Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“Same Love” singer-songwriter Mary Lambert opens up to Elizabeth Vargas about how experiencing childhood trauma, including sexual assault, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and a difficult relationship with the church as a queer woman, led to her intentionally misusing alcohol for many years. Now two years without alcohol, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter explains how writing music and poetry acts as a healthy outlet for her, with a mission to share songs that are, as she describes, “productive and helpful.”
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:
Substance Use + Mental Health Guide:
drugfree.org/substance-use-and-mental-health-guide/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season4
LGBTQ+, Family & Substance Use:
drugfree.org/lgbtq-family-and-substance-use/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season4
How to Connect with Your Teenager to Prevent Drug Use:
drugfree.org/article/how-to-connect-with-your-teenager/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season4
Content warning: This episode contains mentions of death, as well as in-depth discussions of substance use, suicide and sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. You are not alone.
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About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
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[Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert: On overcoming childhood trauma and her struggle with alcohol] | Partnership to End Addiction
“Same Love” singer-songwriter Mary Lambert opens up to Elizabeth Vargas about how experiencing childhood trauma, including sexual assault, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and a difficult relationship with the church as a queer woman, led to her intentionally misusing alcohol for many years. Now two years without alcohol, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter explains how writing music and poetry acts as a healthy outlet for her, with a mission to share songs that are, as she describes, “productive and helpful.”
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:
Substance Use + Mental Health Guide:
drugfree.org/substance-use-and-mental-health-guide/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season4
LGBTQ+, Family & Substance Use:
drugfree.org/lgbtq-family-and-substance-use/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season4
How to Connect with Your Teenager to Prevent Drug Use:
drugfree.org/article/how-to-connect-with-your-teenager/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast_season4
Content warning: This episode contains mentions of death, as well as in-depth discussions of substance use, suicide and sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. You are not alone.
Subscribe to Partnership to End Addiction: bit.ly/SubcribeToEndAddiction
About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
#LetsEndAddiction
[Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert: On overcoming childhood trauma and her struggle with alcohol] | Partnership to End Addiction
