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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 1H 12M

Dr. Chris Frueh on the Crisis Facing America's Most Elite Warriors

from The Born Primitive Podcast · host Born Primitive

In this engaging episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with Dr. Chris Frueh.Clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Chris Frueh to expose a silent crisis among America’s most elite warriors—Special Forces operators who are being misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and mistreated by a broken mental health system. Drawing from decades of research and firsthand experience, Dr. Frueh explains why blanket PTSD diagnoses are failing veterans, masking deeper, more complex wounds. He calls for a revolution in how we understand and heal trauma, offering a path forward that prioritizes personalized care, community, and resilience. This conversation challenges conventional narratives and delivers a bold vision for reclaiming the health and humanity of those who serve at the highest levels.To learn more about Chris check out: https://chrisfrueh.com/To check out our brand visit: https://bornprimitive.com/And you can  learn more about Born Primitive Tactical by visiting: https://bornprimitivetactical.comFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitive/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruGgs2p3VVVy-v6YTiKuQwPRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

In this engaging episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with Dr. Chris Frueh.Clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Chris Frueh to expose a silent crisis among America’s most elite warriors—Special Forces operators who are being misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and mistreated by a broken mental health system. Drawing from decades of research and firsthand experience, Dr. Frueh explains why blanket PTSD diagnoses are failing veterans, masking deeper, more complex wounds. He calls for a revolution in how we understand and heal trauma, offering a path forward that prioritizes personalized care, community, and resilience. This conversation challenges conventional narratives and delivers a bold vision for reclaiming the health and humanity of those who serve at the highest levels.To learn more about Chris check out: https://chrisfrueh.com/To check out our brand visit: https://bornprimitive.com/And you can  learn more about Born Primitive Tactical by visiting: https://bornprimitivetactical.comFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitive/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruGgs2p3VVVy-v6YTiKuQwPRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

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