Are We Being Lied to About Alcohol? Ep. 2 With Dr. Tim Stockwell

In this episode of Shots Fired & Poured, we sit down with Dr. Tim Stockwell — one of the world’s most influential alcohol researchers — to have a real conversation about what “mindful drinking” actually means when you strip away the buzzwords.

Dr. Stockwell has spent decades studying alcohol’s impact on health, behavior, and society, and his work has helped reshape how governments and researchers understand harm: it’s often not just about “problem drinkers,” but about the environments we live in — pricing, availability, marketing, and cultural norms.

Together, we explore the gray area most people live in: Not abstinence. Not shame. Just better awareness. We talk about how alcohol affects people differently based on context and biology, why public messaging can feel confusing or one-size-fits-all, and what it looks like to drink with intention in the real world — while still respecting the science.

If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I drinking too much… or just like everyone else?” “Why do guidelines feel so disconnected from real life?” “How do I drink in a way that aligns with who I want to be?

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