Episodes
198
Aug. 21, 2026
The Humbling: The Science of Post-Traumatic Growth - E198
Dr. JC Doornick on his cancer diagnosis, post-traumatic growth, and the mortality awareness that reset his life priorities. Listen to The Humbling now.
197
Aug. 18, 2026
Ex-Scientologist Reveals What Really Happens Inside the Sea Org (Tom Cruise, John Travolta & More) - Anne Hill - E197
Anne Gollert Hill spent 14 years in Scientology's Sea Org. She reveals what leaving a high-control group really costs—and how she rebuilt her life.
196
Aug. 14, 2026
The Gratitude Trick That Rewires Your Brain by 9AM - E196
A daily gratitude practice turns your morning routine into a launch pad. Discover the real benefits of gratitude and start reprogramming your day. Listen now.
195
Aug. 12, 2026
He Went From Meth Addict to Millionaire's Therapist — Matt Grace's Wild Recovery Story - E195
Matt Grace nearly died to addiction — now he's helped thousands recover. Hear his raw story of faith, family, and why relapse isn't the end of the road.
194
Aug. 7, 2026
A Second Chance On Love - The Real Chicken and Dragon Story - Interview by Jennie Drollinger - E-194
In this episode of Second Chances: The Best Parts Are on Side B, Dr. JC and Mieke share an extraordinary story of love after divorce, healing, manifestation, adoption, and second chances. Vote for Chicken And Dragon Here For America's Favorite Couple: https://americasfavcouple.org/2026/jean-claude-claude-doornick After seven years of dating disappointments, one final swipe brought them together. Then Mieke revealed she planned to adopt her late sister’s daughter—the same little girl Dr. JC had...
193
Aug. 4, 2026
We Summited Everest Together — Then Went Back to Work on Monday | Håkon & Hanne Hyttedalen - E193
Norwegian couple Håkon & Hanne Hyttedalen summited Everest in 2026 while holding corporate careers. Trail running, UTMB, and the formula for an extreme double life. (158 characters)
192
Aug. 1, 2026
Stop Setting Goals — Become the Person Who Wins - E192
Learn the identity-first mindset that helps you become the person you want to be, long before proof shows up. New personal growth podcast — listen now.
191
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.
190
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.
186
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.
183
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.
181
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.
179
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.
176
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.
175
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.