#120 - Chicken, Carrots, and A Side of Rat Poison. How One Dinner Overseas Nearly Ended His Life w/Zach Hanson

What started as a dream of working in international intelligence turned into something straight out of a movie.

To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/893hj4NnaC0

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, 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.

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