In this episode we talk to Prof Katie Witkiewitz about non-abstinent recovery and the role of drinking reductions in reducing alcohol-related harm. We discuss this from both a public health perspective, and the role of abstinence or drinking reduction goals in the context of treatment and recovery. Professor Katie Witkiewitz is a Distinguished Prof…

In this episode Jem Roberts, Communications Manager at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, interviews our host Dr James Morris. The episode was originally produced by the Institute of Alcohol Studies. They discuss how the model of alcoholism evolved and led to beliefs about alcohol problems being heavily focused on the severe end of the spectrum. Dr …

In this episode we discuss alcohol treatment with two highly experienced practitioners, Dr Luke Mitcheson and Dr Mike Kelleher. We cover key components of effective treatment, mental health and other important issues, and other important issues such as the importance of the individual in leading their recovery. Dr Luke Mitcheson is a Consultant Cli…

What a great chat this was with Kevin Bennison of InspHigher. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/Katie Kelleher

In this episode we talk to Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society. Millie talks about her journey to sobriety and how this led her to setting up alcohol free spaces and events for the sober curious. We discuss the current role of sobriety and possible reasons behind recent growth in sobriety movements, mindful drinking and other alcohol-free c…

Today, I speak with Nigel Maeer, UK and Ireland Sales manager at CMS Cepcor. He tells me what life is like in the quarry & mining industry. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/…

Today, I speak with Neil Perry, Commercial Photographer & Founder of She Builds UK. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/Katie Kelleher

Today, I speak with Ashleigh Kaliszuk, Commercial Photographer & Former Crane Operator based in Canada. We go deep into different parts of the industry, especially some of the hurdles women face in the industry. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https:/…

Today, I speak with Amy Law, Head of Marketing & Sales at MachineMax. Amy has worked with JCB, Flannery, and Hewden. The power of brand is extremely important in times like this. This is a good'n. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.c…

In this episode we talk to Joe Heeney about his life and experience of alcohol problems and recovery. Joe is a former CEO of Resolve, a drug and alcohol treatment service based in Hertfordshire, which he founded in 2008 after experiencing his own drug and alcohol issues. Joe worked for 14 years in the Fire Brigade at a time when heavy drinking was …

Today, I interview Andrew Curtin, Founder of Construction Wave. Andrew tells me the deep meaning behind starting his business, and what it's like to work in construction media. Checkout Construction Wave's CFO Summit in February and use my ticket discount code KATIECRANES20: Event website: https://event.constructioncfosummit.com/ Kindly sponsored b…

This week I speak with Siu Mun Li, Most Influential Woman in Construction 2023 and Head of Temporary Works Engineering at Multiplex. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/…

This week, I speak to Katherine Evans, Founder of Bold as Brass. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/Katie Kelleher

This week, I speak to Sarah Crawley, Co-Founder of SymTerra. This is an honest account of what it's like to set-up a technology company in this industry. Candid, direct, and a fantastic insight into turning an idea into a business. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ F…

This week I speak to Peter Haddock, an old friend of mine who is a specialist in the construction and mobile plant sectors, with over 14 years experience, working with main contractors, the worlds largest distributor of plant and equipment and a global formwork leader. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction W…

On the first episode of Series 2, I'm joined by Katie Fahey, Ireland's youngest crane operator. We talked about her introduction to construction, getting used to the industry, and some backlash from media outlets. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https…

In this episode Dr James Morris evaluates the Huberman Lab's alcohol episode, particularly addressing why the language and terms used around alcohol problems are important. For instance, whilst the Huberman Lab's episode provides a detailed description of the ways alcohol can affect the brain, body and health, in using alcoholism terminology it ove…

In this episode we explore what Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is and how it works. First we talk to Dr Hannah Glassman, a qualitative researcher and psychologist who has published multiple studies on experiences of people in AA. Next we talk to Prof John F Kelly who has conducted extensive research into how recovery and AA groups work. We examine a ran…

On today's episode, I speak with Adam Barrie of On The Tools & Electric House. What a brilliant conversation! Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/Katie Kelleher

It's National Apprenticeship Week! I'm talking to my 3rd guest, Daisy Andrews, a 1st year plumbing apprentice from Banbury. Daisy previously studied illustration at university before joining the construction industry. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: h…

It's National Apprenticeship Week! I'm talking to my 2nd guest, Rachael Wragg. A former apprentice stone mason, now a heritage stone mason. Rachael studied fine art at university before starting her apprenticeship. We talk about her journey, and what it's like working in cathedrals. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by …

It's National Apprenticeship Week! I'm talking to Gemma Ireland, a 2nd year plumbing and gas apprentice. Gemma is 20 years old and based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/…

Today, I sit down with Paul Argent, a photographer for the construction, demolition, and heavy equipment world. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekelleher/Katie Kelleher

The first episode of 2023! And Michelle Hands of She Who Dares joins me. Michelle dedicates her time to helping empower and inspire women who work in traditionally male-dominated fields. She who dares wins is the platform she has built to ensure this mission is a success. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Constructio…

In this episode we talk to Prof. Matt Field about the evidence behind Dry January and temporary abstinence. We discuss what is known about the possible health and other benefits for drinkers from temporarily abstaining from alcohol. This includes who temporary abstinence may or may not be suitable for and implications for understanding drinking and…

On today's episode, I sit down with Rich Smith, pre-construction director at Keltbray and author of When I Grow Up, a book to encourage young minds to consider a career in construction. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie…

This week I sit down with Andy Mitchell CBE, CEO of Tideway. Andy was appointed CEO of Tideway in 2014 and was formally appointed to the Tideway Board on Licence Award in 2015. He joined the project from Crossrail where he was Programme Director and a Board member. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave:…

I got some inbound queries recently. People wanted to know more about me personally. So, I sat down with my microphone and laptop to talk about my background, life before construction, and life in it. I hope you enjoy it!! Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Kat…

In this episode Professor Tony Moss talks about key drivers of drinking behaviour and alcohol-related risks, problems and causes. This covers how alcohol use can develop into addiction, and the complex nature of associated problems and the range of psychological, social and sometime biological factors involved. Prof Tony Moss is a Professor of Addi…

Two construction workers commit suicide each day. After a successful BBC documentary titled "We Are England: Coping in Construction", Steve Kerslake discusses what mental health means for the construction industry. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction Wave: https://constructionwave.co.uk/ Follow Katie: http…

Katie speaks with Christina Leia Riley, a senior planner at Quinn London. Christina has 30 years of experience with Tier 1 Main contractors. She is a Co-Founder of Building Equality/Construct-Ability and the winner of the British LGBT Awards 2017 Corporate Rising Star. Kindly sponsored by Liebherr: https://bit.ly/3TmNWHG Presented by Construction W…

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In this episode we speak to Jon Ashworth MP about his experience and views of parental alcohol problems and affected others, as well as parliamentary drinking culture, alcohol policy and related issues. Jon has spoken openly about his father's alcohol problems which lead to his death in 2010. He has campaigned and supported a range of action to hel…

In this episode we talk to Dr Marc Lewis, a neuroscientist and former professor of developmental psychology. We explore what addiction is from a neuroscience perspective, including why Marc does not consider it a disease, despite changes to the brain. We discuss how addiction relates to habit, compulsion, and how these can be understood as function…

In this episode we talk to Dr Cassie Boness about the idea of ‘Alcohol Use Disorder’ (AUD) as a widely applied concept in the identification and treatment of alcohol problems. Alcohol Use Disorder is the basis for identifying an alcohol problem in the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM, but also used as a broader term for alcohol-related proble…

In this episode we talk to Dr Lucy Foulkes about labelling and language in the context of mental health and alcohol issues. We discuss how labels like alcoholic or schizophrenia may serve an important role for people to identify or respond to problems, but also carry important implications for stigma and recovery. We explore how there are many simi…

In this episode we explore alcohol use and problems amongst older adults. Alcohol problems have been rising in recent decades amongst older drinkers, despite falls in consumption in other age groups. We talk to Dr Sarah Wadd, a researcher at the University of Bedfordshire, about some of the reasons behind alcohol problems amongst older adults and w…

In this episode I talk to two guests about the risks of alcohol use and attempts to communicate these via the UK's recommended guidelines of 14 units a week. Firstly I talk to Tom Chivers, science editor at UnHerd and author. We talk about how the risks of alcohol use can or should be evaluated and communicated. Tom recently co-authored a book How …

In this episode I talk to Chelsey (CJ) Flood, a novelist, lecturer, and the creator of Beautiful Hangover, a blog/community about alcohol and recovery. Chelsey talks about how alcohol came into her life, how it became problematic, the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in her recovery and coping strategies she has found post-alcohol. We discuss the …

In this episode we talk to Dr Melissa Oldham about why alcohol consumption appears to have fallen amongst children and young people over recent decades. Evidence shows that overall falls in UK consumption have been driven entirely by young people abstaining more frequently from alcohol, and when they do drink drinking less, and less often. However,…

In this episode guests talk about the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol use. Guests include: Dr Sadie Boniface and Habib Kadiri from the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) who provide an overview of some of the key indications from the research and importance of looking beyond media headlines. Dr Emily Nicholls and Dr Dominic Conroy talk abou…

In this episode we talk to Dr Wendy Dossett, an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Chester, about spirituality in recovery. This is discussed in terms of its interpretations through Alcoholics Anonymous as well spirituality in Buddhist-orientated recovery movements. Issues include how people make sense of their 'higher po…

In this episode we talk to Dr Sally Adams, a hangover researcher at the University of Bath's Addiction and Mental Health Group about the science around hangovers! Questions include what hangovers really are, how individuals vary in their hangover symptoms, what really 'works' to treat them and other common hangover myths. For information or support…

In this episode I talk to journalist and TV broadcaster Adrian Chiles, the man behind the widely applauded 2018 BBC documentary, ‘Drinkers Like Me’. The programme has been credited with prompting a national conversation about alcohol use, and Adrian has continued to explore the subject and is writing a book about how to drink less. I spoke to Adria…