One From The Vault - Am I AI? Episode 73
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
Release Date: 01/24/2025
One From The Vault - A Momentary Grasp of Reason - Episode 97
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
This is One From The Vault of the previous Rise Up With Dragon show where Dragon in the process of coming up with many aspects of the Interface Response System out of thin air. The name says it all. The whole idea of reason and clarity and understanding is only good until your reality changes and a new reality sets in. The key is to remain aware of this and open to it. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. ►Follow the Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: Instagram: / drjcdoornick Facebook: / makessensepodcast ...
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Making Sense of Being a Man - Men's Mental Health Month Special - Episode 97
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
In recognition of Men’s Mental Health Month, I offer this not as a diagnosis but as a mirror—a reflection—of one man’s honest reckoning with what it really means to “be a man” in a world that rewards our silence and buries our truth. Every June, we remember the tragic loss of great men—Robin Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Anthony Bourdain. Men who made us laugh, think, feel… and then left us too soon. These weren’t weak men. They were men crushed by the quiet torment of expectations they could no longer uphold. And the silence that made it impossible to ask for help....
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Making Sense of Domestic Violence with Lindsay Abernathy - Episode 95
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
Welcome to today's episode of Making Sense of Domestic Abuse. In the United States alone, over 10 million people experience domestic violence each year. These are not just statistics—they are real stories of pain, resilience, and, ultimately, hope. Today, we're joined by someone who has lived through the darkness and emerged with a mission to shine a light for others. Lindsay Abernathy is a mother of four, an accomplished actress, and the host of the podcast Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Abuse Survivors Guide. Through candid conversations and expert insights, Lindsay empowers survivors to...
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One From The Vault - Dear Mr. Fantasy - Episode 94
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
This is One From The Vault of the previous Rise Up With Dragon show where Dragon was building his 15 Days to Discipline and made the powerful distinction that life as we know it is a fantasy created by ourselves. This is profound as it brings to light that we are all right. We are all right in that what we see is what we get, yet what we see is not necessarily what is. Just what we see. Learn to control this, and the world is your oyster. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. ►Follow the Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: Instagram: /...
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Making Sense of Hard Times - The Middle Passage by James Hollis
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
Welcome to another episode of the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Podcast, where confusion dies and progress thrives. Today, we’re diving into the dark tunnel many find themselves in around midlife. But before you turn away, let me tell you—this tunnel might just be the birthplace of your most powerful self. Explore how our breakdowns often lead to our most significant breakthroughs. We’re talking about what author and Jungian analyst James Hollis calls The Middle Passage. It’s that confusing, destabilizing, often painful stretch of life where the identity you’ve built begins to crack...
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Making Sense of Generational Wealth with best selling author Jamil Frazier - Episode 92
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Podcast. In this episode, we have the opportunity to interview a special friend and human I have had the privilege of seeing grow from messed-up to blessed-up. Jamil Frazier is a bestselling author, transformational speaker, private equity investor, and Think Life Is Different, Inc founder. Join us as we Make Sense of Generational Wealth and learn about his breakthrough book, The Freedman and the Oak Tree. Connect with Jamil Frazier - Website: - IG: @therealjamilfrazier - Freedman and the Oaktree: Welcome to the...
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One From The Vault - Curve Ball - Episode 91
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
This is One From The Vault of the previous Rise Up With Dragon show at a time when we were still living in an apartment and navigating the pending move to South Africa to adopt our daughter. Life was as complicated and challenging as it was, but that doesn't mean the universe won't still throw you a curveball. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. ►Follow the Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: Instagram: / drjcdoornick Facebook: / makessensepodcast YouTube: / drjcdoornick These episodes...
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Making Sense of The Flow State - Episode 90
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
There’s a moment when everything clicks. Time dissolves, distractions vanish, and you become one with whatever you’re doing—whether it's writing, coding, competing, or creating. It feels effortless, but it’s far from accidental. Flow State is the pinnacle of human performance where focus, creativity, and productivity align in perfect harmony. We’ve all tasted it. Few know how to find it again. Even fewer understand how to control it. For decades, scientists and peak performers have sought to demystify the concept of Flow, turning what was once seen as a rare gift into a repeatable...
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Making Sense of Validation - Summary of Caroline Flecks Validation
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
Validation is a groundbreaking yet often misunderstood communication tool that we often run on autopilot. Once armed with its awareness, it redefines how we interact with ourselves and others by highlighting one of human connection’s most overlooked yet vital elements: the need to feel seen, heard, and understood. Author and PhD, Caroline Fleck, a psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence, walks readers through the science, psychology, and practical application of validation, not as a tool for agreement, but as a strategy for connection and emotional regulation. At its core,...
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One From The Vault - Obtainment - Episode 88
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
DAILY FOCUS: OBTAINMENT: There’s an automatic process going on in our brains directed by our egoic construct. It’s the ongoing desire to obtain. Obtainment by definition is the act of obtaining or acquiring something with voluntary action. Let's unpack and become aware of the fact that we are in full control of creating our current reality. Resources for today's Rise Up: The Path of Least Resistance by Robert Fritz: Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. Makes Sense Mondays is LIVE STREAMED weekly on Mondays at 8am est on Facebook, Linkedin, and...
info_outlineAM I AI (Articicial Intelligence) is a short gem from the Rise Up With Dragon podcast where Dragon entertains the great potential that human beings think they are the baseline reality that is creting AI when in fact there is a high probability that they to are AI. Am i AI?
One from the vault is a special blessing once a week where we look through the vast library of episodes from the previous Rise Up With Dragon Podcast and select episodes that deserve a replay.
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