REPOST: Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton opens up about overcoming drinking, having faith and being a mother

Heart of the Matter

This week, we’re re-airing one of our favorite interviews from Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas featuring Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, star of Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle. While Patricia was working long hours on TV sets and taking care of her four young children, she kept her drinking at bay. But when those shows ended and her children had left the house, she started looking forward to drinking in a way she hadn’t ever before.

Re-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

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 this list. 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.

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Partnership to End Addiction website
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