After a short illness, Simon Thomas lost his wife Gemma to cancer at the age of 40. He talks to Elis and John about how life has been since this traumatic moment in 2017.

S2 Simon Thomas: ‘I’m going to pursue life again’

Elis James and John Robins talk to a range of guests about the challenges and hurdles they've faced in their own lives, whilst asking the question... How Do You Cope?

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For the final episode of series four Elis and John read through some of your correspondence about the topics covered over the last few months.  This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’

In the final guest episode of this series Elis and John are joined by snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy, who discusses his struggles with his weight and his relationship with religion. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Shaun Murphy: ‘Even in the darkest of moments remember that you are actually in control’

This week Elis and John speak to broadcaster Gabby Logan about the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15, how she’s coped in her professional life, and witnessing the Bradford City stadium fire in 1985. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Gabby Logan: ‘The grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it’

This week Elis and John are joined by double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell, who opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010, his recovery, and how it has affected his life.  This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 James Cracknell: ‘The neurologist said “Where you are after three years will be where you are for the rest of your life”’

This week, Elis and John are joined by journalist John McCarthy who shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years during the Lebanon hostage crisis, and some of the coping mechanisms he developed in order to survive.  This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S2 Simon Thomas: ‘I’m going to pursue life again’

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