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.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected] or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook 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.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected] or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected] or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the final episode of the series, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. We hear correspondence on our episodes with David Challen, Pierre Novellie and Nicky Campbell. And reflect on gratitude, neurodivergence and pets.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected] or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @howdoyoucopepodIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing [email protected] or calling 116 123.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.