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 & Lessons

• Most 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