Question The Default

In this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by Dr Paul Litchfield, Independent Chief Medical Adviser to ITV and compass Group, on workplace mental health.Paul shares the defining moment early in his career that set him on a lifelong mission to improve how workplaces respond to mental health. The conversation explores how workplace culture has evolved, why many organisations still struggle to implement effective wellbeing strategies, and the simple evidence-based framework Paul believes every company should adopt. Paul also discusses his later work advising the television industry on duty of care, including supporting reality TV productions in protecting participants before, during and after filming.Paul opens up about:• The moment early in his career that sparked his commitment to workplace mental health• Why “stress” became the entry point for mental health conversations in organisations• Why many workplace wellbeing initiatives fail to create lasting change• Supporting reality TV participants through screening, on-set care, and aftercare• The hidden mental health risks of sudden fame and online scrutiny• Why younger generations are experiencing declining happiness and rising isolationA thoughtful episode about leadership, responsibility, and what it really takes to build workplaces that treat people as human beings.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 this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by Dr Paul Litchfield, Independent Chief Medical Adviser to ITV and compass Group, on workplace mental health.Paul shares the defining moment early in his career that set him on a lifelong mission to improve how workplaces respond to mental health. 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 this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by award-winning comedian, writer and actor Rosie Jones for a powerful, funny and eye-opening conversation about disability, representation and mental health.From believing she might not live into adulthood to becoming the representation she once needed, Rosie reflects on how visibility can quite literally change what feels possible.Rosie shares how her Channel 4 sitcom Pushers uses comedy to spotlight the real-life consequences of benefit cuts, and why she hopes non-disabled viewers, in particular, are paying attention.Rosie opens up about:• Growing up with cerebral palsy• Using humour as survival mode• The impact of mainstream education and representation on her life trajectory• The reality of disability benefits assessments and why policy must be human-first• Supporting Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and the link between disability, isolation and mental health• The need for disabled representation across health servicesA bold, funny and thought-provoking episode about representation, resilience, and a moving reminder that advocacy and vulnerability can coexist.🔗 Support The Rosie Jones Foundation[https://www.rosiejonesfoundation.com/](https://www.rosiejonesfoundation.com/)🔗 Find out more about Disability Plus[https://www.disabilityplus.co.uk/](https://www.disabilityplus.co.uk/)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 this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by award-winning comedian, writer and actor Rosie Jones for a powerful, funny and eye-opening conversation about disability, representation and mental health.From believing she might not live into adulthood to becoming the representation she once needed, Rosie reflects on how visibility can quite literally change what feels possible.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 this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by spoken word artist and musician Dan Whitlam to discuss the power of words and creativity in coping with grief and making sense of trauma.From losing his mum at a young age and being stabbed at 16 to finding his voice through poetry, Dan opens up about his journey through grief and the unexpected healing that came from releasing his art.The conversation explores how creative expression can help us process pain, why men are often taught to bottle things up, and how vulnerability can be a radical act, for ourselves and for others who see their own stories reflected back at them.Dan opens up about:• Losing his mum as a child and how grief shaped his inner world• Growing up between countries and feeling the impact of constant change• Being stabbed at 16 and living with panic attacks and fear• Turning trauma into poetry and performance• Challenging toxic ideas of masculinity and emotional silence• The power of spoken word to help others feel less alone• Why slowing down, reflecting, and “not having it all figured out” mattersA moving episode about language, loss, and the strength it takes to speak honestly.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 this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by spoken word artist and musician Dan Whitlam to discuss the power of words and creativity in coping with grief and making sense of trauma.From losing his mum at a young age and being stabbed at 16 to finding his voice through poetry, Dan opens up about his journey through grief and the unexpected healing that came from releasing his art.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 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.