Episodes
July 13, 2023
Two Recovery Leaders and Legends, with Nearly 70 Years of Combined Recovery Share Their Story, Wisdom, and A New Free Resource!
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!
July 3, 2023
Leading the Charge for Long-Term Recovery and Ethical Addiction Treatment, NAATP Leads the Way
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!
June 15, 2023
Former National TV Anchor Sobers Up, and Recovers Out Loud; Laurie Dhue's 16 Year Recovery Journey!
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...
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...
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...
April 7, 2023
52 Years and Counting: A Story of Long Term Recovery, plus Reflections on Recovery from Actor Lou Gossett Jr.
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!
March 25, 2023
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
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...
March 22, 2023
Brene Brown Shares Thoughts on Shame, and Sharon Hannan Talks About Gratitude in Recovery, Plus Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) Is Serious About Mental Health!
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 - ...
March 12, 2023
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
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...
March 8, 2023
Two Wonderful Women Authors, and Actress Ali McGraw Celebrate Recovery on 'International Women's Day'!
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...
March 4, 2023
Consistency is the Key: Sundown Turns 55, and Macklemore Talks Openly About His Recent Relapse, and Getting Back Into Recovery
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...
March 2, 2023
Recovering Together; A 32 Year Journey, plus Dick Van Dyke on 'Acceptance'
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...
Feb. 21, 2023
A Spiritual Journey of Recovery, One Man's Story; and Rob Lowe Reflects on Early Sobriety
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...
Feb. 10, 2023
Pat Summerall: Super Bowl and Recovery, plus PTSD in Recovery and Tools for Healing
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...
Feb. 7, 2023
More from Actor John Larroquette: In His Own Words . . .
In a previous episode of RC2C, Neil Scott shared an interview he did with John Larroquette, prior to a talk he was giving, upon receiving the Gold Key Award from the National Council n Alcholism and Drug Dependence. Many listeners of this podcast have...
Jan. 27, 2023
Former NYC Cop Hits a Home Run for Recovery at Yankee Stadium, and Actor Russell Brand Reflects on 20 Years Clean & Sober
RC2C Hosr Neil Scott begins the podcast by referring to a recent article in the Seattle Times, with some interesting - and alarming - stats about alcohol and women. Here is the link to that story The conversation in this edition of RC2C is from the...
Jan. 25, 2023
A Poet Looks Back at 40 Years Sober: Jack McCarthy Remembered, plus Actress Ali McGraw Speaks of Self-worth
Acclaimed and beloved national poet Jack McCarthy shares his 40-year journey in recovery. Sadly, Jack passed away 10 years ago this month. He actually went into recovery 50 years before his passing but had "a one-night stand" after his first 10 years....
Jan. 13, 2023
White Coat Denial - Educating Physicians on How Best To Treat Addictive Disease, and Actor Lou Gossett, Jr. on "Saying What You Mean"
How much to physicians know about addiction? Some would say 'not much at all.' Others might say 'not nearly enough.' It's all a part of 'White Coat Denial'! In this edition of RC2C, host Neil Scott has an extensive conversation with a legendary doctor...
Jan. 6, 2023
Former NFL Legend Tackles Recovery and Sir Anthony Hopkins Speaks Out on Gratitude!
RC2C Host Neil Scott dips into the RC2C audio archives for an amazing interview he did with NFL Legend Thomas 'Hollywood' Henderson, whose career was cut short due to his addiction to alcohol and other drugs. He finally spent months in treatment...
Dec. 8, 2022
Bonnie Raitt - Keeping Recovery Simple, and Keith Richards Reflects on Hope
RC2C host Neil Scott shares two interviews with Mult-Grammy Award Winner Bonnie Riatt, about her one-day-at--time personal recovery. The first is an extensive interview that was originally aired on the anniversary of Recovery Coast to Coast's 700th...
Nov. 14, 2022
Freebo Takes Center Stage - Rock, Roll 'n Recovery, plus Dick Van Dyke on 'Putting Recovery First'!
RC2C host Neil Scott shares an insightful conversation with singer/songwriter, and a person in long-term recovery, Freebo, who played in Bonnie Raitt's band for many years. His recovery is centered on 'doing for others,' with lots of service work. He...
Nov. 9, 2022
Doing a Texas Two-Step with two Amazing Women, plus Actress Ali McGraw reflecting on Maturity
Neil Scott talks with two amazing Texas women, one is a former professional ballet dancer, turned professor with 43 years of continuous recovery, and the second is the president of a statewide treatment advocacy organization, who was recently named...
Nov. 1, 2022
Putting the "F" in Recovery! Duke Rumley is Full of Passion, and Actress Julie Harris Shares Thoughts on Priorities in Recovery!
Neil Scott, host of RC2C sits down with Duke Rumley, who shares not only his story (33 years in recovery) but his passion for fun...putting the "f' in recovery! He has started a recovery revolution with events for people in recovery. And...
Oct. 12, 2022
41 Years of Living Proof = the Long and Winding Road of Recovery, plus Actor Lou Gossett Jr. Speaks of Courage
Tami VerHelst, a woman in long-term recovery, talks with RC2C host Neil Scott about her journey of one-day-at-a-time recovery . Plus some reflections on courage from actor Lou Gossett, Jr.