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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

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

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Steve Taylor
Psychologist, consciousness researcher, and author
Leeds Beckett University
Episode: The Psychologist Who Proved Trauma Can Trigger Enlightenment — Steve Taylor - E187
Jessica Ortner
Author and co-creator of The Tapping Solution
The Tapping Solution
Episode: She Lowered Cortisol 43% in Minutes — The Tapping Method Your Nervous System Is Begging For | Jessica Ortner - E-183
Steven Linton
Dragon Slayer, skydiver and personal development author/coach
Self-employed personal development professional
Episode: 17,000 Skydives Taught Him This 1 Trick to Stop Overthinking - With Steve Lunton - E-181
Jason Duncan
Guest mentioned in episode, discussed in past show
Episode: The Prison of Certainty - Why Curiosity is the New Superpower - E-180
Elaine Aron
Author and researcher on highly sensitive people; author of The Highly Sensitive Person and Spirituality Through a Highly Sensitive Lens
HSP Research/Author
Episode: Are You Too Sensitive? This One Truth Changes Everything with Elaine Aron - E-179
James Orsini
Entrepreneur, former CEO, mentor; helped build Factotum and Vyve
Factotum / Vyve (via Gary Vaynerchuk ecosystem)
Episode: How to Stay Relevant When the World Changes Fast with James Orsini - E-177
Jen Fontanilla
Money coach focusing on money mindset for creatives
Episode: Reasons You're Undercharging at Work — And the Money Coach Who Spent 25 Years Fixing It with - Jen Fontanilla - E175
Jay Papasan
Author of The ONE Thing, co-author of foundational business and self-help works
Author and speaker
Episode: The Science of Doing Less and Achieving More with Jay Papasan - E-173
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

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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 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 States3 days 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 States21 days 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • Good Advice

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastVictor
    United States3 months ago

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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.
He's Guided Thousands Through Ayahuasca, 5-MeO-DMT & Peyote — Here's What No One Tells You E- 185
Q: What makes a maestro authentic, and how do you distinguish genuine teachers from impostors?
Authentic maestros guide students back to themselves from the heart, functioning as vessels rather than gurus who claim credit, with true healing rooted in humility and surrender rather than ego.
He's Guided Thousands Through Ayahuasca, 5-MeO-DMT & Peyote — Here's What No One Tells You E- 185
Q: What is it like to be Billy V these days?
He describes a balanced experience of highs and lows, gratitude, and a sense of purposeful living rather than feeling like a burden of responsibility; the role is framed as a joyful service rather than laborious duty.
How to Stay Relevant When the World Changes Fast with James Orsini - E-177
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to reinvent themselves at 40, 50, or 60?
Use an SSP matrix to identify strengths, skills, and passions, then align them to opportunities rather than just past resumes. He gives examples of pivoting into advisory roles and leveraging existing networks to create new income streams that align with personal strengths.
How to Stay Relevant When the World Changes Fast with James Orsini - E-177
Q: How do you stay relevant in a world of rapid change and AI advancement?
He stresses staying curious, learning continuously, and applying human skills like leadership, empathy, and financial literacy, while embracing a practical approach to AI—using it for cost savings and efficiency but not losing sight of fundamentals and the human touch.

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