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S3 Brian May: ‘My name’s Brian and I’m a depressive’
Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.
S3 Gail Porter: ‘I had a great time, but with great times comes bad times’
Broadcaster Gail Porter discusses her mental health battles.
S3 Professor David Nutt: ‘If anyone ever criticises or comments on your drinking, take it seriously'
Professor David Nutt discusses the effects of drugs and alcohol on the body and mind.
S3 Elise Christie: ‘Replacing a negative habit with a positive one is the most important thing’
Former speed skater Elise Christie shares her experiences as a professional athlete.
S3 Listener Correspondence: 'You've made me feel less alone'
Elis and John read through some of your messages from across series three.
How Do You Cope - Series 4 teaser
Elis and John share what’s in store for the new series of How Do You Cope.
S4 Stressed Elis and Sober John: ‘It was like the last light got switched off’
Elis and John share what they’ve been through over the past year.
S4 Katie Piper: ‘Why don’t I let go of what I thought should happen and start living in what is happening?’
Katie Piper shares her story of recovery, and what’s helped her cope.
S4 Maria Romanenko: ‘We were just a peaceful country, living our life like you guys are’
Maria Romanenko talks about fleeing Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion.
S4 Lady Unchained: ‘I don’t want somebody to think “Only when I get to prison I can be creative”’
Lady Unchained discusses her time in prison and how discovering poetry helped her cope.
S4 Iain Lee: 'Suddenly I was incredibly high, and this voice in my head said “Welcome back son”'
Iain Lee shares his journey to becoming a counsellor and struggles with addiction.
S4 Mohsin Zaidi: ‘We’re told to grow in a certain way and we acclimate’
Author Mohsin Zaidi shares his experiences growing up queer in a devout Muslim family.
S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’
Comedian Jordan Gray discusses gender identity and transgender issues.
S4 John McCarthy: ‘If I was still bitter I’d still be a hostage’
Journalist John McCarthy shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years.
S4 James Cracknell: ‘The neurologist said “Where you are after three years will be where you are for the rest of your life”’
Olympian James Cracknell opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010.
S4 Gabby Logan: ‘The grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it’
Broadcaster Gabby Logan discusses the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15.
S4 Shaun Murphy: ‘Even in the darkest of moments that you are actually in control’
Snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy discusses his struggles with his weight.
S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’
Elis and John read through some of your correspondence from across the series.
