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MAIM TIME
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What time is it? MAIM TIME! A show about overcoming the Asian diaspora identity struggle and Self-Actualization. We go DEEP & HARD into important topics: dealing with our identity struggles, intergenerational trauma with our families, reconciling different cultures, spirituality and religion after church, enterprise, and creative pursuits, and so on... to get closer to realizing our full potential!
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The Incredible Reality of Near Death Experiences: Our Ultimate Identity as Love
Apr 100:44:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMAIM TIME hit 10,000 podcast downloads on March 1, 2026! Thank you!March 31, 2026 marks 2 years since I moved back to the States, to San Diego, California. I have a very special important meaningful episode for you.Recently, I’ve been going through a personal spiritual journey into the super existential rabbit hole that is Near Death Experiences.What if I told you... it doesn’t matter what culture, race, ethnic group you identify as. It doesn’t matter what you even believe. Because when you die, your true ultimate identity is infinite pure Love. You are loved past present and future forever and ever beyond infinite time and space.What would you do? How would you live your life? What would that mean to you?Sources, References, Near Death Experience Content -- so much out there, this is just a somewhat arbitrary sampler I put togetherNear-Death Experience Expert Dr. Jeffrey Long w/ Theo VonNeuro Surgeon Dies; Gets Shown Truth...A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into the Afterlife...Man Dies In Crash; Discovers Truth About Guilt And Forgiveness...Man Dies & Learns We Have It Completely Backwards! She Died and Realized We Have "Human Names"...Air Force Veteran Dies...Air Force Cadet Dies...Woman Dies; Gets Shown Other Planets...Paramedic Is Electrocuted...Clinically Dead 14 Minutes...Blade Runner - Final scene, "Tears in Rain" Monologue (HD)Wikipedia - Tears in Rain MonologueFaust - Augenblick (Moment)BONUS: Exploring Pre-Birth Experiences with Christian SundbergPRE-BIRTH EXPERIENCE, Why Life IS SO HARD & YOUR Life BEFORE Incarnation!@37:00 We’re here to experience all the things that love can mean.Alchemizing Fear and the Significance of Coming to EarthABSOLUTE BEST Q & A on AFTERLIFE, so worth watchingPre-birth Experience | Why Souls Come to EarthSome Theme Songs for this Episode that Hit Me Super Hard:Tears In Rain - VangelisWaiting For The End - Linkin ParkSkyline - Andy WaldeckAlways With Me - The MovementSupport the show
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KINDNESS WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL
Dec 2800:12:35Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe TL;DR, or the TL;DL for today is this: it doesn’t matter what your identity is or what your struggle is, what your past is, as long as you become a person who embraces the virtues of humility, gratitude, and kindness. So be humble, grateful, and kind. Kind to yourself, kind to others. When you’re kind to yourself, you can love yourself. You can be free to love yourself, free to love others. And live your best life.All the wealth and power, grandest accomplishments and exploits, mean nothing if you don't have kindness to yourself and others.If you want to hear more, just keep listening to the soothing sounds of this MAIM TIME monologue."That kindness is invincible, provided it's sincere--not ironic or an act. What can even the most vicious person do if you keep treating him with kindness and gently set him straight--if you get the chance--correcting him cheerfully at the exact moment that he's trying to do you harm. 'No, no, my friend. That isn't what we're here for. It isn't me who's harmed by that. It's you.' And show him, gently and without pointing fingers, that it's so. That bees don't behave like this--or any other animals with a sense of community. Don't do it sardonically or meanly, but affectionately--with no hatred in your heart. And not ex cathedra or to impress third parties, but speaking directly. Even if there are other people around." - Marcus AureliusEpisodes mentioned:#83: Using Humility and Gratitude to Cheat the Game of Life#80: A Prayer to the Ancestors, for Future Generations#77: Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: The Ancient Solution to Your Identity StruggleSupport the show
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Using Humility and Gratitude to Cheat the Game of Life
Nov 2400:35:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL! I totally forgot to talk about the fundamental idea of Thanksgiving in this episode, what a missed opportunity! Be grateful for all that we have, in spite of all the f'd up origins and backstories of our past.No matter what our life circumstances are. You have everything you need deep down inside! There's no other way to cheat and get away with it in life than to be grateful."For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away." - Matthew 13:12Gratitude is the only way to win. It's what gives meaning to life and will help you in any situation! This combined with the ideals of Marcus Aurelius' Stoicism will make you impervious and unstoppable in mind and spirit.Thank you!Support the show
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How Quitting Caffeine and Being Bored AF Will Change Your Life
Oct 2600:21:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSOLVE ALL YOUR LIFE'S PROBLEMS BY BEING BORED. You can't solve your life's problems if you don't know what your problems are. You can't know what your problems are if you don't give yourself time to be with your own thoughts and just THINK.Also, take a break from caffeine too to improve your quality of sleep and mental power.YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED INSIDE.YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING EXTERNAL.ALL THE ANSWERS ARE WITHIN!If you just sit still and listen.Self-Reliance Essay by Ralph Waldo EmersonYouTube links:Harvard Business Review - You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why.Veritasium - Why Boredom is Good For YouVince Del Monte - Why I Quit Caffeine (& what happened after 9 months of ZERO …Building Success - 5 Changes I Noticed After Quitting 30 Years of Coffee Addict…Life & DIY - Most People Go Back… 10 Months Off CoffeeKristen Such - Quitting Caffeine Changed My Life: Gut Health, Hormones, & H…Support the show
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The Fighting Spirit of Kyokushin Karate with Sogyel Lhungay
Sep 2301:22:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis conversation is with a special guest, my karate sensei: Sogyel Lhungay. He has 2 decades of Kyokushin Karate experience. His is a story that bridges heritage, identity, and the martial arts way. We talk about his life story and where his family comes from, his relationship with his Tibetan roots, and how he thinks about identity as an Asian American today.Sogyel shares how he first got into martial arts, why Kyokushin became his passion, and what he believes its greatest value is both inside and outside the dojo. Our conversation opens up to bigger questions: what we want to get out of life, how to live meaningfully in light of the heritage we’ve inherited, and how to make the most of the opportunities we have today.We also share a message for other Tibetan and Asian minority brothers and sisters who may feel lost in their journey—offering perspective, encouragement, and the fighting spirit to keep moving forward. Osu!Come train at San Diego Kyokushin, the best Kyokushin Karate Dojo in San Diego!Support the show
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A Prayer to the Ancestors, for Future Generations
Aug 3100:15:15Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis episode is a meditation and a prayer — to the Ancestors who came before us, on behalf of the future generations who will carry on after we are gone.Drawing from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic ideal of living a virtuous life in service to others, I reflect on impermanence, legacy, and what truly matters. Wealth, fame, and status fade like vapor, but kindness, generosity, and love endure across time.I share the story of “Auntie Jay,” a remarkable Korean woman whose life was shaped by an act of compassion decades ago — a reminder that what lasts is not our possessions, but the invisible thread of kindness passed down from generation to generation.The episode closes with a prayer to the Ancestors: gratitude for their struggles, guidance for the present, and the hope that we may leave behind a better world for our children, and their children.🎹 Theme Song for this episode: Shelter by Porter Robinson & Madeon (Official Piano Version) - for more context, listen to the lyrics in the original. One of my favorite tracks in recent years.Support the show
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FREEDOM IS A STATE OF MIND
Jul 400:18:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🎆 Coronado Island, San Diego 🌇 July 4, 2025 🇺🇸 FREEDOM IS A STATE OF MIND Today's my birthday. I’m a Korean-American immigrant born on Independence Day, so let’s talk about freedom. MURKA.We’re going from political to philosophical to spiritual. From July 4, 1776 to Marcus Aurelius, Viktor Frankl, and Nelson Mandela. From the Founding Fathers to the gulag. From Emerson to Epictetus. From empire to inner peace.Because true liberty isn’t just doing what you want—it’s being free from what controls you. Governments can’t give that to you. Neither can money, power, or passports. Freedom doesn’t start with the state. It starts with your state of mind.This episode is a meditation on what freedom really means in our lives today. Can you be free even in prison? Can you feel trapped with millions in the bank? Can you escape the trauma of past events and grievances you have towards others? Can you escape the mental cages you've built for yourself?We dig into the roots of the phrase “freedom is a state of mind,” and how it echoes across Stoicism, Buddhism, Christianity, and modern history. You’ll hear quotes, questions, and reflections from across time—and I hope they challenge you to ask: Where in your life do you still feel shackled? And what would it feel like to finally be free?💭 Because at the end of the day, no empire can set you free. No past event or person is keeping you in shackles.Real freedom is in your own mind.#FreedomIsAStateOfMind #MaimTime #AsianDiaspora #July4 #Stoicism #IdentityStruggle #NelsonMandela #MarcusAurelius #SpiritualFreedom #PhilosophyPodcast #AsianAmerican #SelfMasterySupport the show
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Flowing Into Freedom: Reclaiming Voice, Identity, and Soul as Asian Americans ft. Gavin Masumiya
Jun 2, 202501:29:14Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWatch the video conversation on YouTube here!In this soul-stirring episode of MAIM TIME, we dive into the transformative journey of voice, identity, and liberation with none other than Gavin Masumiya—vocal confidence coach, spoken word artist, and founder of FlowFam. Gavin is not just a coach—he’s a movement. He works with professionals, leaders, and everyday introverts alike to unlock the voice that’s been buried deep inside us, stifled by shame, expectations, and generations of silence.Together, we explore what it means to be Asian American in today’s world—not just in appearance or heritage, but in voice, posture, and soul. What does it mean to be free? To speak freely? To own your identity unapologetically? For anyone who’s ever felt like the quiet one in the room, this episode is for you.Connect with Gavin Masumiya🌐 Website: gavinmasumiya.com 📸 Instagram: @gavinmasumiya 🎧 SoundCloud: Gavin Masumiya 📺 YouTube: fabolousaznboi 🎙️ Featured on: Heroes of Reality Podcast_________MAIM TIME is the podcast for the global Asian soul reclaiming its story. Hosted by Maim, another dude just trying to figure himself out and sharing the journey. This show explores identity, creativity, healing, and purpose through deep conversations with thinkers, artists, hustlers, healers, and rebels. Every episode is a chance to unlearn the scripts we inherited—and write new ones together.Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Leave a rating, review, and most importantly—share this with someone whose voice is still waiting to be heard.Support the show
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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: The Ancient Solution to Your Identity Struggle
May 13, 202500:27:14Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail“The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.” - Ralph Waldo EmersonYou ever feel like you’re stuck between worlds?Too Asian for America, but too American for your Asian family?Like your face tells one story, but your heart is somewhere else entirely?I know that feeling. If you’re part of the Asian diaspora — whether you grew up in NYC, Sydney, London, or somewhere in the Midwest — you’ve probably felt it too. Not quite at home in your skin. Not quite at peace with your place.But what if I told you that a Roman emperor from 2,000 years ago already understood this struggle — and had answers for it?In this episode, I share how Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations — the personal journal of one of history’s greatest philosopher-kings — offers timeless wisdom for the modern identity crisis. Especially for Asian diaspora youth navigating inherited trauma, cultural confusion, and feelings of not belonging.Marcus ruled an empire, buried children, endured plagues, and still chose humility, compassion, and self-discipline. And through it all, he came back to this:Live in accordance with Nature. Do your duty. Be good. Do good. That’s enough.As members of the diaspora, we’ve inherited so much — the good, the bad, the beautiful, the broken. But we don’t have to throw away our heritage to belong. We don’t have to hide our pain to be strong. We get to shape our identity with purpose and virtue.Whether you’re lost, angry, disconnected, or searching — this is for you.TL;DR - Delve into the rabbit hole of Stoic philosophy so it can change your life and help you reframe your Asian identity (struggle) in a positive meaningful way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO START:Why You Need to Read Meditations by Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius - Meditations narrated by Vox StoicaABSOLUTE GOLDEN LECTURE: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: The Stoic IdealSupport the show
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Martial Arts is the Solution to Your Identity Struggle
Apr 13, 202500:10:38Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis podcast is about dealing with your identity struggle as part of the Asian diaspora. I share personal stories and sometimes interview others to promote healthy, honest conversations about what it means to carry trauma, resentment, and confusion—and how we move toward peace, joy, and self-love. I don’t have all the answers. This is an ongoing conversation.But today, I have a solution: learn martial arts.If you’re a young, lost kid struggling with your identity like I was, this can change your life. It might not solve everything, but it will transform you—physically, mentally, emotionally. Go find a dojo. Book a class. If it’s not the right fit, find another. Keep showing up. That’s the secret: consistency.On this show, I talk a lot about accepting your cultural identity—learning to forgive your family, let go of resentment toward your mother culture, and finally accept yourself. But maybe I’ve been overthinking it. Maybe you just need to get your ass kicked… and then learn how to kick ass.Even if you’re not into martial arts yet, it’ll still help. You’ll gain strength, confidence, discipline—and most importantly, you’ll start respecting yourself. That’s what I would’ve told my 15-year-old depressed, awkward, gooning, video game–addicted self. I’d throw him into a dojo and watch that flabby blob turn into a diamond stud.Now I’m 32. I’m in the best shape of my life. I go to the gym five days a week. I box. I just tried muay thai for the first time (shoutout to Byron). I’m a blue belt in Kyokushin karate with three years of training, and I wish I had started at 15. (Big shoutout to San Diego Kyokushin Karate and Sogyel Sensei—thank you!)Were you into Dragon Ball Z, Bruce Lee, Tekken, or Final Fantasy? I’m telling you: lean into your Main Character Syndrome. Become the hero of your own story. Martial arts will get you fit, teach you how to protect yourself, and give you the energy that says “I’m not someone to mess with.” You’ll walk taller. You’ll carry yourself with quiet, calm confidence.You won’t be stuck in your head all the time. You’ll be punching, kicking, sweating, growing. And yeah, if you’re stronger and more confident, your dating life improves. If you’re more disciplined, your work improves. Because how you do one thing is how you do everything.Martial arts makes you a better person. And if you’re Asian, it connects you to a deep, ancient legacy. If you’re not Asian, you’re still joining a global tradition. The Ancestors will smile on you.Channel your pain—rage, sadness, neglect, confusion—into one clean punch of pure positive intent. A kamehameha wave from your soul. Change your life. Then change the world.Here’s the twist: there is no solution to the identity struggle. Because it was never a problem. It only has power when you obsess over it. Once you move differently, live with strength and purpose, that struggle starts to fade.You’ve just proven to yourself that you’re capable. That you can do pushups, throw a kick, protect your loved ones, and make a difference.Do it for 15-year-old you. Do it for your future self. Do it for the ones you love. Do it for your ancestors. Do it for love.Fantastic video if you want to get started in martial arts:DAY ONE | What I'd Do If I Was Starting From ScratchBruce Lee: Be like water (Inspirational)Support the show
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