How Do You Cope?

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• Kate Nash: The Gratitude List

  July 23, 2026 · 16 min

  In this week’s bonus episode, singer and actor Kate Nash shares what she is grateful for. John and Kate reflect on defining moments that have shaped her life, before Kate shares her gratitude list that features live touring, her dogs and…

• Kate Nash: ‘I don’t want to exploit my fans just because I’ve been exploited’

  July 20, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

  How do you survive the music industry without losing creativity - or yourself? This week, in our final episode of the series, John is joined by singer and actor Kate Nash. Kate reflects on health difficulties that prompted her to rethink…

• Nish Kumar: The Gratitude List

  July 16, 2026 · 27 min

  In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Nish Kumar shares what he is grateful for. Leading the list is Nish’s partner of 14 years, Amy, who he says is very wise and kind, “Clever is useless if it’s not got kindness going through it”. Nish’s…

• Nish Kumar: 'What surprised me is how little I knew about my own mind'

  July 13, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

  What happens when you realise your mind has been protecting you in ways you never understood? In this episode, John is joined by comedian Nish Kumar.  After a gig in 2019 became the catalyst for a period of anxiety, fear and…

• Fatiha El-Ghorri: The Gratitude List

  July 9, 2026 · 12 min

  In this week’s bonus episode, comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri shares what she is grateful for. Fatiha explains her gratitude for the rain, discussing her belief that ‘there is mercy in the rain’ to John. She is also grateful to be…

• Fatiha El-Ghorri: 'When you are confronted with your bias, you explore it'

  July 6, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

  In this episode, John is joined by comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri. Fatiha grew up in Hackney as one of 13 children, in a British-Moroccan Muslim family. She reflects on how both her upbringing and comedy have become enduring sources…

• Your Correspondence #5

  June 29, 2026 · 54 min

  In this correspondence special, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. Recorded at home, he responds to listener reflections on food addiction, the difficult relationship between shame and compulsive behaviour, therapy and…

• Sam Bagshaw: The Gratitude List

  June 25, 2026 · 11 min

  In this week’s bonus episode, content creator Sam Bagshaw shares what he is grateful for. Number one on Sam’s list is his parents, who have supported him and helped build his confidence over the years. Sam is now more comfortable with…