From Special Forces to Breathwork: Tim Thomas on Healing PTSD & Fixing Sleep episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 43 MIN

From Special Forces to Breathwork: Tim Thomas on Healing PTSD & Fixing Sleep

from Joel Gandara

In this episode of the Joel Gandara Podcast, Joel sits down with Tim Thomas, former Australian special forces soldier, professional fighter, and founder of Breathwork in Bed.Tim shares his powerful journey through PTSD, addiction, and personal loss and how hitting rock bottom led him to discover the life-changing power of breathwork and sleep optimization.Today, Tim helps veterans, athletes, and professionals improve their resilience, recovery, and performance through simple, drug-free breathing techniques. His philosophy is simple but powerful: sleep is the foundation for everything in life.Joel and Tim dive into practical tools you can start using immediately, along with the deeper connection between the nervous system, stress, and long-term health.In this episode, we cover:Why sleep is the foundation of physical and mental healthTim’s journey through PTSD, addiction, and recoveryHow breathwork can improve sleep, focus, and resilienceSimple techniques to calm your nervous systemThe connection between stress, performance, and recoveryHow to build habits that create lasting changeWhy most people are overlooking the power of breathingHow couples can use breathwork to reconnectLearn more about Tim Thomas and Breathwork in Bed:👉 https://breathworkinbed.comIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could benefit from better sleep and improved health.Send us Fan MailCheck out our videos and short-form content on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@JoelGandara31 Days to Become a Better Man - Challenge Course - Level Up in All Areas of Your Lifehttps://31dailychallenges.com/

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 2, 2026

Embed this episode

In this episode of the Joel Gandara Podcast, Joel sits down with Tim Thomas, former Australian special forces soldier, professional fighter, and founder of Breathwork in Bed. Tim shares his powerful journey through PTSD, addiction, and personal loss and how hitting rock bottom led him to discover the life-changing power of breathwork and sleep optimization. Today, Tim helps veterans, athletes, and professionals improve their resilience, recovery, and performance through simple, drug-free br...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

From Special Forces to Breathwork: Tim Thomas on Healing PTSD & Fixing Sleep

0:00 43:01

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Joel Gandara?

This episode is 43 minutes long.

When was this Joel Gandara episode published?

This episode was published on June 2, 2026.

Can I download this Joel Gandara episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!