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Waves, War, And The Hidden Cost
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What is the hidden cost of fighting wars at sea?
In this episode of The Broken Brains Podcast, host Bruce Parkman sits down with retired U.S. Navy SWCC operator Anthony Smith to expose the long-term neurological damage caused by repetitive blast exposure and high-impact boat operations. They discuss how years of sustained force on the water can lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI), diffuse axonal injury, and what’s now known as operator syndrome. This conversation sheds light on why many veterans are misdiagnosed, under-treated, or ignored—and why awareness, advocacy, and…
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