Episode 10

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Published on:

6th Feb 2025

10: Breathe to Heal: How Breathwork Can Transform Stress, Sleep & PTSD with Tim Thomas

Episode Description:

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tim Thomas, a former Australian Special Forces Commando turned breathwork expert, to discuss how the power of breath can transform your life. Tim has been through the depths of PTSD, stress, and sleep deprivation, and he shares his journey from the battlefield to healing—both for himself and for countless others.

We dive into:

✅ How breathwork can reduce stress and anxiety

✅ The link between sleep and mental resilience

✅ The reality of PTSD, trauma, and suicide prevention

✅ Simple breathing techniques to improve your sleep, focus, and overall health

🚨 Fair Warning: This episode gets real fast. We touch on heavy topics, including mental health struggles and suicide prevention. If you're in a difficult place, please take care while listening, and seek support if needed.

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who might need it—it could be life-changing.

🔗 Tim’s Links & Resources:

📲 Try the Breathwork in Bed app: Breathwork in Bed App

📘 Tim’s Book & Resources: Breathwork & Sleep Optimization

📌 Follow Tim on Socials:

👉 Instagram: @breathworkinbed

👉 Facebook: Breathwork in Bed

👉 YouTube: Breathwork in Bed

💡 Enjoyed this episode? Like, follow, and share this podcast with someone who needs it. It might just save their life.

📩 Connect with me: adam@coachadampodcast.com

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Fitness Over 50 with Coach Adam
Welcome to "Fitness Over 50 with Coach Adam," the podcast dedicated to helping you thrive in your 50s, 60s, and beyond through fitness, health, and wellness. I’m Coach Adam, a certified fitness coach, lifelong endurance runner, martial artist, and passionate advocate for living your best life at any age.

After decades of personal fitness experience, including marathons, martial arts, and overcoming life’s challenges, I know firsthand that staying fit after 50 is about much more than exercise—it's about building strength, boosting energy, and enhancing overall quality of life.

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