RC2C host Neil Scott caught up with Steve Berger at the recent NAATP National Leadership Conference in Seattle. Steve just celebrated 37 years of recovery, including carrying the message of hope and the promise of recovery to men and women in Russia! He is truly an inspiration.

This edition of RC2C also includes some reflections on 'hope' from Rolling Stone's guitarist Ronnie Wood!

And, as promised, here is the link to the interview with Neil Scott by the 'Addiction and Recovery eBulletin'

https://addictionrecoveryebulletin.org/neil-scott-person-of-the-week/

RC2C host Neil Scott is joined by addiction treatment pioneer Claudia Black, discussing addiction treatment, the importance of recognizing and treating co-existing trauma, and the light at the end of the tunnel: recovery!

The podcast concludes with some comments on amends in recovery by actor Charlie Sheen.

And here is the link to the interview that I mentioned in the beginning of the podcast - my interview with the Addiction/Recovery eBulletin, featuring me as 'Person of the Week'

https://addictionrecoveryebulletin.org/neil-scott-person-of-the-week/

PS: I encourage you to subscribe to this publication, it's free and includes a wealth of information about treatment and recovery!

David Hobler, a man in long-term recovery for the past 33 years, joins RCC2C host Neil Scott to talk about his long and winding journey through his recovery, including the death of two of his children. Today. David is a lawyer and works to help people find their path to sobriety and recovery. It is a poignant and gripping story!

And Rock 'n Roll legend Joe Walsh talks about his alcoholism and eventual recovery to round out the podcast.

Toby H., a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous, joins RC2C host Neil Scott to talk about his journey along the recovery road, beginning with 10 miserable years of not drinking, then finding a better way to live in the program of AA.

And Actor Dick Van Dyke share some thoughts on long term recovery, as well.

Mario Chajon, who lives in Mauai, reflects on 39 years of personal and affirmative recovery . . . from sniffing glue at the age of 6 to celebrating recovery proud and out loud nearly 40 years later ... it's a story of recovery and redemption, one grace-filled day at a time.

And the podcast concludes with some reflection on 12-Step Programs from iconic actor Danny Trejo.

RC2cC host Neil Scott shares a conversation with Darryl W., a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous (in keeping with the Traditions of AA, only his first name is used). He chronicles his years of personal destruction leading into his years of personal renewal in long-term recovery.

And actor Charlie Sheen shares some thoughts on making amends.

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 sobriety means to her!

Be sure to check out The Sober Curator, with everything from lifestyle news to recovery resources, because .... "... getting sober matters, but staying sober matters more!" https://thesobercurator.com/

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 when RC2C was on terrestrial radio.

Dion's greatest hits include - Where or When, Teenager in Love, Runaround Sue, The Wanderer, Ruby Baby, Teenager in Love, Abraham, Martin & John, and many others.

Listen to the 2007 edited interview, which contains musical clips from his many hits, as well as stories about his music and his recovery https://soundcloud.com/neil-scott-176065967/edited-rc2c-show-2007-featuring-an-interview-with-dion

Here is a link to two of Dion's latest music videos

New York Minute https://youtu.be/KUcrSr8ctp0?si=AsNG-PmtKa34ufy3

Mama Said https://youtu.be/CgrS6st2vJI?si=VzNTn77Sp2nQlqGl

And be sure to check out the brand new book: Dion- The Rock 'n Roll Philosopher, Conversations on Life, Recovery, Faith and Music https://www.amazon.com/Dion-Rock-Roll-Philosopher-DiMucci/dp/1493088025

And finally - an interesting excerpt from Dion's audiobook, in which he describes an encounter with legendary music producer Phil Spector and how Dion's recovery played a big role in defusing a rough situation. https://soundcloud.com/neil-scott-176065967/story-from-dions-audio-book