Question The Default

Harry is joined by broadcaster, DJ and CALM ambassador Harpz Kaur for an honest and emotionally powerful conversation on Question the Default.In this episode, 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.The conversation moves into grief, suic*de, and the devastating impact of losing multiple loved ones – all men – to suic*de. Harpz speaks candidly about the cultural silence around mental health, the pain of never getting answers after a loss, and why searching for “why” can sometimes keep people stuck in grief.She reflects on the damaging expectations placed on men to stay strong, not cry, and carry everything alone – and why this silence continues to cost lives. Harpz also shares what led her to work closely with CALM, including writing a deeply personal letter about loss, survival and learning how to move forward.Together, Harry and Harpz explore the importance of real conversations, representation, and asking the simple question that can make a difference: are you okay?They speak openly about:-Struggling behind career success-Years of unpaid work and rejection-Losing loved ones to suic*de-Grief, acceptance and living without answers-Cultural taboos around mental health-Why silence is dangerous-The power of honest conversations-Why talking can save lives-This is a compassionate episode about grief, resilience, and challenging the societal defaults that stop people from speaking – and being heard.👤 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:Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netSamaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.orgMind – 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 broadcaster, DJ and CALM ambassador Harpz Kaur for an honest and emotionally powerful conversation on Question the Default.In this episode, 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.👤 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:Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.netSamaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.orgMind – 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 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.For nearly a decade, Simon has led CALM through some of its most influential campaigns, from Project 84 to The Last Photo, reshaping how the UK understands suic*de and challenging a system that has failed too many people for too long.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.

Strictly Come Dancing head judge and CALM Ambassador Shirley Ballas joins Harry for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations recorded on Question The Default.Shirley speaks with extraordinary honesty about the loss of her brother David to suic*de, the seven-year stalking ordeal that changed every part of how she lives, and her own experiences of suic*dal thoughts during the menopause.For the first time, Shirley reads aloud a letter she has carried in her heart for nearly 20 years. A letter to David. Words she has never written down, until now.In this deeply moving episode, Shirley opens up about:• Losing her brother to suic*de• The fear and hyper-vigilance caused by years of stalking• Protecting her mum and niece through that trauma• Living with grief and unanswered questions• Her own darkest moments and how counselling saved her• Why talking openly about mental health matters more than everThis is a conversation about love, loss, stigma, survival and the strength it takes to keep showing up.It’s also a reminder of why honest conversations about suic*de save lives – and why nobody should face these experiences alone.A hugely important episode, told with courage, vulnerability and heart.👤 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.

Strictly Come Dancing head judge and CALM Ambassador Shirley Ballas joins Harry for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations recorded on Question The Default.Shirley speaks with extraordinary honesty about the loss of her brother David to suic*de, the seven-year stalking ordeal that changed every part of how she lives, and her own experiences of suic*dal thoughts during the menopause.Full episode live on Wednesday 3rd of December👤 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.

Most people know Danni Menzies as the confident presenter from A Place in the Sun. Very few know the story behind the camera – the panic attacks, the trauma, the anxiety, and the strength it took to rebuild not once, but twice.In this raw and honest episode, Danni opens up about the two defining moments that changed her life.She talks about the severe panic attacks and agoraphobia that hit her at university, leaving her unable to leave the house. And then the devastating moped accident that came out of nowhere years later, derailing her career, confidence and sense of identity.Dani speaks candidly about:• What panic attacks really feel like in the body• The link between trauma, anxiety and ADHD• How EMDR, cold water, movement and therapy helped her recover• Rebuilding her career after a traumatic injury• Dating, egg freezing and life in her late 30s• Why she’s choosing a new chapterThis is an episode about agency, rebuilding and refusing to let a traumatic moment define your future.If you’ve ever felt like you’re starting again from zero – Danni’s story is a reminder that you can come back stronger than you ever imagined.👤 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.

Most people know Dani Menzies as the confident presenter from A Place in the Sun.Very few know the story behind the camera – the panic attacks, the trauma, the anxiety, and the strength it took to rebuild not once, but twice.In this raw and honest episode, Dani opens up about the two defining moments that changed her life. She talks about the severe panic attacks and agoraphobia that hit her at university, leaving her unable to leave the house. And then the devastating moped accident that came out of nowhere years later, derailing her career, confidence and sense of identity.Full episode released Wednesday 26th of November.👤 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.

Professional football is often painted as a world of glory, wealth and limitless opportunity – but for Michael Chopra, it was also the backdrop to a battle with addiction that nearly cost him everything.In this powerful, unfiltered podcast, former Premier League striker Michael Chopra opens up about his extraordinary rise from academy prospect to top-flight goalscorer, and the devastating gambling addiction that followed him every step of the way.Michael reveals:His journey through elite football The pressure and expectationsHow a seemingly harmless habit spiralled Coping with a life-controlling addictionFinancial and emotional consequences The moment where he almost took his own lifeThe turning points towards recovery What he’s learned along the wayThis episode is more than a story about football. It’s a raw, human look at the cost of gambling addiction, the realities behind the headlines, and the strength it takes to rebuild.Whether you’re a football fan, someone affected by addiction, or simply drawn to stories of perseverance, this podcast shines a light on the struggles many never see – and the hope that comes from speaking out.A note on language: Michael uses the phrase ‘committing suicide’ when speaking about his experience. This is a very common way people talk about suicide, rooted in a time when it was treated as a crime, which most people don’t realise. Many now prefer language such as ‘take my own life’ or ‘died by suicide’ to help reduce stigma.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.