In 2001, psychologist Roy Baumeister tried to find one situation where good news outweighs bad news of the same size. His team couldn't find a single one. Their paper became one of the most-cited in psychology, and the conclusion was simple: bad is stronger than good. That's not pessimism — that's how your brain is wired. It's why one criticism can outweigh ten compliments, and why 'what if this fails' can drown out every reason it might work. So today, we're asking: what if the real problem isn't fear itself, but how much more trust we hand it?

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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00:00 - Teaser

00:13 - Intro

01:12 - Cancer Update

02:39 - Selective Trust

03:19 - Great Morning Humans

03:51 - Trust Issues

09:11 - New Book - Carrency

15:04 - Pioneers of Selective Trust

18:52 - Question from Substack

25:23 - Connecting to the IRS

25:58 - Step 3 Selective Trust Tools

29:47 - The Science Behind The Power of the Past

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Welcome to Good Shift—our weekly series where I take one of my favorite entries from the Makes Sense Substack and bring it to life right here on the podcast.

Today’s Good Shift is about the Automatic Yes—and why learning to pause before you commit might be one of the most powerful ways to protect the life you’re designing.

Let’s get into some Good Shift.

How many times have you said “yes” before you ever stopped to ask whether you actually wanted to?

Inspired by an August 26th entry from Jim Kwik’s Limitless Daily, this episode explores the hidden cost of the automatic “yes”—and why every commitment misaligned with your goals, purpose, and future may actually be a “no” to the person you’re becoming.

We’ll look at how people-pleasing, fear, habit, and conditioned reflexes can cause us to surrender our time, energy, attention, and carency before we’ve consciously decided where they belong. The Good Shift? You don’t have to answer right away.

This is where the power of “Hmmm” comes in.

By creating space between the request and your response, you give yourself an opportunity to look at the decision Whole-O-Graphically. Does this choice nourish your terrain or plant another weed? Does it support the life you’re designing, or quietly pull you away from it?

Sometimes the most powerful “yes” you can give yourself is a well-placed “no.”

In this episode, we explore how pausing before committing can help you reclaim your attention, protect your energy, consciously distribute your trust, and become the Architect of where your life goes next.

Because your future isn’t just shaped by what you choose to do. It’s also shaped by what you finally give yourself permission to decline.

Make sense?

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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What happens to human intelligence in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence?

In this special conversation, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with world-renowned brain coach and bestselling author Jim Kwik to explore his new book, Limitless Daily, and why developing our own minds may be more important now than ever.

As AI becomes faster, smarter, and more integrated into everyday life, Jim makes the case that Artificial Intelligence still depends on Human Intelligence—our ability to think critically, ask better questions, remain curious, learn faster, remember what matters, and consciously direct our attention.

But becoming limitless isn't something you do once. It's something you practice daily.

Jim shares the philosophy behind Limitless Daily, a book designed to give you a powerful lesson, insight, or mental reset every day of the year. Think of it as daily training for your brain—a way to intentionally win the morning before the world gets a chance to program your mind for you.

JC also shares how reading Limitless Daily each morning became an unexpected companion during his cancer recovery, often delivering exactly the lesson, perspective, or question he needed that particular day.

This conversation explores brain health, focus, memory, mindset, morning routines, lifelong learning, the relationship between AI and HI, and what it really means to become limitless—not by doing more, but by learning how to better use the most powerful technology you'll ever possess:

Your own mind.

If you've been wondering how to stay focused, capable, creative, and distinctly human in the age of AI, this conversation with Jim Kwik is one you won't want to miss.

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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00:00 - 02:04: Cold Open and Introducing Jim Kwik

02:04 - 06:00: "Shelf Help" vs Self-Help: Why He Wrote a Daily Book

06:00 - 10:52: The Reading Crisis and Reading as a "Superpower"

10:52 - 13:57: The Science of Your Morning Window

13:57 - 16:00: JC's Cancer Diagnosis and Protecting His Mindset

16:00 - 20:14: Jim's Story: The "Broken Brain" and Building Better Habits

20:14 - 23:16: The Story Behind the Color Purple

23:16 - 27:12: Writing the Book: Letters to His Newborn Daughter and Son

27:12 - 31:22: The Danger of Cognitive Offloading to AI

31:22 - 35:00: The BUILD Framework for Using AI Wisely

35:00 - 38:02: Choosing to Get Better, Not Bitter

38:02 - 42:17: The HUMAN Framework: 5 Traits AI Can't Replace

42:17 - 43:53: "It's Happening For Me, Not To Me": Reframing the Diagnosis

43:53 - 47:13: What Happens After 366 Days of Practice

47:13 - 49:49: Visualize Your Perfect Day, One Year From Now

49:49 - 53:22: Closing Thoughts and the Limitless Live Event

53:22 - ending: Outro: Learn It, Then Give It Away

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Your brain already made up its mind about today's episode, and you haven't even heard the topic yet. That's not a guilt trip; that's neuroscience. In the next few seconds, your mind will label this video interesting or skip it, useful or not, right up your alley or not, and it will do all of that before you have any real information. Today we're calling that out by name. It's called Whole-O-Graphic Vision, and it might be the most useful three minutes you spend all week. Makes sense? Good. Let's get into it.

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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0.00.00 - Teaser

0.14.00 - Intro

1:07.00 - Whole O Graphic Vision Intro

2:34.00 - Great Morning

4:09.00 - The Story Making Machine

6:14.00 - Whole-O-Graphic Vision and the IRS

10:44.00 - The Bouncer

18:43.00 - What is Whole - O - Graphic Vision

25:10.00 - The Question that Changes Everything

31:29.00 - Recognizing the limitations of your vantage point

33:22.00 - Why Certainty Feels So Good

36:18.00 - Add the Algorithm of Social Media

39:53.00 - Closed vs. Open Circuit Mindset

40:31.00 - Makes Sense Glasses

44:10.00 - The Good Shift

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What if the hardest moments of your life aren’t interruptions to the plan—but part of the blueprint?

In this episode of Makes Sense with Dr. JC, we explore the difference between a life that simply happens to you and a life intentionally designed by you. Inspired by a recent conversation with Jack Daly and the philosophy behind his book Life by Design, Dr. JC challenges us to consider an uncomfortable question: Have you actually designed the life you’re living, or have you mostly been reacting to the one you were handed?

We often spend more time planning vacations, careers, and purchases than we do consciously designing our values, relationships, health, purpose, and legacy. But becoming the Architect of Your Life doesn’t mean controlling everything that happens. It means deciding who you will become in response to what happens.

Sometimes the greatest teachers arrive disguised as setbacks, adversity, trauma, loss, and even a life-changing diagnosis. These experiences can disrupt the life we planned while simultaneously revealing the life we actually want to live. They clarify what matters, expose what doesn’t, and remind us just how precious our time really is.

The Good Shift is recognizing that adversity doesn’t always destroy the blueprint. Sometimes adversity gives you the blueprint.

This episode invites you to reclaim the steering wheel, stop letting circumstances dictate your identity, and intentionally design the person you want to be and the life you want to live. Because if you don’t consciously design your reality, there will always be people, circumstances, fears, and expectations willing to design it for you.

It’s time to look in the mirror, reclaim the keys of trust, and start living full out—not as the person the world expects you to be, but as the person you choose to become.

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com

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What if everything you believe about why you are 'you' is wrong? My guest today has spent his career studying the brain at Johns Hopkins — and a few years ago, he was told he had six to twelve months to live. Today, we're talking about what he's learned on both sides of that line. We're going to get into why 'nature versus nurture' is, in his words, scientifically lazy — and what's actually shaping your personality, your preferences, even who you're attracted to. We're going to talk about a discovery about sexual sensation in the body that's only a few years old. And we're going to talk about what facing death taught him about time, gratitude, and identity that no textbook ever could. Stick around — this one gets personal fast

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

DAVID LINDEN TIMESTAMP

00:00 - Cold Open and Meeting Dr. David Linden

03:08 - Facing Cancer: David's Diagnosis and JC's Own News

06:00 - Why "Unique" Needed to Be Written

09:49 - The Third Factor: Why Identical Twins Differ

13:30 - The Heritability Spectrum: Earwax to Accent

17:11 - Intelligence, Addiction and Personal Responsibility

22:32 - Why Healthy People Still Get Cancer

24:58 - When Individuality Begins: Life Before Birth

29:39 - Cilantro, Taste and the "Anti-Panda" Diet

32:54 - Diet Advice and the Truth About Supplements

36:32 - Certainty, Curiosity and the Scientist's Mindset

39:24 - Science Evolving: Being Wrong and Staying Humble

44:25 - Open Questions: Sexuality and Revising "Unique"

47:35 - Lightning Round: Myths, Memory and a Favorite Book

52:39 - ending: New Book, Where to Find David and Sign-Off 

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Everything you're stressed about today? Most of it is about to become worthless. Not because you'll fix it. Because something bigger is about to make it look small.

I'm Dr. JC Doornick. I was recently diagnosed with cancer, and what happened next wasn't just fear. It was the fastest reordering of my priorities I've ever felt. Things I obsessed over for years, gone in a week.

Research on post-traumatic growth says most people go through this exact shift. By the end of this episode, you'll know what you're getting wrong about your own time.

This is The Humbling.

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

0:00 - Teaser

0:25 - Intro

1:18 - The Humbling - The Science of Post-Traumatic Growth

2:45 - GREAT MORNING WORLD

3:51 - The Most Profound Change that took place after my diagnosis

6:03 - The Humbling - To be Humbled

7:48 - Humbling vs. Humiliation

16:56 - The Humbling corrects the price tags we place on things in life.

20:09 - Steve Jobs - Decision Making Filter

22:12 - Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture

24:52 - Normalizing Miracles

29:18 - Caring Less

33:05 - Life Currency

33:51 - Post-Traumatic Growth

35:54 - Ego Death and Near-Death Experiences

38:58 - Knowledge vs. Knowing

40:38 - Do We Have to Wait to Be Humbled?

 

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My guest today spent two decades inside Scientology — fourteen of those years inside the Sea Organization, the most demanding, most secretive inner circle the church has. She interviewed John Travolta. She watched up close how power moved around Tom Cruise. And then one day, she walked away from all of it, with nothing, and had to figure out how to become a person again. Today she's turned that story into a TikTok series that's exploded — not just with ex-Scientologists, but with anyone who's ever had to leave a system that told them who to be. We're going to talk about what it's actually like inside the Sea Org, the moment she knew she had to leave, and what nobody tells you about starting over. Anne Gollert Hill, welcome.

 

 

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com

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Your brain already ran its program this morning — before your feet hit the floor. That's not a metaphor. Neuroscience shows your brain boots up yesterday's emotional patterns automatically, the same way an AI model repeats whatever it was trained on. So here's the real question: who's writing the code today — you, or the world? In the next few minutes, I'm going to show you why a two-word gratitude practice is the single most powerful override for your morning routine — and why it's not sentimental; it's strategic. Makes sense? Good. Let's get into it.

 

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

0:00 - Teaser

0:23 - Intro

1:30 - GREAT MORNING - Cancer Check In

5:56 - Not All Storms Come To Disrupt Your Life

7:53 - Gratitude is the Launch Pad For Your Great Day

8:21 - The Often Misunderstood Topic of Gratitude

10:25 - AI vs HI

12:15 - Is yesterday's program sufficient for today's plans?

13:11 - Your brain is always learning about you.

16:59 - That which we consume we assume

18:37 - We become efficient with being ourselves

22:00 - Your Brain is like a Search Engine

25:41 - The Two Most Important Words I Use Every Day

30:45 - Toxic Positivity

31:36 - Whole-O-Graphic Vision

40:23 - The Four Stages of Competence

45:48 - Close

 

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What if the thing that finally stopped your addiction... wasn't willpower? Today I'm sitting down with Matt Grace — a man who went from Ritalin to crystal meth to arrests and overdoses, and is now, twenty years later, the guy that Manhattan's wealthiest families call when their kid is dying from the same thing he almost died from. He's about to tell you the one thing his own parents did that kept him sick for years — and why he says addiction never lies, but families do. This is not a sanitized recovery story. Stay with us.

 

 

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com 00:00 - 02:23: Intro: Turning the Tables / Episode Trailer 02:23 - 08:58: Before They Met: Mieke's Path, JC's First Marriage & Seven Years of Dating 08:58 - 14:29: Manifesting Love: Mieke's Ritual & JC's Recurring Dream 14:29 - 20:13: The Bumble Match & the First Phone Call 20:13 - 27:33: The First Date, Moving In Fast & a Hospital Scare 27:33 - 32:39: The Reveal: Lexi and the Dream Come True 32:39 - 37:50: What Makes Their Marriage Work 37:50 - 40:47: The Proposal in Front of 11,000 People 40:47 - 44:42: Gratitude & the Adoption Journey 44:42 - 48:35: Advice: Trust the Process 48:35 - 52:35: The Book "Make Sense" & Reframing Your Life 52:35 - ending: Chicken, Dragon & Closing Thoughts

 

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In this episode of Second Chances: The Best Parts Are on Side B, Dr. JC and Mieke share an extraordinary story of love after divorce, healing, manifestation, adoption, and second chances.

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After seven years of dating disappointments, one final swipe brought them together. Then Mieke revealed she planned to adopt her late sister’s daughter—the same little girl Dr. JC had been dreaming about for years. Through grief, financial hardship, therapy, and the challenges of adoption during COVID, they learned how honesty, communication, resilience, and authentic love can carry a relationship through adversity.

A powerful reminder that the love—and family—you have been searching for may arrive in a way you never expected.

Takeaways:

The power of manifestation and law of attraction in love Healing from past ruptures and divorce to find true love The role of self-love and authenticity in attracting a partner Unbelievable signs and synchronicities that guided their journey The importance of trust and surrender in relationships How shared values and purpose strengthen their bond The impact of adversity and resilience on love The unique story of adopting Lexi and blending families  

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"Imagine finishing your work week on Friday, flying to Nepal, summiting Mount Everest — and being back at your desk by the following Monday.

Håkon and Hanne Hyttedalen are Norwegian consultants. They work full-time in corporate Oslo. And they have also won ultra trail races, run the UTMB around Mont Blanc, completed a 160-kilometer mountain race in a blizzard with a 77% DNF rate — and this May, they stood on the summit of the highest point on Earth. Together. As a married couple.

Today we're getting into exactly how they do it — how they train two hours a day without burning out, what it feels like to nearly not make it off a mountain, and whether any of this is actually accessible to the rest of us. Stay with me."

 

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

00:00- Intro: “The World Is Thinking for You”
01:33- What Does It Feel Like to Stand on Everest
02:19- Taking the Most Dangerous Route to the Top
04:14- The Risk of Going First
06:51- The Moment They Made It On Top of the World
09:22- Survive the Descent
12:09- The Passion That Brought Them Together
15:02- 15:40 The Cost of Everest
16:00- Everest Permit System
18:02- One Summit Is Enough
19:10- The Climb That Led to Love
23:33- Mindset to Keep Going
35:16- Everest Is a Mental Game
43:16- Off-Season Routine
46:18- Shared Struggles, Stronger Love/ Training Builds Connection
52:30- Addicted to the Challenge/ Passion With Purpose

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Ninety-two percent of people who set a goal this year will abandon it before spring. Not from lack of motivation — because they tried to change what they do without deciding who they are first. Today, Dr. JC breaks down the identity-first mindset: how your habits, your routines, even how you respond to a diagnosis, are votes for who you've already decided to become. By the end of this episode, you'll stop asking what you want — and start asking who you're becoming.

 

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Embracing the Suck of Cancer Therapy

4:47 - Great Morning

6:32 - I think we all have a diagnosis

11:14 - Jim Kwik's Limitless Daily Book

13:35 - Life Asked Me this!!!!

16:15 - Becoming vs. Negotiating

18:56 - Phase One of Medicine Symptoms

20:37 - BE DO HAVE

23:59 - The Circle of Control

24:05 - Second Check-in on Meds

29:13 - The Flow of the River

32:33 - Tension

37:04 - Let's see if all this stuff you speak about is true.

38:38 - Medication Side Effect Check-In

42:14 - Victor Frankl

43:50 - In Closing - If I Die Tomorrow

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What if the thing standing between you and the life you were meant to live… isn’t your circumstances, your resources, or your talent — but one invisible enemy inside your own mind?

My guest today spent thirty years broke, overlooked, and grinding before the world ever heard his name. He drove trucks. He tended bars. He wrote scripts nobody bought. And then he sat down and wrote a book that redefined how artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs think about their own psychology.

Steven Pressfield has one name for what’s stopping you — and once he tells you what it is, you will never unsee it.

Stay with us. This one is going to hit different.

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

0:00 - Intro: The Invisible Enemy / Resistance

1:40 - Steven Pressfield Today

4:57 - Before Success / Finding His Voice

7:02 - The Breakthrough Moment

9:01 - Calling and the Muse

11:08 - Resistance and the Arena

20:43 - The Wilderness / Hero’s Journey

35:40 - Telemon, Arcadian, and the Fiction World

44:21 - What Humans Are Here to Do

47:47 - Legacy and Final Thoughts

 

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You will spend more energy this week trying to control things you have zero power over than on anything you can actually change. Zero. And it's exhausting you. There's a river that never fights the boulder in its path — it just flows around it. Today I'm showing you how to become that river. This is the Untouchable Flow — the mindset shift that took me from fearing my own diagnosis to finding more peace than I've ever had. If you've ever felt like life's chaos gets to decide your mood, your focus, your peace — that ends today. Let's go.

 

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Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

4:14 - Great Morning World

5:09 - On a Healthy Body

7:39 - Never before have we had so much yet so little

8:56 - The Untouchable Flow

16:44 - Getting in a fist fight with the wind.

18:12 - Stop Teaching it and Start Living It

21:01 - We all have a choice

13:25 - Becoming a better Gatekeeper

 

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What would you do if you had lost everything — your home, your freedom, your will to live — and the only thing you had left was a decision? My guest today hit every one of those walls. He was homeless. He sat behind bars. He tried to end his life. And then — somehow — he went on to build an 800% sales turnaround at a dealership most people had written off, become a national speaker spotlighted on ABC, NBC, and CBS, and raise nine kids along the way. Today Glenn Lundy is going to tell us exactly what broke him, what rebuilt him, and the dead-simple morning practice he says anyone can use to stop surviving and start performing. Stay with us — because the moment he tells you what he was doing at 4 am that changed his entire life, you will not want to go back to the way you've been starting your days.

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com

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Great Morning, Humans, Great Morning, World. I am Dr. JC Doornick, AKA the Dragon. Welcome to the Makes Sense Podcast, and welcome to the Uprising of the sleepwalking masses.

Here's a bold statement: 99% of the emotional pain you feel today isn't happening to you — it's happening to a costume you're wearing. Napoleon Hill called it indifference. I call it the Unshakable Mindset. And today, I'm going to show you the exact four-step system I am using — right now, in real time — to stay architecturally sound while the world tries to shake me. If you've ever wondered how some people seem completely unbothered while everyone else is a puppet on a string... stay with me. This one might change how you respond to everything.

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

0:00 = Teaser

0.22 - Intro

1:14 - Great Morning

2:29 - Napoleon Hill on the First Words Out of Your Mouth Each Day

4:27 - Every Single Cell Inside My Body

6:11 - Becoming Mentally Unshakable

9:48 - To stop carrying things that are not yours

10:08 - Human beings living like puppets

14:04 - Carrency

17:42 - IRS Comes In

23:52 - Detachment vs. Suppression

26:03 - The Sick Role

26:37 - Bruce Lee Flow Like Water

27:41 - Allowing myself to be silent

30:41 - The 5 Year Rule

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What if the most transformative experiences of your life — crisis, loss, near-death — aren’t things that happen TO you… But things that can permanently wake you UP? My guest today has spent two decades collecting the evidence. He’s a psychology lecturer, a bestselling author in over 20 languages, and someone Eckhart Tolle called a vital voice for the shift in human consciousness. Today we’re going into the psychology of awakening, why he believes the ego isn’t your true self but an evolutionary accident — and why he thinks the Beatles were tapping into something most of us never access. Stay with me — this one will change how you see your own mind.

 

Connext With Steve

Website- Books: / https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/

IG: / @stevetaylorauthor

 

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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0:00 - Teaser

0:16 - Intro

1:09 - Who Is Steve Taylor? Exploring Consciousness & Awakening

4:09 - What's it like to be Steve Taylor these Days

8:28 - What Is an Awakening?

12:02 - Why Curiosity Matters More Than Certainty

20:38 - Can Suffering Trigger Spiritual Awakening?

30:14 - What is actually happening when someone goes through a crisis?

39:40 - Why Time Slows Down During Life-Changing Moments

47:49 - What Made The Beatles So Extraordinary?

55:48 - What Are We Really Waking Up From?

56:54 - Final Advice, Meditation & Where to Find Steve Taylor

59:40 - Outro

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Here's something nobody tells you about a cancer diagnosis: it might be the most clarifying moment of your entire life. Studies show that up to 70% of cancer survivors report what psychologists call post-traumatic growth — not just surviving, but becoming. Today we're going somewhere most podcasts are too afraid to go. We're asking whether a terminal diagnosis could actually be a spiritual breakthrough — a forced consciousness shift that delivers the radical authenticity and flow state you've spent your whole life chasing. Buckle in. This one's going to change the way you see everything.

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

0:00 - Teaser

0:39 - Intro

1:31 - Great Morning

4:01 - Cancer Gave Me What Years of Therapy Couldn't

4:34 - America's Favorite Couple

8:24 - The Unsuspecting Teacher

9:55 - Stop Trying

10:53 - Don't wait for your situation to force your hand.

13:04 - What happens when the illusion of tomorrow suddenly disappears

13:24 - The Prison Of Trying

20:45 - Napoleon Hill

21:22 - Blue Blinds Bakery Sponsor

22:47 - The Compression of Mortality

26:19 - Denial

30:00 - Recovery Programs

32:36 - Cancer Didn't Give Me Gratitude

36:02 - Director of the Feature Film

37:49 - Closing

 

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What if the most powerful therapy available right now isn't in a clinic? Is it in a jungle? My guest today has sat in a ceremony with hundreds of people. He's guided them through Ayahuasca in the Amazon, through the full-force blast of 5-MeO-DMT from Bufo toad venom, through peyote, San Pedro, and mushrooms, and he has seen people fall apart and put themselves back together in a single weekend. But he's also seen how it could go wrong. And that's exactly what we need to talk about. Billy Venkatraman is a life coach, a CBT and NLP-trained practitioner, and the founder of I AM TRIBE — and he's here to give you the most honest conversation about plant medicine you've probably ever heard. Stay with me.

 

Connext With Billy V

Website: www.arkanainternational.com

IG: b.venkatraman

I AM TRIBE: www.iamtribe.com

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

0:00 - Introduction – Is Plant Medicine the Future of Healing?

3:12 - Billy V's Journey Into Plant Medicine

13:21 - Who Are You Beyond Your Identity?

17:01 - How Can Plants Become Teachers?

22:06 - What Makes a True Maestro?

33:44 - Ayahuasca – Pulling Weeds & Planting Seeds

35:03 - What Bufo (5-MeO-DMT) Really Feels Like

39:55 - Which Plant Medicine Has the Biggest Impact?

48:29 - The Medicine Is Already Inside You

54:41 - The Vision Behind I AM Tribe

1:02:47 - Where to Find Billy V & Final Thoughts

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Here's a question that might sting a little — who has power over you right now? Because if you're honest... it's anyone whose approval you need. Research shows that the human brain is wired to treat social rejection the same way it treats a physical threat. Your nervous system literally cannot tell the difference. But what if the most radical act of personal power wasn't fighting harder — it was wanting less? Today we're talking about strategic indifference: the IRS Process principle that the ancient Stoics figured out thousands of years ago — and that most people will never use. Stay with me

 

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

0:00 - Teaser

0:20 - Intro

1:39 - Great Morning

4:23 - Who Owns You?

5:41 - Alexander the Great and Diogenes

9:47 - Indifference

10:39 - Carrency

14:09 - Who is standing in the way of your sun

16:39 - The Unveiling of True Friends

20:54 - Unfuckwithable

23:27 - 5 Habits of the Unfuckwithable

30:55 - Wanting vs Needing

32:45 - Who is your Alexander

33:29 - The World Will Always Try TO Negotiate for Your Attention

35:23 - What are you asking for that you already have

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What if the anxiety you've been trying to think your way out of can't be solved by thinking at all? My guest today has helped over two and a half million people worldwide discover that the body keeps the score — and more importantly, that the body holds the reset button. She's a New York Times bestselling author, the co-founder of The Tapping Solution, and she's going to show us exactly how tapping on your own face and body can drop your cortisol levels by 43% in under ten minutes. We're talking neuroscience, we're talking trauma patterns, and yes, we're actually going to tap together on this episode. If your nervous system has felt like a car alarm that won't turn off, you are going to want to stay until the very end. Jessica Ortner is here. Let's go.

 

Contact Jessica Ortner:

Website: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/about-jessica-ortner

IG: @jessicaortner

New Book Rewired: https://rewired.thetappingsolution.com

 

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

0:00 - Intro / Teaser

1:25 - What it's like to be Jessica Ortner

3:30 - What is TAPPING and EFT

9:06 - History of EFT

13:47 - Benefits of Tapping

17:50 - Is tapping work whether you like it or not

25:57 - The importance of understanding one's nervous system

27:21 - What inspired the new book "Rewired"

28:46 - Why is overthinking almost an epidemic now

30:57 - it's okay not to be okay sometimes

32:04 - Tapping enhances resistance

33:35 - Professional tapping way to start a day

36:59 - Science and symptoms that their nervous system is dysregulated

41:00 - outro

 

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The night in the ER that changed everything. After being diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer, Dr. JC Doornick found himself overwhelmed by fear, uncertainty, and an endless stream of advice from well-meaning people. But instead of asking only how to fight the cancer, he began asking a different question: What allowed it to grow in the first place?

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. JC shares the story of his diagnosis for the first time and introduces a powerful mindset shift inspired by his Interface Response System (IRS): before you plant new seeds, you must first pull the weeds. Learn why healing isn't just about treatments, supplements, or new habits—it's about transforming the terrain of your mind, body, and life so that health can thrive. Whether you're facing illness, burnout, grief, or any major life challenge, this episode will help you stop chasing solutions and start creating the conditions for lasting change.

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

0:00 - Teaser

0:57 - GREAT MORNING HUMANS

1:22 - SNAP MOMENTS

8:51 - I was born to crush this.

12:46 - The Offering of Seeds

16:25 - Pulling Weeds Before Planting Seeds

18:05 - The Back Story of how i got to the Hospital

22:02 - Here's How I Plan To Kick The Shit Out oF Cancer

22:17 - The Garden and the Terrain

26:26 - What Conditions in my life allowed this weed to grow?

30:17 - New Daily Affirmation

31:38 - Pulling Weeds With The IRS

33:39 - THe New HEartbeat of my Second Book

33:59 - My Commitment and New Call To Action

38:37 - Outro

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Today, we’re talking to a man who has mastered the art of the 'controlled fall.' With 17,000 jumps and thousands of hours in the cockpit, Steven is revealing the OODA Loop, a battle-tested survival framework for snapping out of negative energy and instantly rewriting your reality. Pay close attention to his 'Frequency Hack' at the halfway mark; it’s the difference between staying stuck and finally flying.

 

 

Contact Steven Linton:

Website: https://stevelinton.net
Books: https://thefrequencyofsuccess.com

 

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:12 - What I like about You

6:25 - What is the Why Me Trap?

13:10 - Why Are People Stuck?

24:09 - Living Inside the Box?

27:57 - The Overthinking Loop

36:51 - Outro

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This episode is the cornerstone of our new "Stay Curious" brand campaign. It addresses a profound human paradox: we claim to want growth and enlightenment, but we remain "Prisoners of Certainty." We’ll explore why our biology pushes us toward the "safety" of knowing, and why that "knowing" is actually a mental wall blocking us from our next breakthrough. We’re moving the conversation from "Try and try again" to "Stay open and see what else exists.

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

0:00 - Teaser

0.28 - Intro

1:21 - The More Certain you are, the less room there is for growth.

2:53 - Great Morning

3:13 - The Most Dangerous Prison in the World

6:46 - The Scientist

8:26 - Disgruntled Listener

10:39 - Intellectual Humility

11:52 - The Evolutionary Trap

15:26 - How does certainty fit into the IRS?

18:21 - Curiosity Upgrades

18:55 - Exclamation Points vs. Question Marks

21:13 - The Power of Maybe

23:28 - Curiosity vs. Indecision

 

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Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by loud noises, big crowds, or other people’s negative energy? You aren't fragile—you might just be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In this episode of the Makes Sense podcast, Dr. JC Doornick breaks down the life-changing insights from Elaine Aron’s ground-breaking book, The Highly Sensitive Person. Learn how to stop treating your deep feelings as a flaw and start using them as your greatest emotional asset. Discover simple, daily habits to protect your energy, master your mind, reduce stress, and thrive in a world that never stops shouting. It is time to embrace who you are and turn your sensitivity into a superpower.

#HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #Empath #PersonalGrowth #MakesSensePodcast

 

Contact Elaine Aron:

Website: https://hsperson.com
Books: https://amzn.to/4fHFvWq

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com  

 

0:00 - Intro
1:12 - What I like about Elaine Aron
3:40 - What's It like to be Elaine Aron these Days
5:27 - My HSP Discovery as a child
6:32 - Processing is the most important part of Sensitivity, not
8:16 - What are the clearest signs that somebody might be an HSP?
11:11 - What's the difference between an HSP and being Fragile?
13:10 - What's happening Neurologically inside an HSP Mind?
16:10 - What was the original idea for this book's name?
18:14 - What strengths do HSPs possess that others might not
24:35 - New Book - Spirituality through the HSP Lens
26:03 - Makes Sense Glasses with No Lenses
29:35 - Enlightenment is happening
39:16 - How does Elaine Aron handle adversity in the real world
44:14 - The Bouncing of the Ball
45:29 - How would you define Spirituality
49:05 - What would you say to that person that just found out they are an HSP
53:05 - What gives you the greatest Sense of Hope About Humanity

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Ninety-three percent of people die with their calling still inside them. Not because they didn't dream. Not because they weren't talented. But because the moment they stepped toward the arena of play, the moment real opportunity showed up, they short-circuited. The voltage was too high for the identity they were still running on. Today, we're not just talking about stepping in. We're talking about the identity transformation required to stay in, without burning out, selling out, or tapping out. Great morning, humans. Great morning, world. I'm Dr. JC Doornick, the Dragon, and this is Makes Sense.

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

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0:16 - Intro

1:09 - Show premise

3:42 - Stepping Into the Arena Of Play

4:46 - 93% of people die with their song still inside them

10:09 - One of the Biggest Lies we were ever told

11:56 - The Stands

14:51 - Success requires a different identity than survival

16:49 - The Stands are governed by your MFTPSE

19:44 - Self Deception

20:21 - The River of Creativity Beneath You

22:51 - BLUE BLINDS BAKERY - Hand Crafted with all natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com

24:51 - The Wilderness

28:40 - Kim Tucker Grace - Collective Wilderness of America

36:13 - Playing Big Without Burning Out

 

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Does it feel like the world is moving faster than you can keep up? From AI taking over tasks to the "way we’ve always done it" suddenly failing, the pressure to stay relevant is real. Today, veteran operator James Orsini joins Dr. JC Doornick to talk about the human side of high-level success.

James isn't just a corporate executive; he’s a survivor of 40 years of industry shifts. He shares why your "past self" might be holding you back and how to find the "connective tissue" that keeps you grounded while you scale. We also touch on the vYve Mastermind, the community James is helping lead to ensure founders don't have to face these changes alone.

#CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #JamesOrsini #ReinventYourself #Mindset #Success

 

Connect With James:

IG: @jamesorsini

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-orsini

Websites:
Factotum: https://www.factotum.com
Vyve - https://www.vyve.co

 

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

 

 

0:00 - Intro Clip

0.12 - Intro

1:17 - What's it like to be James Orsini These Days?

3:24 -  How do you know when it's time to move on to the next step in your career?

6:46 - Managing Rapid Change with AI

8:34 - How does one stay relevant in this fast-changing world

12:01 - What is one thing people may need to UNLEARN in order to stay relevant

21:34 - What Kind Of Projects Get You Excited

25:17 - How do you view failure

27:16 - What are your thoughts on replacing humans with AI Agents

30:51 - What industries or jobs are most vulnerable right now

35::20 - What skills will never become irrelevant

39:47 - Being trapped in the version of yourself that created your previous success.

43:59 - What advice do you have for someone in their 40s, 50s, and 60s looking to reinvent themselves?

46:46 - What does the future of leadership look like?

47:59 - Rapid Fire Questions

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Here's a fact that should disturb you: scientists estimate your brain processes 11 million bits of information every single second — but you're only consciously aware of about 50. So the question isn't what you see. The question is: who chose what you don't see? Today on Makes Sense with Dr. JC, we're going into the natural selection of perception — why the reality you're living in may not actually be yours, and exactly what it takes to rewire your brain and take it back.

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

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►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 -  Intro

0.24 - Great Morning Dragon Thoughts of Gratitude

2:33 - The Fact that might disturb you

5:38 - What is Natural Selection of Perception

11:55 - The Reflexive Mind

14:13 - Why Mindset Shifts Are So Hard

15:28 - The Operating System is Reprogrammable

18:29 - The IRS Framework

24:25 - Discovering our Sorting Filter

28:07 - The Mindset Environment Design

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Money coach Jen Fontanilla spent 25 years designing for Disney before cracking the code on creative worth. Here's why you're undercharging — and how to stop.

She spent 25 years creating packaging for Disney, Sony, and Target. She was good at her job — great, actually. But here's what nobody knew: she had no idea how to handle her own money. None. And she is not alone — because if you are a creative, a designer, a writer, a maker of any kind, the system was literally built to keep you broke and grateful for it. Today's guest is Jen Fontanilla — TEDx speaker, seven-time author, and the woman who turned her own financial rock bottom into a career dismantling the 'Starving Artist' myth one belief at a time. We are going to get into why you keep undercharging, why your childhood shaped your rates, and the one mindset shift that changes everything. Do not go anywhere.

 

Connect With Jen:

IG: @itsjenfontanilla

Book: The Creative Code: https://amzn.to/43ADfZI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenfontanilla

 

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:24 - Welcome, Jen Fontanilla

2:09 - What's it like to be you these days

4:42 - When did you first realize that people needed to rewrite their money story
9:05 - The habit wiring behind money problems. 

12:46 - Why do people feel guilty about making money

15:39 - Why does somebody that knows they are worth more not charge what they're worth

27:03 - Do people take money too seriously

29:45 - Do you believe you can manifest money into your life?

35:20 - What is the creative code?

41:11 - What's the most important money concept

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Do you constantly feel exhausted by the people around you? In this episode of the Makes Sense Podcast, Dr. JC Doornick breaks down the 5 types of "Flow Burglars"—people who drain your energy, exploit your empathy, and secretly steal your peace of mind.

If you are always rescuing others, fixing their problems, or feeling guilty for putting yourself first, you are likely trapped in an enabling cycle. Learn how to spot these emotional vampires, use a simple filter to test their true intentions, and discover why setting firm boundaries is the highest form of compassion. It’s time to stop carrying burdens that aren't yours and finally let life become their teacher.

#ProtectYourEnergy #SettingBoundaries #ToxicPeople #MentalPeace #MakesSensePodcast

 

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

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►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:16 - Flow Burglars

7:56 - Conscious Voluntary Unavailability

9:43 - The 5 Archetypes

16:53 - Discernment is the new compassion

19:14 - The Sorting Filter Becomes the Sharpener

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Are you tired of feeling stuck, scattered, and constantly overwhelmed? In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with Jay Papasan, co-author of the global bestseller The ONE Thing, to reveal why traditional productivity is failing you. Most people think the secret to success is doing more, but Jay explains why "doing more" is actually what’s holding you back from your biggest goals.

We dive deep into how to cut through the digital noise and identify the single most important task that creates real momentum in your life and business. Learn how to reclaim your clarity, master your focus, and shift your perception to achieve extraordinary results with less effort. If you’ve been looking for a sign to slow down and focus, this is it.

 

Connect With Jay Papasan:

Linktree: linktr.ee/jaypapasan

Book: https://amzn.to/3Q2uQLp

IG: @jaypapasan

 

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

 

Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

3:23 - What's it like to be Jay Papasan

15:57 - What was the ONE THING that placed you in a position for your success?

21:41 - Why are people so overwhelmed today?

27:23 - Why does society associate exhaustion with importance?

34:14 - Is technology amplifying distraction or unveiling the weakness in our attention game?

43:43 - What is the ONE THING and how did you come to create it?

51:56 - How do we know if our One Thing is our one thing or the One Thing We were Taught?

56:17 - What is it that most people misunderstand about success?

#Productivity #Focus #TheOneThing #SuccessMindset #DrJCDoornick

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Ever feel like you are constantly on call for everyone else but losing time for yourself? In this episode of the Makes Sense podcast, Dr. JC Doornick breaks down the life-changing power of choosing when to be unreachable. Discover why protecting your time isn't selfish—it's the ultimate secret to gaining respect, reducing daily burnout, and taking back control of your life.

We live in a world that demands instant replies, leaving us feeling drained and overwhelmed. Learn the simple mindset shift that turns setting boundaries into your greatest strength. Stop letting notifications run your day and start building a life that truly makes sense. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs to hear this today!

#SayingNo #SettingBoundaries #TimeManagement #SelfCareTips #MakesSense

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

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►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 Intro

1:19 - The Super Power of Unavailability

2:26 - Why Successful People Don’t Answer Every Text

9:25 - Help yourself by helping others

11:39 - Modern Burnout is an Access problem

14:56 - Exhaustion due to emotional overstimulation

17:10 - Saying Yes to everybody becomes saying no to yourself

20:23 - Most people aren’t addicted to helping others; they're addicted to avoiding discomfort.

27:06 - The Bouncer at the door of access

29:43 - The IRS (Modern Culture is skipping the pause)

33:52 - Silence is a competitive edge in the modern world

36:43 - Choosing yourself without guilt

 

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Are you doing everything "right" but still feel stuck? You might be living a lie. In this episode, Dr. JC Doornick and guest Jason Duncan expose the "Golden Cage" of modern success. Many of us were taught that working harder and earning more equals freedom, but for most high achievers, it actually creates a life where you are the bottleneck.

We break down where these common lies about money and business come from and how to finally break free. Using the Interface Response System (IRS), we show you how to perceive the truth about your situation so you can redefine success on your own terms. It’s time to stop building a business that owns you and start building a life that serves you.

#SuccessMindset #FinancialFreedom #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurLife #PersonalGrowth

 

Connect With Jason Duncan:

Website: https://therealjasonduncan.com

Book: https://therealjasonduncan.com/book

IG: @therealjasonduncan

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

 

Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:48 - Welcome, Jason Duncan

3:07 - The Reason you Want Out is the same reason nobody wants in.

6:45 - Inherited Beliefs about money

9:15 - What is the coolest part of success?

18:12 - What's the first sign that shows up that you are in a Golden Cage?

28:37 - The Lies that we’ve been taught

35:14 - When someone begins rethinking their story about money, what is the first step they should take?

41:42 - Is there a risk of waking up to a lie without another to replace it with?

44:03 - What concept recommends people challenge themselves right now?

47:03 - What is the Golden Cage

53:04 - Exiting without Exiting?

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Have you ever felt like your sensitivity, your overthinking, or your need for perfection was holding you back? In this episode of the Makes Sense podcast, Dr. JC Doornick reveals how the traits you’ve been trying to "fix" are actually your greatest competitive advantages. Most people spend their lives hiding their true selves, but we're showing you how to flip the script and use these unique qualities to win in 2026.

Stop fighting against your nature and start leaning into what makes you different. We break down the psychology of "hidden strengths" so you can stop feeling stuck and start feeling empowered. Whether you're 20 or 60, this shift in perspective will change how you see your career, your relationships, and yourself.

#PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfImprovement #MakesSense #HiddenStrengths

 

Resources:

The Science of Flow - https://amzn.to/4nx1CAK The Big Leap -  

 

Have you ever thought of someone just seconds before they called you? Or found exactly what you needed just when you were about to give up? Most of us brush these moments off as "just a coincidence," but what if they are actually signals?

In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick talks about moving from living by accident to living with awareness. We explore how your Internal Response System helps you notice the patterns and people that are already showing up to help you. When you stop seeing life as a series of random mistakes and start seeing it as a series of connected moments, everything changes. Learn how to tune in, stay open, and finally understand the "logic" behind the big moments in your life.

#Coincidence #Awareness #DrJCDoornick #MakesSense #LifePatterns

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

► Substack: / drjcdoornick

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►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

1:05 - Your Weakness is actually a superpower

4:58 - The Misleading concept of your gifts

7:40 - The Invisible Gift

9:50 - How do we identify with our gifts?

12:14 - What Energizes You and What Drains You?

13:41 - My Personal Story of how I found my gifts.

19:14 - Chronic Depletion

23:20 Ines from Substack - There's something inside us all that makes us unique

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Stop chasing happiness and start building a life where it happens naturally. In this episode, Harvard’s Tal Ben-Chahar reveals why the direct pursuit of joy often leads to misery and how "Antifragility" is the ultimate skill for 2026.

We dive deep into Ben-Shahar’s latest book, Happier, No Matter What, exploring the science of whole-person well-being. Learn why "Toxic Positivity" is holding you back and how Dr. JC’s Interface Response System (Perceive, Pause, Process, Proceed) provides a tactical roadmap for emotional maturity. Whether you are navigating the pressures of the new AI-driven economy or seeking personal resilience, this conversation reframes discomfort as a prerequisite for growth. Discover the "Rainbow Effect" of happiness and how to strengthen your psychological flexibility to flourish in an era of constant uncertainty.

#PositivePsychology #Antifragile #TalBenShahar #MentalHealth2026 #Wellbeing

 

 

Connect With Tal:

Website: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/abouttalbenshahar

IG: @talhappier

 

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

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Have you ever thought of someone just seconds before they called you? Or found exactly what you needed just when you were about to give up? Most of us brush these moments off as "just a coincidence," but what if they are actually signals?

In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick talks about moving from living by accident to living with awareness. We explore how your Internal Response System helps you notice the patterns and people that are already showing up to help you. When you stop seeing life as a series of random mistakes and start seeing it as a series of connected moments, everything changes. Learn how to tune in, stay open, and finally understand the "logic" behind the big moments in your life.

#Coincidence #Awareness #DrJCDoornick #MakesSense #LifePatterns

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

► Substack: / drjcdoornick

►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast

►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:33 - Inspiration for Episode

4:09 - Are there coincidences, or is the Universe trying to tell us something?

8:15 - Nobody ever taught us how to pay attention to the magical things

13:15 - Ancient civilizations didn’t believe in coincidences

15:38 - Modern Hero Stories from Substack - Is thinking things are merely coincidences a practical way to get us out of overthinking?

16:54 - Carl Jung called them Synchronicities

20:09 - Who or what is sending the messages?

26:48 - Is your mind used to simply observing reality or shaping it?

30:03 - Are synchronicities evidence that your inner and outer worlds are connected?

31:27 - Have you noticed that your inner and outer worlds are built on patterns and structures?

36:43 - Perhaps Certainty Closes more doors than opens them.

40:04 - The IRS (Interface Response System) - 4 Steps

 

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What happens when the dream career you worked your whole life for no longer feels like your dream?

In this episode of Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick, Savannah Louie shares the raw story behind leaving her career in television news, walking away from security, and betting on herself in the most public way possible—by stepping onto Survivor… and winning $1,000,000.

We unpack the emotional reality of career burnout, the identity crisis that comes when your “dream job” stops feeling aligned, and the mindset required to reinvent your life when your original plan falls apart. Savannah opens up about what pushed her to finally stop playing it safe, the strategy that helped her outwit and outlast the competition, and why learning to trust yourself may be the greatest survival skill of all.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, craving a second act, or wondering if it’s too late to start over—this conversation is proof that sometimes the biggest risk is staying where you no longer belong.

Topics Covered: Career burnout and mental health, leaving a secure career, betting on yourself, Survivor 49 strategy, behind the scenes of Survivor 50, reinvention after 40, and building a life that actually fits who you are becoming.

#Survivor49 #SavannahLouie #CareerChange #BetOnYourself #SecondAct

Connect With Savannah Louis:

IG > https://www.instagram.com/sahhvz

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

3:12 - What I like about Savanah Louis?

5:16 - What its like being in the public eye?

6:40 - Prior career as a news anchor

10:48 - How’d you get on the Survivor Show

12:52 - How much is Survivor like the real world?

17:27 - Is it hard to get away with bullshitting people?

24:50 - What did you learn about yourself on the show?

25:58 - What limits are your body capable of reaching without food and luxuries of normal life?

29:00 - Super Fan Questions from Jeremy and Quinn

34:17 - How do you think others perceived you as a game player?

36:00 -What's it like having permission to steal and cheat?

38:40 - Was it harder to play the game when you moved onto the legends round where expectations and egos were elevated?

43:06 - Loyalty Vs. Leverage

47:55 - Betting On Yourself? What's the true value you’ve found from winning? 

53:37 - Were you authentically playing yourself on the show or was that a character or role you played?

57:23 - If someone feels that pull to bet on themselves, what's the first step?

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Does your personal growth feel like a heavy burden? We often take our healing so seriously that it becomes a new form of stress. In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick explores why "seriousness" is often just an old habit of control dressed up in new clothes. Discover how the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono can help you soften your grip and find true internal harmony.

Stop overthinking your progress and start practicing uncertainty. If you’ve been feeling burnt out by your own evolution, it’s time to trade pressure for play. Learn how the simple phrases—"I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you"—can restore the balance you've been searching for. It's time to relax, breathe, and let go of the weight of becoming.

#PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Hooponopono #SelfCare #MakesSense

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

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► Substack: / drjcdoornick

►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast

►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

1:13 - The basic premise of the Makes Sense Ecosystem

3:30 - The Burden of Seriousness

6:01 - How’s it possible to take growth too seriously?

7:40 - The Source of our seriousness lies in our individuality.

16:54 - What if Seriousness is the Familiar comfortable pattern?

18:40 - Seriousness is just the Unconscious Desire for Control

23:27 - Alex K - I was taught my inner world was not important

26:28 - Ho-Oponopono

29:48 - Relax and enjoy your breath

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Why "Choosing Yourself" Might Mean Losing Your Family
What if the people who were supposed to protect you… are the very people you need protection from?

In this powerful episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with trauma expert and bestselling author Dr. Sherrie Campbell to tackle one of the most taboo conversations in healing: when choosing your peace means walking away from your family. Together, they explore the controversial truth that not all parents are safe, loving, or healthy—and why the pressure to maintain toxic family ties can keep people trapped in cycles of pain, guilt, and emotional homelessness.

Dr. Sherrie breaks down why “No Contact” is not punishment, but protection… how to grieve the loss of the “family fantasy”… and why forgiveness does not require reconciliation. They also dive into the powerful message behind her new book, You Are Home, and what it means to stop searching for safety in others and begin building a true sense of home within yourself.

If you’ve ever been told “but they’re family” while your nervous system was screaming otherwise… this conversation may give you the permission to finally choose yourself.

#NoContact #FamilyEstrangement #DrSherrieCampbell #HealingTrauma #Boundaries #SelfPreservation #MakesSense

Connect With Dr. Sherrie

> You Are Home Book: https://amzn.to/48q3nJH

> Website:  https://drsherriecampbell.com

> IG and X: @dr.sherrie 

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

4:15 - What I like about Dr. Sherrie

5:30 - What’s it like to be Dr. Sherrie Campbell These Days?

7:55 - No Contact as an option with your parents.

12:31 - The Stage After Estrangement - Integration

15:27 - The Myth of the Good Parent and Emotional Location Analogy

23:09 - Why do people stay i toxic relationships?

30:16 - At what point does healing require a betrayal of who you used to be?

32:49 - A new way to view Authenticity

33:46 - Emotional Homelessness

37:44 - What's the difference between true healing and learning how to better tolerate BS?

40:06 - What about boundaries?

48:27 - How do people deal with the Societal Shaming Aspect of this?

53:55 - Who is your new book  “You Are Home” for?

58:39 - Is the juice worth the squeeze?

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Do you ever feel like your life is a series of random events that don’t make sense? In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick introduces a powerful framework called The Crazy Wall—a visual tool designed to help you connect the dots of your past, understand your life story, and uncover the deeper meaning behind your experiences.

By shifting from judgment to curiosity, you’ll learn how to identify life patterns, gain mental clarity, and begin finding your purpose. This episode explores how every challenge, including past trauma, may have been shaping you for what’s next. If you’ve been feeling stuck or searching for answers, this perspective will help you reframe your past, reclaim your power, and move forward with clarity.

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

► Substack: / drjcdoornick

►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast

►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:42 - The Secret Map to Your Life: Why Nothing Is Random

4:59 - The Cray Wall
7:10 - Trying to understand our life while standing inside of it?

11:30 - A detective of your own life

12:36 - Connecting the Dots

17:36 - It's all good - Awakening Statement from Live Listener @JamSessionsWithTina

20:59 - Crazy Wall / Lifeline Exercise

26:47 - We begin to see patterns in our lives. 

29:40 - @Bathrobeguy from YouTube shares insight on suffering

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Are you tired of being told your low energy, "brain fog," and stubborn weight are "just part of getting older"? In this episode, Dr. JC Doornick and Dr. Darshan Shah (founder of Next Health) break down why the standard medical system waits for you to get sick—and how you can start winning right now.

We’re moving past "sick care" and into a world where you are the CEO of your own body. Learn the simple shifts in your daily habits that can clear your mind, protect your heart, and help you actually enjoy your future. No confusing medical talk—just a clear roadmap for anyone aged 40–60 who wants to feel like themselves again.

#HealthyAging #EnergyFix #DrDarshanShah #Longevity #FeelYounger

 

Connect with Dr. Shah:
> Website - www.darshanshah.com

IG: @darshanshahmd

Resources:
> Free BioMarkers Download: www.drshah.com/biomarkers
> Next Health Centers: Next-Health.com 

 

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

 

Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:53 - Welcome, Dr. Darshan Shah

6:39 - What did you notice about healthcare that made you want to move upstream?

10:15 - Why don’t they teach practicing what you preach in Med School?

15:51 - What was the vision of Next Health? What is Longevity Medicine?

18:49 - How can someone feel terrible when their lab work falls within “Normal Range?”

21:13 - Becoming the CEO of your Health.

23:03 - What are the most important Bio-Markers to know?

26:31 - What is the difference between a chronological age and a biological age?

29:12 - MEDICINE 4.0

37:02 - What happens in your body when your internal battery starts running low

43:00 - The Ups and Downs of GLP-1 Meds

47:38 - What do the next 10 years of healthcare look like

 

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Do you wake up committed to your health, only to find yourself reaching for snacks by midday? It isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s "food noise." In this episode, Dr. JC Doornick reveals the hidden biological triggers that hijack your brain and how you can reclaim control.

Learn why your brain makes decisions before you even realize it and how the "Interface Response System" can help you stay the shotcaller of your life. We dive into why big food and big pharma want you to feel out of control and how to use the power of the "Pause" to stay aligned with your goals. Stop being a victim of your biology and start making choices that actually make sense for your future.

#FoodNoise #WeightLossTips #Willpower #HealthyHabits #MindsetMatters

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

► Substack: / drjcdoornick

►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast

►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

3:17 - I am not an expert, I am just sharing my observations and experiences

7:08 - How to stop cravings before they start - The Voice of Food Noise

11:35 - Food Noise - The Negotiation that pulls you away from yourself

14:01 - Why do we make clear decisions in the morning and then fall off later in the day?

20:16 - 85-90% of decisions are driven by our subconscious mind.

22:06 - GLP-1 Craze

27:07 - Dr. Casey Means and Metabolic Mastery

32:40 - The 4 Step IRS to win the war against food noise

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What if the biggest thing holding you back… is the version of you that you’re trying so hard to be?

In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with performance coach Todd Herman to challenge one of the most common ideas in personal growth—the pursuit of your “true self.” Instead of endlessly trying to fix flaws or overcome fear, Todd introduces the Alter Ego Effect, a powerful, research-backed framework used by elite athletes, top performers, and high-level CEOs to step into an identity that performs when it matters most.

This conversation dives into the neuroscience of cognitive priming, self-distancing, and symbolic embodiment—revealing how consciously designed identities can override hesitation, quiet internal interference, and unlock confidence on demand. You’ll discover why authenticity, as it’s commonly understood, can actually keep people stuck, and how creating a performance identity allows you to operate at your highest level without being weighed down by doubt or pressure.

We also explore what this means in today’s rapidly evolving world, where AI is taking over logic-based tasks, and the real human edge lies in intuition, leadership, and emotional control. Whether you’re building a business, navigating uncertainty, or simply trying to close the gap between your potential and your performance, this episode offers a practical and transformative approach to showing up differently—on demand.

If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but can’t seem to execute when it counts… this shift might be the one that finally makes sense.

Connect With Todd:

Official Website: https://toddherman.me

Book: https://amzn.to/4vqYN7O

Instagram: @todd_herman

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Web - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

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Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

2:20 - What's it like to be Todd Herman these Days

5:37 - What is the Alter Ego Effect

10:54 - We don’t rise to our goals, we perform to the level of our identity

17:41 - Uniqueness with Dragons and Kobe Bryant

22:41 - How Being Authentic Can Hold You Back?

38:12 - Symbolic Embodiment

40:03 - Enclothed Cognition- Totems and Artifacts

49:00 - What role does the Alter Ego play in the advancement of AI?

54:26 - Top 4 mindset shifts to move into action

59:58 - What is the ultimate goal of the Alter Ego?

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Do you feel like your mind is always racing? In this episode, Dr. JC Doornick explains how to stop overthinking and reclaim your focus in a world designed to distract you. We dive into why trying to "quiet" the noise never works and what you should do instead to find peace. Learn how to stop letting social media, opinions, and constant notifications control your mood and your life.

Stop wasting your emotional energy on things that don't bring you joy or success. We explore simple, everyday habits to help you filter out the junk and focus on the "signals" that actually lead to a better life. If you're tired of feeling mentally scattered and want to finally take back control of your attention, this conversation is for you.

#Overthinking #PeaceOfMind #FocusTips #DrJCDoornick #MakesSense

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

 

0:00 - Intro

1:38 - The Secret to a Quiet Mind in A noisy World

5:55 - Everything begins with a Hmmm?

10:50 - How do i quiet a noisy mind in a world that never shuts up?

13:16 - Noise doesn’t require your permission to show up.

19:27 - Let’s give the voice in your head a name.

22:42 - Noise only becomes noise when you agree that it matters

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What if the limits you believe about your life… aren’t actually true?

In this episode of Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick, New York Times bestselling author Nir Eyal returns to unpack the core ideas behind his latest book, Beyond Belief. Known for Hooked and Indistractable, Nir now turns his focus to the deepest layer of human behavior, the beliefs that shape how we see reality itself.

We explore why the brain operates as a prediction machine, how feelings can mislead us when mistaken for facts, and why overthinking often reinforces the very patterns we’re trying to escape. Nir breaks down how many of our beliefs aren’t actually ours—but inherited, rehearsed, and rarely questioned.

Dr. JC introduces the concept of becoming a Free Thinker, someone willing to stay open, remain curious, and not be immediately attached to their beliefs—and together they examine both the power and the potential downside of that mindset.

You’ll also learn practical tools like Nir’s third-person technique for interrupting negative thought loops, and how to begin rewriting the internal “software” that’s quietly running your life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or limited by your own thinking, this conversation will challenge you to ask a better question:

Is this actually true… or is it just a belief I’ve never questioned?

Watch until the end to learn a simple technique you can use immediately to break rumination and take control of your attention.

Connect With Nir Eyal:

Beyond Belief: https://amzn.to/41hgzg4
Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/
IG: @nireyal

 

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Website - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:42 - What I like about Nir Eyal

3:07 - What's it like to be Nir Ayal These Days?

5:40 - The Power Of Beliefs - Curing Chronic Pain - Hypno-sedation

10:05 - Do we need to believe in ourselves in order to take action?

15:37 - The space between fact and faith.

19:20 - Where do beliefs come from

23:04 - Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction - The Turn Around

30:20 - What does it take for someone to decide to challenge their beliefs?

38:14 - Is there danger in believing you can do anything you put your mind to?

42:14 - Inherited Beliefs and Prayer

47:12 - FreeThinker

51:08 - Rewriting Beliefs

 

 

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Do you ever wish you could just hit 'mute' on your own thoughts for five minutes? We’ve been conditioned to think that if we're thinking it, it must be true... but the truth is, your brain is just a suggestion box. You don't have to agree with anything it says.

Stick with me, because in this video, I’m sharing a simple, 'mind-blowing' question that shuts down stress instantly. It’s time to stop letting your mind run the show and start being the person in charge. Let’s make sense of it.

 

Resources:
- The Shining of Being by Rupert Spira - https://amzn.to/4sHyZT2

 

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MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com  

0:00 - Intro

1:58 - The Thought Thunderstorm

4:26 - Rupert Spira

5:51 - Challenge on my sexuality from the live audience interaction.

8:54 - You Be Gooning? Hmmm? Live Interaction

10:55 - The Uninvited Guest

13:56 - Breaking News I Don’t Care

17:16 - The Goal is to stop automatically believing

22:28 - The Shift from automatically reacting to the Pause

25:16 - Thoughts don’t Need Your Permission to Show Up, but they need your participation to stay.

29:00 - The Bridge into Awareness

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Everyone is talking about AI… but almost no one is talking about the one thing that actually matters: Creative Direction.

In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with John Lee—one of the leading voices in Human-Centric AI Strategy and author of Money Unlocked—to break down what it really takes to thrive in the age of automation.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to “keep up” with AI, worried about losing your voice, or wondering how to stand out in a sea of predictable, soulless content… this conversation will shift everything.

Together, they explore the concept of the Creative-AI Bridge, the power of becoming the Chief Visionary, and the game-changing framework John calls the Visionary Handoff—where humans lead with vision, and AI executes with precision.

You’ll discover how to maintain Authenticity at Scale, protect your creative identity, and leverage AI not as a replacement… but as your personal production house.

This isn’t about using AI better.
It’s about becoming someone AI can actually amplify.

Because in 2026, the creators who win won’t be the fastest…

They’ll be the ones who know what’s worth creating.

Connect With John Lee:

Money Unlocked: www.moneyunlocked.com IG: @john_lee_official

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Website - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Welcome

2:30 - Only 5 things you need to know about AI

5:28 - Speed Loves Money

9:01 - 2026 is the Creative Direction over the Content Phase

14:14 - We need to train AI like we train employees.

15:37 - The 5 Levels of AI

20:09 - Are you talking to AI Avatars without knowing it?

20:56 - Maintaining Authenticity at Scale

25:41 - The Human touch is the new gold.

31:46 - The Elite Creator Advantage with AI?

25:08 The Workflow Breakdown

39:49 - We have to look at AI as an incredible tool

43:02 - Money Unlocked - The Book

45:51 - The three parts to making money

50:49 - The Freedom Number

52:53 - What is the ethical responsibility of the creator

58:28 - What is one thing from your personal life you will never give over to AI?

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What if the key to mental clarity isn’t knowing more—but resisting the urge to know too quickly? In this episode, Dr. JC Doornick explores the idea of becoming a “Freethinker” through the simple yet powerful “Hmmm” pause—Haven’t Made Up My Mind. Inspired by insights from Nir Eyal and grounded in the Interface Response System (Perceive, Pause, Process, Proceed), this conversation challenges the modern pressure to rush into certainty and instead invites you into a space of curiosity, cognitive flexibility, and emotional precision. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in your thinking, this episode offers a practical mindset shift to help you slow down, see more clearly, and respond with intention instead of impulse.

Resources:

Longevity Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7925741

Nir Ayal Book: https://a.co/d/01K0x347

 

Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

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►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

0:00 - Intro

1:15 - Free Thinker

3:39 - Living in a world where we are rushed to respond with certainty?

4:44 - Moving Beyond Belief as a Free Thinker

7:19 - A world that rewards certainty

9:42 - The Power of Hmmm?

17:07 The Connection Between Free Thinking and Longevity

19:22 - All I Know Is

20:25 - Emotional Regulation and Clarity

24:31 - Shifting from the need to be certain to increasing awareness

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She built a platform exposing the dangers of the adult industry… and then became one of its top earners.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with Heather Nielsen to unpack one of the most controversial pivots in the digital creator economy. From founding “Fight The Beast” to stepping into the world of OnlyFans, Heather shares the internal battle, the external judgment, and the deeper question most people avoid: can something widely criticized still be approached ethically?

This conversation goes far beyond headlines. It explores what “ethical monetization” actually means in 2026, how financial pressure and autonomy reshape personal values, and why adaptability—not consistency—may be the real currency of the New Economy. Heather opens up about supporting her family, navigating identity shifts, and redefining what it means to build an authentic personal brand in a world where your life can become your livelihood.

Together, we examine the tension between fighting a system and learning how to leverage it, the rise of consent-based platforms, and the psychological cost of turning personal identity into income. If you’ve ever questioned where your own line is—or how you would respond when survival, freedom, and values collide—this episode will challenge you to take a deeper look.

This isn’t just a story about OnlyFans.
It’s a story about evolution, ethics, and what it really means to make sense of your choices in a rapidly changing world.

Contact Heather:

https://links.fightthebeast.org

Dr. JC Doornick Links:

Website - www.makessensebook.com

YT -    / @drjcdoornick

IG -   / @drjcdoornick

FB -   / @makessensepodcast

Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

 

MAKES SENSE PODCAST

Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

 

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Podcast Affiliates:

Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

OUR SPONSORS:

Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com 0:00 - Intro

1:07 - Welcome Back, Heather Neilsen

3:26 - How did you move from fighting Porn to Working in Porn?

5:59 - Blinded by the cage of religion

8:55 - What was that moment when you decided to get into porn?

14:10 - I had a little bit of Villain energy going into it.

17:31 - Is this a contradiction or an evolution?

19:53 - Self Discovery - What needed to change inside to make this doable?

23:53 - The Ethics behind monetizing Porn?

29:39 - The No-Sale Sale - Is the takeaway your strategy for earning money?

32:34 - What are the lines you won’t cross in porn?

35:58 - What's the largest amount of money someone has ever offered you?

37:08 - How do you respond to the haters?

44:40 - What would Heather of 2026 say to the old Heather who was against porn?

48:06 - Would you let your daughter do OnlyFans?

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