From Special Forces to Spiritual Awakening – Tim Thomas on Breath, Survival, and Sovereignty

Life-Changing Challengers

In this soul-stirring episode of Life-Changing Challengers, host Brad Minus welcomes Tim Thomas, former Australian Special Forces soldier, professional fighter, and founder of Breathwork in Bed. Tim takes listeners on a raw and riveting journey through his upbringing in remote Australia, military career, near-death experiences, and eventual transformation into a coach and breathwork guide.

Tim shares how growing up in an Aboriginal community and navigating dyslexia shaped his resilience, how his service in Afghanistan reshaped his relationship with fear and mortality, and how a shark attack nearly took his life but unlocked profound spiritual insight. Most importantly, Tim dives deep into the healing power of breathwork—how a single breath at rock bottom saved him from self-destruction and led to the birth of Breathwork in Bed, a global resource for reclaiming sleep, mental clarity, and spiritual sovereignty.

Episode Highlights

• [2:00] – Tim’s childhood in remote Australia and integration into Aboriginal culture
• [15:00] – Living with dyslexia and overcoming the “stupid” label
• [30:00] – Discovering his physical gifts and path into professional fighting
• [45:00] – Entering Australian Special Forces through a direct recruitment program
• [1:00:00] – The emotional decision to miss his child’s birth for military selection—and what happened next
• [1:10:00] – Deployment to Afghanistan and discovering the roots of fear and spiritual resilience
• [1:15:00] – Surviving a shark attack and experiencing a life-altering moment of clarity

Key Takeaways

1. Your Past Doesn't Define You – Tim overcame being labeled “stupid” to join elite forces and become a thought leader.
2. Fear Comes from Attachment – True courage is the ability to surrender what you cling to in the moment.
3. Your Body Is a Radio – Tim teaches that we are energetic beings who must tune into our own frequency to find clarity.
4. Breath Is a Superpower – A single breath at rock bottom can interrupt the spiral of despair and spark transformation.
5. Sovereignty Begins Within – Reclaiming internal resources like breath can break dependency on external solutions like medication.

Links & Resources

• 🌐 Website: Breathwork in Bed – Access guided breathwork audios and sleep support
• 📱 Follow Tim Thomas on Instagram: @breathworkinbed
• 🎙️ Listen to Tim’s Other Interviews: Breathwork Magic
• 📺 TikTok: @breathworkinbed
• 📱 Facebook: @breathworkinbed

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