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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

by Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon"

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.

Latest episodes

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IRS - How to See Life From a Completely Different Perspective - E210

If you've been trying to change your mindset — for success, happiness, or just clarity — you found the right video. I'm Dr. JC Doornick, and for over 20 years, I've help

Sep 18
41 min

Good Shift - How to keep your feet in the face of adversity - E209

What does it really mean to “keep your feet” when life tries to sweep you away? In this short Good Shift, Dr. JC Doornick explores the difference between experiencing ad

Sep 16
3 min

Helen Urwin - The Woman Fortune 500 Brands Called in Secret for 30 Years — Finally Reveals The 9 Freedoms of Being Giant - E208

For thirty years, if you worked at Mars, Kellogg, General Mills, KPMG, or Sony — and your brand needed to change from the inside out — there's a good chance you were quie

Sep 14
1 h 10 min

Misunderstoond - How to handle unsolicited criticism - E207

Someone told me I was called a misogynist. Not a stranger's opinion I could shrug off — someone who'd formed a real judgment about who I am. And it caught me off guard, b

Sep 11
42 min

GOOD SHIFT- Transformational Gardening Vs. Weed Whacking - E206

What if the reason certain problems keep coming back isn’t that you haven’t fought them hard enough—but because you haven’t changed the environment that allows them to th

Sep 9
3 min

Danny Goler: DMT, Lasers & the Hidden Structure of Reality: What Science Won't Touch (But He Did) - E205

What if reality isn't made of particles — what if it's made of code? My guest today is an independent researcher who took a laser, pointed it at the world, and recorded s

Sep 7
53 min

Why You Trust Fear More Than Your Own Potential - E204

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 bec

Sep 4
35 min

Good Shift - The Power of Not Making Up Your Mind - E203

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 Goo

Sep 2
3 min

AI Isn’t the Future Without HI: Jim Kwik on Human Intelligence & Becoming Limitless Daily - E202

What happens to human intelligence in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence? In this special conversation, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with world-renow

Aug 31
54 min

The Idea That Ends Most Arguments Before They Start (Whole-O-Graphic Vision) - E201

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

Aug 28
44 min

Good Shift - Living Your Life By Design - E200

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 differenc

Aug 26
4 min

He Was Given 12 Months to Live. Here's What He Wants You to Know About Identity - David Linden - E199

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 tol

Aug 24
55 min

The Humbling: The Science of Post-Traumatic Growth - E198

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

Aug 21
46 min

Ex-Scientologist Reveals What Really Happens Inside the Sea Org (Tom Cruise, John Travolta & More) - Anne Hill - E197

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.

Aug 18
1 h 07 min

The Gratitude Trick That Rewires Your Brain by 9AM - E196

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 patt

Aug 14
46 min

He Went From Meth Addict to Millionaire's Therapist — Matt Grace's Wild Recovery Story - E195

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

Aug 12
46 min

A Second Chance On Love - The Real Chicken and Dragon Story - Interview by Jennie Drollinger - E-194

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, an

Aug 7
55 min

We Summited Everest Together — Then Went Back to Work on Monday | Håkon & Hanne Hyttedalen - E193

"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 a

Aug 4
58 min

Stop Setting Goals — Become the Person Who Wins - E192

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 decid

Aug 1
45 min

He Spent 30 Years Failing Before Writing a Bestseller — Steven Pressfield on Resistance, Identity & Going Pro - E191

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

Jul 28
50 min

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What listeners say

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This podcast has become one of my favorite sources of inspiration and personal growth.Every episode is filled with meaningful conversations and practical life lessons.Dr. J.C. Doornick explains complex topics in a simple, engaging, and relatable way.Listening always gives me a fresh perspective and motivates me to become a better version of myself.Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys thoughtful discussions and lifelong learning.

Mark M. Kinne · Jul 2026

JC is a true healer. The depth of his care through his wisdom teachings in this podcast are a call for each of us to uplevel our lives by living beyond our fears and limitations. Love this. 🙏🏽

alana_4_potter · Jun 2026

Dr JC Doornick always says exactly what I needed to hear, he’s got a great way to articulate and say the thing that makes you want to improve and grow. I always leave in a better state after his podcasts and live streams!

KeyOnASun · Jun 2026

Dr. JC approaches conversations in a way that helps us gain new insights into guests we may think we’re familiar with, and topics we need to re-examine.

OfficialAnika · May 2026

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