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 wanting to well-being. Learn how dopamine fuels endless scrolling and sugar cravings, while serotonin — the molecule of peace and connection — helps you feel grounded and fulfilled.

You’ll hear personal insights from Tim’s journey as a part-time monk, including how he uses self-hypnosis to manage cravings and how you can apply the same tools to your own life.

If you’ve ever wondered why happiness feels fleeting — or how to find peace that lasts — this episode is your practical guide to suffering less and Happimoring more.

Keywords: dopamine, serotonin, happiness, mindfulness, neuroscience, monk mindset, mental health, contentment, stress relief, self-improvement, meditation, Sufferless podcast, Tim Tamashiro, Ikigai, personal growth

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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learn why dopamine isn’t actually the “happiness chemical” but the wanting chemical, how our survival wiring has become outdated in the modern world, and why chasing likes, cookies, or online shopping never brings lasting peace.

Through the Sufferless Shift framework — Default → Deliberation → Design — Tim shows how to break free from these loops:

• Default: How dopamine hijacks your brain with sugar, social media, and quick fixes.
• Deliberation: The moment you see craving for what it really is — outdated survival software.
• Design: Simple swaps that replace dopamine hits with long-lasting serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins through walks, friendships, creativity, gratitude, and more.

If you’ve ever wondered why “just one more” never feels like enough, this episode will help you understand the science, spot the loops in your own life, and discover practices that bring calm, clarity, and real joy.

Listen now to learn how to suffer less and happy more by escaping the dopamine trap.

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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 critic is running the show, this conversation will help you step back, reset, and choose a calmer way forward. You’ll learn practical tools like self-distanced self-talk, mindful micro-pauses, and the “See it. File it. Free it.” method to quiet the noise and lighten your mental load.

Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find more clarity, or design a life that feels intentional, this episode offers insight and action you can use today.

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