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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon"
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
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  • Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

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

    2026-05-29 | 20 mins.
    Do you constantly feel exhausted by the people around you? In this episode of the Makes Sense Podcast, Dr. JC Doornick breaks down the 5 types of "Flow Burglars"—people who drain your energy, exploit your empathy, and secretly steal your peace of mind.

    If you are always rescuing others, fixing their problems, or feeling guilty for putting yourself first, you are likely trapped in an enabling cycle. Learn how to spot these emotional vampires, use a simple filter to test their true intentions, and discover why setting firm boundaries is the highest form of compassion. It’s time to stop carrying burdens that aren't yours and finally let life become their teacher.

    #ProtectYourEnergy #SettingBoundaries #ToxicPeople #MentalPeace #MakesSensePodcast

     

     

    Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

    ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

    ► Substack: / drjcdoornick

    ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast

    ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

     

     

    MAKES SENSE PODCAST

    Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

    FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

    Podcast Affiliates:

    Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

    OUR SPONSORS:

    Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about

    The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

     
    0:00 - Intro

    1:16 - Flow Burglars

    7:56 - Conscious Voluntary Unavailability

    9:43 - The 5 Archetypes

    16:53 - Discernment is the new compassion

    19:14 - The Sorting Filter Becomes the Sharpener

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

    2026-05-26 | 1h 5 mins.
    Are you tired of feeling stuck, scattered, and constantly overwhelmed? In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with Jay Papasan, co-author of the global bestseller The ONE Thing, to reveal why traditional productivity is failing you. Most people think the secret to success is doing more, but Jay explains why "doing more" is actually what’s holding you back from your biggest goals.

    We dive deep into how to cut through the digital noise and identify the single most important task that creates real momentum in your life and business. Learn how to reclaim your clarity, master your focus, and shift your perception to achieve extraordinary results with less effort. If you’ve been looking for a sign to slow down and focus, this is it.

     

    Connect With Jay Papasan:

    Linktree: linktr.ee/jaypapasan

    Book: https://amzn.to/3Q2uQLp

    IG: @jaypapasan

     

     

    Dr. JC Doornick Links:

    Web - www.makessensebook.com

    YT -    / @drjcdoornick

    IG -   / @drjcdoornick

    FB -   / @makessensepodcast

    Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

     

    MAKES SENSE PODCAST

    Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

     

    SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

    FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

     

    Podcast Affiliates:

    Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

    OUR SPONSORS:

    Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about

    The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

     
    0:00 - Intro

    3:23 - What's it like to be Jay Papasan

    15:57 - What was the ONE THING that placed you in a position for your success?

    21:41 - Why are people so overwhelmed today?

    27:23 - Why does society associate exhaustion with importance?

    34:14 - Is technology amplifying distraction or unveiling the weakness in our attention game?

    43:43 - What is the ONE THING and how did you come to create it?

    51:56 - How do we know if our One Thing is our one thing or the One Thing We were Taught?

    56:17 - What is it that most people misunderstand about success?

    #Productivity #Focus #TheOneThing #SuccessMindset #DrJCDoornick

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

    2026-05-22 | 42 mins.
    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 time isn't selfish—it's the ultimate secret to gaining respect, reducing daily burnout, and taking back control of your life.

    We live in a world that demands instant replies, leaving us feeling drained and overwhelmed. Learn the simple mindset shift that turns setting boundaries into your greatest strength. Stop letting notifications run your day and start building a life that truly makes sense. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs to hear this today!

    #SayingNo #SettingBoundaries #TimeManagement #SelfCareTips #MakesSense

     

    Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

    ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

    ► Substack: / drjcdoornick

    ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast

    ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

     

     

    MAKES SENSE PODCAST

    Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

    FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

    Podcast Affiliates:

    Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

    OUR SPONSORS:

    Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about

    The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

     
    0:00 Intro

    1:19 - The Super Power of Unavailability

    2:26 - Why Successful People Don’t Answer Every Text

    9:25 - Help yourself by helping others

    11:39 - Modern Burnout is an Access problem

    14:56 - Exhaustion due to emotional overstimulation

    17:10 - Saying Yes to everybody becomes saying no to yourself

    20:23 - Most people aren’t addicted to helping others; they're addicted to avoiding discomfort.

    27:06 - The Bouncer at the door of access

    29:43 - The IRS (Modern Culture is skipping the pause)

    33:52 - Silence is a competitive edge in the modern world

    36:43 - Choosing yourself without guilt

     

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

    2026-05-19 | 57 mins.
    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 freedom, but for most high achievers, it actually creates a life where you are the bottleneck.

    We break down where these common lies about money and business come from and how to finally break free. Using the Interface Response System (IRS), we show you how to perceive the truth about your situation so you can redefine success on your own terms. It’s time to stop building a business that owns you and start building a life that serves you.

    #SuccessMindset #FinancialFreedom #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurLife #PersonalGrowth

     

    Connect With Jason Duncan:

    Website: https://therealjasonduncan.com

    Book: https://therealjasonduncan.com/book

    IG: @therealjasonduncan

     

    Dr. JC Doornick Links:

    Web - www.makessensebook.com

    YT -    / @drjcdoornick

    IG -   / @drjcdoornick

    FB -   / @makessensepodcast

    Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase

     

    MAKES SENSE PODCAST

    Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

     

    SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

    FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

     

    Podcast Affiliates:

    Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

    OUR SPONSORS:

    Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about

    The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

     
    0:00 - Intro

    1:48 - Welcome, Jason Duncan

    3:07 - The Reason you Want Out is the same reason nobody wants in.

    6:45 - Inherited Beliefs about money

    9:15 - What is the coolest part of success?

    18:12 - What's the first sign that shows up that you are in a Golden Cage?

    28:37 - The Lies that we’ve been taught

    35:14 - When someone begins rethinking their story about money, what is the first step they should take?

    41:42 - Is there a risk of waking up to a lie without another to replace it with?

    44:03 - What concept recommends people challenge themselves right now?

    47:03 - What is the Golden Cage

    53:04 - Exiting without Exiting?

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    The Superpowers You Mistook for Weaknesses - E170

    2026-05-15 | 26 mins.
    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 competitive advantages. Most people spend their lives hiding their true selves, but we're showing you how to flip the script and use these unique qualities to win in 2026.

    Stop fighting against your nature and start leaning into what makes you different. We break down the psychology of "hidden strengths" so you can stop feeling stuck and start feeling empowered. Whether you're 20 or 60, this shift in perspective will change how you see your career, your relationships, and yourself.

    #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfImprovement #MakesSense #HiddenStrengths

     

    Resources:

    The Science of Flow - https://amzn.to/4nx1CAK

    The Big Leap -

     
     

    Have you ever thought of someone just seconds before they called you? Or found exactly what you needed just when you were about to give up? Most of us brush these moments off as "just a coincidence," but what if they are actually signals?

    In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick talks about moving from living by accident to living with awareness. We explore how your Internal Response System helps you notice the patterns and people that are already showing up to help you. When you stop seeing life as a series of random mistakes and start seeing it as a series of connected moments, everything changes. Learn how to tune in, stay open, and finally understand the "logic" behind the big moments in your life.

    #Coincidence #Awareness #DrJCDoornick #MakesSense #LifePatterns

     

    Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com

    ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick

    ► Substack: / drjcdoornick

    ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast

    ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick

     

     

    MAKES SENSE PODCAST

    Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast.

    FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec

    Podcast Affiliates:

    Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon

    OUR SPONSORS:

    Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about

    The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com

     
     

    0:00 - Intro

    1:05 - Your Weakness is actually a superpower

    4:58 - The Misleading concept of your gifts

    7:40 - The Invisible Gift

    9:50 - How do we identify with our gifts?

    12:14 - What Energizes You and What Drains You?

    13:41 - My Personal Story of how I found my gifts.

    19:14 - Chronic Depletion

    23:20 Ines from Substack - There's something inside us all that makes us unique

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About Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
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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