Recovery Coast to Coast

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-winning actress Julie Harris closes out the podcast with some words of wisdom about being in long-term recovery!

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 conclude the podcast with inspirational words of encouragement from award-winning actress Ali McGraw on courage!

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 about courage!