Taming Thumos: Real Men, Real Conversations

Today I’m joined by Rich Johnson. Rich is a wellness practitioner and co-founder of Sacred Humans , a platform dedicated to emotional calibration and self-healing through sound frequency work. Having met over a decade ago in the London CrossFit community, our parallel paths eventually crossed again on the other side of the world, on Gubbi Gubbi Country. As Rich approaches his 50th birthday, he ref...

In this episode, Brett and I catch up to discuss his background in the military, physical training and reflect on what he has learned over an extensive 20-year coaching career. We dive deep into the philosophy of physical training, how Brett’s coaching style has evolved from being rigid to a more supportive mentor role, and the connection between physical fitness, mental resilience, and spiritual...

In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Boniface, a former emergency helicopter pilot turned corporate consultant and men’s group facilitator. Andy shares his profound personal transformation following the breakdown of his marriage. He discusses how hitting rock bottom led him to processing and taking responsibility for his own trauma. Which in turn, allowed him to become a more present and regulat...

This episode features a deep and moving conversation with my friend and former colleague Lachlan Learg . Lachlan is a CrossFit Seminar Lead Instructor and gym owner. The conversation centers around his journey navigating immense personal loss while balancing the heavy responsibilities of business and family. Scroll down if you’d like to watch the conversation or if you’re listening on Spotify plea...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Taming Thumos! My guest for this episode is Rich Burrows. Rich is a high performance coach, former intelligence officer and father. Rich has trained a range of people from world champion ultra endurance athletes to corporate CEOs and tech entrepreneurs. This conversation centres around stress and ways that we can often find ourselves like a frog in boiling w...

My guest for this episode is JP. He and I go way back! We served in Afghanistan together in 2008, as young Royal Marines Commandos. JP went on to work in Maritime security during the piracy surge in the late 2000s around West Africa (you may recall the film Captain Philips with Tom Hanks…). He then went on to test himself in the private security world, working with prestigious families in Hong Kon...

My guest for this episode is Alain Sauvage. I first met Alain through a men’s group I co-facilitated here on the Sunshine Coast. He is a former school teacher and principal, and today, he serves as a grandfather and mentor. At 70, he is an avid surfer and active member of the community. Scroll down if you’d like to watch the conversation or if you’re listening on Spotify please visit the Substack...

In this episode, I talk to Pat Barber, who I know from my work with CrossFit. He is a father of 4, CrossFit Seminar lead instructor and founder of the Father’s guild, a practical training initiative for fathers who want to be more present and impactful at home. We discuss how Pat’s coaching has gone from the gym floor to the personal development space. We also talk about the importance of emotiona...

In this episode of Taming Thumos, I sit down with Dafydd (Davs) Dennis, a former Royal Marine, 15 year CrossFit gym owner and CrossFit Seminar Flow Master, to discuss the importance of physical training for your mental health, trust and the transition from military to civilian life. We also talk about the grueling upcoming charity challenge for our mutual friend, McCoy Turner, whose passing serves...

Hi, Welcome to Taming Thumos… My name is Tom Henry, I’m a psychologist and former Royal Marines Commando. I’m your host and this is a short intro episode to give you some insight into the inspiration behind the podcast and what it’s all about. The aim of this podcast is simple: to provide relatable content that helps men feel less alone and empower them by drawing upon other men’s experiences and...

In this debut episode of Taming Thumos, I’m welcoming Dave Venus, for a candid conversation about men’s mental health, military service, and the long journey toward finding his “True North” after the uniform came off. Scroll down if you’d like to watch the conversation or if you’re listening on Spotify please visit the Substack page here . The Military Bond and the “Slow Creep” of PTSD We reflect...