Episodes

Feb. 7, 2025

Alysse Bryson, The Sober Curator, Reflects on the Rewards of Long Ter…

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...

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Feb. 3, 2025

An In-depth Conversation About Life, Recovery, Faith and Music with R…

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 …

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Jan. 29, 2025

Recovery Front and Center - A Conversation about Recovery with Adam J…

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. …

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Jan. 7, 2025

JP Beaumont Recovers in Print - Over 30 Years in Long Term Recovery

RC2C host Neil Scott begins this podcast with a tribute to legendary actor Sir 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 …

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Dec. 20, 2024

Legislators Sit and Listen to What Recovery is All About

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...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Life After Treatment - One Amazing Woman's Recovery Journey

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 …

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Nov. 2, 2024

Faith-Based Recovery - Over 30 Years

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 …

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Oct. 11, 2024

Becoming an Addiction Counselor, How it Works – plus a visit with an …

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....

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Sept. 26, 2024

A Life Repaired, A Family Restored - The Chain of Addiction Broken

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 …

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Sept. 17, 2024

Tom Farley Talks About His Recovery and the Tragic Death of His Broth…

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 …

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Sept. 14, 2024

Essentials For Alumni Recovery Programs

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...

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Sept. 7, 2024

Amazing Grace (House) - Karen Morgan's Gift of Recovery

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

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Aug. 18, 2024

Marvin Ventrell: Carrying the Torch for the Treatment and Recovery Co…

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...

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July 21, 2024

From Olympic Gold to Long Term Recovery - a True Champion Recovers Ou…

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 …

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July 2, 2024

The Wide Open Heart of Hazleden-Betty Ford's Visionary Leader

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...

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June 20, 2024

CLOSE TO HOME: A MEMBER OF CONGRESS CONFRONTS FAMILY ADDICTION

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 …

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June 13, 2024

From Surrender to Survival - 30 Years in Long Term Recovery

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 …

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April 9, 2024

An Amazing Young Woman Puts a Face and a Voice on Recovery

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

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March 28, 2024

Remembering Mike Barry - An Agent of Change in the Recovery Community

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 …

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March 22, 2024

Former First Lady Betty Ford Puts Her Stamp on Recovery!

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 …

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March 16, 2024

Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Judy Collins Reflects on Her L…

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 …

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Feb. 8, 2024

How A Former World Series Manager Manages His 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 …

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Jan. 30, 2024

Life Death & Recovery - A Wildlife Journey Through the Wilderness

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...

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