How Do You Cope?

Nicky Campbell: The Gratitude List

How Do You Cope?

Show Notes

In this week’s bonus episode broadcaster, author and musician Nicky Campbell shares the things he’s grateful for. Unsurprisingly for a man who’s written a book about his dog, man’s best friend features front and centre of Nicky’s gratitude list. He also explores his love of the Scottish highlands, and gives thanks for the jobs he’s been able to do over the years.

Head to the main episode to hear about Nicky’s powerful journey of experiencing abuse whilst at school and choosing to use his platform to bring his perpetrators to justice, his experience of tracking down and meeting his birth mother, and how bipolar disorder affects his life and work.

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