
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: info@thewildchaos.com
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