How Do You Cope?

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 hypervigilance, Nish eventually received a diagnosis of PTSD.
In this conversation, he reflects on the changing political landscape, the impact of sustained online abuse and why therapy transformed the way he understands his own mind.

John and Nish also discuss ADHD, EMDR therapy, shame, learning to recognise fear instead of denying it, and how comedy can turn painful experiences into something that helps us feel less alone.

There’ll be more from Nish 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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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 back in London after a busy few weeks touring her debut show, and for her publicist meeting her when she got off the train.

Head to the main episode to hear Fatiha speak about the challenge of existing between cultures and her recent cancer diagnosis, including the physical and emotional impact of an early menopause.

Tickets and details for Fatiha's tour Cockney Stacking Doll are available on her website.

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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 of strength.
She also speaks about forging a career while often feeling she didn't fit other people's ideas of who she should be, the challenge of existing between cultures without a sense of belonging, and her recent cancer diagnosis, including the physical and emotional impact of an early menopause.

Tickets and details for Fatiha's tour Cockney Stacking Doll are available on her website.

There’ll be more from Fatiha on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where she shares the five things she’s most grateful for right now.

You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com
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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 12-step programmes. John also shares five things he is currently grateful for.

John's book references include Healing The Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw, I Thought It Was Just Me and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown and Embracing Shame by Bret Lyon and Sheila Rubin.

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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 travelling, which also features on his list, along with his job.

Head to the main episode to hear Sam speak about the impact having a stammer has had on his identity, and how it has shaped his life, and how sharing his experiences online has helped both Sam and others who struggle with their speech.

You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com

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