What started as a dream of working in international intelligence turned into something straight out of a movie. Zach Hansen lived throughout Russia and Central Asia, worked alongside the U.S. Department of State, traveled the world, survived being detained overseas, and eventually woke up in an ambulance after allegedly being poisoned with rat poison by someone he trusted. In Episode 120 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Zach shares the unbelievable story of surviving betrayal, navigating foreign countries, experiencing Russian culture firsthand, nearly pursuing a career in intelligence, and ultimately discovering what really matters most—faith, family, fatherhood, and purpose. Along the way we discuss: • Being poisoned overseas • Living in Russia • Trying to become an intelligence officer • Russian culture vs. American media • Organized crime encounters • AI before it became mainstream • Why college isn't always the answer • Homeschooling • Fatherhood • Faith • Building a meaningful life after failure If you enjoyed Zach's story, be sure to check out his book at **[www.zacharyhanson.me](http://www.zacharyhanson.me)**, where he shares more of his experiences living overseas, pursuing purpose, and the lessons that shaped his life. You can also follow Zach on Instagram **@letmedielearning** for insights on faith, family, leadership, and lifelong learning. 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 incredible stories of resilience and organized chaos! https://www.youtube.com/@wildchaospod/?sub_confirmation=1 Please visit our website to get more information: https://wildchaosshow.com/ 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast Instagram (The Wild Chaos Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast/ Instagram (Bam): https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildchaospodcast Website: https://wildchaosshow.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: bam@sempersocial.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c7ESGgxVoY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Syc0LbBInE ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtLt0DwADdY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl0O3SxMbwk ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkTCGW16jhI ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYarovSE9y8 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF5Ika3F_II ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1jmUyN5rZk ================================= ✅ About The Wild Chaos Podcast. Welcome to The Wild Chaos Podcast, where real, raw, and remarkable stories are shared. Hosted by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Bam Marshall, this podcast gives a voice to extraordinary people who’ve faced chaos and come out stronger. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: bam@sempersocial.com 🔔 Want to hear from real survivors? Subscribe now and get inspired by remarkable stories of strength and resilience https://www.youtube.com/@wildchaospod/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= poisoned overseas rat poison survivor international survival story Russia podcast living in Russia Russia vs America American in Russia former spy CIA stories FBI stories Department of State foreign intelligence international travel true survival story true crime podcast faith podcast Christian men fatherhood podcast career advice life after college betrayal story near death experience Wild Chaos Podcast Bam Marshall #WildChaosPodcast #TrueStory #Russia #SurvivalStory #NearDeathExperience #Podcast #Fatherhood #Faith #MensPodcast I Tried to Become a Spy… Then Someone Poisoned Me Overseas | Ep. 120 Zach Hanson He Survived Rat Poison, Russia, and an International Nightmare | Ep. 120