A Special Forces Vet Shares His Powerful Method of Combating the Destructive Forces of Fatigue, and Regaining Quality Sleep

A Special Forces Vet Shares His Powerful Method of Combating the Destructive Forces of Fatigue, and Regaining Quality Sleep

June 23, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 1 · Episode 167

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Tim Thomas discusses the importance of sleep for mental health and shares his experiences with fatigue and stress.

If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. while your brain runs a full-scale war game, you already know insomnia isn’t just “being tired.” I’m joined by Tim Thomas, a former Australian special forces operator and longtime performance coach, to talk about why sleep is a foundation for mental health, physical recovery, and long-term vitality, and why stress and loneliness can quietly push people into dangerous places. Tim shares the moment he nearly crossed a line in a psychologist’s offic...

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