The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast with Dr James Morris
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What is alcohol policy for? With Dr Katherine Severi
September 14, 2026 · 33 minIn this episode, I talk to Dr Katherine Severi, Chief Executive of the Institute for Alcohol Studies (IAS), about the importance of alcohol policy. We discuss the evidence, barriers, and debates around alcohol policy and why England is…
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In conversation with Chris Barnes
August 7, 2026 · 36 minIn this episode, I speak with Chris Barnes about his experience of alcohol use during his time in the British Army and his journey from problematic use to recovery. Chris now works as a researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, while…
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Addiction and the Family: Understanding, Support and Difficult Conversations – with Prof Richard Velleman
July 1, 2026 · 37 minIn this episode, we discuss how addiction affects families, the challenges of supporting a loved one, and practical, evidence-based approaches to conversations with others who may be experiencing addiction problems. Richard Velleman is…
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Addiction, identity & 'denial' with Professor Hanna Pickard
April 9, 2026 · 51 minIn this episode I talk to Professor Hanna Pickard about addiction, identity and denial, and how these are relevant to understanding and treating alcohol problems. Hanna Pickard is Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and…
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Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: treatment and recovery with Lesley & Dr Ashwin Dhanda
February 9, 2026 · 38 minIn this episode we discuss alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), what it is, its treatment, and hear Lesley's experience as a survivor of ARLD and transplant. Lesley was a patient of Dr Ashwin Dhanda, a liver specialist, and both provide…
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In conversation with Nathan Joseph
December 14, 2025 · 49 minIn this episode I speak to Nathan Joseph, an online fitness coach and author of The LCA method recipe book. Nathan discusses his own personal journey through battling mental health issues, and how alcohol has played both positive and…
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Drink spiking, methanol poisoning & young people's drinking with Dr Gabriel Caluzzi
October 28, 2025 · 32 minIn this episode I talk to Dr Gabriel Caluzzi about drink spiking, methanol poisoning & young people's drinking. Dr Caluzzi is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University. His interests include youth…
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The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg Schomerus
September 13, 2025 · 53 minIn this episode I talk to Prof. Georg Schomerus, Professor and Chair at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig. Prof Schomerus is a leading academic in the field of stigma towards alcohol and mental health…