Real Talk with Michelle Budiwski
Michelle Budiwski
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Here, we dive into meaningful topics that matter – from mental wellness and family dynamics to health, finance, politics, and current events. You’ll hear powerful stories, valuable insights, and expert advice, all shared with honesty and openness. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, guidance, or just a real conversation, REAL TALK is where you’ll find it.
Join Michelle as she connects with guests who are not afraid to be vulnerable and share their truth, offering a supportive space for growth and empowerment. With a mix of guided meditations, coaching, and conversations with real people, REAL TALK is your go-to place for motivation, inspiration, and connection.
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S26E6 When adults can't disagree - Real Talk with Colin & Michelle
🎙️ REAL TALK with Colin & Michelle — Episode 82 📅 Originally aired March 22 on Island Radio 101.3FM, Amherst Island, CJAI.CA | 🎧 Podcast drops March 31 This week, we take a harder look at…
S26E5 When MPs Walk - Real Talk with Colin and Michelle
Politics in Canada is getting loud… but is anyone actually paying attention to the facts? In this episode of Real Talk with Colin and Michelle, originally aired on Amherst Island Radio on March 15,…
S26E4 When Online Hate Turns Deadly - Real talk with Colin & Michelle
Welcome to REAL TALK — the place for honest conversations about the issues that matter, even when they’re uncomfortable. Today’s episode is different. It’s heavier. And it’s important. Earlier this…
S26E3 Vaccinations, vacations and the importance of early cancer screening with Real talk with Colin & Michelle - February 15, 2026
Join Colin and Michelle for some Real Talk on the importance of vaccines, the privilege of vacations and how navigating life after cancer and a permanent ostomy impacts things like travel and how…
S26E1 The Shooting of Renee Good, Venezuela and Trump on Real Talk with Colin & Michelle
Welcome to Real Talk — I’m Michelle Budiwski, and with me is Colin Sundaynight. We’re thrilled to be back together again for our original radio show airing Sunday nights at 7 pm EST on Amherst Island…
S25E12 Community Policing & Fear-Based Politics with Dr. Chris Schneider - REAL TALK – Episode 25-12
REAL TALK – Episode 25-12 Community Policing & Fear-Based Politics with Dr. Chris Schneider I was genuinely honoured to sit down with Dr. Chris Schneider of Brandon University — a leading…
S25E11 Manitoba's Bill 48 - Real Talk Episode 25-11
REAL TALK Episode 25-11 | October 19, 2025 Twenty-five years ago today, I woke up in a hospital after a suicide attempt and began detoxing from the narcotics and opioids that were killing me. I’ve…
Enough is Enough - Real Talk Episode 25-10
Political violence. Open bigotry. Racism. Hate. Lies from leaders. Silence from those elected to protect us. People in our own communities living in fear. It’s tempting to turn away—to bury…
S25E9 Real Talk Episode 25-9 - Bonnie-Lynn Mills for BSD Trustee
On October 16, 2025 the City of Brandon will choose its newest Trustee for the Brandon School Division. Too often school board elections are ignored with some of the poorest voter turnout amongst all…
S25E8 Real Talk Ep 25-8 - Laura Armitage for BSD Trustee
On October 16, 2025 the City of Brandon will choose its newest Trustee for the Brandon School Division. Too often school board elections are ignored with some of the poorest voter turnout amongst all…
REAL TALK - Episode 25-7 Canadian Civics 101 A non partisan look at how government is formed
Politics shouldn't just be a conversation during elections. Politics and governments impact absolutely every aspect of our lives in some way and we need to understand how they work, how they are…
PC Party of Manitoba Where are the moderates
On Aug 22, Brandon Sun columnist Deveryn Ross wrote: “Social media is a window into the character of a candidate...” 👀 Today, I sat down with Ted Dzogan, PC Party member (and former rival to Grant…
Ray for Sprucewooods
Sprucewoods has never elected anyone but a Conservative. Around here, it’s known as a “dead dog” riding — meaning the party could run a sign on a corpse and still win. And because they’ve never had…
Real Talk Episode 25-6: A Seven-Month Journey to Cancer-Free
From the moment a colonoscopy revealed my rectal tumor to the day surgeons removed it—leaving me cancer-free and living with a permanent ostomy—exactly 7 months and 9 days passed. At first glance,…
Butterfly Dreams - Poetry of Hope and Recovery - Chapter 2 Pain and Shame
In 2020 I released my first book - Butterfly Dreams - Poetry of Hope and Recovery - an autobiographical journey through my own battle with mental illness, addiction and recovery. In honor of…
Butterfly Dreams Poetry of Hope and Recovery Chapter 1 - The Beginning
In 2020 I released my first book - Butterfly Dreams - Poetry of Hope and Recovery - an autobiographical journey through my own battle with mental illness, addiction and recovery. In honor of…
Homeschooling in Manitoba - Real Talk Episode 25-5
Our family has been homeschooling here in Manitoba since 2020 - not for political or religious reasons but because we started during covid and found that it just worked for us. Now there is no…
Poop Talk - Episode 25-4
On this week's episode of Real Talk, we're talking 💩 — or more accurately, why so many people don’t want to talk about it. This week, I’m joined by the amazing Randy Daley in Dauphin, Manitoba.…
Quentin Robinson for Brandon Souris, Real Talk Ep 25-3
When was the last time you heard a political candidate speak for 30 straight minutes without slamming, blaming, or even mentioning the opposition? Not once. When was the last time a candidate…
Weekly Round Up with Colin and Michelle, Real Talk Ep.25-2
While our live stream Weekly Round Up with Colin and Michelle had some technical difficulties (OK - I had some difficulties), it didn't stop Colin Sundaynight and I from jumping on a call and…
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Real Talk with Michelle Budiwski has published 26 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Real Talk with Michelle Budiwski is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 39m.
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