How Do You Cope?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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 [email protected] or via howdoyoucopepod.com

Watch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepod

Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepod

If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing [email protected] or calling 116 123.

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