Question The Default

About Question The Default

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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Harry Corin

Category

health & fitness · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Oct 2025

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Hyphen: Why Young People Need Better Mental Health Support

   In this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by musician, speaker and mental health advocate Hyphen to explore how challenging expectations, embracing creativity and speaking openly about mental health can transform a life. After following the path he believed he was supposed to take—from studying at UCL to working in finance—Hyphen found himself experiencing depression while struggling to ignore what he describes as his "internal alarm system." Following the devastating loss of a close friend to suicde and his own experience of suicdal thoughts, therapy and music became the foundations of his recovery. The conversation explores why so many young people are struggling, the importance of giving people the language to talk about mental health, and why schools, politics and society all have a role to play in creating meaningful change. Hyphen opens up about: Growing up in a high-pressure family of Indian immigrants and feeling the need to follow a predetermined path Losing a close friend to suic*de and how it changed his perspective on life His own experience of depression, self-harm and writing a letter to the Samaritans How therapy and music helped him rebuild his life The importance of creativity, identity and finding work that aligns with who you are Why schools need greater access to mental health support and counselling Supporting young people through honest conversations, hope and community The realities of mental health within the music industry and why artists need better support A thoughtful conversation about purpose, politics, creativity and why becoming yourself is the greatest reward of all. 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Question The Default - Hyphen Trailer

   In this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by musician, speaker and mental health advocate Hyphen to explore how challenging expectations, embracing creativity and speaking openly about mental health can transform a life. 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Caroline Roodhouse: What Happens to Families After Suic*de Loss?

   In this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by Caroline Roodhouse, author, advocate and volunteer with Survivors of Bereavement by Suicde (SOBS), to discuss the devastating reality of losing a loved one to suic*de and the support families need in the aftermath. Seven years after losing her husband Steve, Caroline reflects on the day he went missing, the moment she was told he had died, and the long journey of helping her two daughters navigate grief while trying to make sense of her own. The conversation explores the gaps that exist after a suic*de death, why postvention deserves the same attention as prevention, and how compassion, community and honesty can help people rebuild their lives after unimaginable loss. Caroline opens up about: Losing her husband Steve to suic*de and the impact on her family Telling her daughters their father had died and supporting them through grief The challenges families face with police, coroners, inquests and media reporting Why postvention support is often inconsistent and overlooked The role charities like SOBS and Winston’s Wish played in the family’s recovery Her “triangle of recovery” and the power of community after loss Supporting children to have a voice in how their grief is understood Why grief doesn’t have a deadline and support shouldn’t either A powerful conversation about grief, resilience, postvention, and finding hope after loss. Learn more about Winston’s Wish, now part of Child Bereavement UK - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ (https://www.childbereavementuk.org/) Find out more about SOBS https://uksobs.com/ (https://uksobs.com/) 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

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