Recovery Coast to Coast

On this edition of RC2C, Christopher Lopex chronicles his life's adventures, from early drug use to living first on the streets and then in federal prison. He then found recovery for 12 years and was running an addiction treatment center when he suffered a major relapse. He then returned not only to the rooms, but rigorously followed the path to long-term recovery.

And today's LAST WORD is from iconic actor Danny Trejo, who has been in recovery for 56 years. He talks about his early experience with 12 Step Programs.

Former judge and Harris County, Texas district attorney Devon Anderson,swears to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothiong but the truth...in her remarkable story of recovery and her activism working with people in recovery. It's a wonderfully inspiring story!!

And today's LAST WORD comes from singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier, who reflects on the power of powerlessness!

And as mentioned in today's podcast . . . if you know of a treatment center, alumni group, community recovery organization, or addiction conference that is interested in a speaker in 2027, I will be putting together a few speaking engagements, sharing "The Power of Recovery," based on 50 years in the field of addiction and recovery. In addition, I will take my 'pop-up studio ' with me and will do interviews with people in recovery, including alumni members and treatment professionals. The cost is minimal, plus expenses. If interested, send me an email at: [email protected]

In this edition of RC2C, Neil Scott visits with former Boston Red Sox pitcher Michael Bugary, a 15th-round pick in 2009. Sadly, he suffered an arm injury the next year that derailed his career and his lifelong dream. Suffering from depression, he turned to drugs and alcohol. In 2015 he was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, which required several surgeries to remove a large tumor in the brain. As he was rehabbing, his drug use spiraled out of control. He went through treatment 3 times. The 3rd time was the charm. He is now five and a half years in recovery and openly shares his story. He has written a book titled "The Disease of Me.", You can read a sample from the book and order it at:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+disease+of+me+michael+bugary&crid=12F928FG29I9K&sprefix=the+disease+of+me+Bugary%2Caps%2C241&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_24

Also on the podcast, actor and musician John Stamos talks about facing the disease of alcoholism.

Neil Scott, Host of RC2C welcomes singer/songwriter Paris Maas, who travels the road to recovery via a musical path. It's different, and it's been working for Paris. This 33-year-old woman has defied death a number of times, and now is proudly over 2 years sober - through music! It's quite a story.

As promised in today's edition of RC2C, Paris mentioned a song she recorded on YouTube - her very first song posting - which was a cover of Kelly Clarkson's song 'Sober'. Here's a link to that song:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/33-5MHt3Ckk

And the wonderful Sir Elton John, who is in long-term recovery, will have THE LAST WORD about how fame nearly derailed him.

Rekha's inspiring story is highlighted by persistence and resilience, as she navigated the dark waters of addiction until she found the shoreline of recovery - and life beyond her wildest expectations.

And award-winning actor Ed Begley, Jr. shares today's THE LAST WORD on his recovery journey!

RC2C hoist Neil Scott shares an inspiring conversation with Ed Proux, a greatful person in long-term recovery, who had a blackout at a very young age, as well as incarceration. Then he found recovery, only to lose it after 15 years. After doing more 'research,' Ed re-enterd the rooms of recovery and has maintained continous sobriety for close to 17 years!

And rock 'n roll legend Joe Walsh talks about what life is like after active addiction! He has today's Last Word!

RC2C host Neil Scott shares an insightful interview with Eric Button from Burning Tree Ranch, down in Texas. Eric has been sober for nearly 21 years ... the path was not an easy one. His ego was a hurdle he eventually climbed over..and into the gratatute of long-term recovery. Today. he walks the walk, with pride and love!

And on today's Last Word, actor Rob Lowe comments on being ready only when you're read. You can't get sober for others!

PODCAST NOTES

RC2C host Neil Scott sits down with Jeff Jay. He and his wife, Deborah, were the 2026 recipients of the 2026 Michael Q. Ford Journalism Award, presented at the 47th Annual Leadership Conference of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) in Amelia Island, Florida.

And the iconic actress Jamie Lee Curtis has today 'Last Word' about her sobriety.

And, as promised, here is the audio from the NAATP Awards Banquet, which includes remarks by today's guest Jeff Jay.

https://soundcloud.com/neil-scott-seattle/naato-2026-opening-night

Quint Studer is an amazing man! He is the owner of two minor league baseball teams, a hugely successful businessman, a sought-after speaker, and the founder of a healthcare consulting company. He is also a man in long-term recovery and has been for the last 44 years. He shares his story with RC2C hostNeil Scott, and it's a story filled with hope and inspiration.

He was recently the keynote speaker at the 47th annual NAATP leadership luncheon in Amelia Beach, Florita. Here is his talk,,, https://soundcloud.com/neil-scott-seattle/naatp-day-2-leadership

This is the third in a 3-part series, featuring interviews that Neil Scott did with people in recovery who were volunteers at the home of Dr. Bob Smith at his home in Akron, OH

With the LAST WORD, we turn to Bill Dotson - Bill D. (often referred to as 'the man on the bed') - who was the first success for Dr. Bob and Bill W., from archived audio.

For the complete talk by Bill D. https://youtu.be/USpYofPdZo4?si=A5LypdVW3NuL1piF