Joe Wicks: ‘The antidote to addiction is connection’ | 5

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/You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you navigate everyday life when you can’t trust your own mind?John is joined by actor Tuppence Middleton, best known for her role in the Downton Abbey films, to talk about her lifelong battles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.Diagnosed with the condition in childhood after a mystery illness, Tuppence describes her experience of OCD as ‘living with a nest of scorpions’ inside her brain. She talks about surrendering to her compulsive thoughts, her reluctance to have therapy, and how becoming a mother has affected her condition.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Tuppence shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.Tuppence’s new book ’Scorpions: A Memoir’ is out now.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s bonus episode, comedian and actor Sophie Willan shares the 5 things she’s currently grateful for. No stranger to writing gratitude lists, Sophie delves into her trusty No Probllama note book (complete with a llama on the cover) to describe everything she is thankful for. Head to the main episode to hear about Sophie’s experiences of growing up in the care system, receiving her records in a plastic bag at a train station, and why it’s okay to just be okay. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John is joined by comedian Sophie Willan, the star and writer of Alma’s Not Normal, to talk about her experiences of the care system.Sophie discusses the many ways being in care has affected her life - from constantly thinking of herself as an outsider, to always feeling the need to make people happy. She also talks about growing up with a drug-addicted mother and the boundaries she had to put in place to take care of her mental health.On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Sophie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s bonus episode, musician and writer Jordan Stephens shares the five things he’s currently grateful for. There’s a disagreement about dogs, but a lot of excitement over a new way of drinking tea. Head to the main episode to hear about Jordan’s struggles with fame, addiction, and managing his ADHD. Plus why he thinks group therapy changed his life. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to [email protected], or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @howdoyoucopepod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.