John Robins is making a new series of his podcast How Do You Cope? – but this time without Elis James.

The pair started the show in 2019 and has run for more than 50 episodes over four seasons on the BBC. However, no new instalments have aired since September 2023.

Now the format has been taken over by Amazon-owned podcast platform Wondery, hosted by Robins alone and launching later this month.

Guests confirmed for the new series include Joe Wicks, Amanda Knox – who was  wrongfully incarcerated for the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy – Justin Hawkins and Chris McCausland for ‘intimate, candid and empathetic conversations’ about how they have overcome mental and physical hurdles.

Robins said: ‘I’m really looking forward to speaking to such incredible people about the lessons they’ve learned and the practical tools they use to get through life, whether it be recovery from addiction, mental health conditions, disability or sudden trauma.

‘The world of wellness, especially online, can sometimes be a chaotic mix of terminology and memes. It’s fantastic to have the time to speak to people at length, and not feel the pressure of providing wisdom in a 30-second clip. 

‘Understanding ourselves isn’t always pretty, it doesn’t always paint us in a positive light, and I’m incredibly grateful for the honesty, candour and time my guests have shared with our listeners.’

The show launches on the paid-for Wondery+platform on February 17, then more widely the following week. It will be released weekly with the occasional bonus episode.

Chris Baughen, head of podcasts at Wondery UK, said: ‘John Robins is the perfect host for this inspiring, enlightening and entertaining series exploring relatable stories around mental and physical wellbeing in everyday life. John’s warmth, humour and empathy brings out the best in his guests as they delve deep into their personal challenges, and how they overcame them.’