Heart of the Matter
Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas, produced by Partnership to End Addiction, is an interview series in which guests share candid personal stories about addiction, substance use and mental health. The show has 85 episodes on a biweekly cadence, typical length about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Recovery-focused interviews with a dedicated audience seeking trusted, supportive voices
- 85 episodes with a 4.8 average Apple Podcasts rating from 298 ratings
- Guests include well-known public figures sharing personal recovery stories
- Biweekly cadence and roughly 35-minute episodes suit steady sponsorship
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, personal story, expert conversation
- Tone
- candid, supportive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Partnership to End Addiction
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by its publisher, Partnership to End Addiction, and the description carries a helpline call to action rather than a sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles discuss fentanyl overdose and addiction recovery, which are drug-related subjects flagged as high for the drugs category; the content is educational and supportive rather than promotional.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | drugfree.org/elizabeth-vargas-podcast/?utm_sourc… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1534813640 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1273202.rss |
Benchmark score: 63 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith Mickelson on Losing Her Brother to Fentanyl and Honoring Him | 2026-10-13 | 33 min |
| Inside the Film "Union County": Adam Meeks & Annette Deao on Where Fic | 2026-09-29 | 35 min |
| How Genetics Shapes Risk for Substance Use Disorder with Dr. Danielle | 2026-09-15 | 37 min |
| Carleah Summers: Helping Mothers Recover from Addiction by Keeping Fam | 2025-12-16 | 27 min |
| Matt Dorsey's Journey Through Addiction, Relapse, and Helping San Fran | 2025-12-02 | 27 min |
| Author Lara Love Hardin’s Story of Addiction, Jail, and Redemption | 2025-11-18 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
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…
About Heart of the Matter
Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is an interview series produced by Partnership to End Addiction. Each episode features guests sharing personal, candid stories about addiction, substance use and mental health, with an emphasis on recovery and changing the narrative around addiction. The feed lists 85 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with typical episodes running about 35 minutes.
The show is hosted on Buzzsprout and carries a 4.8 average rating from 298 Apple Podcasts ratings. According to the Apple Podcasts listing, the show has been available since October 2020. The website describes the show as a space to open up about addiction and to share how people are supporting the cause of ending addiction in the country. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 35 and older.
Sponsors were not seen in the feed. At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode, based on a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Recovery services and mental health brands with a supportive, non-promotional message are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Heart of the Matter can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Heart of the Matter
How much does Heart of the Matter charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.
What is Heart of the Matter about?
Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is an interview series in which guests share candid personal stories about addiction, substance use and mental health, with a focus on recovery.
How do I contact Heart of the Matter about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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