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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

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

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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Matt Grace
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Hyttedalen family / hh.outofoffice
Episode: We Summited Everest Together — Then Went Back to Work on Monday | Håkon & Hanne Hyttedalen - E193
Glen Lundy
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Steve Taylor
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Billy Venkatraman
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Arcana Spiritual Centers; I Am Tribe
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Jessica Ortner
Author and co-creator of The Tapping Solution
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Steven Linton
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Dr. JC Doornick
Host of Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick; leads conversations on mindset, productivity, health, and personal growth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Best podcast ever

    This podcast always teach me how to solve problems in our daily lives. I was inspired by the “puppets lifestyle“, “sense-making machine “ and “respond verses react”! It’s destiny for me to listen to this podcast! I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MOCAYLY
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Podcast That Inspires Positive Change

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark M. Kinne
    United States2 months ago
  • Truly Makes Sense

    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. 🙏🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alana_4_potter
    United States2 months ago
  • Love JC

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeyOnASun
    United States2 months ago
  • Good Advice

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastVictor
    United States4 months ago

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A Second Chance On Love - The Real Chicken and Dragon Story - Interview by Jennie Drollinger - E-194
Q: How did you know you were with the right person when you met across the table that first dinner?
JC explains that it wasn't about a conventional checklist but a felt sense of home and an undeniable presence, which grew stronger as the evening progressed and they connected on multiple levels.
He Spent 30 Years Failing Before Writing a Bestseller — Steven Pressfield on Resistance, Identity & Going Pro - E191
Q: Would you say the time before your breakthrough was about readiness or something else
Pressfield suggests decades of struggle and learning shaped his readiness; the breakthrough arrived when he finally wrote from his own center and trusted the process rather than chasing external validation.
He Was Homeless, Jailed, and Suicidal — Then Built an 800% Business Empire | Glenn Lundy - E189
Q: What role did identity and mindset play in your transformation?
Identity was the real leverage; recognizing that change starts from within, embracing a spiritual shift, and acknowledging that you are the catalyst—positive or negative—enabled him to rebuild everything from the ground up.
He Was Homeless, Jailed, and Suicidal — Then Built an 800% Business Empire | Glenn Lundy - E189
Q: What is the 800% lifestyle and how did you start it?
It began as a way to invest fully in eight pillars of life—faith, fitness, family, friends, finances, career, education, and mental health—so that success in one area wouldn't come at the expense of others; the lifestyle emerged from tracking and balancing these pillars.
She Lowered Cortisol 43% in Minutes — The Tapping Method Your Nervous System Is Begging For | Jessica Ortner - E-183
Q: Let's start there. For somebody hearing EFT or tapping for the very first time, what exactly is happening there? What is it and what's happening?
Tapping works by stimulating acupressure points that have high concentrations of nerve endings, sending a calming signal through the nervous system, reducing the body's physical stress response so thoughts can be processed with less charge. Belief isn't required; the body responds through the nervous system even if you're skeptical.

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