"The Shark DIDN'T let go of me!" - Episode 66 w/former Australian Army SF Commando Tim Thomas

Former Australian Special Forces Commando Tim Thomas joins the podcast for one of the wildest international episodes yet.From surviving brutal environments in Australia to discussing elite military culture, human nature, stress management, and the psychology of fear, this episode goes everywhere.Tim shares stories from his time in the Australian Army Special Forces, including the insane lore behind Australia’s infamous “Drop Bear” myth, surviving a shark attack, and recounting the unbelievable story of his friend surviving a crocodile attack.The conversation also shifts into something deeper — breathwork, stress adaptation, sleep, mental control, and why modern humans have lost touch with their ability to regulate themselves under pressure.Tim now runs “Breathwork in Bed,” a company focused on helping people improve sleep, lower stress, and gain better control over their nervous system through breathwork techniques and recovery methods.Topics include:* Australian Army Special Forces culture* Surviving a shark attack* Crocodile attack survival stories* The myth and legend of the Australian Drop Bear* Human nature and survival instincts* Stress adaptation and mental resilience* Breathwork for sleep and recovery* Why modern society struggles with stress* Elite military mindset and performanceThis episode feels like part war story, part philosophy discussion, and part survival documentary.#4YearsASlave #AustralianArmy #SpecialForces #Commando #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranPodcast #Breathwork #StressManagement #SleepOptimization #HumanPerformance #SharkAttack #CrocodileAttack #Australia #DropBear #SpecialOperations #MilitaryStories #Veterans #Podcast #MentalResilience #BreathingExercises #SelfImprovement #WarStories #Survival #CombatMindset #ElitePerformance #AustralianMilitary #Tactical #MensHealth #NervousSystem #AdventurePodcast