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Lynn Zielasko Unfiltered — Episode 6: Stuffing Envelopes to Saving Lives with Eric Velez
In this episode of Unfiltered and Dare to Level Up, host Lynn sits down with E. V. to discuss his journey through a decade of heroin addiction, incarceration, and his path to over ten years of sustained recovery. Moving from Wisconsin to Washington for a fresh start, E. V. shares how he progressed from entry-level employment to working as a counselor, recovery technician, and drug court coordinator. The conversation reframes recovery as the active pursuit of a self-directed life—focusing on personal milestones like education and homeownership rather than just abstinence. E. V. highlights the…
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