Repetitive Brain Trauma, Moral Injury, and the Cost of War

Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman · Feb 2, 2026 · 1h 9m · transcript

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Frank Larkin joins Bruce Parkman to discuss veteran brain trauma, moral injury, suicide prevention, and systemic failures following 9/11. A powerful call to action for reform and accountability.

Topics Covered:

Repetitive brain trauma

Veteran mental health

Moral injury

Suicide prevention

VA treatment challenges

Legislative advocacy

Chapters

00:00 Repetitive Brain Trauma in Veterans

03:40 Frank Larkin’s Journey and the Impact of 9/11

15:09 From Loss to Veteran Brain Health Advocacy

25:36 Modern Warfare and Neurological Damage

32:29 Understanding Moral Injury in Combat Veterans…