Feasts of Reason
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Podcast Overview
<p>Lively, respectful discussions even when, especially when, there's disagreement. No shouting, no talking over each other, no straw man or ad hoc arguments. Reason baby, it's what's for dinner! To learn more about New Atenism please visit our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newatenism.org/" target="_blank">website</a>,</p>
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3/6/2026
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June 26, 2026
Why Insight Isn't Enough
<p>Most of us already know what we're supposed to do. Eat better. Exercise more. Stop procrastinating. Have the difficult conversation. Break the habit. Yet somehow, knowing rarely seems to be enough.</p><p>In this episode of Feasts of Reason, therapist and neurodivergence specialist Becca Gregory joins me to explore the gap between insight and action. Drawing on her work with ADHD, autism, rejection sensitivity, and emotional regulation, Becca offers a fascinating perspective on why human beings so often struggle to do what they know they should do.</p><p>We discuss the relationship between reason and emotion, why insight alone rarely creates lasting change, and the roles that biology, environment, and past experiences play in shaping our behavior. Along the way, we explore procrastination, people-pleasing, addiction, rejection sensitivity, and the limits of willpower.</p><p>One of the most interesting themes of the conversation is the idea that neurodivergence can provide a particularly vivid window into challenges that all humans face. The same forces that make change difficult for people with ADHD or autism — emotion, habit, identity, fear, and social belonging — are at work in all of us, even if they manifest differently.</p><p>If you've ever wondered why insight doesn't automatically become action, this episode is for you.<br />#FeastsOfReason #Psychology #MentalHealth #BehaviorChange #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #HumanNature #ADHD #Autism #Neurodivergent #RejectionSensitivity #Therapy #DBT #Mindset</p><p>For more information on Ms. Gregory and her work: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flowforwardcounseling.com/" target="_blank">https://www.flowforwardcounseling.com/</a></p><p>For more information on New Atenism: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newatenism.org/" target="_blank">https://newatenism.org/</a></p>
June 19, 2026
Theism, Atheism, and the Limits of Reason with Jamey Hecht
<p>What do we mean when we say "God"? Can reason take us all the way to theism, or are there limits to what reason can tell us about ultimate reality?</p><p>My guest is psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, and author Jamey Hecht. In his forthcoming book, <i>Into Theism: Overcoming Obstacles to Belief in God</i>, Jamey draws on psychology, philosophy, literature, religion, and the work of Iain McGilchrist to argue that human experience points toward a reality deeper than a purely material description of the world.</p><p>We explore consciousness, mysticism, near-death experiences, the psychology of belief and disbelief, the role of religious stories, and whether the search for meaning reveals something fundamental about the nature of reality.</p><p>Along the way we discuss William James, Kant, Shakespeare, Spinoza, the limits of scientific explanation, and the question at the heart of so many philosophical and religious debates:</p><p><b>How do we distinguish between what feels meaningful and what is actually true?</b><br /><b>For more information about Jamey Hecht: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jameyhechtauthor.com/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.jameyhechtauthor.com/</b></a><br /><b>For more information about New Atenism: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newatenism.org/" target="_blank"><b>https://newatenism.org/</b></a><br />#FeastsOfReason<br />#JameyHecht<br />#Theism<br />#Atheism<br />#Philosophy<br />#Religion<br />#Consciousness<br />#Mysticism<br />#WilliamJames<br />#Psychology<br />#Spinoza<br />#Kant<br />#MeaningOfLife<br />#CriticalThinking<br />#Podcast</p>
June 12, 2026
Why Smart People Self-Sabotage | Dr. Albert Bramante
<p><b>Why do intelligent people repeatedly act against their own interests?</b></p><p>If human beings are rational creatures, why do we procrastinate, avoid opportunities, stay stuck in destructive patterns, and sabotage our own success?</p><p>In this episode of <i>Feasts of Reason</i>, Matt Ward sits down with psychologist, therapist, and veteran talent agent Dr. Albert Bramante to explore the psychology of self-sabotage. Drawing on decades of experience working with performers, Bramante explains why insight alone often fails to change behavior, how fear disguises itself as logic, why we cling to limiting identities, and what self-sabotage reveals about human nature.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>• Why knowledge doesn't automatically produce better behavior<br />• Fear of failure vs. fear of success<br />• The brain's negativity bias<br />• Catastrophizing and worst-case thinking<br />• Comfort zones and personal growth<br />• Why actors provide a fascinating window into human psychology<br />• Hypnosis, subconscious beliefs, and self-awareness<br />• The relationship between reason, emotion, and behavior</p><p>If you've ever known exactly what you should do and still failed to do it, this conversation is for you.</p>
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<p>Lively, respectful discussions even when, especially when, there's disagreement. No shouting, no talking over each other, no straw man or ad hoc arguments. Reason baby, it's what's for dinner! To learn more about New Atenism please visit our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newatenism.org/" target="_blank">website</a>,</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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