Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk

Why does money feel so personal?

Why can a bill, a banking notification, or a simple financial decision make your whole body react like you’re in danger?

In this deeply human and practical episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro breaks down the real reason money feels like a test you keep failing — and why none of it is your fault.

You’ll learn:

• Why money anxiety is a nervous system reaction, not a personal flaw

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In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores what happens when life becomes one endless to-do list.

Through the story of YouTube filmmaker Casey Neistat’s burnout, the quiet wisdom of Rick Rubin’s creative calm, and a few lessons from Tim’s time as a monk, this episode reveals a powerful truth:

you don’t need to keep trying so hard to be good - you already are.

Discover why modern hustle culture keeps y...

Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in hustle mode? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, bestselling author and former record rep Tim Tamashiro explores why real peace begins when you stop glorifying exhaustion and start honoring rest.

Through a true story from his music-industry days, Tim reveals how years of nonstop hustle rewired his brain for stress—and how science, mindfulness, and the mo...

Big changes can feel like standing on the deck of your life watching the horizon shift - exciting, but also a little terrifying. In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, host Tim Tamashiro shares how to stay grounded, peaceful, and confident when everything in your world starts to move.

Drawing from his own leap - from speaking on cruise ships around the world to stepping into a new chapter as a keynote speaker - Tim rev...

Ever feel like your phone is making you angrier than it should? In this episode of Sufferless with The Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro unpacks why outrage feels addictive—and how algorithms profit from it. Learn how your brain’s survival wiring fuels online anger, how dopamine and cortisol keep you scrolling, and simple, science-backed tools to reclaim your calm.

Discover The Sufferless Shift—Default → Deliberation → Design—and find o...

The world feels heavy right now - stress, overthinking, and burnout have become the new normal. If your mind feels noisy and peace seems out of reach, you’re not alone.

Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk is a weekly podcast that helps you quiet the chaos and find clarity in everyday life. Hosted by Tim Tamashiro - bestselling author, speaker, and former Buddhist monk - each episode blends everyday brain science, mindfulness, and moder...

If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or unsure where your life is headed — this episode is your gentle reminder that you’re not broken… you’re becoming.

In this Sufferless Peptalk, Part-Time Monk Tim Tamashiro shares an uplifting message about finding your way back to purpose through the Japanese idea of ikigai — your reason for being. Tim explains why chasing money or titles won’t bring true fulfillment and how focusing on intrinsic...

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores the science of real happiness — what he calls Happimore. Discover why your brain’s two-million-year-old operating system keeps chasing dopamine highs and how to gently rewire it for calm, contentment, and lasting joy.

From Japan’s quiet streets to the neuroscience of craving, Tim shares how awareness and simple daily design can shift your chemistry from want...

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro explores the hidden addictions we never meant to sign up for — dopamine pleasure loops. From sugar cravings to endless scrolling, our brains are wired to chase short-term hits of reward that leave us restless and unsatisfied.

You’ll learn why dopamine isn’t actually the “happiness chemical” but the wanting chemical, how our survival wiring has become outdated in the ...

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro unpacks the three stages of the Sufferless Shift—Living by Default, Living by Deliberation, and Living by Design. Through relatable stories, brain science, and a touch of humor, you’ll discover why your mind gets stuck on old loops, how to pause and see those patterns clearly, and simple practices to create more peace on purpose.

If you’ve ever felt like your inner c...

In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, bestselling author Tim Tamashiro (How to Ikigai) shows you why purpose doesn’t have to be a mystery or a midlife crisis. Through the Sufferless Shift (Default → Deliberation → Design), you’ll learn how to spot the everyday sparks that already give your life meaning.

You’ll discover:

• Why your brain’s “Default mode” tricks you into thinking purpose is missing.
• How to pause and not...

A home run ball. A dad, a kid, and a fan who wanted it for herself. What started as a ballpark souvenir turned into boos, a viral video, and a worldwide pile-on. In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro unpacks the drama from three points of view—the woman, the dad, and the crowd—to show how our Default brains hijack us in the heat of the moment.

You’ll learn why we crave outrage, why piling on feels good f...

Why does outrage feel so good, only to leave us drained, anxious, and hooked into arguments we never wanted to have? In this episode of Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk, Tim Tamashiro unpacks the science behind outrage, how social media exploits it, and why it creates a peace hangover instead of relief.

Through personal stories, research, and surprising examples from Sarah Silverman’s compassionate Twitter exchange to the “be curiou...

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...