Terrain Theory

The Golden Five Minutes: Breathwork in Bed, Sleep Science, and Regulating Stress in a Wired World with Tim Thomas

Terrain Theory

Show Notes

Are you ready to discover the most important five minutes of each day? In this episode of the Terrain Theory Podcast, Ben and Mike sit down with former Australian Special Forces operator Tim Thomas, creator of the Breathwork in Bed app and a man who has spent the last decade helping veterans, first responders, and everyday people recover from chronic stress, burnout, and the silent damage of poor sleep. After experiencing the crushing effects of operational fatigue, trauma, and extreme sleep ...

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