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Most people obsess over lifespan—but what if the real metric that matters is healthspan? In this powerful conversation, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with world-renowned longevity expert Oz Garcia to unpack why so many people feel depleted, foggy, and biologically older than their years—even when their labs say they're “fine.” From post-COVID fatigue and chronic inflammation to mitochondrial health, cellular energy, brain vitality, and the responsible use of peptides as signaling molecules, this episode dives deep into what actually drives aging—and how to reverse the biological drift. If you've been asking, “Why am I always tired?” or wondering how to stay sharp, resilient, and fully alive after 40 or 50, this conversation will reframe everything you thought you knew about longevity. This isn't about hacks. It's about protecting your energy, preserving your brain, and staying in the game for decades to come. Connect with Oz Garcia: Website: www.ozgarcia.com IG - / @ozwellness   Dr. JC Doornick Links: Website - 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 2:48 - What I like about Dr. OZ Garcia 5:57 - Lifespan vs. Healthspan? 8:25 - What's your position on the advancement of tech and lifespan 14:05 - The Better Educated Consumer of the Future 18:24 - Why do people feel biologically older while we are projecting a longer lifespan? 21:38 - Post Coved Chronic Inflammation and Fatigue 28:12 - What Causes Brain Fog - Is Cognitive Decline Reversible? 32:59 - Brain Optimization and Reducing Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's 38:48 - What are the Top Three Most Essential Supplements to Take? 42:21 - What's the Buzz about Peptides, what are they, and why are they important? 47:33 - What is your take on GLP-1's and what is their correlation to longevity? 52:30 - What does Quality of Life Mean to You? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Joe Flacco, the NFL, the Falcons, Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins, the Braves Payroll, Jonathan Kuminga, the Atlanta Hawks, the SEC and a potential QB battle brewing at Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your anxiety, brain fog, or mood swings aren't psychological flaws—but signs of a brain energy crisis? In this episode, we explore Metabolic Psychiatry, insulin resistance, mitochondrial health, and the emerging science behind brain energy metabolism. You'll learn how Metabolic Synchronization—aligning blood sugar, lean muscle mass, and mitochondrial function—may be the missing link to mental clarity, cognitive resilience, and long-term life control. If the brain is an energy system, then reclaiming your mental agency begins with metabolic repair. Let's make sense of it. #MetabolicPsychiatry #BrainEnergy #MentalHealth2026 #InsulinResistance #MitochondrialHealth 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Kyle Pitts, Vic Beasley, the Falcons, Tony Dungy, the NBC NFL Broadcast, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, the Atlanta Braves, Michael Harris and more before being joined by new Kentucky Head Football Coach Will Stein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Kyle Pitts, Vic Beasley, the Falcons, Tony Dungy, the NBC NFL Broadcast, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, the Atlanta Braves, Michael Harris and more before being joined by new Kentucky Head Football Coach Will Stein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it so easy to set goals but so hard to follow through? In this exclusive interview, bestselling author Chris Bailey joins us to discuss his groundbreaking new book, 'Intentional.' Moving beyond the 'busyness trap' and tired productivity hacks, Chris reveals a decade of research into behavioral psychology and meaningful accomplishment. Discover why willpower isn't the answer to procrastination and how to restructure your daily actions to turn your biggest ambitions into action. Whether you're a fan of Charles Duhigg or James Clear, this deep dive into intentional living will show you how to let go of the 'extra' and focus on what matters most. Stop managing your time and start managing your intentions. Connect with Chris Bailey: Website: www.chrisbailey.com IG - / @chrisbaileyauth   Dr. JC Doornick Links: Website - 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 1:33 - What I Like About Chris Bailey 6:09 - Why do we procrastinate even when the tasks matter most? 9:46 - Why do productivity systems and to do list fall short? 14:03 - Is intentional living more valuable than efficiency? 17:17 - Self-Reflective Capacity 19:33 - Where Intention Comes From? 21:37 - How should people look at using AI without outsourcing their intentions 26:21 - Where does Gratitude fit in? 29:11 - Whats the missing link behind goal setting  33:01 - Intention Stacking 34:58 - 12 Values of the broadest Intentions In Life 40:20 - How does Intentional Living help us follow through 43:04 - Aversion Trap 48:45 - What does this book add to some of the big books on goal setting and habit building that those might have missed? 51:10 - One of the fundamental frustrations with being human 53:55 - What is your favorite productivity ritual? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commercial property often gets presented as the next step after residential investing — higher rent, longer leases and tenants covering the outgoings. But is it actually the right move for most investors?In this episode Frank sits down with Anthony, a commercial finance broker, to unpack how commercial lending really works, how banks assess deals, and why the tenant matters more than the building itself.We talk about the common mistakes investors make when moving into commercial property, the borrowing challenges people don't expect, and the situations where commercial property can genuinely make sense.If you've ever wondered whether you should buy a warehouse, office or shopfront instead of another house, this episode will help you understand where commercial fits into a property investing journey.• How commercial loans differ from residential• Why banks focus heavily on the lease and tenant• The risks of vacancy and oversupply• Who commercial property suits (and who it doesn't)• When investors should consider making the moveWhat we cover

With expectations for the Dolphins upcoming season plummeting, we debate whether it makes sense for the Dolphins to actually go sign Malik Willis as their QB1.

In this episode of the 7-Figure Annuity Sales podcast, we talk about the tricky business of replacing annuity policies while doing right by your clients. We walk through a real case where a client could get $23,000 more per year in income, but it would cost them $200,000 in account value—showing why it's so important to lay out all the facts and let clients make informed decisions. We break down market value adjustment (MVA) in simple terms, explaining how it works like a teeter-totter that makes it easier or harder to get out of a policy depending on whether interest rates go up or down. The main message is clear: never sell a policy planning to replace it later, and always focus on what's truly best for your client, not what puts more money in your pocket. We emphasize being transparent, documenting everything, and building trust by putting your clients' needs first every single time.

Granny flats are being sold as the answer to everything—housing affordability, rental yield, multigenerational living, even retirement planning. But once you get past the glossy numbers and council checklists, the reality is far more nuanced.In this episode, we sit down with Wally Gebrael, Co-Director at Granny Flat Solutions, to unpack what actually determines whether a granny flat works — and why so many builds quietly underperform. We break down the planning pathways (CDC vs DA), site constraints that kill feasibility, design mistakes that slash rental appeal, and the hidden costs investors rarely factor in.We also explore the bigger picture: how granny flats fit into Australia's housing crisis, why quality and layout directly impact yield, and when a granny flat can genuinely improve cash flow, versus when it simply ties up capital. Wally shares real-world examples from thousands of builds, including what separates high-performing granny flats from regret purchases.If you're considering building one — whether for family, flexibility, or investment — this episode will help you decide with clarity, not hype.Episode Highlights00:20 — Meet the Expert: Wally Gebrael03:12 — Financial Considerations and Value Addition06:18 — Challenges in Building Granny Flats08:44 — Council Regulations and Approval Process12:56 — Cost and Budgeting for Granny Flats23:59 — Designing Functional Spaces with a Wow Factor24:22 — Balancing Cost and Value for Investors and Homeowners25:37 — Optimal Granny Flat Designs29:52 — Impact of Interest Rates on Investments32:03 — Financial Considerations and Tax Implications37:57 — Common Mistakes in Granny Flat Projects43:43 — Final Thoughts and Listener QuestionsAbout the GuestWally Gebrael is the Co-Director at Granny Flat Solutions, one of Australia's leading specialists in secondary dwellings. Since establishing the business in 2011, Wally and his team have delivered more than 2,500 granny flats across NSW, navigating everything from straightforward CDC approvals to complex council applications involving flood zones, heritage overlays, and high-constraint sites.With over a decade at the coalface of design, approvals, and construction, Wally brings a grounded, practical perspective to the granny flat conversation. His insights aren't theoretical—they're based on real budgets, real rental outcomes, and the recurring mistakes homeowners and investors make when chasing “easy yield.”In a market saturated with oversimplified advice, Wally focuses on feasibility, function, and long-term performance—not sales-driven optimism.Connect with WallyWally's LinkedInGranny Flat Solutions' LinkedInGranny Flat Solutions' WebsiteGranny Flat Solutions' InstagramGranny Flat Solutions' Facebook

The WGR team dives into the glaring hole at wide receiver and maps out the path to a revitalized offense. From high-stakes trade rumors to the top prospects in the 2026 Draft, we're looking at every name that could wear the charging blue this fall.

The WGR team dives into the glaring hole at wide receiver and maps out the path to a revitalized offense. From high-stakes trade rumors to the top prospects in the 2026 Draft, we're looking at every name that could wear the charging blue this fall.

The WGR team dives into the glaring hole at wide receiver and maps out the path to a revitalized offense. From high-stakes trade rumors to the top prospects in the 2026 Draft, we're looking at every name that could wear the charging blue this fall.

DESCRIPTION The "Brain Rot" phenomenon isn't just about bad content; it's a symptom of a much more expensive problem: the erosion of human authorship. In this episode, we explore why the term "supposed deterioration" misses the mark on the very real physical and mental toll of drifting through endless feeds. We dive into the "Moment Between Drift and Choice" and discuss how tools like AI aren't the villains, but magnifiers of our own presence—or absence. Discover why the art of the question is disappearing and how to practice "Staying Awake" in a world designed to put your mind on autopilot. Whether you're an AI power user or a parent watching the "attention lag" in your children, this reflection offers a roadmap back to your own mind. We'll cover the difference between delegating tasks and disappearing from your own creative process. #BrainRot #DigitalWellness #AIEthics #Mindfulness #HumanAuthorship   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 2:15 - Brainwashing 6:01 - Inspiration for the conversation - My Kids and their future 9:46 - Brain Rot 15:01 - Attention Lag 18:01 - The Real Problem isn't the scroll its the drift. 19:28 - Digital Mindfulness 21:30 - AI as the Creator vs. Assistant / Collaborator 24:01 - Cognitive Friction 25:44 - Emotional Fitness 26:50 - Intentional Boredom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Hoynes joined Baskin and Phelps from Guardians spring training out in Goodyear, Arizona to talk about what he's seen out of the team so far this off-season. He also explained why he likes the idea of moving Steven Kwan to center field, what he thinks the rotation will look like, and how he thinks the Guardians can solve their offense issues.

Today's 12 Minute Talk:1-10 LPVO or 2-10 with a red dot?It depends.Wade breaks down:Close range vs longer range prioritiesWhen an LPVO makes more senseWhen a 2-10 shinesOffset vs rooftop red dotsFirst focal plane vs second focal planeReticle differences (BDC vs Christmas tree vs MIL)Parallax… do you actually need it?If you're building an SPR-style rifle, a predator rig, or a dual-purpose AR-15, this conversation will help you decide what fits your real-world use case.The short answer?If you're shooting more up close → LPVO.If you're shooting more distance → 2-10.Or… buy both.

How do great leaders adapt when everything is changing? In this episode of Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick, JC sits down with Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur, author of Build for Tomorrow, and host of Help Wanted, to explore adaptive leadership, cognitive flexibility, and future-proofing your career in the age of AI and automation. Together, they unpack the Panic Phase, the Bridge of Familiarity, operational resilience, and the human advantage that separates thriving leaders from those stuck in fear. This conversation is about navigating change without losing yourself—and building for tomorrow with clarity and courage. Connect with Jason Feifer: Newsletter: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/newsletter Podcast / @helpwanted IG - / @heyfeifer Dr. JC Doornick Links: Website - 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 1:03 - What I like about Jason Feifer? 3:53 - What's it like to be Jason Feifer these days? 5:28 - How did you become the Editor and Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine 10:53 - Is Society facing more of a change problem or a perception problem? 11:25 - Is society's problem one of change or Perception?  Jason Feifer's Take on AI? 17:32 - What is the number one adaptability trait in leaders who are thriving? 22:49 - How does someone help people follow through like a leader? 29:22 - The Secret and added value to engaging an audience. 32:34 - What can we do in every situation to make it feel unique? 34:30 - The Panic Phase - What do leaders understand about Panic that others do not? 38:21 - Two kinds of fear 44:33 - Just Say Fuckit 47:47 - Unwrapping the Generous Present moment - You already have everything. 53:41 - Is Optimism a strategic advantage? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ANN ARBOR —News, advice and research about what we eat - and drink - and how it influences our health is inescapable.What we hear less about is exactly what's taking place inside the body when nutrition is considered bad or toxic, say ultraprocessed foods like our favorite packaged cookies, chips or frozen pizza, or good and healthy, those whole, methyl-donor-rich leafy veggies, beefs and eggs.If you want a deeper understanding, ask Dana Dolinoy. The answers are in epigenetics, her specialty.As a nutritional and environmental scientist and professor at the School of Public Health, she studies the changes that take place in response to nutrients. Her work digs deep down to the genes and DNA, at the epigenome, where the controls that turn genes on and off are located.Dolinoy is also director of the NIH-supported Michigan Life Stage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center and Michigan Medicine's Epigenomics Core, teams that advance research and understanding of the environmental causes of chronic diseases and conditions. She is also on the team that launched MI-CARES, the Michigan Cancer and Research on the Environment Study, which is recruiting 100,000 Michigan residents to find causes of and solutions to disease. More on the study.As Dolinoy discusses in this episode of Michigan Minds, epigenetics, "is actually a relatively new science. The term was first coined in the 1950s as a way to talk about the intersections of our genes in the environment."Michigan Minds is produced by Greta Guest and hosted by Michigan News staff. Jeremy Marble is the audio engineer and Hans Anderson provides social media animations. Listen to all episodes of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

STILL BELIEVING ANYWAY - 3 of 3 Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense

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Beyond Belief: The Neuroscience of Reality, Perception, and the Biology of Belief Belief feels like truth. It feels earned. It feels safe. But what if your brain isn't revealing reality… it's predicting it? In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick explores the neuroscience of belief and perception, revealing how the brain constructs reality inside a “dark box” using prediction, familiarity, and past experience. Drawing from modern brain science, epigenetics, the Biology of Belief, placebo research, and the work of thinkers like Lisa Feldman Barrett and Bruce Lipton, this conversation exposes how beliefs stabilize identity and calm the nervous system—while quietly limiting cognitive flexibility, curiosity, and long-term brain health. If belief is a shortcut the brain uses to reduce uncertainty, what happens when certainty becomes a prison? You'll learn how rigid beliefs shape physiology, influence gene expression, and impact longevity—and how the Interface Response System (IRS) restores choice by transforming belief from identity into hypothesis. This episode isn't about telling you what to believe.It's about helping you pause long enough to ask: Hmmm… what else might be possible? ️ MAKES SENSE with Dr. JC Doornick Welcome to Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick — the podcast where neuroscience, philosophy, performance, and perception converge. This show is built on a simple but disruptive truth: It's not what you do that determines your results — it's who you are while you're doing it. Each episode explores the psychology of belief, the mechanics of perception, and the power of conscious awareness through Dr. JC's Interface Response System (IRS). When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. If you're ready to reclaim authorship of your life, sharpen your awareness, and awaken from autopilot…Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Resources:  Article on Open and Curious correlation to longevity - https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/curiosity-can-help-brain-stay-sharp-as-they-age#:~:text=If%20you're%20curious%20about,even%20other%20forms%20of%20trivia.%E2%80%9D Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / 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 3:10 - Live Audience Attacks as Opportunities to Run the IRS 6:05 - Beyond Belief 7:18 - Live Audience Attack #2 - This guy isn;t a doctor of anything 9:32 - When we have a belief, it feels true and earned and worthy of protection. 12:31 - The Core Signal of the Day: Belief is shortcut to reduce uncertainty 13:49 - Why does the brain cling to belief? 16:48 - We don't cling to beliefs cause they are true, we cling cause they make us feel safe. 18:40 - Cognitive Flexibility 23:44 - The Reverse Inference Problem 24:42 - The Biology of Belief and Bruce Lipton 27:45 - The Placebo, nocebo, and flow burglars 30:18 - Belief and Longevity and Mental Health 32:11 - Run Belief through the IRS (Interface Response System) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Stassi and Taylor are finally back in the same room recording without headphones and immediately feel weirdly naked about it. Tay flies in sick but still commits to a very responsible girls' wine night (because priorities), which turns into parent-life chats about kids clocking your wine breath, newborn cuteness rankings (who says 7.8?!), and the universal truth that every child — and adult — goes through at least one painfully awkward phase. Cue Taylor making boys look at her baby pictures and Stassi's full Girls Gone Wild era. They wrap on pure good vibes with the Bad Bunny halftime show so joyful it has them crying, dancing, and remembering there's still hope — and love wins.Thanks for supporting our sponsors:Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/STASSI.PlutoTV:Pluto TV is your portal to watch free movies and TV shows anywhere, on any device. Download today and discover the easy way to stream all your favorite content. Quince: Go to Quince.com/stassi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Ro: Go to RO.CO/STASSI to see if you're eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro.Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/stassi with code stassi.iRestore: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and unlock exclusive savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask, use code Stassi at irestore.com/Stassi! #irestorepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this interview with Lee David Zlotoff, Dr. JC Doornick sits down with the creator of MacGyver to uncover The MacGyver Secret, a powerful approach to problem-solving that taps the subconscious mind, breaks functional fixedness, and turns constraints into creative fuel. Together, they explore why intuitive intelligence often outperforms brute force, how the MacGyver mindset builds anti-fragility in leadership, and why, especially in the age of AI, resourcefulness may be the ultimate competitive advantage. If you've ever felt stuck in a “copy-paste” way of thinking, this conversation offers a new vantage point on how to solve what feels unsolvable.   Connect with Lee Zlotoff: ► Instagram:: @macgyverglobal ► Website: www.macgyver.com ► Twitter: @macgyver   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / 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 1:59 - My personal exposure to MacGyver as a kid. 3:05 - How MacGyver fell in my lap 6:43 - The MacGyver Secret - Problem Solving Technique 10:19 - There are two parts to our minds 24:53 - Was Covid a necessary Reality Check? 31:22 - The MacGyver Secret (Three Steps) 37:29 - The new generation and their ability to problem solve. 40:26 - The things we're looking for are not outside of us, their inside. 53:20 - If someone is overwhelmed with uncertainty, what are the three questions they must ask to free themselves up? 58:35 - Final Question   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we break down the best time to submit your CASPA for the highest chance of PA school interviews—and the rare situations where waiting can actually help instead of hurt!VIP Days are like a total shortcut to your strongest, most competitive app. We'll hop on Zoom, and while you talk—we write. Yep, you + us and this...-We write your entire personal statement-We write all of your CASPA experience paragraphs-Program Matching session: your personalized list of best-fit PA schools for your stats And because we want you fully prepared, you'll also get:

In this podcast, Lord Abbett Portfolio Manager Steve Rocco discusses the current environment for credit and how his team approaches combining public and private investment vehicles in fixed income portfolios.

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim speaks directly to physicians who feel stuck, burned out, and tempted by the idea of a side business. He walks through the consequences of getting this wrong and how to recognize the right moment to act. If you are feeling the pull toward something new, this episode is worth your time. Tune in! Interested in Momentum MMD? Click here to learn more! Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD.

Join Pastor Ryan and Sean as they dive deeper into the Doctrine series and continue the conversation around the question, Who is God?.Check out the Stories of Hope podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPe4iZS-2t-r7AmWbx1RX9AN5M67rM9anStay in touch with us on Instagram | Facebook | Spotify - True Hope ChurchVisit our Website:https://www.truehopechurch.org

There are moments when quitting feels reasonable. Logical. Even justified.So why does Jesus keep inviting us to walk with Him anyway?Through Hebrews 12 and Luke 9, we step into the tension between weariness and perseverance. Jesus doesn't rush people into following Him. He tells the truth about the road. It's hard. It's slow. It costs something. And it's worth it.This message reminds us that God is working long before progress is visible, that this season isn't a detour but the location, and that small, faithful steps matter more than forced results!

They didn't leave. They just… disappeared. No goodbye. No explanation. Just silence. If you've ever been ghosted by a close friend or someone you loved, your brain probably didn't register a breakup. It got stuck. Stuck in a loop of ambiguous loss, searching for closure that never came. Today, we're breaking down the Psychology of Ghosting, why it hurts more than a normal breakup, why friendship breakups can cut even deeper, and why their silence is not a verdict on your worth. By the end of this episode, I want you to see something clearly: Their disappearance is not rejection. It's incapacity. Make Sense? Let's get into it.   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / 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 1:45 - They didn't leave, they disappeared. 3:42 - My personal experience and the inspiration for this episode 6:35 - Ghosting is one of the strangest behaviors we've ever normalized 9:00 - Self Blame 10:39 - Ambiguous Loss. 12:33 - Attachment theory Comes in 14:17 - The Capacity Issue 16:14 - When the ghost reappears and returns? 24:00 - Closure is not obtained by them, it comes from you. 25:03 - Let's Run Ghosting through the IRS (Interface Response System) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From January 28, 2026. In this episode we look at highlights from the latest American Astronomical Society Meeting. An accidental theme came out: with each new telescope and each improved instrument we can look more closely at our Universe - we can and do learn more and understand more even about the things we thought we knew best. In this episode, Rubin Observatory brings rapidly rotating asteroids, and JWST peers at objects thriving in the first 2 billion years of our universe. Observatory after observatory brings us new science.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Carl and Mike open up with some Hawks talk as they react to the debut of Jock Landale following being traded to the Hawks and the team picking up a win they both described as exciting to watch as Landale had a career night. They then get into some Falcons talk as they react to Kirk Cousins describing how healthy he feels since he suffered his season ending injury during his time in Minnesota.

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up with some Hawks talk as they react to the debut of Jock Landale following being traded to the Hawks and the team picking up a win they both described as exciting to watch as Landale had a career night. They then get into some Falcons talk as they react to Kirk Cousins describing how healthy he feels since he suffered his season ending injury during his time in Minnesota. They also share thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. addressing with Kay Adams his social media post and where he is in his rehab. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they react to Matthew Stafford winning the MVP and agree there was no doubt the former Georgia Bulldogs player was beyond worthy of winning the award. They also share some thoughts on why the Defensive Rookie of the Year, Carson Schwesinger, is a great example of why the Falcons can still find "the guy they need" with their second round pick but it is up to Ian Cunningham and his scouting staff to go out and do their job. :40 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they react to Emmett Smith saying the Browns need to name Shedeur Sanders their starter, Luke Kuechly getting into the HOF ahead of the likes of Eli Manning and Bill Belichick, Jim Schwartz stepping resigning as the Browns DC.

Dieter and Jake are on the take.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Super Bowl XLII: The San Francisco experience(00:04:14) - NFL Draft Rumor: The Niners Are Playing in Australia(00:09:08) - QB Comparison: Good NFL Draft Class(00:15:46) - Zion Young vs. Max Crosby(00:21:35) - Devin Moore, CB, Florida(00:26:09) - Will Smith on Georgia's defense(00:33:42) - Anthony Hill: A Weak Side LB(00:39:42) - Look for Keegan Trost to Rise Up the Draft Board(00:45:06) - No. 24. Caleb Banks(00:49:53) - Do You Take a Big Tank Off Your Interior Line?(00:54:35) - Caleb Banks(00:58:56) - Don't Count the Patriots Out vs the Seahawks(01:04:10) - Sam Darnold vs the New York Giants(01:09:22) - Predictions for the Patriots vs the Broncos(01:13:26) - Question Time for Wide Receivers(01:18:47) - Turner on the Patriots vs. Seahawks

Have you ever been offered financial help that sounds generous… but you're worried if it comes with strings attached. This week’s Friday Drinks dives into one of those emotionally loaded money decisions: whether to let your parents go guarantor so you can get into the property market sooner, when you’re already worried about boundaries and control. We unpack what a guarantor loan really means (and what it doesn’t), why the 20% deposit rule isn’t as rigid as people think, and how to weigh financial opportunity against mental health. Then we answer a dilemma from a community member that needs surgery that needs to be privately funded, so we put all her options on the table from taking the money out of super to upping her private health and even whether it's something you can get a loan for.... with the pros and cons to consider for each of course. Add in money wins, broke tips, and a very honest chat about how we actually manage work life balance, and this ep is the perfect mis clarity, validation, and plenty of Friday chaos. Need the team’s take on your money dilemma? Send us a voicemail here.Or if it's more of a spicy money drama and you want the communities verdict? Slide into our DMs here.NEW HERE?: Take our Money Personality Quiz and we will send you free resources based on how YOU actually manage money here. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 400K+ She's on the Money community in our Facebook Group and on Instagram. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we break down The Architecture of Proximity Power and the Hyper-Curated Access Strategies required to enter Ultra-High-Net-Worth circles. Join Dr. JC Doornick and Richard Dolan as we explore Mastering the Invisible Gates of elite networking and Solving for the Value Gap to build High-Value Connections. What you will learn in this session: How Relationship Return on Investment and Economic Happiness redefine professional success. Building a 100-Year Legacy through the lens of Strategic Advisory. Leveraging Ferocious Curiosity to secure Proximity Influence. Transmuting Insight into Action for significant multi-generational impact.   Connect with Richard Dolan: ► Instagram:: @richard.dolan ► Website: www.richarddolan.com ► Ink Bio: https://lnk.bio/richdolan   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / 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 4:23 - Proximity Influence 10:23 - Being the Architect of Access 16:15 - We're all seekers of the “Er” 18:46 - Mastering the Invisible Gates 21:15 - How I got to work with President Bill Clinton 25:34 - Solving the Value Gap 28:05 - What three irrefutable laws can solve the value gap? 31:13 - Juwan Howard Story 37: 55 - Wealth Psychology and Relationship Equity 48:46 - !00 Year Legacy Relationship Idea - Jim Kwik   #RichardDolan #ProximityPower #LegacyBuilding #WealthPsychology #UltraHighNetWorth #RelationshipReturnOnInvestment #StrategicAdvisory #EliteNetworking #BusinessLegacy2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Retire With Style, Alex and Wade discuss the nuances of the 4% rule and why it may be either too high or too low depending on factors such as inflation, portfolio diversification, market conditions, and individual circumstances. They explore how withdrawal rates work in practice, including the role of variable spending strategies and buffer assets in managing risk and improving retirement outcomes. The conversation emphasizes that determining an appropriate withdrawal rate requires a tailored approach rather than reliance on a single rule of thumb.   Takeaways The 4% rule may not be universally applicable due to varying international market conditions. Inflation significantly impacts withdrawal rates, especially in countries with hyperinflation. A longer retirement horizon may allow for higher withdrawal rates than the 4% rule suggests. Portfolio diversification can enhance returns and reduce volatility, potentially supporting higher withdrawal rates. Variable spending strategies can provide flexibility and adaptability in retirement income planning. Buffer assets can protect against market downturns and provide liquidity during retirement. Optimal withdrawal rates may exceed the 4% rule under certain conditions, allowing for a more comfortable lifestyle. Understanding the dynamics of withdrawal rates is crucial for effective retirement planning. The psychological aspect of spending and investing plays a significant role in retirement success. Tailoring withdrawal strategies to individual circumstances can lead to better financial outcomes. Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Taxes and Time Horizon on Withdrawal Rates 09:08 The 4% Rule and Portfolio Diversification 18:02 Variable Spending Strategies in Retirement 20:18 Buffer Assets and Their Role in Retirement 23:22 Optimal Withdrawal Rates and Annuities 24:35 Understanding Annuities and Their Role in Retirement Links

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed.

When the Ground Shifts AgainThis week carries a feeling many of us recognize in our bones: something is moving forward again—but not back to what was.Uranus, the planet of disruption, awakening, and radical change, turns direct in Taurus, marking the final stretch of a seven-year cycle that began in 2018. Since then, what once felt stable—finances, ecological systems, bodily safety, and the promise of “normal”—has been steadily unsettled. Taurus governs the ground beneath our feet, and Uranus has been shaking that ground not to punish, but to awaken.As Uranus moves forward for the last months of its time in Taurus, the message is unmistakable: there is no return to the old stability. But there is an opportunity to build something truer.This forward motion does not arrive quietly. Both Mercury and Venus in Aquarius form tense squares to Uranus, pressing our stories, values, and social agreements up against realities that refuse to be managed or smoothed over. Collectively, this shows up as unrest, protest, and outrage—signals that people can feel when systems no longer protect life or reflect shared values. Aquarius gives voice to the people; Uranus refuses compliance with what has become unjust or unsustainable.At the same time, Mercury and Venus also make supportive connections to Chiron in Aries. Alongside anger and rupture, there is a healing process underway around identity, agency, and the right to exist as oneself. Honest conversation and values-based relationship become part of that healing—not by bypassing pain, but by naming it.Later in the week, Mercury enters Pisces for an unusually long stay, shifting the tone from argument to intuition, from certainty to listening. This is not a time for quick solutions. It's a time to sense what is dissolving and what is quietly asking to emerge.As the week closes, it matters to say this clearly: outrage is not a spiritual failure—it is often a healthy response to real harm. What is equally important to notice is the courage moving alongside it: people supporting one another, organizing without violence, and creating care where institutions have failed. This is not chaos—it is conscience.The astrology cycles of this week do not ask us to harden or look away. They ask us to stay present, embodied, and ethically awake, remembering that collective awakening often begins when we refuse to normalize what wounds life.As you move on from this moment, let your feet find the ground beneath you, and remember that staying human—present, caring, and awake—is already an act of courage.Reflection Questions for the Week:Where has my sense of security already changed—financially, physically, or emotionally—even if I haven't fully acknowledged it yet? When I feel agitation, anger, or outrage—personally or in response to the collective—what truth might be trying to surface through that energy? Where am I being invited to speak, relate, or choose more honestly—even if it disrupts comfort or agreement?Podcast Poem: Kindness by Naomi Shihab NyeSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.com/home-page This episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.

Snow days and extreme climbing feats, a Lego–Crocs crossover, and a dive into gay history with bodybuilder Bob Paris. Tim and John also mark the Business Birthday of Zara co-founder Rosalía Mera and close with Jeff Bezos on why real-world work experience matters before starting a business. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the reason conversations don't go your way has nothing to do with your words? In this episode of Communication Mastery, Dr. JC Doornick reveals why most communication breakdowns aren't caused by misunderstanding—they're caused by unmet and competing needs. You'll discover how hidden interpersonal needs drive behavior beneath the surface, and why traditional “effective communication” techniques often collapse under pressure. This conversation explores the neuroscience behind resistance, conflict, and influence, while introducing a practical framework for recognizing what people actually need in the moment. When you learn to listen for alignment instead of arguments, objections soften, conversations calm, and connection replaces friction. This episode offers a new lens on communication mastery for leaders, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and anyone who wants stronger relationships. If you're ready to stop pushing and start aligning, this episode is for you. Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / 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 2:02 - The difference between the Jacuzzi Experience and the Pivotal one 11:20 - The Needs Collision 12:53 - Motivational Interviewing and Active Listening as a tool. 14:10 - The two parts of every conversation to become aware of. 15: 20 - We are all addicts 19:13 - PIASAR - Needs Assessment Tool 26:55 - Good intentions are not enough. 30:13 - How does this connect with your business goals? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joins Willard and Dibs to discuss a strange road trip, the impending trade deadline, and more.

In this episode we look at highlights from the latest American Astronomical Society Meeting. An accidental theme came out: with each new telescope and each improved instrument we can look more closely at our universe - we can and do learn more and understand more even about the things we thought we knew best. In this episode, Rubin Observatory brings rapidly rotating asteroids, and JWST peers at objects thriving in the first 2 billion years of our universe. Observatory after observatory brings us new science.  

Terry Mattingly of Rational Sheep Rational Sheep Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture GetReligion.orgThe post A New York Times Story, “It Makes Sense That People See AI as God” – Terry Mattingly, 1/28/26 (0281) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

We all like to believe we think for ourselves, but what if our most deeply held beliefs were actually engineered through social pressure and moral conditioning? The Cult We're All In explores the invisible science of belief and how high-control groups recruit and sustain members through psychological social proof. Using Georgia Clare's lived experience of escaping a structured religious organization as a lens, we pull back the curtain on the "cults" of modern society—from corporate culture to political echo chambers. This conversation isn't just about religion; it's about the science of why leaving a group feels like losing your identity and how to rebuild yourself from the ground up after waking up to the truth.   Connect with Georgia: ► Substack: / @georgiaclare ► Website: / www.georgiaclare.com ► IG: / Georgiaclare75   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / 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 1:07 - Welcome, Georgia Clare 2:51 - How did you become a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses 7:32 - The stages of building a cult. - How did you get out? 16:24 - Sin and bringing Reproach to Jehovah? 18:01 - Reaching the top of the organization and seeing what's really going on  27:21 - Paying the penalty of leaving a controlled environment. 31:30 - Do you ever truly shed your old belief system? 36:09 - How do you define freedom these days? 39:05 - A new definition for CULT-URE 41:39 - How is the world we live in any different from the Jehovah's Witness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.