The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast with Dr James Morris

James Morris

Booking Overview

An expert interview podcast focused on the science, psychology, policy, and lived experience of alcohol use, featuring academics, clinicians, policy leaders, researchers, and people with relevant recovery or patient experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch alcohol researchers, addiction and mental-health specialists, public-health leaders, policy experts, clinicians, and credible lived-experience advocates; booking difficulty is medium because guests are authoritative and often senior, but the show serves a focused specialist audience.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 6 subscribers

Instagram: 316 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

alcoholpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

James Morris - Dr James Morris hosts a podcast examining the science, psychology, culture, and social impact of alcohol. He also provides one-to-one support for people concerned about their drinking.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Academic or clinical expertise in alcohol, addiction, mental health, public health, or liver disease; senior roles in relevant policy or research organizations; or substantial, credible lived experience of alcohol-related harm and recovery, particularly when combined with advocacy, research, or peer-support work.

Required Achievements:

Senior academic, clinical, research, or policy leadership, Published research or established evidence-based interventions, Leadership of relevant charities, professional networks, or advocacy organizations, Substantial lived experience paired with patient representation, peer support, or public education

Recent Guest Discussions

Katherine Severi - Alcohol Policy, Evidence-based Measures To Reduce Alcohol Harm, Barriers To Policy Change, Minimum Unit Pricing, And Alcohol Use In Parliamentary Settings.

Chris Barnes - Alcohol Use And Recovery, Drinking Culture In The Armed Forces, Military Service, Mental Health, And Factors Influencing Alcohol-related Problems.

Richard Velleman - How Addiction Affects Families, Supporting Loved Ones, Difficult Conversations, And Evidence-based Psychological Interventions For Affected Family Members.

Hanna Pickard - Addiction, Identity, Denial, Philosophical Perspectives On Alcohol Problems, And Implications For Treatment.

Lesley - Lived Experience Of Alcohol-related Liver Disease, Treatment And Transplant Recovery, Patient Perspectives, Stigma, And Peer Support.

Recent Topics

Health, Alcohol Use, Addiction, Alcohol Policy, Recovery

Episodes

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The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast with Dr James Morris

What is alcohol policy for? With Dr Katherine Severi

September 14, 2026

In 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 still yet to introduce measures such as minimum unit pricing. We also discuss the recent IAS report on parliamentary alcohol use.Dr. Katherine Severi is the Chief Executive of the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS), an independent charity dedicated to advancing...

In conversation with Chris Barnes

August 07, 2026

In 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 also serving as an Ambassador for Heroic Hearts UK. He is currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology, bringing both lived and professional expertise to his work.In addition to exploring Chris' experience of alcohol use and recov...

Addiction and the Family: Understanding, Support and Difficult Conversations – with Prof Richard Velleman

July 01, 2026

In 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 Emeritus Professor of Mental Health Research at the University of Bath, Co-Director of the Addictions and Related Research Group at Sangath (India), and a founder of the Addiction and the Family International Network (AFINet). A clinical and academic psycholog...

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alcoholpodcast@gmail.com

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