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Every book Chris Bayless recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Shawn Ryan Show · 1 book · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Chris Bayless appeared on an episode of The Shawn Ryan Show titled #304 Chris Bayless - 30 Years Undercover Inside America's Most Violent Gangs, which was published on May 14, 2026. During the conversation, Bayless discussed a book titled Touching the Dragon, which was written by a female Navy SEAL. He explained that his therapist had recommended he read this specific book to assist him in processing his personal trauma and managing his post-traumatic stress disorder. The recommendation came as part of his therapeutic journey following a lengthy and violent career working undercover inside some of America's most dangerous gangs. By engaging with the book authored by a fellow professional who experienced high-stress, high-stakes military environments, Bayless found a resource that resonated with his own background in dangerous law enforcement operations. The discussion highlighted the role of literature written by operational veterans in helping law enforcement and military personnel navigate the psychological fallout of chronic exposure to violence, danger, and intense operational stress during their careers.