Mackenzie Phillips - From  Starring in 'One Day as a Time' to living 'One Day at a Time'!

Mackenzie Phillips - From Starring in 'One Day as a Time' to living 'One Day at a Time'!

March 24, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

Mackenzie Phillips shares her journey from addiction to recovery in a candid conversation with Neil Scott.

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'

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Host: Neil Scott

Guest: Mackenzie Phillips

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Organizations: Mama and Papas

Books & works: Eat, Pray, Love

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