Episodes

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July 28, 2026

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

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.
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July 24, 2026

The Untouchable Flow: Why Control Is Killing Your Peace - E-190

Dr. JC reveals the Untouchable Flow: how mastering your attention — not controlling life — creates real peace. Tune in Monday to reset your mindset.
189
July 21, 2026

He Was Homeless, Jailed, and Suicidal — Then Built an 800% Business Empire | Glenn Lundy - E189

From homeless and behind bars to 800% business growth — Glenn Lundy reveals the morning routine, faith, and leadership mindset that changed everything.
188
July 17, 2026

Carelessly Unshakable and the Super Power of Silence - E-188

Learn the unshakable mindset: how to stop reacting, master emotional detachment, and use Napoleon Hill's indifference principle. Listen now on Makes Sense.
187
July 14, 2026

The Psychologist Who Proved Trauma Can Trigger Enlightenment — Steve Taylor - E18

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 Beatles’ genius.
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July 10, 2026

Cancer Gave Me What Years of Therapy Couldn't - E-186

What if your cancer diagnosis was the breakthrough you never asked for? Dr. JC unpacks radical authenticity, consciousness shifts, and living fully. Listen now.
185
July 7, 2026

He's Guided Thousands Through Ayahuasca, 5-MeO-DMT & Peyote — Here's What No One Tells You E- 185

Billy Venkatraman, plant medicine facilitator, I AM TRIBE founder, and former Arkana coordinator, reveals what Ayahuasca, Bufo, and Peyote actually do to the mind, body, and soul.
183
July 3, 2026

Want Nothing, Fear Nothing: The Power of Indifference - E-183

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.
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June 30, 2026

She Lowered Cortisol 43% in Minutes — The Tapping Method Your Nervous System Is Begging For | Jessica Ortner - E-183

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.
182
June 26, 2026

Guess Who Has Cancer - Pull the Weeds Before You Plant the Seeds - E-182

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 new. Discover why healing—and growth—isn't just about planting better seeds, but about first pulling the weeds and rebuilding the terrain where your life takes root.
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June 23, 2026

17,000 Skydives Taught Him This 1 Trick to Stop Overthinking - With Steve Lunton - E-181

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 paralysis'—but they’re sitting on their couch. If you’re trapped in a loop of overthinking, you’re essentially free-falling without a parachute.
180
June 19, 2026

The Prison of Certainty - Why Curiosity is the New Superpower - E-180

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 staying curious—not staying certain—may be the real key to growth, transformation, and seeing possibilities you never knew existed.
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June 16, 2026

Are You Too Sensitive? This One Truth Changes Everything with Elaine Aron - E-179

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 hardwired differently.
178
June 12, 2026

The War Within- How to Beat Resistance and Step Into Your Calling - E-178

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.
177
June 9, 2026

How to Stay Relevant When the World Changes Fast with James Orsini - E-177

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 operator James Orsini joins Dr. JC Doornick to talk about the human side of high-level success.
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June 5, 2026

The perception trap: how childhood rewires your reality - E-176

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 reality, who decided what made the cut? Today on Makes Sense with Dr. JC, we're exploring the hidden filters that shape your perception—and how to reclaim the power to see life through your own eyes.
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June 2, 2026

Reasons You're Undercharging at Work — And the Money Coach Who Spent 25 Years Fixing It with - Jen Fontanilla - E175

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 episode, we unpack why so many creatives undercharge, how childhood conditioning shapes your relationship with money, and the mindset shift that finally breaks the “starving artist” myth.
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May 29, 2026

Flow Burglars - 5 Types of People Who Secretly Steal Your Peace - E174

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 steal your energy, peace, and focus—and how setting healthy boundaries may be the most compassionate thing you can do for both of you.
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May 26, 2026

The Science of Doing Less and Achieving More with Jay Papasan - E-173

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 clarity, productivity, and extraordinary results in a distracted world.
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May 22, 2026

The Super Power of Unavailability - Why Successful People Don't Answer Every Text - E-172

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 ultimate superpower for protecting your peace, setting boundaries, reducing burnout, and taking back control of your life in a world addicted to instant access.
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May 19, 2026

The Success Lie: Why Your Hard Work Isn't Making You Happy with Jason Duncan - E171

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 high-achievers unknowingly build businesses that own them instead of serve them—using the Interface Response System (IRS) to redefine freedom, purpose, and success on their own terms.
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May 15, 2026

The Superpowers You Mistook for Weaknesses - E170

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 to stop fighting your nature, uncover your hidden strengths, and use what makes you different as your greatest advantage in life, relationships, and success.
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May 12, 2026

Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169

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 becoming antifragile enough to grow through it. Together, they unpack the paradox of happiness, toxic positivity, emotional resilience, and how the Interface Response System (Perceive, Pause, Process, Proceed) can help you thrive in a world filled with uncertainty and pressure.
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May 8, 2026

How to Recognize and Follow Life’s Hidden Signals - E168

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 recognize the patterns, people, and synchronicities that may be guiding your life more than you realize.