Episodes

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 time. It's a story of resilience...

Listen to the Episode
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 the hitting coach for the...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
Jan. 15, 2024

Recovering Out Loud - as Legislators Listen!

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...

Listen to the Episode
Jan. 3, 2024

A Woman in Recovery Fights on the Front Lines of the Fentanyl Epidemic

I this edition of RC2C we meet Stephanie Watts a woman who has been in long-term recovery for over 16 years having sent time in jail where she found the miracle of recovery. She now fights on the front linesin the battle against the Fentanyl epidemic....

Listen to the Episode
Dec. 12, 2023

One Veteran's Victory: From Hero to Zero and Back again

Michael Pugh is a combat veteran whose biggest victory was over his addiction. It is a truly inspirtional story as told to RC2C host Neil Scott. Actor Lou Gossett Jr. will also add some reflections on truth and trust!

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 29, 2023

There at the Beginning - Dr. Bob's Son Remembers!

Archive gold!  Here is another interview from 30 years ago, with the son of the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bob 'Smitty' Smith recalls the magical meoments in the early days of AA inclding the first time his dad, Dr. Bob Smith met Bill...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 21, 2023

From Chaos to Compassion - Maeve O'Neill's Story of Family Recovery

RC2C host Neil Scott welcomes Maeve O'Neill who grew up in a chaotic home with two parents who suffered from mental illness and addiction. That chaos fueled her compassion for people strggling with addicitve disease. She has dedicated her life to...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 16, 2023

51 Years - For the Love of Recovery! Plus Refelctions on Recovery fro…

Long-term recovery is front and center, as RC2C host Neil Scott introduces listeners to Tayna Pritt, who has been in recovery for over 51 years Her story is so inspiring! Award-winning actor - and a grateful person in long-term recovery - will also...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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!...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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,...

Listen to the Episode
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!

Listen to the Episode
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!

Listen to the Episode
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!

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode