Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk

Take a seat on The Bench in Iceland—a guided meditation story designed to help you slow down, breathe, and find peace in the middle of a busy mind.

In this special Sufferless Meditation Story, Tim Tamashiro (the Part-Time Monk) shares a simple moment he experienced in a quiet Icelandic town: discovering a bench, sitting down, and letting the noise inside finally settle. Using his easy three-step technique—get comfy, get focused, see...

AI chatbots are everywhere—from late-night companions to “therapy” apps promising comfort at the tap of a screen. But can they really bring peace of mind?

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores the growing role of AI in mental health—what it gets right, where it falls short, and how you can use it responsibly without losing the wisdom that only real people and lived experience provide.

You’ll lear...

If you’ve ever crawled into bed exhausted only to find your brain hosting an all-night talk show, this episode is for you. Bestselling author and Part-Time Monk Tim Tamashiro breaks down why falling asleep feels impossible in the modern world—and how you can finally get the rest you need.

Discover the hidden role dopamine plays in keeping your mind wired, why screens sabotage your melatonin production, and how stress tricks your...

Do you ever feel like your brain just won’t shut up? Like there’s a nonstop stream of worries, reminders, regrets, and what-ifs running on loop? You’re not broken—your brain is just doing what it’s built to do.

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores why our minds feel so loud—and what to do about it. You’ll learn why you’re not your thoughts (you’re the listener, not the broadcaster), how your br...

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores why peace doesn’t come naturally—and why that’s not your fault. From the almond-sized amygdala that runs your stress response to a rare neuroscience case study of a woman who literally cannot feel fear, this episode dives into how your brain is wired for survival, not serenity.

You’ll learn the three stages of the Sufferless Shift—Default, Deliberation, and ...

Why do some people stay calm when life gets messy? In this episode, Tim Tamashiro shares the peaceful wisdom of his brother-in-law Dean, whose go-to phrase—“What are you gonna do?”—holds the key to letting go of unnecessary suffering.

You’ll learn:

• How to shift from stress to clarity using the Sufferless Shift
• Why resistance creates more suffering than the situation itself
• A simple 3-step mental habit that rewires your brain fo...

Feeling overwhelmed by the political noise? You're not alone. In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores why today’s political climate feels so emotionally exhausting—and what you can do to protect your peace without disconnecting from the world.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain reacts so strongly to political stress
• How to recognize when you’re carrying “world weight”
• A simple, powerful tool called The...

Ever spiraled over a text that didn’t get a reply? Or panicked when someone didn’t smile back on the sidewalk? That’s not you being irrational—it’s your back brain doing its job a little too well.

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, I break down the simple, powerful difference between your reactive back brain and your wise front brain—and how to shift from panic to peace in everyday moments.

We’ll explore a 3-step pr...

Is your mind always on?

Do your thoughts keep spinning, even when nothing's actually wrong?

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores what happens when anxiety hijacks your thoughts—and how to gently return to calm, clarity, and peace.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain defaults to anxiety (and why it’s not your fault)
• How to recognize when your mind is stuck in survival mode
• A powerful 3-part shift to he...

Why do we stay stuck in situations we know aren’t working? In this powerful episode of Sufferless with A Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores the hidden patterns that keep us feeling trapped—and reveals the surprising truth: what you’re not changing, you may still be choosing.

You’ll learn how the reactive Back Brain resists change to protect you, and how the calm, clear Front Brain helps you reclaim your power. With insights from...

Why does life feel so heavy—and why do we take things so personally? In this episode of Sufferless, Tim Tamashiro explores one of the oldest, wisest teachings on human suffering: The Four Noble Truths. But don’t worry—you don’t need to be Buddhist. This is a Buddh-ish, brain-based guide to feeling better, fast.

You’ll learn:

• Why most of your suffering isn’t your fault—but what you do with it is
• The surprising brain science behind ...

Are you exhausted from mentally policing everyone’s behavior—coworkers, strangers, even your own family? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sufferless, Tim Tamashiro breaks down The Let Them Theory—a powerful mindset shift made popular by Mel Robbins and her daughter Sawyer—and explores why trying to control others is secretly stealing your peace.

You’ll discover:

• Why your brain is wired to get triggered when people “don’t foll...

You don’t have to shave your head or live in a monastery to find peace. In fact, peace is already inside you—buried beneath the noise of modern life. Welcome to Sufferless, the podcast that helps you quiet your mind, rewire your brain, and live with more ease.

In this pilot episode, host **Tim Tamashiro—author, keynote speaker, and former Buddhist monk**shares a powerful truth: suffering is natural, but it’s also optional.

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The world feels heavy right now. Stress is high. Minds are overloaded. And inner peace? It feels harder and harder to find.

Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk is your weekly pause—a podcast to help you navigate life’s weight with more calm, clarity, and intention. In this short trailer episode, host Tim Tamashiro—author, former Buddhist monk, and everyday wisdom-seeker—introduces The Sufferless Shift: a simple 3-step method to help yo...