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Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is a production from Partnership to End Addiction. Heart of the Matter is an interview series that gives guests the opportunity to share their personal, candid stories about addiction. This podcast offers a space to open up about addiction, substance use and mental health, to share the ways in which people are shifting their narrative – in their own relationships and across communities – to support the cause of ending addiction in our country.
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Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from the following link. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion. https://drugfree.org/article/shouldnt-use-word-addict/
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Mar 26, 2024 |
Author David Ambroz: On his journey from foster care to giving back
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Mar 12, 2024 |
State Attorney Dave Aronberg: On how to find treatment centers
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Feb 27, 2024 |
Chef Ashish Alfred gets personal about his addiction
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Feb 13, 2024 |
Lady A’s Charles Kelley: On Honesty in Recovery
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Jan 30, 2024 |
Actor and producer Frankie Grande: Overcoming addiction and finding support
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Jun 20, 2023 |
TikTok’s Recovery Community with Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton
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Jun 06, 2023 |
The Surgeon General on the Loneliness Epidemic and His Own Personal Story
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May 23, 2023 |
Fentanyl Q&A with award-winning author and journalist Sam Quinones
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May 09, 2023 |
Big Sky actress Dedee Pfeiffer: Alcohol, Trauma & Recovery
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Apr 25, 2023 |
Desperate Housewives' Madison De La Garza: Marijuana, Treatment & Family Support
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Apr 11, 2023 |
“Same Love” singer-songwriter Mary Lambert: On overcoming childhood trauma and her struggle with alcohol
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Mar 28, 2023 |
Actor and author Matthew Perry: On his addiction journey
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Nov 15, 2022 |
Comedian and actor Tommy Davidson: On finding a second life in recovery
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Nov 01, 2022 |
Best-selling author David Magee: On how recovery is a journey
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Oct 18, 2022 |
Actor and author Cameron Douglas: On recovery, triumph and fatherhood
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Oct 04, 2022 |
Co-founder of Sober Mom Squad Jessica Landon: On second chances, family and laughter
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Sep 20, 2022 |
“Below Deck” star Captain Lee Rosbach: On guilt, loss and healing
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Sep 06, 2022 |
Harold Koplewicz: Addressing the growing youth mental health crisis
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Jul 12, 2022 |
Zachary Levi: Understanding the importance of self-love
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Jun 28, 2022 |
Paul Holes on his New York Times bestselling book “Unmasked” and the importance of having honest mental health discussions
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Jun 14, 2022 |
BONUS EPISODE: Katie Couric interviews Elizabeth Vargas on Next Question Podcast!
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May 31, 2022 |
Dr. Nora Volkow on the state of adolescent mental health and why we urgently need to apply the lessons learned in the pandemic to addiction and mental health
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May 17, 2022 |
Song for Charlie co-founders Ed and Mary Ternan on the dramatic rise of counterfeit prescription pills
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May 03, 2022 |
Dan Schneider of Netflix's The Pharmacist on his crusade to end the opioid epidemic and find justice for his son
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Apr 19, 2022 |
Physician and author Carl Erik Fisher on the history of addiction and the capacity for recovery
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Apr 05, 2022 |
Author and journalist Sam Quinones on the rise of fentanyl, the methamphetamine crisis and the future of addiction
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Mar 22, 2022 |
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller on the work of recovery and the past as legacy
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Mar 08, 2022 |
Radical compassion and the power of empathy: in the halls with the students of Northshore Recovery High School
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Feb 22, 2022 |
Award-winning screenwriter and producer Danny Strong and author Beth Macy on Dopesick and the Sackler family
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Feb 08, 2022 |
REPOST: Anne and Sam Lamott on radical self-care, the genetics of addiction and recovery as inner grace
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Jan 25, 2022 |
REPOST: Laura McKowen on facing pain, telling the truth and looking inward
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Jan 11, 2022 |
REPOST: Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton opens up about overcoming drinking, having faith and being a mother
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Dec 28, 2021 |
REPOST: Top Chef Gregory Gourdet on Reimaging his Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol and Redefining an Industry Bursting with Substance Use
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Dec 14, 2021 |
REPOST: Actress Kristen Johnston Describes the Struggles of Overcoming Addiction and Loving Someone with Addiction
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Nov 30, 2021 |
World and international boxing champion Mia St. John on the isolation of relapse, recovery as connection and her fight through grief and loss
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Nov 16, 2021 |
Anne and Sam Lamott on radical self-care, the genetics of addiction and recovery as inner grace
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Nov 02, 2021 |
Cheryl Burke of “Dancing with the Stars” on therapeutic honesty, addiction in the family and life in the spotlight
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Oct 19, 2021 |
Author and activist Ryan Hampton on the inside story of the Purdue Pharma settlement and looking beyond the Sackler family
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Oct 05, 2021 |
BONUS EPISODE: Elizabeth gets interviewed by Annie Grace on This Naked Mind!
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Sep 28, 2021 |
Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton opens up about overcoming drinking, having faith and being a mother
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Sep 21, 2021 |
Author Laura McKowen on facing pain, telling the truth and looking inward
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Sep 07, 2021 |
Former NBA Player Chris Herren on Simone Biles, supporting our youth and the strength in struggle
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Aug 24, 2021 |
Brandon Novak on underestimating his addiction and turning inward to find recovery
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Aug 10, 2021 |
“Drunk Dreams,” Emerging from the Pandemic and Destigmatizing Addiction with Political Commentator Molly Jong-Fast
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Jul 27, 2021 |
Facing a Family Disease with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean & Son Harry Cunnane
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Jul 13, 2021 |
The Origins of the Opioid Epidemic with “Empire of Pain” Author, Patrick Radden Keefe
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Jun 29, 2021 |
Top Chef Gregory Gourdet on Reimaging his Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol and Redefining an Industry Bursting with Substance Use
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Jun 15, 2021 |
REPOST: Dignity, respect and addiction recovery with Chef & TV Host Andrew Zimmern
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Jun 01, 2021 |
Protecting Teens and Preventing Substance Use with Author Jessica Lahey
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May 18, 2021 |
Partnership to End Addiction’s Board Chair, Jamie Niven: Growing up as a Hollywood kid and putting down the bottle as an adult
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May 04, 2021 |
Obama’s Drug Czar Michael Botticelli discusses George Floyd, DMX and the Pervasiveness of Stigma
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Apr 20, 2021 |
Shoe Mogul, Steve Madden on Seeing Miracles, Making Mistakes, Relapse and Recovery
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Apr 06, 2021 |
Grief and Giving Back with Admiral James and Mary Winnefeld
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Mar 23, 2021 |
Actress Kristen Johnston Describes the Struggles of Overcoming Addiction and Loving Someone with Addiction
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Mar 09, 2021 |
Former NFL player Montee Ball speaks on mental health, masculinity and making a difference for communities of color
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Feb 23, 2021 |
The Bachelorette’s Zac Clark discusses faking illnesses for narcotics and finding true love
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Feb 09, 2021 |
Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers on humanizing addiction and making music
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Jan 26, 2021 |
Author Holly Whitaker on forging her own path and why women struggle with alcohol use
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Jan 12, 2021 |
Dignity, respect and addiction recovery with Chef & TV Host, Andrew Zimmern
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Dec 29, 2020 |
Dopesick Author Beth Macy on the opioid epidemic and reporting from rural America
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Dec 15, 2020 |
White House appointee Jim Carroll on the Trump administration & the addiction crisis
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Dec 01, 2020 |
Parenting, perseverance, and relapse with Author David Sheff
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Nov 17, 2020 |
Patrick Kennedy discusses Family, Recovery, and Policy
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Nov 03, 2020 |
Chris Herren on Basketball, Addiction, and Recovery
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Oct 20, 2020 |
Series Trailer
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Oct 06, 2020 |