Question The Default

In this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by Wendy Robinson, Services Director at CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), to explore how society can better understand and prevent suic*de.With over 10,000 working days spent supporting young people and adults, Wendy shares her journey from singer-songwriter to therapist, and how creativity, communication, and human connection underpin her approach to mental health.The conversation challenges the idea that talking alone is enough, and instead explores how CALM works to “meet people where they are” in order to intercept before a point of crisis. Wendy explains why suic*de is not just an individual issue but one shaped by societal pressures, identity, shame, and systemic factors. This episode covers:• Why “meeting people where they are” is key • How shame, feeling trapped, and loss of identity can drive thoughts of suic*de• The importance of language in helping people understand and express emotions• Why telling someone to “think about what they have” can backfire• How to confidently ask someone if they’re thinking about suicde and what to say next• The rise in suic*de among young people, particularly young women• Why resilience is more than just “pushing through”• The role of parents, schools, and communities in shaping identity and support systemsA powerful and honest conversation about identity, society, and the collective responsibility we all share in preventing suic*de.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 Wendy Robinson, Services Director at CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), to explore how society can better understand and prevent suic*de.With over 10,000 working days spent supporting young people and adults, Wendy shares her journey from singer-songwriter to therapist, and how creativity, communication, and human connection underpin her approach 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 ADHD coach and founder of the Drug Free ADHD Method, Joseph Pack, to explore alternative ways of understanding and managing ADHD beyond medication.Following being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 26, Joseph began experimenting with lifestyle interventions rather than relying on medication, transforming how he experiences his mind and energy.The conversation dives into the complexity of ADHD, challenging the idea that it is purely a disorder, and instead reframing it as a different operating system that thrives in the right environment.Joseph opens up about:• His personal journey from a disruptive childhood to receiving an ADHD diagnosis• Experiencing life-threatening seizures linked to lifestyle habits• Discovering cold exposure and breathwork as powerful tools for focus and calm• The limitations of medication and why many feel unsupported without it• His “skills not pills” philosophy for long-term ADHD management• How environment, work, and education systems can either suppress or unlock ADHD potential• The impact of alcohol, sleep, and stress on ADHD symptomsA thought-provoking episode that challenges conventional narratives around ADHD and offers a different lens on focus, control, and what it means to truly understand the mind.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 ADHD coach and founder of the Drug Free ADHD Method, Joseph Pack, to explore alternative ways of understanding and managing ADHD beyond medication.Following being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 26, Joseph began experimenting with lifestyle interventions rather than relying on medication, transforming how he experiences his mind and energy.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 former Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sir Sajid Javid to explore the personal loss that reshaped his perspective on mental health and responsibility.Sajid opens up about the devastating moment he learned his brother Tariq had died by suic*de, and the resulting determination to prevent future suic*des while serving in one of the most demanding roles in government.The conversation explores the stigma surrounding suic*de, particularly within cultural and religious contexts, and why openness and honesty play a critical part in preventing further harm.Drawing on his time in government, he also discusses why suic*de must be treated as a national health emergency, the importance of cross-government action, and the limits of what policy alone can achieve without cultural change.Sajid opens up about:• The moment he found out his brother had died and the shock that followed• Supporting his family, including navigating difficult conversations with his mum• Challenging stigma around suic*de in cultural and religious communities• The guilt and reflection that often follows losing someone to suic*de• Why “just checking in” can make a meaningful difference• Treating suic*de as a public health issue, not a private shame• The role and limits of government in preventing suic*de• Concerns around technology, AI, and online harms for young peopleQuestion 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 former Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sir Sajid Javid to explore the personal loss that reshaped his perspective on mental health and responsibility.Sajid opens up about the devastating moment he learned his brother Tariq had died by suic*de, and the resulting determination to prevent future suic*des while serving in one of the most demanding roles in government.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 Professor Rory O’Connor, one of the world’s leading suic*de prevention researchers and Director of the Suic*dal Behaviour Research Lab at the University of Glasgow.Drawing on more than three decades of research, Rory explores the science behind suic*dal thoughts, the social inequalities that increase risk, and why simple human connection can be life-saving in moments of 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/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. 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.