Question The Default

Harry Corin

Question The Default is a podcast that challenges the unspoken rules and harmful norms shaping modern life. Host Harry Corin is joined by guests from sport, entertainment, politics, and academia as they explore some of the biggest issues we face today. From mental health, masculinity, and addiction to the growing impact of AI on our health, the series responds to the headlines and conversations shaping the world right now. Too many of our struggles persist because we accept “that’s just the way things are.” This series challenges that – opening up honest conversations about what it really takes to move forward. Created in partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Question The Default goes beyond awareness to uncover the systems, stories, and beliefs that need to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Professor Ann John: Suic*de Prevention, Young People, and AI

    6 DAYS AGO

    Professor Ann John: Suic*de Prevention, Young People, and AI

    Harry is joined by Professor Ann John, Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry at Swansea University Medical School, and one of the UK’s leading voices in suic*de and self-harm prevention. Ann advises the Welsh Government, works with Public Health Wales, and has helped shape national standards and guidance that influence how suic*de prevention is approached across health, media, policy and workplaces. In this grounded and insightful conversation, Harry and Ann explore why suic*de can’t be understood through single causes – and why prevention has to focus on systems, environments and opportunity, particularly for young people. They discuss the online world, media reporting, gambling-related harm, and the growing role of AI in mental health – where evidence is emerging, but safeguards are still catching up. They speak candidly about: • Why suic*de risk is dynamic, not fixed • How media reporting can increase or reduce harm • Gambling-related harm and mental health • AI, young people and missing safeguards • Why prevention must go beyond individual resilience This episode offers a clear, evidence-led look at what actually helps prevent harm – and what can unintentionally make things worse. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin 🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
  2. Question The Default - Professor Ann John Trailer

    6 DAYS AGO

    Question The Default - Professor Ann John Trailer

    Harry is joined by Professor Ann John, Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry at Swansea University Medical School, and one of the UK’s leading voices in suic*de and self-harm prevention. Ann advises the Welsh Government, works with Public Health Wales, and has helped shape national standards and guidance that influence how suic*de prevention is approached across health, media, policy and workplaces. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin 🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  3. Oli Patrick: The Truth About Energy and Recovery

    7 JAN

    Oli Patrick: The Truth About Energy and Recovery

    In a world increasingly obsessed with health and wellbeing, why do so many people still feel exhausted? In this episode, Harry is joined by Oli Patrick – performance physiologist and creator of The Energy Equation – for a revealing conversation about energy, recovery, and why modern life is draining us. With over 25 years working across elite sport, healthcare and executive health, Oli shares what he’s learned from seeing thousands of people who were told they were “healthy” on paper, yet felt far from well in real life. Together, they explore how stress, sleep, recovery and purpose interact – and why effective and intentional recovery is one of the most critical areas of the energy equation. Oli speaks openly about: - Why wellbeing is booming while people feel worse -The difference between lifespan and health span - Why fatigue is a biological signal, not a failure - How modern life keeps the body in a constant state of alert - Getting the best from wearable tech   - The importance of recovery beyond sleep This episode is about understanding what your body is responding to – and how to rebuild energy in a way that actually works. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel drained, this conversation is for you. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin  🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 36m
  4. Question The Default - Oli Patrick Trailer

    6 JAN

    Question The Default - Oli Patrick Trailer

    In a world increasingly obsessed with health and wellbeing, why do so many people still feel exhausted? In this episode, Harry is joined by Oli Patrick – performance physiologist and creator of The Energy Equation – for a revealing conversation about energy, recovery, and why modern life is draining us. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin 🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  5. Mark Newsome & Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas: Neurodiversity, Identity and Suic*dal Ideation

    31/12/2025

    Mark Newsome & Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas: Neurodiversity, Identity and Suic*dal Ideation

    Growing up neurodivergent and gay often means learning to mask, adapt and survive in environments that weren’t built for you. In this honest and moving episode, actor Mark and clinical neuroscientist Dr Miguel come together to explore how autism, ADHD, identity and belonging intersect with mental health – and how isolation can escalate into crisis. Mark shares his journey through addiction, shame and suicidal thoughts, including the moment on a Blackpool beach where a single phone call changed everything. Miguel brings both lived experience and neuroscience, reframing how we understand neurodivergence, emotion and environment. Together, they explore: - Growing up gay and neurodivergent - Masking, rejection and not fitting in - Addiction as a coping mechanism - The moment Mark almost took his life - The role of humour, friendship and connection - Why environment matters more than labels - Reclaiming identity on your own terms This episode is a powerful reminder that understanding, acceptance and the right support can save lives. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin  🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m
  6. Question The Default - Mark Newsome & Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas Trailer

    30/12/2025

    Question The Default - Mark Newsome & Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas Trailer

    Growing up neurodivergent and gay often means learning to mask, adapt and survive in environments that weren’t built for you. In this honest and moving episode, actor Mark and clinical neuroscientist Dr Miguel come together to explore how autism, ADHD, identity and belonging intersect with mental health – and how isolation can escalate into crisis. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin  🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  7. Harpz Kaur: Mental Health, Culture, and Why We Need to Talk

    17/12/2025

    Harpz Kaur: Mental Health, Culture, and Why We Need to Talk

    Harry is joined by broadcaster, DJ and CALM ambassador Harpz Kaur for an honest and emotionally powerful conversation on Question the Default. In this episode, Harpz opens up about her journey into media, the unseen reality behind success, and the long years of rejection, unpaid work and financial instability that deeply impacted her mental health. Despite appearing confident and accomplished on the outside, she shares what it was really like navigating depression while building a career in the public eye. The conversation moves into grief, suic*de, and the devastating impact of losing multiple loved ones – all men – to suic*de. Harpz speaks candidly about the cultural silence around mental health, the pain of never getting answers after a loss, and why searching for “why” can sometimes keep people stuck in grief. She reflects on the damaging expectations placed on men to stay strong, not cry, and carry everything alone – and why this silence continues to cost lives. Harpz also shares what led her to work closely with CALM, including writing a deeply personal letter about loss, survival and learning how to move forward. Together, Harry and Harpz explore the importance of real conversations, representation, and asking the simple question that can make a difference: are you okay? They speak openly about: -Struggling behind career success -Years of unpaid work and rejection -Losing loved ones to suic*de -Grief, acceptance and living without answers -Cultural taboos around mental health -Why silence is dangerous -The power of honest conversations -Why talking can save lives -This is a compassionate episode about grief, resilience, and challenging the societal defaults that stop people from speaking – and being heard. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin  🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m
  8. Question The Default - Harpz Kaur Trailer

    16/12/2025

    Question The Default - Harpz Kaur Trailer

    Harry is joined by broadcaster, DJ and CALM ambassador Harpz Kaur for an honest and emotionally powerful conversation on Question the Default. In this episode, Harpz opens up about her journey into media, the unseen reality behind success, and the long years of rejection, unpaid work and financial instability that deeply impacted her mental health. Despite appearing confident and accomplished on the outside, she shares what it was really like navigating depression while building a career in the public eye. 👤 Follow Host Harry Corin 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin  🔗 Follow Question The Default 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod 🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below: Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7) If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Question The Default is a podcast that challenges the unspoken rules and harmful norms shaping modern life. Host Harry Corin is joined by guests from sport, entertainment, politics, and academia as they explore some of the biggest issues we face today. From mental health, masculinity, and addiction to the growing impact of AI on our health, the series responds to the headlines and conversations shaping the world right now. Too many of our struggles persist because we accept “that’s just the way things are.” This series challenges that – opening up honest conversations about what it really takes to move forward. Created in partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Question The Default goes beyond awareness to uncover the systems, stories, and beliefs that need to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Harry Corin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Harry Corin
  • Show Website
    Question The Default