Episodes

Drinking at 10; A 17 Year Journey to Find Long Term Recovery
Oct. 12, 2023

Drinking at 10; A 17 Year Journey to Find Long Term Recovery

Tom Hogan has been in recovery for 29 years. But getting to that point of starting his recovery the roads were long and wide He had his first drink at the age of 10. He eventually found out what was missing in his life as he fully committed to a life...

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The Government Puts Recovery Front and Center ... Meet the Director of the Office of Recovery!!
Oct. 11, 2023

The Government Puts Recovery Front and Center ... Meet the Director o…

RC2C host Neil Scott welcomes Paolo del Veccio, the director of the recently formed 'Office of Recovery' under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA) in the US Department of Health and Human Services which recently...

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Author JA Jance - How Alcoholism changed Her Life Forever, and Sparked a Brilliant Career as a Mystery Writer
Oct. 10, 2023

Author JA Jance - How Alcoholism changed Her Life Forever, and Sparke…

NY Times Best Selling author JA Jance joins RC2C host Neil Scott to discuss her latest novel "Blessings of the Lost Girls," as well as discussing her life as the wife of a practicing alcoholic. Following his death from chronic alcoholism, she started...

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Heavyweight Boxer Gerry Cooney Wins the Biggest Fight of His Life, and John Stover Reads a Letter to His Disease
Sept. 20, 2023

Heavyweight Boxer Gerry Cooney Wins the Biggest Fight of His Life, an…

RC2C Host Neil Scott dips into the audio archives for an interview he did wth former heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney, whose heavweght fights included Ken Norton George Foreman Michael Spinx, and Larry Holmes But his biggest opponent and one that he...

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Award Winning Movie Producer Commits to Recovery and 'The Recovery Café'!
Sept. 2, 2023

Award Winning Movie Producer Commits to Recovery and 'The Recovery Ca…

Paul Steinbroner winner of the NAATP 2023 Michael Q. Ford Journlism Award, talks about his latest project about the amazing 'Recovery Cafe'! RC2C host Neil Scott shares his conversation with this legendary film maker. And actor DickVan Dyke shares his...

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From Near Death Detox to Success in Sobriety - an 11 Year Journey!
Aug. 29, 2023

From Near Death Detox to Success in Sobriety - an 11 Year Journey!

RC2C Host Neil Scott shares an intimate conversation with Bob Sttedman, a very successful real estate broker who was placed in a medically induced detox coma after hiding his drinking from everyone expect for himself! He found recovery - his own...

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What's So Funny About Addiction? Mark Lundholm Has the Answer!
Aug. 18, 2023

What's So Funny About Addiction? Mark Lundholm Has the Answer!

Veteran comedian and a guy in long-term recovery, Mark Lundholm shares some insights into recovery, gratitude and humor with RC2C host Neil Scott. Included in this edition of the podcast are clips from some of Mark's funny onstage perormances!...

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Recovery & the Movies; Mutual Support to Enhance Recovery
Aug. 15, 2023

Recovery & the Movies; Mutual Support to Enhance Recovery

RC2C Host Neil Scott catches up with Ted Perkins, who has started an intriquing proect  for people in recvery. It's called 'Recovery Movie Meetups'.  He shares the insiration and the startu of this prjectHis website is: And actress ulie...

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Rock, Roll & Recovery: What It Was Like (Drinking and Drugging with George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton) and What It's Like now, in Long Term Recovery!
Aug. 7, 2023

Rock, Roll & Recovery: What It Was Like (Drinking and Drugging with G…

Host Neil Scott delves into the RC2C archives and shares an interview with a woman in long-term recovery, Chris O'Dell. Chris was right in the middle of the 'Sex. Drugs & Rock 'n Roll' culture, living and working with The Beatles, Rolling Stones,...

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Two Stories: One Vision - Paving the Path to Recovery
July 29, 2023

Two Stories: One Vision - Paving the Path to Recovery

In this edition of RC2C, Neil Scott shares a conversation with two men in long-term recovery, who are paving the road to recovery for others on the streets of New York City. And, iconic actress Ali McGraw talks about self-worth and recovery!

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Two Recovery Leaders and Legends, with Nearly 70 Years of Combined Recovery Share Their Story, Wisdom, and A New Free Resource!
July 13, 2023

Two Recovery Leaders and Legends, with Nearly 70 Years of Combined Re…

RC2C host Neil Scott shares two converstions with two leaders andlegends in the field of addiction and recovery ... John Curtis, founder and CEO of The Retreat and Tom Coderre, Regional Director of SAMSHA, and a natioal advocate for recovery!

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Leading the Charge for Long-Term Recovery and Ethical Addiction Treatment, NAATP Leads the Way
July 3, 2023

Leading the Charge for Long-Term Recovery and Ethical Addiction Treat…

Neil Scott travels to Washington, DC to broadcast from the 44th Annual NAATP Leadership Conference, where he spent some time with CEO Marvin Ventrell, a person in long-term recovery. A look at treatment today, and a vision for tomorrow!

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Former National TV Anchor Sobers Up, and Recovers Out Loud; Laurie Dhue's 16 Year Recovery Journey!
June 15, 2023

Former National TV Anchor Sobers Up, and Recovers Out Loud; Laurie Dh…

RC2C Host Neil Scott sits down with Lauri Dhue, former news anchor at MSNBC, CNN, and Fox, She recounts her descent into alcoholism and her amazing journey in long-term recovery. She is now a recovery advocate and has started an amazing program for...

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A Rare Interview with Betty Ford: Smashing Stigma with Style and Grace
April 20, 2023

A Rare Interview with Betty Ford: Smashing Stigma with Style and Grace

It was 45 years ago this month that Former First Lady Betty Ford went into treatment for her alcoholism and addiction to painkillers, following an intervention. Some 4 years later, in the summer of 1982, Neil Scott, who was then the editor of...

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Ryan Leaf: A Come From Behind Victory of Personal Recovery!
April 15, 2023

Ryan Leaf: A Come From Behind Victory of Personal Recovery!

During his college football career, Washington State Quarterback Ryan Leaf was destined for NFL greatness. He was the 2nd pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, right behind Peyton Manning. However, he was tackled and brought down hard by alcohol and other...

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52 Years and Counting: A Story of Long Term Recovery, plus Reflections on Recovery  from Actor Lou Gossett Jr.
April 7, 2023

52 Years and Counting: A Story of Long Term Recovery, plus Reflection…

RC2C host Neil Scott has an intimate conversation with John Frederick, who recently celebrated 52 years of recovery, one day at a time. John's latest book 'StarCatcher' is a must-read: Plus some reflections on recovery, honesty and trust!

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Recovery Odyssey: A Beginning From an End. John C's Long Road Back, with Co-Host Michelle Salamanca. Plus a Recovery Connection with Dick Van Dyke
March 25, 2023

Recovery Odyssey: A Beginning From an End. John C's Long Road Back, w…

For 20 years he drank and used recklessly, but John C. never gave up. He went in and out of treatment centers and AA until he finally found a way to stay clean and sober. Co-Host Michelle Salamanca joins Neil in this edition of RC2C. "Keep Coming back...

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Brene Brown Shares Thoughts on Shame, and Sharon Hannan Talks About Gratitude in Recovery, Plus Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) Is Serious About Mental Health!
March 22, 2023

Brene Brown Shares Thoughts on Shame, and Sharon Hannan Talks About G…

One of America's leading authorities on shame, Brene Brown, sits down with RC2C host Neil Scott to talk about shame and vulnerability for people in recovery.  Brene Brown's 'Ted Talk' on Shame -             ...

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To the Moon and Back: Buzz Aldrin's 'Over the Moon' Story of Recovery, plus Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh on Being A Light in the Darkness
March 12, 2023

To the Moon and Back: Buzz Aldrin's 'Over the Moon' Story of Recovery…

RC2C host Neil Scott shares his conversation with the second man to walk on the surface of the moon, iconic astronaut Buzz Aldrin. After returning from the moon, he made many attempts at long-term recovery, until he finally figured it out. He took at...

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Two Wonderful Women Authors, and Actress Ali McGraw Celebrate Recovery on 'International Women's Day'!
March 8, 2023

Two Wonderful Women Authors, and Actress Ali McGraw Celebrate Recover…

Today is International Women's Day  .. and we celebrate with two interviews with two amazing women authors. RC2C host Neil Scott starts off with a conversation with Jennifer Storm who wrote a powerful book called 'Blackout Girl' ( ).... and the...

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Consistency is the Key: Sundown Turns 55, and Macklemore Talks Openly About His Recent Relapse, and Getting Back Into Recovery
March 4, 2023

Consistency is the Key: Sundown Turns 55, and Macklemore Talks Openly…

Recovery Coast to Coast's 'Premier Sponsor,' Sundown M Ranch celebrates 55 years today .... having treated some 200,000 adults, adolescents and family members. What has been the key to their continued success? Executive Director Scott Munson, who...

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Recovering Together; A 32 Year Journey, plus Dick Van Dyke on 'Acceptance'
March 2, 2023

Recovering Together; A 32 Year Journey, plus Dick Van Dyke on 'Accept…

Lydia Lydia Clemmons got her husband to go into tretment, only to realize that she was an alcoholic, as well. When he left treatment, she entered treatment. And 32 years later they both continue their journey. And 2 of their children are also in...

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A Spiritual Journey of Recovery, One Man's Story; and Rob Lowe Reflects on Early Sobriety
Feb. 21, 2023

A Spiritual Journey of Recovery, One Man's Story; and Rob Lowe Reflec…

Tom Askman is a man who lives his life deep in spirituality and grateful recovery! He's been on his journey since1985, some 38 years ago. RC2C host Neil Scott explores the reasons why life is so full of gratitude. His story is inspirational, from the...

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Pat Summerall: Super Bowl and Recovery, plus PTSD in Recovery and Tools for Healing
Feb. 10, 2023

Pat Summerall: Super Bowl and Recovery, plus PTSD in Recovery and Too…

With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, RC2C host Neil Scott shares an interview with Hall of Fame Broadcaster Pat Summerall, who broadcast all or part of 26 Super Bowls. He also found his way into recovery through an intervention, helping others...

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