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

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series, with interviews conducted by Neil Scott at the home of Dr. Bob Smith, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. In Part 2 Neil talks to Bob C., who shares stories about the home where AA began!!

And through the magic of audio, Dr. Bob will get today's Last Word!

RC2C host Neil Scott takes listeners back to Akron, Ohio, to the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous, as he shares a conversation with Harmon Velie, who was the chairman of Dr. Bob's historic home. This is where it all began for AA.

And from the archives, the actual words of Dr. Bob, who gets this edition's Last Word!

RC2C host Neil Scott shares a fascinating conversation with award-winning actress Mackenzie Phillips, who was introduced to cocaine at the age of 11 by her dad, John Phillips, who was a member of the 'Mama and Papas'. Mackenzie eventually found recovery; however, she relapsed big-time at 10 years.

Again, she went into treatment again, and eventually the 12-step rooms. and has been sober for the past 18 years. Her story is one of resiliency and recovery.

And best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert ("Eat, Pray, Love") gets 'the Last Word' on this edition of Recovery-Coast to Coast'

Recovery Coast to Coast host Neil Scott introduces listeners to an amazing man who has been in recovery for 27 years. During his recovery, he was in a terrible car crash and was told he would never walk again; his oldest daughter was killed by her husband, who then took his own life, and he suffered a near-fatal heart attack. He came close to drinking, but he leaned into recovery,

His name is Brian Harris, and he has written a book, chronicling his journey: what it was like, what happened, and what it's like today. The book is STOP DIGGING-START LIVING and is a must-read for those still suffering, as well as for those in recovery, and family members and friends. If you click on the title, it will take you to the book, and you can read a free sample.

If you prefer audiobooks, CLICK HERE for a link to the audiobook, with a free sample, as well.

This is the best book I have read on addiction and recovery in years!

And at the end of the podcast, iconic actor Danny Trejo gets today's Last Word!

RC2C Host Neil Scott welcomes the NAATP Director of Public Policy, Mark Dunn, for a chat about his personal recovery, as well as the challenges facing America.

And alcoholism historian William White gets 'The Last Word'!

PLUS - as mentioned in the podcast, here is a link to Nima Sarikhani's photo, in the running for the wildlife photo of the year. Nima is a good friend of recovery and the podcast. You can read the story behind the photos, as well as vote for the photograph of the year at:

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/peoples-choice/2025-the-final-portrait

As we start the new year ... retired counselor and nurse Judy York will be celebrating 18 years of long-term recovery. She partied hardy and recovers joyfully. RC2C host Neil Scott shares a conversation with Judy, who lives in Corvallis, Oregon.

And rock 'n roll guitarist and a member of the Eagles, Joe Walsh, has today's last word on Recovery - Coast to Coast.

In this special edition of Recovery - Coast to Coast, Neil Scott celebrates 50 years of recovery for one of the world's most iconic actors - Sir Anthony Hopkins, who prefers to be called Tony H.! In an interview following the recent release of his autobiography "We Did OK, Kid," he takes listeners back to the end of his drinking and the beginning of 50 years in long-term recovery.

As part of this celebration, Neil shares a 12 Step meeting in Laguna Beach, California, featuring Tony H., when he was just shy of 25 years sober! What it was like, what happened, and what it is now!

And fellow actor and long-time friend - also in long-term recovery- Dick Van Dyke (in recovery 53 years) gets today's last word!