Heart of the Matter
Partnership to End AddictionHeart 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 relati... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||
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Carleah Summers shares her journey from addiction to recovery and how her experience inspired her to open Andrea's House, a non-profit residential treatment program in Maryland where mothers can recover from substance use disorder without being separ... more
Matt Dorsey stopped drinking alcohol on his own in 1992. But after a few years, he began using substances again and questioned whether or not recovery was possible for him. Matt shares his experience with relapse, navigating addiction in the LGBTQ+ c... more
Lara Love Hardin discusses her journey from suburban soccer mom hiding a heroin addiction to bestselling author. As a result of stealing money and credit cards to fund her addiction, The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, ... more
Jim Sonefeld, drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish, shares his powerful journey from concert tours fueled by alcohol to finding recovery at age 40. He opens up about hiding his drinking behind the rock-and-roll lifestyle, the intervention that came from... more
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- Transparency matters.
So great. Many of us struggling with our poor mental health and substance abuse consider ourselves rather worthless. Finding our truth tells us that these self-defeating endeavors are outright lies. Hopefully we make this realization before it’s too late.
Thank you. Only honest conversations like shared here at HEART OF THE MATTER bring to light the fact we can use our hardships to our advantage. Thank you. We can recover, we can change, we can grow to be better than our worst selves. Thank yo... more
Apple Podcasts5BIrdman312
United Statesa year ago - Inspirational!
As a mom trying to understand my sons’ substance use disorder this is wonderful! I appreciate learning about the disease and how people survive and thrive! Praise to my Al-Anon meetings — We can help our alcoholics by stopping our enabling behaviors. 💖
Apple Podcasts5KC KardanUnited Statesa year ago - Loneliness episode-May/23
Hi Elizabeth
I really enjoy listening to you. I hope you speak to the professor again on loneliness with a longer interview.
It sure hurts a lonely heart and this is the first time anyone has spoken up about this secret sad eyes
Thanks again
Apple Podcasts5EH!5
Canada2 years ago - So insightful
Elisabeth Vargas is a consummate professional and amazing interviewer and a joy to listen to her interviewing people- the subject matter is so greatly covered, so insightful. Knowing Elisabeth had been open about her own struggles with alcoholism makes this absolutely one of the great podcasts. Especially covering the different ways women go through substance abuse is a breath of fresh air. We are truly coming to new ways of looking at addiction.
Apple Podcasts5jadygrey
United Kingdom2 years ago - Inspirational
I love listening to this inspirational podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Ryley65United States3 years ago
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Engaging in open and vulnerable discussions about addiction, substance use, and mental health is the primary focus of this podcast. Through personal narratives from a diverse range of guests—including authors, musicians, and healthcare professionals—listeners gain insight into the multifaceted nature of addiction and recovery. The episodes shine a light on individual stories of struggle and triumph, highlighting the importance of community support and education in navigating these challenging topics. Unique elements of the content include discussions on emerging treatments for addiction, the societal perceptions of mental health, and practical advice for listeners seeking to understand or support loved ones through their journeys.
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4. Making Space with Hoda Kotb
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Heart of the Matter launched 5 years ago and published 83 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Heart of the Matter include:
1. Carleah Summers
2. Matt Dorsey
3. Lara Love Hardin
4. Jim Sonefeld
5. Dr. Kristen Gilliland
6. William Perry
7. Pat Aussem
8. Walker Hayes
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