ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this international edition of Every Day’s a Saturday – USMC Veteran Podcast, Brian welcomes Australian Special Forces Commando Tim Thomas, who shares his powerful journey from elite military service to discovering the ability to switch off stress on command.
Tim recounts his path from early MMA fighting to becoming part of Australia’s first-ever direct-entry Special Forces intake, the brutal training that shaped him, and the undiagnosed PTSD that followed his service. After years of exhaustion, addiction, and broken sleep, Tim realized the “off switch” wasn’t out there — it was already inside him.
Through breathwork and nervous-system regulation, Tim now helps people reclaim sleep, energy, and emotional stability. This episode explores trauma, isolation, veteran recovery, the science of sleep, and the human need for connection — reminding us that when you learn to breathe properly again, you don’t just feel better… you remember who you are.
