Are you trapped in an identity that no longer fits who you are becoming?

In this episode of Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick, we explore a simple yet life-changing mental tool: the three words “at this time.” These words have the power to transform rigid, permanent beliefs about yourself into flexible, evolving perspectives that create psychological freedom.

Dr. JC explains how many of the stories we tell about ourselves—“I’m not confident,” “I always fail,” “That’s just who I am”—are actually outdated predictions created by the brain. By adding the phrase “at this time,” you can loosen the grip of past identity, revisit your life with compassion, and reconnect with what truly matters right now.

Through the powerful Lifeline Exercise from Makes Sense, this episode shows how to reframe your past, release regret, and step into the next version of yourself with clarity and intention. Because who you were yesterday doesn’t have to define who you become next.

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0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Are you trapped in a lie you told yourself about who you are?

4:28 - The Lie of Permanent Identity

10:21 - Psychological Freedom in 2026

13:15 - Take a personal exploration of yourself

14:40 - The Lifeline

22:05 - This Too Shall Pass

26:16 - Seekers of the ER

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The 3-Word Phrase That Ends Feeling Stuck - Episode 152

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

The 3-Word Phrase That Ends Feeling Stuck - Episode 152