Warfighter Wellness w/ Dr. Frueh

See the Official Youtube here https://youtu.be/hFMOZ8dvCTE?feature=shared

Rob Sweetman and Dr. Chris Frueh, author of the groundbreaking Operator Syndrome, met with Marcus Luttrell on the Team Never Quit podcast to discuss the current state of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Their conversation provided a unique and deeply informed perspective on the challenges facing service members, veterans, and special operations personnel—particularly regarding mental health, medical care, and institutional shortcomings.

Dr. Frueh, a leading clinical psychologist and expert in military mental health, along with Sweetman, a former Navy SEAL and sleep scientist, examined systemic failures in how the DoD and VA address warfighter well-being. They explored the long-term effects of high-intensity combat, chronic sleep deprivation, and inadequate treatment protocols for PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other conditions associated with Operator Syndrome.

Throughout the discussion, they emphasized innovative and actionable solutions to these complex problems—ranging from overhauling outdated treatment models to integrating cutting-edge performance science into military and veteran care. The conversation was a rare and powerful deep dive into the realities of military service, the bureaucratic obstacles to effective care, and the urgent need for reform.