How Do You Cope?

What happens when unimaginable loss changes your life forever?In today’s episode, John is joined by Rhian Mannings, founder of 2Wish.Rhian reflects on the devastating loss of her one-year-old son George, who died suddenly after suffering a seizure, and the death of her husband Paul just five days later. She speaks about grief, trauma, and the reality of trying to survive after losing what felt like everything.The conversation explores the lack of support available to bereaved families, the impact grief can have on mental health, and why honest conversations around suicide are so important. Rhian also shares how founding 2Wish gave her purpose, helping families facing the sudden death of a child receive the support she wishes her own family had been given.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production.

In this week’s bonus episode, presenter, writer, and former Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox shares what he is grateful for. Family, his physical and mental health and finding purpose through work all feature, alongside the barefoot shoes which helped him recover after breaking his leg.Head to the main episode to hear about Jason’s experience of the impact of active service, navigating PTSD and what masculinity means to him.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production.

How do you return to normal life after being trained for war?John is joined by presenter, writer, and former Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox.Jason opens up about the long-term psychological impact of active service, the pressures military life places on the mind and body, and why PTSD is often more complex than people realise. He reflects on the difficulty of transitioning back into everyday life, the strain it can place on relationships, and the role communication plays in recovery.Jason also explores masculinity, vulnerability, self-medication, and why learning to sit with emotion rather than react to it, has changed the way he approaches life.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jason shares the things that he is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production

How do you learn to accept yourself after years of trying to be someone else?In today’s episode, John is joined by comedian, writer and podcaster Suzi Ruffell.Suzi opens up about how childhood anxiety shaped her early life, from intrusive thoughts and compulsive checking, to the fear of losing loved ones. She reflects on how these anxieties have evolved in the age of social media, and why she feels truly peaceful and present when performing on-stage.Suzi also explores her experience of coming out, navigating self-acceptance and why giving a platform to queer stories is so important in today’s ever-changing world. Suzi’s book Am I Having Fun Now? Is available now.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Suzi shares the things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production.

In this week’s bonus episode, Wall Street financier, broadcaster and former Director of Communications for Donald Trump Anthony Scaramucci shares what he is grateful for, health and his relationship with his wife feature, as well as finding inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning.Head to the main episode to hear Anthony speak about how his childhood shaped his approach to work, and how it ultimately prepared him for one of the most high-pressure roles in politics today. Anthony’s book From Wall Street To The White House and Back is available now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production.

How do you handle working with Donald Trump, and what happens when failure plays out in public?John is joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Wall Street financier, broadcaster and former Director of Communications for Donald Trump.Anthony reflects on how his childhood shaped his approach to work, and how it ultimately prepared him for one of the most high-pressure roles in politics today. He shares what the experience taught him about pressure, loyalty and knowing when to walk away. Anthony also opens up about failure on a global stage, the importance of self-awareness and why integrity is so important. Anthony’s book From Wall Street To The White House and Back is available now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production.

In this week’s bonus episode, campaigner Esther Ghey shares what she is grateful for. John and Esther reflect on silent retreats, time with friends, morning walks and the tulips in Postman’s Park, as well as the work of the Brianna Ghey Legacy project team. Head to the main episode to hear Esther speak about how her own past has shaped her capacity for compassion, and how mindfulness became a lifeline in the aftermath of her daughter’s death.Esther’s book Under a Pink Sky is available now. You can find out more about Esther’s campaigning work via Phone Free Education and Brianna Ghey Legacy ProjectIf you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting Mind or Samaritans. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.How Do You Cope is a Significant Production.

How do you navigate the world after the murder of your child?John is joined by Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey who was murdered in 2023. Following her daughter’s death, Esther found herself confronting an online world filled with hostility and harm.Esther shares how her own past has shaped her capacity for compassion, and how mindfulness became a lifeline in the aftermath of her daughter’s death. Now, Esther is campaigning for phone-free schools, and shares urgent insights for parents navigating the difficulties of the online world.Esther’s book Under a Pink Sky is available now. You can find out more about Esther’s campaigning work via Phone Free Education and Brianna Ghey Legacy ProjectThere’ll be more from Esther on Thursday in our bonus episode, The Gratitude List, where she shares the five things she’s most grateful for right now.If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting Mind and SamaritansYou can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepodFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHow Do You Cope is a Significant Production.