Question The Default

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.What began as a simple effort to fundraise donations allowed Leodhais to openly speak about his brother for the first time in 7 years, with the support of family, friends, and a growing online community of over 25 thousand people.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/questionthedefaultpodcastThis 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.orgCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netMind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.ukShout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.orgGamCare - 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.

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 resilienceThis 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/questionthedefaultpodcastThis 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.orgCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netMind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.ukShout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.orgGamCare - 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.

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/questionthedefaultpodcastThis 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.orgCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netMind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.ukShout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.orgGamCare - 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.

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 sleepThis 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/questionthedefaultpodcastThis 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.orgCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netMind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.ukShout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.orgGamCare - 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.

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/questionthedefaultpodcastThis 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.orgCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netMind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.ukShout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.orgGamCare - 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.

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 termsThis 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/questionthedefaultpodcastThis 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.orgCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netMind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.ukShout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.orgGamCare - 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.