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 for peace
• How to stop overthinking and start releasing what you can’t control

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, frustration, or just the daily grind, this episode offers a gentle way to reset your nervous system and reclaim your calm.

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Peace is possible—with practice.

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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 Necessary Weight Questions to help you stay grounded
• One daily practice that brings calm, clarity, and discernment back into your life

If you’ve ever felt drained by headlines, debates, or online arguments, this episode offers a gentle way forward—where caring and calm can coexist.

Tune in to discover how to stay informed without being consumed.

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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 process I call The Sufferless Shift—from Default to Deliberation to Design—so you can catch yourself in the spiral, pause with presence, and create a life where your calm, front-seat self takes the wheel more often.

You’ll also hear a real-life story about LeBron James’ back brain hijack during the 2011 NBA Finals—and how he turned it around the very next year.

If you're ready to feel lighter, think clearer, and suffer less… this one’s for you.

Keywords: back brain vs front brain, how to stop spiraling, mindfulness in daily life, anxiety triggers, mental clarity, nervous system reset, LeBron James mindset, sufferless, part-time monk podcast, how to rewire your brain

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