January 16, 2026

Life is Unpredictable: How to Control Your Response When Everything Goes Wrong - Episode 136

31 minutes

Life is Unpredictable: How to Control Your Response When Everything Goes Wrong

Happenings happen, but they don't have to break you. In this week's episode, Dr. JC dives deep into the psychology of adversity and why most people unknowingly sabotage their own peace by "participating" in their stress. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by criticism, conflict, or unexpected life changes, this conversation is your roadmap to emotional resilience.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

-The Participation Trap: Why reacting is actually a choice you’re making.

-The Sky & Clouds Metaphor: How to observe your emotions without becoming them.

-The "Sorting Filter": An exclusive first look at a core concept from the upcoming book, Makes Sense, to help you protect your energy.

Stop letting life dictate your mood. Learn how to detach from outcomes and master the only thing you truly own: your response.

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0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Life is Unpredictable - What to do when everything goes wrong?

5:34 - Life Sucks, and then you die? Toxic Productivity

7:11 - House Of Flow Comment on Toxic Productivity

8:25 - The Issue is not that things happen, Its what we do after they happen.

12:13 - What’s A Happening?

15:36 - Happenings Are Neutral

17:08 - Participation doesn’t always need to look dramatic

26:00 - Sorting Filter

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By Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon"

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