#45 - From Covert Ops to Creative Triumphs: with CIA Contractor Drew Coussens

This week on The Wild Chaos Podcast, we sit down with Drew Coussens, a former narcotics interdiction officer turned successful author. With a career spanning elite federal operations, intelligence work, and missions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Drew shares intense behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the field. From inter-agency conflicts to life in war zones, he breaks down the tactical ingenuity, survival skills, and unique grit of Marines in global security roles. Beyond combat, Drew gets real about mental health, and how writing became his path to healing. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on resilience, redemption, and the unexpected twists of life.To receive a copy of A Failed State, by Andrew Coussens, CLICK HEREInstagram: @warnovel.authorSend us a textSupport the showFollow 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=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: 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/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: [email protected]