What if your mood isn’t just in your mind—but in your gut? In this powerful episode, GI psychologist Dr. Daphne Spyropoulos of Cleveland Clinic explains the surprising science behind gut health, serotonin, shame, and self-talk. We unpack how social media affects our self-worth, whyyour inner critic might just be habit, and how small shifts in thought can change everything.

You’ll also hear the viral “cereal story” thatmakes neuroplasticity (rewiring your brain) easy to understand—and even easier to apply. If you’ve ever felt anxious, judged, or stuck in self-doubt, this conversation will show you how to build emotional resilience from the insideout.

Resource & Links:

• Bart Berkey: MostPeopleDont.com | LinkedIn

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

What do a wholesale floral empire, the Bluetooth symbol, and 14 million monthly readers have in common? Michael Politz.

In this episode, Bart sits down with the endlessly curious and wildly creative founder of Food & Beverage Magazine. Michael shares his unbelievable path—from crafting the now-iconic Bluetooth logo to being mentored by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous legend Robin Leach, to growing one of the most influential publications in hospitality and F&B.

But the real magic? It started long before the media empire—when Michael, as a young man, sat at a local deli with wise, self-made grandfathers. He listened. He asked questions. And what they shared about work ethic, humility, and legacy would quietly shape every bold move he made after that.

This episode is a masterclass in curiosity, legacy, listening, and why most people don’t take the first step—but Michael always does.

Major Takeaways / Learnings

• Ask more. Listen deeply. Michael sat for years with local business legends—not to pitch, but to learn. That habit of asking and listening became his entrepreneurial foundation.
• Start before you're ready. He didn’t wait for credentials—he built a floral empire in college, helped brand Bluetooth, and launched a magazine from scratch.
• Mentorship multiplies momentum. Robin Leach didn’t just give access—he gave Michael the tools to build credibility and tell stories that mattered.
• Legacy isn’t inherited. It’s earned. Watching values decline across generations, Michael committed to building with gratitude and grit.
• Always stay curious. From red carpets to AI tools, Michael embraces learning and reinvention as non-negotiables.

Memorable Quotes

• “Most people walk into a room and wonder, ‘Who’s going to like me?’ I walk in and think, ‘Who am I going to like?’”
• “Those grandfathers at the deli didn’t sugarcoat it—they taught me what hard work looked like. And I listened.”

• “I didn’t wait for someone to show me how—I just figured out what needed to be done and did it.”

• “Robin Leach mentored me for 15 years. He taught me how to make stories sensational, and how to make people feel seen.”

• “Most people don’t take the first step.”

Why It Matters / How to Use It

This episode is a reminder that success starts with curiosity—and grows through listening, learning, and lifting others. Michael’s journey is proof that bold ideas are only half the battle. The other half? Paying attention to the wisdom around you.

Take action by:

• Asking better questions

• Listening like it matters (because it does)

• Capturing the wisdom of mentors

• Acting on what you hear

Michael did. And he built an empire because of it.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpolitz/

Food and Beverage Magazine - https://www.fb101.com/

Bart Berkey: MostPeopleDont.com | LinkedIn

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