Hello and welcome to Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick. We discuss the things that make you go "Hmm?" — the most pressing topics of contemplation in your mind as you interface with the reality of your day-to-day life. Are you open, curious, and ready to solve the mysteries of why stuff happens? Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses.
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A Second Chance On Love - The Real Chicken and Dragon Story - Interview by Jennie Drollinger - E-194
Aug 07, 2026
n 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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We Summited Everest Together — Then Went Back to Work on Monday | Håkon & Hanne Hyttedalen - E193
Aug 04, 2026
Norwegian couple Håkon & Hanne Hyttedalen summited Everest in 2026 while holding corporate careers. Trail running, UTMB, and the formula for an extreme double life. (158 characters)
Stop Setting Goals — Become the Person Who Wins - E192
Aug 01, 2026
Learn the identity-first mindset that helps you become the person you want to be, long before proof shows up. New personal growth podcast — listen now.
He Spent 30 Years Failing Before Writing a Bestseller — Steven Pressfield on Resistance, Identity & Going Pro - E191
Jul 28, 2026
Steven Pressfield reveals the invisible force destroying your creative life, why “turning pro” is a spiritual act, and what 30 years of rejection taught him about master.
The Untouchable Flow: Why Control Is Killing Your Peace - E-190
Jul 24, 2026
Dr. JC reveals the Untouchable Flow: how mastering your attention — not controlling life — creates real peace. Tune in Monday to reset your mindset.
He Was Homeless, Jailed, and Suicidal — Then Built an 800% Business Empire | Glenn Lundy - E189
Jul 21, 2026
From homeless and behind bars to 800% business growth — Glenn Lundy reveals the morning routine, faith, and leadership mindset that changed everything.
Carelessly Unshakable and the Super Power of Silence - E-188
Jul 17, 2026
Learn the unshakable mindset: how to stop reacting, master emotional detachment, and use Napoleon Hill's indifference principle. Listen now on Makes Sense.
The Psychologist Who Proved Trauma Can Trigger Enlightenment — Steve Taylor - E187
Jul 14, 2026
Steve Taylor — psychologist, bestselling author & consciousness researcher — reveals what really triggers spiritual awakening, why the ego is a recent evolutionary glitch, and the secret behind the…
Cancer Gave Me What Years of Therapy Couldn't - E-186
Jul 10, 2026
What if your cancer diagnosis was the breakthrough you never asked for? Dr. JC unpacks radical authenticity, consciousness shifts, and living fully. Listen now.
He's Guided Thousands Through Ayahuasca, 5-MeO-DMT & Peyote — Here's What No One Tells You E- 185
Jul 07, 2026
Billy Venkatraman, plant medicine facilitator, I AM TRIBE founder, and current Arkana coordinator, reveals what Ayahuasca, Bufo, and Peyote actually do to the mind, body, and soul.
Want Nothing, Fear Nothing: The Power of Indifference - E-184
Jul 03, 2026
What if needing nothing made you invincible? Dr. JC breaks down strategic indifference, personal power, and the IRS Process. Listen now and take your CARRENCY back.
She Lowered Cortisol 43% in Minutes — The Tapping Method Your Nervous System Is Begging For | Jessica Ortner - E-183
Jun 30, 2026
EFT tapping expert Jessica Ortner reveals how to lower cortisol, calm your nervous system, and stop overthinking — in minutes a day. Science, tools, and real talk.
Guess Who Has Cancer - Pull the Weeds Before You Plant the Seeds - E-182
Jun 26, 2026
After revealing his recent kidney cancer diagnosis, Dr. JC shares the profound lesson it's teaching him: lasting transformation begins by removing what no longer serves you before adding something…
17,000 Skydives Taught Him This 1 Trick to Stop Overthinking - With Steve Lunton - E-181
Jun 23, 2026
Imagine standing at the edge of an open plane door, 13,000 feet up. Your heart is pounding, and your mind is screaming 'stop.' Most people live their entire lives in that state of 'mental…
The Prison of Certainty - Why Curiosity is the New Superpower - E-180
Jun 19, 2026
What if the very thing preventing your next breakthrough is your certainty that you've already found the answer? In this episode, we explore why the human mind craves the safety of "knowing" and how…
Are You Too Sensitive? This One Truth Changes Everything with Elaine Aron - E-179
Jun 16, 2026
Ever been told you’re 'too sensitive' or need to grow 'thicker skin'? If loud rooms, busy days, or just absorbing other people’s stress drains you completely, you aren't weak. You are actually…
The War Within- How to Beat Resistance and Step Into Your Calling - E-178
Jun 12, 2026
Stuck in your wilderness season? Dr. JC Doornick breaks down identity transformation, how to handle the voltage of your calling, and why the arena of play awaits. Listen now.
How to Stay Relevant When the World Changes Fast with James Orsini - E-177
Jun 09, 2026
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…
The perception trap: how childhood rewires your reality - E-176
Jun 05, 2026
Your brain processes roughly 11 million bits of information every second, yet you're consciously aware of only about 50. Which raises a fascinating question: if you're only seeing a tiny fraction of…
Reasons You're Undercharging at Work — And the Money Coach Who Spent 25 Years Fixing It with - Jen Fontanilla - E175
Jun 02, 2026
Money coach and former Disney designer Jen Fontanilla spent 25 years creating for brands like Disney, Sony, and Target before realizing she had never been taught how to value her own work. In this…
Flow Burglars - 5 Types of People Who Secretly Steal Your Peace - E174
May 29, 2026
Ever feel emotionally drained by certain people no matter how much you try to help them? In this episode of the Makes Sense Podcast, Dr. JC Doornick reveals the 5 types of “Flow Burglars” who quietly…
The Science of Doing Less and Achieving More with Jay Papasan - E-173
May 26, 2026
Feeling overwhelmed and constantly busy without real progress? In this episode, Jay Papasan joins Dr. JC Doornick to reveal why doing less—but focusing on what matters most—is the real secret to…
The Super Power of Unavailability - Why Successful People Don't Answer Every Text - E-172
May 22, 2026
Feeling constantly overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and always on call for everyone else? In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick reveals why becoming intentionally unavailable may be the…
The Success Lie: Why Your Hard Work Isn't Making You Happy with Jason Duncan - E171
May 19, 2026
What if the life you worked so hard to build is actually the thing keeping you trapped? In this episode, Dr. JC Doornick and Jason Duncan expose the “Golden Cage” of modern success and reveal how…
The Superpowers You Mistook for Weaknesses - E170
May 15, 2026
What if the very traits you’ve been trying to fix—your sensitivity, overthinking, or perfectionism—are actually your hidden superpowers? In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick explores how…
Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169
May 12, 2026
What if the secret to happiness is stopping the chase altogether? In this powerful conversation, Tal Ben-Shahar joins JC to explore why real fulfillment comes not from avoiding struggle, but from…
How to Recognize and Follow Life’s Hidden Signals - E168
May 08, 2026
What if the moments you call “coincidences” are actually signals trying to get your attention? In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick explores how awareness changes everything, helping you…
How Quitting Your Dream Job Can Make You a Millionaire - E167
May 05, 2026
Savannah Louie reveals how career burnout pushed her to leave television news, bet on herself, and ultimately win $1,000,000 on Survivor. This episode is a masterclass in reinvention, risk-taking…
The Burden of Seriousness - How to stop feeling overwhelmed by life - E166
May 01, 2026
If your healing journey has started to feel heavier than the pain you were trying to heal from, this episode is for you. Dr. JC Doornick explores why personal growth can become its own form of…
Why "Choosing Yourself" Might Mean Losing Your Family with Dr. Sherrie Campbell - E165
Apr 28, 2026
Dr. JC Doornick sits down with Dr. Sherrie Campbell to explore the controversial truth that sometimes healing requires walking away from the people who hurt you most. If choosing your peace means…
