Inner Skilled

Breaking Isolation: Tim Thomas on Sleep As A Superpower, Breath Work, Trauma and Connection


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(Ai assist:) Tim Thomas, a former Australian commando turned sleep and breath work advocate shares his powerful journey from the battlefield to personal healing, revealing how his experiences in the special forces—where sleep deprivation was a tactical weapon—shaped his mission to help others reclaim restful sleep. Through candid stories of combat, trauma, and recovery, Tim discusses the devastating effects of fatigue and isolation, and how he discovered the transformative power of breath work to reconnect mind and body. Time shares practical, accessible techniques, including a "three-breath relaxation" method, to improve sleep and unlock inner resilience. This is a heartfelt exploration of human connection, the science of sleep, and the path to healing for veterans and civilians alike.


00:07 - Meet Tim Thomas: Calling from Down Under

01:07 - Who is Tim Thomas? A Passion for Sleep

02:16 - Special Forces Tactics: Disrupting Enemy Sleep

04:06 - The Irony of Combat: Sleep Deprivation and Fatigue

06:16 - The Sick Care System: Challenges in Healthcare

08:05 - Sleep and Trauma: A Broader Perspective

11:05 - The Hidden Power of Pain and Isolation

14:05 - Authentic Connection: Breaking the Isolation Barrier

16:15 - Mental Health as a Physical Disconnect

18:00 - Saving Lives: Tim’s Mission to Prevent Veteran Suicide

22:19 - The Importance of Sleep: Impacts of Sleep Deprivation

28:33 - Hormones and Healing: Tim’s Experience with Adrenal Fatigue

33:46 - The Body’s Natural Healing: Removing Blocks to Recovery

39:28 - The Psychopath vs. The Healing Path

44:33 - A Million in One: Collective Healing Through Shared Struggles

49:53 - Addressing Suicide: Challenging False Logic

53:56 - Introduction to Breath Work: Tim’s Discovery in Afghanistan

1:01:22 - Breath Work Party Trick: Three-Breath Relaxation Technique

1:08:46 - The Science of Breath: Spinal Alignment and Nitric Oxide

1:15:43 - Practical Breath Work: Using Power Buttons to Reset

1:18:16 - Trauma and Healing: A Mindful Approach

1:19:48 - Closing with Tim: How to Connect and Final Message

1:22:33 - Farewell and Blessings for Optimal Sleep


Tim Thomas wants to gift you 28 days of great sleep. Sound good? These links are for immediate and natural sleep improvement; They’re Tim’s company's online resource called - The ‘Breathwork in Bed’ app. The app will guide you to sleep with peace and out of bed with power. Enjoy!


Apple link: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6575362285?pt=127061224&ct=BIB50K&mt=8


Google Link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.breathworkinbed.bibsleepapp20&hl=en


https://www.breathworkinbed.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed/

https://www.facebook.com/breathworkinbed

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettersleepbetterworld/

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