Recovery Coast to Coast

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 'from a person in long-term recovery - Lou Gossett Jr!

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. Betty Ford over 40 years ago.

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 Dyle talks about being powerless!

Plus news about a new Netflix series about sobriety called 'Loudermilk'. Here is a trailer for the series ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opEzmoBYPNE

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 saved him, in the same place it all started for him, just north of Yellowstone. Here is a link for more information: https://www.bradleyorsted.com/workshop

Here is the link to the video docmentary "The Orphans of Grizzly Valley" which includes the two orphan cubs he mentioned in the interview: https://vimeo.com/426079304

And lastly, as mentioned in this edition of RC2C, here is a review of the brand new Broadway musical - a remake of the classic "Days of Wine and Roses".https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/01/28/broadway-review-cheers-to-days-of-wine-and-roses-a-beautifully-executed-musical/

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 share some personal thoughts on changes from within

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.

And actress Ali McGraw shares some thoght on freedom!

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!

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 Wilson.

And Actress Ai McGraw reflects on maturity in 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 helping others.

And actor - and a person in long term recovery - Lou Gossett Jr. shares some thoughts on recovery and self-forgiveness.