and broadcaster Pierre Novellie sits down with John to talk about his experiences of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Pierre wasn’t diagnosed with ASD until the age of 31, after an audience member at his stand up show told him they thought he was on the autistic spectrum.He talks about masking at a young age, and his fascination with comedy and the impact jokes have on people. The pair also discuss Pierre’s coping mechanisms for living in a neurotypical world, including learning what his face should do in certain situations, and knowing when to say no to holding hands.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Pierre shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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9 Jun

Self Esteem: ‘It was easier to be a sexualised version of myself' | 17

At what point do you decide to take the plunge and make that life-changing decision?John sits down with musician and actor Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, to talk about how she reinvented both herself and her career. Rebecca left the band Slow Club in 2017 and started releasing her own music under the moniker Self Esteem. She talks about the years leading up to the band’s split, and how the pressure to do her own thing became an urge she could no longer ignore. She also talks about the role that women are expected to play in the music industry, her journey with therapy, and the coping mechanisms she’s developed for the days when she struggles to get out of bed. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Rebecca shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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