The Wild Chaos Podcast

He survived explosions, gunfire, and Afghanistan. But the hardest battle happened inside his own brain. Now he’s trying to change PTSD treatment forever.Episode 112 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Brenden Borrowman, a Purple Heart Army veteran who survived explosions and gunfire in Afghanistan — then spent years fighting the invisible injuries that followed.To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/if1KpSl1xy0After severe traumatic brain injury, organ damage, and years inside a Warrior Transition Battalion, Brenden became obsessed with one question:What if PTSD is more physical than people realize?This conversation dives into the science behind trauma, TBI, addiction, and suicide prevention. Brenden explains how brain blood flow, oxygen use, and the limbic system may keep people trapped in fight-or-flight mode long after combat ends.We discuss:• PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI)• Veteran suicide prevention• Why some people struggle with traditional therapy• Addiction relapse and nervous system dysfunction• Brain physiology and trauma recovery• VR-based neuroimmersive therapy• Neurova Labs and cognitive rehabilitation• First responder and veteran mental healthWe also break down the cutting-edge work Brendan and his team are doing with Neurova Labs, using cardio, cognitive load, and VR-based training to help retrain the brain and improve emotional regulation.If you know someone struggling with PTSD, TBI symptoms, burnout, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation could change how you understand trauma and healing.Check out Brenden and follow along on his journey on Instagram @borrowmanneuro or visit https://www.neurovalabs.com/ or check them out on Instagram at ‪@NeurovaLabs‬👉 Share this with someone who needs it. Subscribe for more real conversations. And leave a review to help others find this episode. Please visit our website to get more information: https://wildchaosshow.com/🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. / @wildchaospod 🔗 Stay Connected With Us.Facebook: / thewildchaospodcast Instagram (The Wild Chaos Podcast): / wildchaospodcast Instagram (Bam): / bambam0069 TikTok: / wildchaospodcast Website: https://wildchaosshow.com/📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]

A teacher found a mouse in her work bag. What she says happened next exposed something much bigger. And parents weren’t supposed to see it.Episode 111 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Michelle Chung, a former teacher speaking out about what she describes as a years-long rodent infestation and administrative cover-up inside West Junior High in the Boise School District.To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/YvOGCZoh1v4What started with droppings, traps, and dead rodents inside a classroom turned into a public battle over school safety, transparency, inspections, and retaliation.👉 Before watching this episode, we strongly encourage you to watch the first two parts for the full timeline and context:▶️ Episode 60: https://youtu.be/TGEeDXI-4GU▶️ Episode 71: https://youtu.be/d00E3o42ht8What started with a mouse found inside a teacher’s work bag turned into allegations of years-long rodent infestations, contaminated classrooms, administrative retaliation, and a public battle over transparency and accountability.And The Line In Sand Michelle walks us through:• Rodent infestations inside classrooms• Dead rodents, droppings, and contaminated cooking/sewing areas• Reports made to HR and administration• The release of photos, videos, and emails to parents• Claims of retaliation and pressure to resign• Inspection disputes and legal language surrounding admissions and liabilityWe also discuss the broader issue many families are questioning right now: what happens when institutions appear more focused on protecting themselves than rebuilding trust?Michelle shares the personal toll as well, including Lyme-related symptoms, expensive medical treatment, and the uphill battle of proving workplace-related illness and exposure.This episode is not standalone — it’s the third chapter in an ongoing story involving school safety, public accountability, and the difficult questions parents and teachers are still asking.👉 Watch Episodes 60 and 71 first, then come back to this conversation for the latest developments. Subscribe for more long-form conversations that challenge institutions and ask hard questions. Share this with a parent, teacher, or community member who should see it.***Disclaimer: Always do your due diligence as a parent and/or faculty.***🔗 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: [email protected]

He survived war. He survived addiction. But his own department almost broke him.Episode 110 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Gabe Smith — US Army veteran, former SWAT officer, and police sniper — sharing one of the most raw and honest law enforcement stories we’ve had on the show.To watch in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/Ck2dWJu4_IAFrom deployments in Iraq to battling opioid addiction and surviving a near-fatal overdose, Gabe rebuilt his life and returned to service, earning a badge with the Reno Police Department and eventually joining SWAT.But the story doesn’t end there.We dive into the realities of modern policing:• Homeless crisis and compassion fatigue• Use-of-force and real-world decision making• Importance of defensive tactics and jiu jitsu• Internal department politics and leadership failures• Allegations of falsified records and retaliation• Why good officers walk awayGabe shares what pushed him out of law enforcement — not the streets, but the system behind the badge.We also talk about recovery and what comes next:• PTSD and first responder mental health• Suicide in law enforcement• Psychedelic therapy (DMT, psilocybin, MDMA)• Faith, healing, and rebuilding purpose• Supporting veterans and first respondersIf you want to understand what’s really happening inside law enforcement and what needs to change, this episode is essential.To learn more about firearms and fitness training, visit: https://www.precision-resilience.comTo help support Gabe and his mission of helping veterans and first responders, or to donate, visit: https://www.resilientlivesfoundation.org👉 Share this with someone in law enforcement. Subscribe for more real conversations. And tell us: what would you change first?Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media:Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcastFor business inquiries, email us at: [email protected]

A grizzly. Nine yards away and a debate the internet never understands.Episode 109 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Allen Bolen, world-class bowhunter, entrepreneur, and lifelong outdoorsman.To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/T9vB_9Hj9qgWe dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in the outdoor world: trophy hunting.From a grizzly encounter at nine yards to years-long backcountry pursuits in Alaska and British Columbia, Allen explains the mindset, risk, and ethics behind selective hunting — and why the loudest opinions often come from people farthest removed from wildlife management.We break down:• Trophy hunting ethics explained• The North American wildlife conservation model• How hunting funds conservation through tags and Pittman-Robertson• Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scoring systems• Selective harvest vs content-driven killing• Backpack hunting Alaska and BC• Grizzly and brown bear close calls• Raising kids through hunting and responsibilityIf you’ve ever wondered whether trophy hunting is selfish or stewardship, this episode gives the full conversation.👉 Subscribe for more real conversations. Share this with someone who has strong opinions. And leave a review with your take.🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@wildchaospod/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 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: [email protected]

A stolen car. A freeway crash. And a life that spiraled fast.Episode 108 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Michael, who shares a raw story of growing up in Long Beach, getting pulled into gang life, addiction, and the prison system — and what it actually takes to change. From juvenile hall at 12 to California prisons, riots, and addiction, Michael explains how quickly identity can get trapped in “the program” and how drugs like meth and heroin accelerate the cycle.But this story doesn’t end there.After being transferred through out-of-state prisons and experiencing the reality of corruption and contraband, a single moment changed everything — a book on self-discipline that led to education, growth, and a new purpose.Today, Michael helps lead RISE, a program focused on prison leadership, rehabilitation, and bridging the gap between correctional officers and incarcerated individuals. We break down:• Gang life and prison politics• Addiction and identity inside prison• The role of emotional intelligence in rehabilitation• Communication between COs and inmates• What actually reduces recidivism• Why real change is possibleIf you want to understand prison reform, addiction recovery, and the human side of incarceration, this episode will challenge your perspective.👉 Share this with someone who thinks people can’t change. Subscribe for more real conversations. And tell us: what belief about prison changed for you?Please visit our website to get more information: https://wildchaosshow.com/🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@wildchaospod/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 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/@wildchaospodcastWebsite: https://wildchaosshow.com/📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]