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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
176 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
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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Present moment awareness and mindfulness practiceLaw of attraction and manifestation limitationsIdentity-based transformation and personal developmentNature as metaphor for human intelligence and behaviorInterconnectedness and systems thinkingConditioning and belief system deconstructionWonder and awe as emotional anchorsProcrastination and time perceptionNear-death experiences and life orientation shiftsGratitude positioning and existential perspective
Analyzed Episodes
Jan 9, 2026
Why we're not happy yet - the power of presence - Episode 134
Present moment awareness and mindfulness practiceLaw of attraction and manifestation limitationsIdentity-based transformation and personal development
View AnalysisMay 19, 2026
The Success Lie: Why Your Hard Work Isn't Making You Happy with Jason Duncan - E171
Golden Cage Business ModelProfit vs Revenue MetricsBusiness Scalability and Systematization
View AnalysisJan 13, 2026
Naked Awareness - One from the Vault - Episode 135
Present-moment consciousnessGratitude practiceFocus and goal achievement
View AnalysisJan 16, 2026
Life is Unpredictable: How to Control Your Response When Everything Goes Wrong - Episode 136
Emotional Resilience and Stress ManagementNervous System Regulation and Self-RegulationCognitive Reframing and Perception Management
View AnalysisJan 20, 2026
Why physical books are the ultimate "Brain Upgrade" for 2026 with Nick Hutchison - Episode 137
Intentional Reading Practices and SMART Goal SettingAction Implementation Gap in Personal DevelopmentPhysical Books vs. Digital Content Consumption
View AnalysisJan 23, 2026
You Are Not Your Past - How To Let Go and Finally Feel Okay - Episode 138
Impermanence and non-attachment philosophyBeginner's mind vs. expert mindsetBuddhist Four Noble Truths
View AnalysisJan 27, 2026
THEY’RE CONTROLLING YOU - The Cult We’re All In: The Invisible Science of Social Control with Georgia Clare - Episode 139
High-Control Belief Systems and Cult DynamicsCognitive Dissonance and Selective PerceptionChildhood Trauma and Limiting Beliefs
View AnalysisJan 30, 2026
How to Get What You Want in Every Conversation — Communication Mastery - Episode 140
Communication mastery and ethical persuasionInterpersonal needs framework (PSR model)Active listening and clarifying questions
View AnalysisMay 5, 2026
How Quitting Your Dream Job Can Make You a Millionaire - E167
Career Transition and Burnout RecoveryBetting on Yourself and Risk-TakingAuthenticity vs. Strategic Deception
View AnalysisMay 8, 2026
How to Recognize and Follow Life’s Hidden Signals - E168
Synchronicities and meaningful coincidencesCarl Jung's psychology and synchronicity theoryIntuition and gut decision-making
View AnalysisMay 12, 2026
Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169
Paradox of Happiness and arrival fallacySPIRE framework (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, Emotional well-being)Toxic positivity vs. grounded positivity
View AnalysisMay 15, 2026
The Superpowers You Mistook for Weaknesses - E170
Reframing Insecurities as SuperpowersChildhood Pattern Recognition and Gift IdentificationEnergy Management and Flow State Optimization
View AnalysisFeb 3, 2026
The Architecture of Proximity Power: Opening Elite Doors and Strategic Advisory with Richard Dolan - Episode 141
Proximity influence and access architectureBuilding high-value connections with influential peopleTransactional vs. transformational networking
View AnalysisFeb 6, 2026
They Didn’t Leave. They Disappeared - The Quiet Psychology of Ghosting - Episode 142
Psychology of GhostingAmbiguous Loss and GriefAttachment Theory and Avoidant Attachment Styles
View AnalysisApr 28, 2026
Why "Choosing Yourself" Might Mean Losing Your Family with Dr. Sherrie Campbell - E165
Family estrangement and protective no-contact strategiesEmotional homelessness and internal safetyParental abuse and toxic family dynamics
View AnalysisMay 1, 2026
The Burden of Seriousness - How to stop feeling overwhelmed by life - E166
Personal Growth Paradox and Performance AnxietyBurden of Seriousness in Self-DevelopmentHo'oponopono Ancient Hawaiian Practice
View AnalysisFeb 10, 2026
The MacGyver Secret: How to Unlock Your Subconscious Mind and Solve Anything with Lee Zlotoff - Episode 143
Subconscious Mind Activation and Problem-SolvingThe MacGyver Secret Three-Step TechniqueIncubation Activities and Creative Breakthroughs
View AnalysisFeb 13, 2026
Is your brain lying to you? The neuroscience of reality and perception - Episode 144
Neuroscience of belief formation and perceptionCognitive flexibility and neuroplasticityPlacebo and nocebo effects in health outcomes
View AnalysisFeb 17, 2026
Why Most People Fail at Change (and How Jason Feifer Fixes It) - Episode 145
Identity anchoring and role-based self-perceptionTransferable value and portable skillsLoss aversion theory and change resistance
View AnalysisFeb 20, 2026
AI isn't getting smarter, you're just getting dummer - Episode 146
Brain Rot and Digital DecayDoom Scrolling and Passive ConsumptionAI Over-Delegation vs. AI Collaboration
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