The Real Story Ep. 11 | Chris Pederson & Special Secretary Emily Keller

BEHIND THE TITLES ARE TWO POWERFUL STORIES. Before Chris Pederson became Executive Vice President of Evolve Life Centers, he was a child who found himself in the grips of addiction. In this episode, Chris opens up about his journey, where it began, and the experiences that ultimately helped shape the person and leader he is today. Learn more about Evolve Life Centers: https://evolvelifecenters.com/ We also sit down with Special Secretary Emily Keller of the Maryland Office of Overdose Response, who shares the personal story behind why she chose this work and what led her to dedicate her career to addressing overdose, substance use, and recovery in Maryland. Learn more about the Maryland Office of Overdose Response: https://stopoverdose.maryland.gov/about/ Two people. Two very different journeys. One shared mission to make a difference. This is more than a conversation about addiction and overdose — it’s about the life experiences that drive people to turn pain, purpose, and passion into change. The Real Story – Stories That Matter As seen on FOX45 & The CW Baltimore SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss a new episode of The Real Story – Stories That Matter. Help us grow this community. Every view, comment, share, and subscription helps us bring more real stories of recovery, resilience, redemption, and hope to a bigger audience. Everyone has a story. We tell the ones that matter. #TheRealStory #StoriesThatMatter #ChrisPederson #EmilyKeller #EvolveLifeCenters #AddictionRecovery #OverdosePrevention #Recovery #Maryland #BehavioralHealth #RecoveryIsPossible