How do you cope when caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s?

John speaks to one of his musical heroes, the musician and actor Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham. After the death of Will’s father, his mother started showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

John also discusses Will’s journey into music, his difficulty in calling himself an artist, and the effect that streaming has on our appreciation of music.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Will shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.

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In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Rosie Jones shares the 5 things she is currently grateful for. There’s an in-depth conversation about central heating, and Rosie extols the virtues of long (and slightly erotic) hot water bottles.

Head to the main episode to hear about Rosie’s coping mechanisms in the face of online hate and abuse, how she was able to stand up to Matt Hancock, and why she’s unwilling to shape her career around others’ expectations.

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How do you stay strong when you’re on the receiving end of online hate and abuse?

John sits down with Rosie Jones to discuss the ways that humour and wit have helped her deal with the challenges she’s faced as a comedian and writer with cerebral palsy.

She also talks about her journey into the world of television, and why writing her books about Edie Eckhart, a young girl with cerebral palsy, is the achievement she’s most proud of.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Rosie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.

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In a special episode, John reads a selection of your emails and feedback. He shares the coping mechanisms he’s learnt from recent guests, and how his approach to interviews has changed since becoming sober.

We also turn the Gratitude List over to you, to hear what’s making you smile. And John shares 5 things he’s currently thankful for...

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How do you cope when you’re sentenced to life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit?

John speaks to writer and activist Amanda Knox, who was wrongfully incarcerated for the murder of Meredith Kercher at the age of just 22. Amanda spent a total of 4 years in an Italian jail before she was exonerated by Italy’s highest court in 2015.

In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, Amanda talks about the methods she used, and the hope she leaned on, in order to get through her time behind bars. She discusses the unacknowledged misogyny at the heart of her case, and reflects on the ways Meredith’s death haunts her to this day.

If you need support, you can find help and advice from the following organisations:

• Rape Crisis England & Wales - https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
• Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/
• Miscarriage Association - https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/

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In this week’s bonus episode, comedian Matt Forde shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for.

This is a list that John had been looking forward to, and it doesn’t disappoint. Granted, Matt does stray a little further than the permitted 5, but why shouldn’t he be allowed to express his gratitude for grass?

Head to the main episode to hear about Matt’s cancer journey; from contemplating having not long left to live, to receiving words of wisdom from football manager Sean Dyche.

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How do you stay positive when facing life-altering surgery?

John sits down with comedian, satirist, and friend, Matt Forde, to talk about his experiences of cancer.

At the age of just 40 Matt was told he had a 1-in-a-million rare form of cancer that required radical surgery that would change his life forever. Matt explains how, despite having his positive outlook on life gravely tested, he was able to come through and remain hopeful.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Matt shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.

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In this week’s bonus episode, fitness coach Joe Wicks shares the 5 things he is currently grateful for. Joe explains how gratitude lists already play a part in his life, and talks about his reverence for bananas.

Head to the main episode to hear about Joe’s experiences growing up with addiction in the family, his current struggles switching off from social media, and his belief that exercise can change your mind set.

Organisations mentioned in the podcast:

NA - Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/

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How does being the child of an addict affect your life?

John is joined by fitness and health coach Joe Wicks to explore the trauma from his childhood, living with addiction in the family, and switching off from social media.

The son of a father with addiction problems and a mother with severe OCD and eating disorders, Joe grew up in a chaotic environment. He explains how he used exercise to escape from troubles at home, and how getting people moving and eating healthily became his main mission in life.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Joe shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.

Organisations mentioned in the podcast:

NA - Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/

ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk/

Al-Anon: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

NACAO - National Association of Children of Alcoholics: https://nacoa.org.uk/

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In this week’s bonus episode, actor Tuppence Middleton shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for, in a list that spans pens to powerplants.

Head to the main episode to hear about Tuppence’s experiences of living with OCD, how becoming a parent has affected her condition, and how she’s come to accept living with obtrusive thoughts.

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