A Special Forces Sleep-Hack For Ultra Runners

12/12/2025 1h 20min

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Episode Synopsis

Ever wondered why you fail just when it matters the most? In today's episode, we dive deep into the critical role of sleep and breathwork in ensuring peak performance and mental resilience. Join host Gabriel as he speaks with Tim Thomas, a former Australian Special Forces operator, who reveals how understanding and mastering sleep can prevent those dreaded DNFs (Did Not Finish) in ultra races and beyond. Discover practical sleep and breathwork tools developed from battlefield experiences, useful for veterans, high performers, and anyone needing real recovery. Stick around till the end for a quick breathwork reset that can transform your mental state within minutes. Improve your rest, boost your recovery, and take your performance to the next level. Let's go!01:37 Using Sleep as a Weapon of War03:26 Understanding Good Sleep04:13 The Impact of Poor Sleep05:32 Natural Healing vs. Pharmaceuticals06:03 The Role of Healers and Marketers06:58 Optimizing Sleep and Recovery13:14 The Importance of Breath Work42:32 The Power of Human Connection47:52 The Power of Authenticity in Communication47:52 The Impact of Generosity and Authentic Connections47:52 Sovereignty and Personal Mastery47:52 The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health53:07 Breathwork Techniques for Better Sleep and Performance53:48 Guided Breathwork Session01:17:14 The Benefits of Breathwork and Sleep

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