Recovery Coast to Coast

Recovery advocate Alysse Bryson, a woman in long-term recovery, reflects on her 18-year journey from the depths of addiction to the sober serenity of long-term recovery.   Following our conversation, actress Jamie Lee Curtis will define what sobriety means to her! Be sure to check out The Sober Curator , with everything from lifestyle news to recovery resources, because .... "... getting sober mat...

Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Dion is Neil Scott's special guest in this edition of RC2C. They discuss life, recovery, faith, and music. This is Dion's second visit to RC2C, the first was back in 2007, 18 years ago when RC2C was on terrestrial radio.  Dion's greatest hits include - Where or When, Teenager in Love , Runaround Sue, The Wanderer, Ruby Baby, Teenager in Love, Abraham, Martin & John, and...

RC2C host Neil Scott has an in-depth conversation about recovery with the co-author of DION: The Rock 'n Roll Philosopher . Adam talks openly about his recovery and his long-time relationship with Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame icon Dion Dimucci. The podcast concludes with some inspirational thoughts on recovery from another Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer,  Joe Walsh, from The Eagles   DION - The Rock 'n R...

RC2C host Neil Scott begins this podcast with a tribute to legendary actor S ir Anthony Hopkins , who just celebrated his 49th sober birthday. Neil then visits with NY Times best-selling author JA Jance , whose character JP Beaumont is a former Seattle homicide detective, who dealt with his drinking by going into treatment in book 8. The new book 'Den of Iniquity' is book 26, and Beau is a gratefu...

RC2C host Neil Scott presents highlights from the 2024 King County Behavioral Health Legislative Forum, held at the Seattle Center. It features stories of recveroy as well as an optimistic outlook moving forward from elected officials To see the full unedited forum, click on the following link! https://youtu.be/1zXVg9J-mzU   The podcast ends with some wonderful words of recovery wisdom from Dick V...

RC2C host Neil Scott is joined by Donna Chevrier, who will soon celebrate 25 years of miraculous recovery. She went from a black-out drunk to a proud professional, helping others to attain the joy of long-term recovery! Her website is https://milestonesrecovery.com/ And we conclude the podcast with some wonderful thoughts about prayer from actress Julie Harris!

RC2C Host Neil Scott shares his conversation with Danette Gavis, a very successful woman entrepreneur - and a woman in long-term recovery. She chronicles her path over the last nine years. There is a point in the interview where she talks about returning home after treatment. I mention a song that was written, produced, and recorded by singer/songwriter John Batdorf. Due to copyright reasons, we a...

Neil Scott sits down with Diane Gradington on a recent Texas trip. She explains how her faith led her on a path to long-term recovery. It's quite a story,   And the great Lou Gossett Jr share some interesting reflection of recovery~!

RC2C host Neil Scott shares a conversation with Carol Cloud, director of the Addiction Counselor Traning School in Ho9uston, TX, plus one of her students, Naser Karimi, an Afghanistan immigrant who was an addiction counselor in Afghanistan and Iran.   Plus words of inspiration from actress Ali McGraw

Neil Scott, RC2C Producer/Host has a candid conversation with Ashlyn Beery, whose life spiraled out of control. She eventually repaired her life with recovery, and her family, as well. Plus she has broken the chain of family addiction! She shares her story openly and honestly. And the great Lou Gossett Jr. shares some inspirational thoughts on self-forgiveness.

RC2C Host Neil Scott sits down with Tom Farley, a person in long-term recovery, whose brother Chris Farley died tragically of a drug overdose 26 years ago. Neil was in Texas for the 50th anniversary conference, presented by the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP). And legendary actor Dick Dan Dyke offers insight on denial.

There are thousands of treatment programs in America, and most have excellent alumni programs to enhance long-term recovery. But, what makes a good solid, alumnus program? Leonard Bade is a person in long-term recovery and a board member emeritus of TPAS, the Treatment Professionals in Alumni Services. He shares some of the essentials of an empowering alumni program with RC2C host Neil Scott Award...

RC2C host Neil Scott visits with Karen Morgan, who shares her ongoing recovery with grace and gatitude!

RC2C host Neil Scott shares a conversation with Marvin Ventrell, CEO of the National Association of Addiction Providers 'National Leadership Conference' in Denver, CO. Marv is a grateful person in long-term recovery. Actress Ali McGraw also shares some wisdom on self-pity and recovery

RC2C Host Neil Scott features a three-time Olympic Champion Carriie Bates, who won Gold three times back in the 1984 Olympics. She tried to repeat four years later and did not qualify. Her life spiraled out of control. After going through treatment 3 times, the 4th time was the charm and it paved the way to long-term recovery. In the words of our guest, "Our freedom exists within our truth." We co...

RC2C host Neil Scott recently sat down with Dr. Joesph Lee, MD, the CEO of the historic Hazleden-Betty Ford Treatment Center. In this in-depth conversation, they discuss the history, the present and the future.    Dick Van Dyke also chimes in with some inspiration - purrting Recovery first!

RC2C host Neil Scott has an interesting conversation with a mother and son. The mom is Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D) PA, who talks about dealing with her son's addiction ... and her son Harry reflects on the damage that was done and the miracle of recovery.   Actor Dick Van Dyke also shares thoughts on risk and change!

In this edition of RC2C, Neil Scott has an inspirational conversation with Lanae, a woman who tried to drink herself to death, only to find the miracle of long-term recovery. She credits her ongoing spiritual journey with keeping her centered and gorwing - one day at a time. And the late Lou Gossett. Jr., before he passed, shared a number of recovery reflections. On this edition of RC2C, he talks...

Erin Slagle a young woman who has been in long-term recovery for over 5 years talks about her journey from active addiction and the joy of recovery! And Actress ALi McGraw reflects on recovery and self worth

On February 28th the national recovery community lost one of its most amazing and outspoken advocates: Mike Barry. RC2C host Neil Scott remembers the many things he has done for the recovery community.  He shares an interview he did with MIke from 2011. Neil also shares a poem that he wrote celebrating the memory of Mike Barry. We will close out the podcast with some thoughts on 'truth and trust '...

RC2C host Neil Scott brings listeners into the East Room of the White House for an incredible ceremony a couple of weeks ago for the unveiling of a First Class postage stamp, honoring former First Lady Betty Ford. On hand were the US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Susan Ford Bales, Dr. Joseph Lee, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.  There is also a clip from the interview Neil Scott did with Mrs. Bet...

RC2C host Neil Scott shares an intimate conversation with Grammy Winner Judy Collins about her recovery including how - when was 13 years sober - dealt with the suicide of her son who was nearly 7 years sober at the time. It's a story of resilience and recovery!

RC2C host Neil Scott dips into the audio archives for an inspirational interview with Clint Hurdle who managed the Colorado Rockies and took them to the World Series against the Boston Red Sox in 2007. Clint went on to be the hitting coach for the Texas Rangers and then managed the Pittsburgh Pirates. His real success has been his long-term recovery which he freely shares with others. And Dick Van...

In this edition of RC2C, host Neil Scott visits with Brad Orsted an award-winning wildlife filmmaker/photographer and the author of, Through the Wilderness: My Journey of Redemption and Healing in the American Wild. Brad will be launching a new workshop and is going to provide one scholarship for each workshop for someone who cannot afford it. He will share the peace and healing of nature that sav...

RC2C host Neil Scott shares highlights from the recent King County (Washington) Behavioral Health Legislative Form where several people in recovey shared their journey their stories and their recovery in front of some 20 elected officials who were sitting on the stage and listening to every word. You'll hear the stories as well as the reactions from some of the legislators. Plus Dick Van Dyke will...