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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon"
Personal Growth
Self-Improvement
Gratitude
Mindfulness
Personal Development
Relationships
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Consciousness
Plant Medicine
Love
Meditation
Ayahuasca
Perception
Anxiety
Buddhism
Reality
Desire
Self-Love
Metabolic Health

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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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... more

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 f... more

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 c... more

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 i... more

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Jason Duncan
Entrepreneur and author discussing exits, money myths, and the golden cage
Entrepreneur, author
Episode: The Success Lie: Why Your Hard Work Isn't Making You Happy with Jason Duncan - E171
Tal Ben-Chahar
Author and professor known for Happier No Matter What
Harvard Happiness studies
Episode: Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169
Savanah Louie
Survivor contestant, 49 and 50 entrant
Survivor (TV show)
Episode: How Quitting Your Dream Job Can Make You a Millionaire - E167
Dr. Sherrie Campbell
Psychologist and author
Episode: Why "Choosing Yourself" Might Mean Losing Your Family with Dr. Sherrie Campbell - E165
Dr. Darshan Shah
Founder of Next Health, longevity medicine advocate
Next Health
Episode: Stop "Feeling Your Age": The Truth About Your Energy w/ Dr. Darshan Shah - E163
Todd Herman
Global performance strategist and mental conditioning coach; author of The Alter Ego Effect
Todd Herman/alter-ego framework
Episode: Why Your "True Self" is Holding You Back (The Alter Ego Effect) - E161
John Lee
AI entrepreneur and author focused on Creative Intelligence
Mindvalley (mentioned)
Episode: Why AI Needs Your Creativity to Scale with John Lee - E157
Howie Mandel
Celebrity guest appearing in intro promos and sponsorship segments
Howie Do It / Global Gaming League promotions
Episode: The Night Before Rule: Claim Authority Over Your Mood - E154
Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Neuroscientist and professor discussing exercise and brain health
New York University (education/background mentioned)
Episode: Grow New Brain Cells: The 10-Minute Habit for Focus & Memory with Dr. Wendy Suzuki - E153

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 977 ratings
  • Good Advice

    Interesting conversations full of good advice. JC is a great host and is always learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastVictor
    United States17 days ago
  • Love the clarity

    I appreciate the broad range of experiences and the openness of “The Dragon”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Getting a life...
    Canada17 days ago
  • Very Informative

    Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel La Loca
    United States17 days ago
  • New perspectives

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OfficialAnika
    United States17 days ago
  • Amazing Show

    Great job by Dr JC

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Datyuim
    United States17 days ago

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Why "Choosing Yourself" Might Mean Losing Your Family with Dr. Sherrie Campbell - E165
Q: Who's this Sherrie Campbell?
The host asks who the guest is and what her work and perspective bring to the discussion, framing the conversation around her expertise and the themes of her book.
Stop "Feeling Your Age": The Truth About Your Energy w/ Dr. Darshan Shah - E163
Q: What motivated you to shift from traditional surgery to longevity medicine?
Dr. Shah explains that seeing unhealthy patients in the surgical path and experiencing burnout and personal health issues motivated him to seek a system that emphasizes prevention, health optimization, and understanding root causes rather than just treating diseases.
Are We Living in a Simulation? Rizwan Virk on the Science of Reality - Episode 151
Q: Why do we discuss NPCs versus players, and can an NPC become a player?
NPCs are non-player characters driven by predefined or learned behavior; advances in AI and LLMs blur the line, allowing NPCs to simulate real behavior and potentially empower them to act as players within the game, while consciousness may still distinguish the actual player from the NPC.
Are We Living in a Simulation? Rizwan Virk on the Science of Reality - Episode 151
Q: What is The Simulation Hypothesis and why has it moved from philosophy into scientific debate?
The hypothesis is that the world is a virtual reality rendered from information, not a strictly physical realm; advances in AI, VR, and quantum physics align with this view, suggesting the world could be computed or rendered in ways that mimic physical reality.
Why You Feel Depleted: Oz Garcia on Healthspan & Brain Vitality - Episode 149
Q: How do fasting and autophagy relate to aging and brain health?
Intermittent fasting triggers autophagy and apoptosis, promoting cellular cleanup and repair, which can support brain health and longevity when done thoughtfully.

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What is Makes Sense about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on personal development, brain health, productivity, and the psychology of how we think, learn, and behave in everyday life. Across recent episodes, themes include the neuroscience of exercise and cognition, strategies to overcome procrastination and change, practical mindset tools, and explorations of technology's impact on reality, attention, and decision-making. Guests range from neuroscientists and authors to entrepreneurs and thinkers, providing research-backed insights and actionable tips, often framed around sustainable habits, self-awareness, and purposeful action. A standout trait is the host's emphasis on translating complex concepts into clear, applicable steps for daily life, work, and long-term growth, making i... more

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2. Tal Ben-Chahar
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