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    Heart of the Matter

    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.

    Worried about your child or loved one? Partnership to End Addiction’s helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a person struggling with substance use. Get one on one support by texting JOIN to 55753 or visit https://helphope.net/3koi6Kh to learn more. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help or STOP to opt out.

    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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    Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton opens up about overcoming drinking, having faith and being a mother Sep 21, 2021
    Show notes

    In this episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth Vargas interviews Emmy Award- winning actress Patricia Heaton. When Patricia was in the middle of it all — working all hours on wildly successful shows like Everybody Loves Raymond, while taking care of her four young children — she kept her drinking at bay. But when these shows ended and her children had left the house, she started looking forward to drinking in a way she hadn’t ever before.

    Join Patricia and Elizabeth as they connect over “self-medicating” through alcohol, feeling “unmoored” during the COVID-19 pandemic and working in a business that can be unkind to women as they get older.

    Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • I Addressed My Own Drinking and It Was the Key to My Son’s Recovery
    • Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Can Help You Protect Your Child from Substance Use and Addiction
    • Coping with Fear, Anger and Other Negative Emotions

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Author Laura McKowen on facing pain, telling the truth and looking inward Sep 07, 2021
    Show notes

    In this episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth Vargas is joined by Laura McKowen, author and founder of The Luckiest Club. When Laura first stopped drinking, she thought of it as “the end of all the color” in her life. But after weathering one particularly challenging night, she realized the magic that comes with being in recovery and feeling fully present in her life. Together, Elizabeth and Laura discuss the pain that lies at the root of drinking, the glamorization of alcohol, the power of truth-telling and why Laura considers herself “lucky” to have faced addiction.

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    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • Alcohol: What Families Need to Know to Help Protect Young People
    • Is Alcohol Use Spiking in Your Home?
    • Online Support Community for Parents & Caregivers

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Former NBA Player Chris Herren on Simone Biles, supporting our youth and the strength in struggle Aug 24, 2021
    Show notes

    To any outsider in his Massachusetts high school, star basketball player Chris Herren looked on top of the world, with broken records behind him and a promising career ahead of him. But what many did not know was that beneath his physical prowess was someone struggling with mental health challenges and substance use.

    In his return to Heart of the Matter, Chris connects with Elizabeth Vargas about parenting and the importance of focusing on our children’s social and emotional health as students across the nation return to school in the midst of a resurgence of COVID-19. The two also speak about the ripple effect of speaking up and why, as a former pro-athlete in recovery, Chris is inspired by Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’s stand against mental health stigma.

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    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • School Stress: Raising Resilient, Self-Aware Kids
    • Worried About COVID-19, School and Substance Use? One of Our Specialists Offers Advice.
    • Words Matter: The Language of Addiction

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Brandon Novak on underestimating his addiction and turning inward to find recovery Aug 10, 2021
    Show notes

    Former professional skateboarder, TV stuntman, and recovery advocate Brandon Novak joins Elizabeth Vargas to talk about how he went from a skateboarding prodigy and reality star to homeless. He also shares where he is now: celebrating six years of recovery and spreading hope to others who are struggling.

    Brandon opens up to Elizabeth about “underestimating” his addiction, and the consequences he faced during his decades-long journey with substance use. He also talks about how his mother coped with his addiction and the only two regrets he has today.

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    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • How to Encourage Your Child to Get Help for Their Substance Use or Addiction
    • Allowing for Natural Consequences to Encourage Behavior Change
    • Get One-on-One Help to Address Your Child’s Substance Use

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    “Drunk Dreams,” Emerging from the Pandemic and Destigmatizing Addiction with Political Commentator Molly Jong-Fast Jul 27, 2021
    Show notes

    For the 20th episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth Vargas is joined by her friend, writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast. Despite entering recovery almost 24 years ago at the age of 19, Molly still regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings – but her routine was disrupted in the past year due to COVID-19. Together, Elizabeth and Molly discuss how they maintained their mental health throughout the pandemic, their approaches to parenting, the lifelong struggle of addiction, as well as their thoughts on civility, politics, stress and so much more.

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    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • Stress and Drug Use: What Every Parent Should Know
    • Risk Factors for Addiction
    • What Types of Addiction Treatment are Available?

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Facing a Family Disease with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean & Son Harry Cunnane Jul 13, 2021
    Show notes

    Congresswoman Madeleine Dean thought she understood addiction – but it wasn’t until her son Harry Cunnane was struggling that she came to truly realize what it means when a loved one has a substance use disorder. Now Harry has been in recovery for more than eight years, and the mother and son have written a joint memoir, titled Under Our Roof: A Son's Battle for Recovery, a Mother's Battle for Her Son. With this book, the pair hope to share the lessons they’ve learned about addiction and recovery with other families impacted by this disease.

    In the 19th episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth interviews Madeleine and Harry about what they gained from writing Under Our Roof, what it means when people refer to addiction as a family disease, and the importance of amplifying the possibility of recovery – not just the horror of active addiction.

    Today, Madeleine continues to serve Pennsylvania’s fourth district, and Harry remains active in the addiction recovery community, even working as a resource director at the same treatment center where he originally sought help.

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    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • How to Identify Substance Use Disorder & Addiction
    • How to Make a Discharge Plan When Your Child Leaves Addiction Treatment
    • Get One-on-One Help to Address Your Child’s Substance Use

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    The Origins of the Opioid Epidemic with “Empire of Pain” Author, Patrick Radden Keefe Jun 29, 2021
    Show notes

    In this episode of Heart of the Matter, ElizabethVargas interviews bestselling author and investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe about his latest book, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty. In this book, Patrick tells the story of the family responsible for setting into motion the opioid epidemic.

    Following his recent testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform about the Sackler family, Patrick joins Elizabeth to discuss the “Don Draper of medical advertising,” how one family created a massive addiction crisis, and what is in store for the Sacklers, who now face numerous lawsuits.

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    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • Your Comprehensive Guide to the Opioid Epidemic — and What You Can Do About It
    • Safeguard Against Medicine Abuse: Securing and Disposing Medications
    • Send a Letter Now: Increase Access to Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Top Chef Gregory Gourdet on Reimaging his Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol and Redefining an Industry Bursting with Substance Use Jun 15, 2021
    Show notes

    As an up-and-coming chef in Manhattan, Gregory Gourdet found himself surrounded by addictive substances. After finishing an arduous shift at one of the city’s top restaurants, he’d frequently spend the rest of the night partying, fueled by alcohol and cocaine. Eventually, his substance use caught up with him, putting at risk the thing he loved doing most: cooking. It wasn’t until he moved to Portland, Oregon and connected with a community of other chefs who had experiences with addiction that he was able to make the changes he needed. Now Gregory is committed to maintaining his own health, as well as helping others with theirs, whether by sharing nutritious recipes in his new cookbook, Everyone’s Table, or leading a support group of chefs in recovery.

    Related reading:

    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • Alcohol: What Families Need to Know to Protect Young People
    • How to Identify Substance Use Disorder & Addiction
    • Recovery Support Groups for Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    REPOST: Dignity, respect and addiction recovery with Chef & TV Host Andrew Zimmern Jun 01, 2021
    Show notes

    This week, we’re re-airing one of our favorite interviews featured on Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas. In addition to being a chef and TV host, Andrew Zimmern is also in long-term recovery. In this episode, he discusses how the support from family and friends changed his life, the joys of being in recovery for more than 29 years and “writing his own syllabus for life.”

    If you liked this episode of Heart of the Matter, be sure to subscribe and tune in again in two weeks for Elizabeth’s interview with fellow chef in recovery, Gregory Gourdet.

    Related reading:

    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • When Your Child Sees Substance Use as an Answer, Not a Problem
    • How to Encourage Your Child to Get Help for Their Substance Use or Addiction
    • Managing Long-Term Recovery from Addiction

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Protecting Teens and Preventing Substance Use with Author Jessica Lahey May 18, 2021
    Show notes

    In this episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth is joined by New York Times best-selling author Jessica Lahey to discuss her latest book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. The pair connects over the advantages and challenges that come with being a parent in recovery, the benefits of family dinners (even with truculent teens!) and why young people are more susceptible to addiction.

    Tune in to learn more about what high schoolers wish their parents knew, supporting your child’s mental health and tips for “inoculating” your teen against developing a substance use disorder.

    Related reading:

    After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

    • Preventing Drug Use: Connecting and Talking with Your Teen
    • Substance Use + Mental Health: Your Guide to Addressing Co-occurring Disorders
    • Free and confidential one-on-one support for parents concerned about their child’s substance use

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


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