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Question The Default

Question The Default is a podcast that challenges the hidden norms and assumptions shaping how we live, work, and think. Host Harry Corin speaks with guests about the future we’re creating – for ourselves and for generations to come – and what it takes to find better ways forward.

From mental health, masculinity, and addiction to neurodiversity and the impact of AI, each episode uncovers the unspoken “defaults” driving our choices, behaviours, and systems.

Guests come from across sport, politics, entertainment, and academia. Join us as we Question The Default.

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Leodhais Macpherson: Turning Grief Into Conversation

In this episode, Harry is joined by Leodhais Macpherson, a Newcastle native who ran 128 marathons in 128 days to honour his brother, Connor, who lost his life to suic*de at just 21 years old. The conversation explores how we can support others through suic*de bereavement and the power of opening up about grief.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Simon Gunning: Breaking the Silence Around Suic*de

Harry is joined by Simon Gunning – CEO of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) the leading charity in suic*de prevention – for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about culture, crisis, and why the way we talk about suic*de needs to change.

Leodhais Macpherson: Turning Grief Into Conversation

In this episode, Harry is joined by Leodhais Macpherson, a Newcastle native who ran 128 marathons in 128 days to honour his brother, Connor, who lost his life to suic*de at just 21 years old. The conversation explores how we can support others through suic*de bereavement and the power of opening up about grief.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Simon Gunning: Breaking the Silence Around Suic*de

Harry is joined by Simon Gunning – CEO of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) the leading charity in suic*de prevention – for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about culture, crisis, and why the way we talk about suic*de needs to change.