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Welcome to the MAKES SENSE podcast, where we apply the science, art and philosophy of sense making to the things that make you go Hmmm? Those most pressing thoughts and discussions going on in our minds today. With a combination of solo conversations as well as intriguing interviews with some of the leading experts in the field, the Makes Sense Podcast offers cost free content with the intention of helping you execute on the concept of changing the way you look at things, so that the things ...
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NFTs Made Simple

Mark Savant & Dr. JC Doornick

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Want to win with NFTs? You don't need to be a computer science engineer, you just need some basic skills. NFTs, blockchain, crypto, web 3... They're changing the way we transact. You can get swept under the title wave or you can surf to success. We're gonna make it fun, make it practical, and make it simple. Welcome to NFTs Made Simple with Mark Savant and JC "Dragon" Doornick. - get your FREE NFT cheat sheet at www.nftsmadesimple.com -
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The Suffering Podcast

Kevin Donaldson & Mike Failace

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Adversity is the common thread throughout the lives of all living human beings. This human condition can either make us or break us. Nothing great comes easy and it's the overcoming of adversity that makes us who we are. Living by the ethos Suffering is THE way to sustainable success and the path to greatness.
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Send us a text Dr. JC Doornick “The Dragon” comes from a fascinating life and family history full of pioneers in the entertainment industry and professional athletes. Later in life becoming a servant to the people as a Doctor of Chiropractic and Cofounder of a worldwide Humanitarian relief organization serving the third world with health, education…
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This is one from the vault from the previous Rise Up With Dragon podcast that unpacks and Makes Sense of the inherent Value in Mortality? Dragon provides us with a shift in perspective here where we look at mortality as a blessing and great gift that gives is the very reason we have to get up and go. This episode is available on both Spotify and Ap…
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Send us a text Take a step back in time and see where it all began for The Suffering Podcast. Episode 9 was the first time that Mike and Kevin appeared together in front of the microphone. Only on audio at the time, this animated and re-cut version of the original podcast airing on February 14th, 2021 is the beginnings of a partnership that lasted …
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Send us a text Chasya was born the 4th out of 8 children. It would have been 13 children had her mother not have 5 miscarriages that spared an additional 5 innocent children being born to a cult-like life. Growing up Chasya right away didn’t fit in. There are no exceptions when born into the ultra religious sect. She was expected to follow her trad…
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Hmmm? What if i told you that there is a reality where being accident prone is a good thing and advantageous in leveraging your goals and dreams? That's right, another opportunity to change the way you look at things so that the things you look at can change. Come take a walk on the dark side of the moon and uncover something shocking about the val…
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Send us a text Dejah-Maia’s story is one of incredible resilience and inspiring transformation. Born in San Diego and raised in the vibrant neighborhoods of Spanish Harlem, New York, and Maplewood, New Jersey, Dejah-Maia now calls Maplewood her home. She is the second eldest of four siblings, each of whom shares a bond strengthened by their shared …
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THE TROUBLE WITH WANTING MORE? An interesting focus on the observation of where our drive and desire for more takes place? Not in the past, not in the present. But n the future. Although goal setting and goal getting has its merit, this live episode will unveil how it can also be the very reason most humans are unhappy and confused. Welcome to MAKE…
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Send us a text From July 2014 through 2022, Keith covered Rutgers athletics for NJ Advance Media, the content company for NJ.com and The Star-Ledger. The dean of the Rutgers football beat, Keith covered thousands of games and big-picture topics surrounding the state university’s athletics program since 2000. Keith recently garnered two national awa…
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What is your current reality, stance, and past experience with Pornography? No matter what it is, Pornography is here and is having a massive impact on humanity. Dragon is stepping into this controversial and sensitive realm with special guest and author of FIGHT THE BEAST, Heather Nielsen. Heather works passionately in Porn Addiction Recovery and …
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THE TROUBLE WITH UNDERSTANDING: Fascinating look at the arduous task at trying to understand another human and the way they are thinking, feeling and reacting, without knowing what it is like to think, feel and act like them? Available on both Apple and Spotify MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcas…
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Making Sense of the human FEAR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Funny twist on the challenging game of ANGER MANAGEMENT that of my observation and own experience with FEAR MANAGEMENT. You are either managing fear or leting it manage you. Welcome to MAKES SENSE MONDAYS with Dr. JC Doornick "Dragon" where we makes sense of the things that make you go Hmmm? Start y…
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This being one of my all time favorite episodes from the Rise Up with Dragon Podcast. DO YOU SUFFER FROM ANXIETY? Folks you are in for a treat. As someone that has suffered, come to terms with Terrible Anxiety, and moved on to live my best life, this topic and guest are very exciting for me. This episode can be watched and hear on muliple platforms…
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Send us a text You can take the girl outta Texas, but you can’t take Texas outta the girl. Despite some hardships, the Texas grit has re-emerged in Yvonne, along with the fight and warrior spirit engrained into her from her hardworking and moral parents. Yvonne Rogers was born February 2, 1968 at Reese AFB, Texas, in Lubbock County. She is the youn…
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Are you IN or OUT of LOVE at this time? Is love a magical force that conditionally requires two entities to come into your reality? Or is it unconditional and something that already exists? Perhaps makes you, you? Resources: Polishing the Mirror - Ram Das - https://amzn.to/3yZrQXJ MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. F…
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Send us a text One of the best Police Officers to ever take the oath of office in recent years has chosen to pull the plug and finally retire. On this Episode, Bobby Crudele comes in to talk about his career and next phase in life. His unique perspective on the Job and leaving it behind will bring laughs and introspection as we dive deep into his u…
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MAKING SENSE OF GRIEF: THE MINDS ATTEMPT TO DEAL WITH THE BREAKDOWN OF EXPECTATION. Grief is one of those things that is either happening to you or for you? In order to reclaim control during those times where you experience loss, it is of high value to take a conscious look at and better understand the science, art, and philosophy of Grief. Welcom…
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The basic premise of Minimizing or being Minimalistic is the practice of shedding or getting rid of the things that are of no use to you and do not apply when looking at your goals and dreams. This episode can be found on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Connect with Dr. JC "The Dragon" https://zez.am/makessense OUR SPONSOR: Enjoy the show and cons…
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Send us a text Brian Reyngoudt is the Vice President /Co-Founder of Operation K9 Beethoven. He was born and raised in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. As the son of a 3 time purple heart Vietnam veteran it has been his purpose in his life to always to help our veteran’s and active members of our military. It has been such a great honor and experience…
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EGO DEATH and the God Complex - THis episode unveils the Mysterious city of Eleusis where it was said humans experienced the magic of mortality and Rebirth by drinking some sort of magic transformational potion. If true, this takes the modern day structures of religion and god and shakes them up into manifestations of something else. Enjoy this thi…
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Never before has it been more important to learn the skills and tools to take command of your thoughts, feelings and actions and greet the day as the dominant force in your life. However, its easier said and understood than done. Lets talk about the steps required to creating a solid morning routine and how it may be the single most valuable action…
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Send us a text On the date of this recording, July 10th 2013, Kevin’s life changed forever. On this episode, Mike Depalma and Tom Flynn are in the studio to reveal details that can only be replayed amongst good friend and confidants. Find Mike Depalma https://www.instagram.com/mdepalma20/ Find Tom Flynn https://www.instagram.com/thetomflynn/ Find T…
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Here's One from the Vault of the Dragon's previous show called the Rise Up With Dragon Podcast. In this episode, Dragon flips the script on the idea that our universal goal is to become more conscious by unveiling the double edged sword of getting what you want. The Downside of A Conscious Mind can be found on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Conne…
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The Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast is your opportunity to wake up from your slumber and reclaim control as the dominant conscious force in your life. Today's episode Makes Sense of visual learning. This episode is available on both Apple and Spotify Platforms. Are you like me and enjoy and gain value from the visual component of learning?…
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Send us a text Stefanie Shellhamer is a 32-year-old born and raised in New Jersey. She is a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Stefanie is the daughter of retired police captain Peter Shellhamer, whom she adored very much. She has a unique understanding and perspective of law enforcement because of this relationship. Unfortunately, her father passe…
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Send us a text Taylor Cavanaugh went from jail, to Navy SEAL, back to jail, suicidal, to French Foreign Legionnaire. Learning to self-actualize his divine design via a correct system of life disciplines. Now he is on a mission to show others how to re-align their lives to experience peace and clarity by training the mind deliberately as well as the…
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Send us a text On May 9th, 2024, Mike Failace sadly took his own life. A man who impacted so many was put to rest and those that are left behind have to witness the fallout and the carnage by this permanent solution. Mike Depalma and Bobby Crudele have been life long friends of Mike Failace and we all sit down to talk about the good and the bad tha…
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We all have that proverbial monster under the bed or in the closet. Which leaves us with two choices. Fight or flight. Regardless of the choice you choose, they pose a challenge. Today's Rise Up is about a third choice. TO befriend and BOND with your monster and realize your true great potential and expression when you embody that monster and awake…
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Send us a text #2 FREDDIE MITCHELL has endured pain and suffering from multiple angles that would break most people. Serving his country honorably in United StatesArmy, Freddie chose a life of service but found quickly. It was a calling. After leaving military service, FREDDIE applied and was hired by the Roseland Police Department to continue this…
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Episode Description The Makes Sense Podcast is This episode is one from the vault and the Rise Up With Dragon Podcast. It is aply called the #DAYMAKER - In this Episode The Dragon broaches the science, art and philosophy of Giving and Receiving specifically highlighting the greatest gift we will ever receive is to be useful in assisting someone els…
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The Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast is your opportunity to wake up from your slumber and reclaim control as the dominant conscious force in your life. Today's episode Makes Sense of both Rejection and its relationship to living an extraordinary and epic life. This episode is available on both Apple and Spotify Platforms. Our Guest, Corey P…
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The human brain have the adaptive capacity to be programmed over time with consistency and repetition to become tethered to and believe certain things that often have no validity to them. With that acknowledged, lets take a look at the borage of hype thats driving its case for your reality through the news and social media every day. Lets make sens…
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Send us a text #1 FREDDIE MITCHELL has endured pain and suffering from multiple angles that would break most people. Serving his country honorably in United StatesArmy, Freddie chose a life of service but found quickly. It was a calling. After leaving military service, FREDDIE applied and was hired by the Roseland Police Department to continue this…
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Send us a text Gustavo Gutierrez was born in North Bergen, New Jersey to Cuban immigrant parents. As a child he was raised mostly by his grandparents while his parents were working, living the “American dream.” Cuban culture, strong beliefs, and food was always the center of his everything. He grew up in and around the kitchen, wether it was helpin…
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Are you struggling? What does that even mean? To Struggle? What is your current relationship with struggle? Enjoy this pivotal moment from the vault when the Dragon opens up a can of whoop ass on the man made illusion and label we call struggle. This episode is available on both Apple and Spotify Platforms. ***** Connect With Dr. JC: https://zez.am…
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Making Sense of the Carnivore Diet? Is the carnivore and animal based diet all sizzle and no steak? Join me as i interview Dr. Robert Kiltz to make sense of the carnivore diet. This episode is available on the Apple and Spotify Platforms Dr. Kiltz is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship trained and Board Cert…
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What lies in the balance of you creating a belief in something then allowing that belief to solidify in your mind as a Fact? What are the factors that have persuaded you to know what you know to be so? Religion? Politics? Culture? Mathematics and Science? Lets unpack this phenomenon and expose the truths about the validity of SCIENCE Welcome to MAK…
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Send us a text Suzanne is both a Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist actively working in the health field for the past 20 + years. Suzanne's experience in both nursing and counseling has informed her framework as a holistic mental health provider. Over the years, she has worked at a variety of milieus including ou…
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"Embrace Pain to Avoid Suffering" - An interview with Brian Bogert. Brian Bogert is a passionate performance coach, motivational speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader who believes in helping growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Brian teaches how to lev…
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE WOLF OF WALL STREET? Had the honor of spending time with the real ex wife of the infamous Jordan Belfort "The Wolf of Wall Street" the amazing Nadine Macaluso - What an amazing story and what an amazing human. The episode was about Making Sense of the Narcissist!!! This Podcast episode is available on Apple and Spotify. SUBSCRIBE …
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It is a hidden force that drives most human behavior and is the root cause of your suffering. Your strive for Relevance. Lets make sense of Relevance and equip ourselves to become the dominant force in ur life. This Podcast episode is available on Apple and Spotify. Welcome to MAKES SENSE MONDAYS with Dr. JC Doornick "Dragon" where we makes sense o…
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Send us a text Seth Gehle is a multifaceted individual whose journey embodies resilience, determination, and triumph. An accomplished ultra marathon runner, BJJ athlete, and overall fitness enthusiast, Seth's dedication to physical excellence is matched only by his unwavering commitment to personal growth. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Seth…
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Your Virtual Reality Suit: We are what we consume and we get to choose and what we consume becomes our VIRTUAL REALITY. Let's make sense of the Brain and Body and 6 senses that make up our Virtual Reality Suit and determine our reality. YOUTUBE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/N1c_WPKvHYc ***** Connect With Dr. JC: https://zez.am/makessense Facebook: http…
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Have you ever been curious to know more about what goes on at these plant medicine retreats. What is Ayahuasca, Psilicybin, San Pedro, Peyote and the infmaous Bufo Frog? Is it safe, is it for you? How would i go about figuring out where to go and which one is right for me? Do i need Plant Medicine in my life? Welcome to one of my absolute favorite …
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Have you ever taken note that both wanting and desire are two powerful occupants of your mind and body that prevent you from enjoying the present moment you are in now? Lets make sense of the power in detaching from WANT and DESIRE in search of unlimited joy, fulfillment and enlightenment. If you're into that sort of thing? This Podcast episode is …
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Send us a text Part 2 Lexi Knight is a 46 year old trans woman,and former drug addict, who lives in South Carolina. She moved there 8 years ago when she was living in her car with her little dog Taco, who is a chihuahua, and a loyal friend to her. She is a social media influencer on Twitch & TikTok, known as Justagirllexi on all of her social media…
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One from the vault of the earlier Rise Up With Dragon Show. This short 5 minute episode exposes the secret to my Rise Up Great Morning Routine in capturing the sensitive and prescious moment when we wake up and move from unconscious to conscious and begin claiming control of our reality by claiming control of the narrative in our minds about the da…
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Have you ever heard of Post Traumatic Success? How did we come to a place where there is such a powerful stigma attached to mental health and men? In this episode we Make Sense of Men's Mental Health and the Post Traumatic Stress associated with being in the line of fire as a Police Officer. Join guest Kevin Donaldson, Co Author of number one best …
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When it comes to calling your own shots and changing the way you look at things, how much say do you have? Well that will depend on your ability to allow yourself to be open and curious to all possibilities vs. tethered to your pre programmed mind. Lets Rise Up and reclaim that Free Will you were born with to choose the way you look at all things. …
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Send us a text Part 1 Lexi Knight is a 46 year old trans woman,and former drug addict, who lives in South Carolina. She moved there 8 years ago when she was living in her car with her little dog Taco, who is a chihuahua, and a loyal friend to her. She is a social media influencer on Twitch & TikTok, known as Justagirllexi on all of her social media…
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So grateful for the opportunity to spend time deep diving with the Nightingale of empowering humans to greatness in Mindset and Financial success. This podcast is available on both Spotify and Apple. Sharon Lechter is the Co-Author of the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. With over 10 years as th…
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