WTF is Operator Syndrome? | Dr. Chris Frueh | Ep. 357
WTF is Operator Syndrome? | Dr. Chris Frueh | Ep. 357  
Podcast: The Team House
Published On: Thu Jul 03 2025
Description: The conversation with Dr. Chris Frueh delves into "Operator Syndrome," a framework for understanding the complex, interrelated health issues faced by high-risk professionals beyond just PTSD. He discusses its physiological and psychological components, challenges within the VA and military in recognizing it, and emerging treatments for these often-misdiagnosed conditions.Operator Syndrome:https://www.amazon.com/Operator-Syndrome-PhD-Chris-Frueh/dp/1962202070Dr. Frueh's website:https://chrisfrueh.com/Today's Sponsors:GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Mando ⬇️https://shopmando.comPromo code "TEAMHOUSE" for 40% off your starter pack.For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start 00:49 - Introducing Operator Syndrome03:45 - Dr. Frueh's Background & PTSD History24:17 - Debunking PTSD Myths37:40 - Developing Operator Syndrome Framework50:40 - Resistance to Operator Syndrome1:04:15 - Key Treatments for Operator Syndrome1:33:43 - Emerging TreatmentsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.