#195 Hogwash: The Lies We Feed Ourselves (and How to Stop Swallowing Them) with Bart Berkey

We all carry a little hogwash — the untruths we’ve convinced ourselves are real. In this solo episode, Bart unpacks the emotional and psychological baggage we carry disguised as “logic”: the thoughts like “I’m not good enough”, “They must be mad at me”, or “I always mess things up.” Spoiler alert:it’s all hogwash. Through personal stories, science-backed insights, and a practical truth-vs-hogwash exercise, Bart guides listeners to recognize triggers, reject negative narratives, and rewrite their inner dialogue. You'll learn how small shifts in thought lead to big shifts in life — moving from stuck to stable, from fear to forward motion. Major Takeaways & LessonsMost of What You Think… Isn’t True 80% of daily thoughts are negative, and 95% are repetitive. Labeling the false ones as “hogwash” helps break the cycle. Hogwash = Lies Dressed Up as Logic Thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “They’re mad at me” feel real, but they’re often assumptions rooted in fear, not fact. Use the Hogwash vs. Truth Tool Make two columns. In one, list your negative self-talk (“hogwash”); in the other, write the truth that challenges it. Triggers Create False Stories Hogwash often begins at the moment of emotional trigger. Recognizing the origin of the story helps you rewrite it. You Can Reframe Your Story Whether the trigger is from childhood or yesterday, your belief can shift. Start by noticing it, naming it, and replacing it. Writing It Down Frees Your Mind Studies show that writing down worries moves them out of your subconscious, reducing repetitive, anxious thoughts. Negativity Bias is Real — But You Can Balance It Our brains are wired to detect threats. But when we call out hogwash, we make space for gratitude, hope, and awe. From Hogwash to Healing Bart shares a personal story about childhood trauma and how identifying the untruths it planted helped him heal and help others. The First Step to Awe is Clearing the Lens Hogwash clouds our ability to see joy, hope, and potential. Recognizing and clearing it is what reveals the “glimmer.” You’re Not Alone Everyone carries hogwash. The difference is: Most people don’t stop to question it — but you do. Plus, Bart introduces the first step in his new “Trigger → Glimmer → Awe” framework — helping you feel better, do better, and be better. Resource & Links:Bart Berkey: MostPeopleDont.com | LinkedIn