Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, noise, or nonstop digital pressure? You’re not alone. This is Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk—a mindfulness and mental wellness podcast designed to help you navigate modern life with more peace and purpose. Hosted by Tim Tamashiro—author, speaker, and yes… a part-time monk. (I even have the haircut.) Each week, we’ll explore simple tools and powerful ideas to help you: Shift out of mental autopilot Reduce overwhelm and looping thoughts Find clarity and calm in a chaotic world Rewire your brain for peace—one small step at a time No hype. No pressure to be perfect. Just practical guidance, thoughtful stories, and a few laughs along the way. If your brain feels full and your heart could use a break, this podcast is your soft place to land. Welcome. Let’s take a breath together. And remember: peace is possible—with practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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.
Drawing fr...
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...
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