Welcome to Brutal Facts: the Talk Show on How to Take Control of Your Self, Health & Wealth, hosted by Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek.The Brutal Facts show is designed to talk about and problem solve real life issues and things that are blocking us from being able to grow; mentally, physically, and spiritually. Every week we dive into a different topic and share experiences and advice on how we get out of own way and how you can too!The infamous Ricky Ollivierre brings true life experi ...
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Brutal Facts 46: The Ego, Attention, Social Media And More With Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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In this episode Ricky and Michael talk about social media, buying attention, the ego, and how to focus on taking your best next step in the pursuit of your goals. Jump in and join the conversation.By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 45: A Perspective Challenging Experience with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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When Ricky was at the gym he engaged in a conversation with a gentleman that would really make him as a question - Can it be that simple? Tune in as we discuss life experiences and how we have these happening all around us everyday if we open our eyes to see them.By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 44: A story about connecting, building relationships, and growth with Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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In this episode Ricky and Michael talk about and share stories about different relationships and how important they are for doing business and gaining opportunities.By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 43: Stories about the opportunities that exist around each of us with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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Ricky and Michael talk about the opportunities they currently are working, ones they have missed and share stories of how they see them and where they find them every single dayBy Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 42: State of the World with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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On this episode Ricky and Michael are just shooting the sh*t, talking state of the world through their eyes and speculate on whats happening with everything as things seem to just get more and more wild sometimes.By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 41: She was told she would never walk again with Patricia Figueroa
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Today we interview someone who not only has an incredible story, but also an incredible attitude and outlook on her journey of recovery from a terrible accident that left her wheelchair bound. Patricia's story is not only impactful, it's very inspiring and if you have something you were ever told or believed you would never do - after hearing this …
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Brutal Facts 40: Goal Setting & Achieving with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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Happy New Year. In this episode we talk about goals. The importance of goals, how we set goals, and how important it is to stay in alignment with your goals... not someone else's. Let us know what you think. Lets make 2023 the greatest year yet!By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 39: Year In Review with Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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in this episode we do a little reflecting on the year; things we have learned, challenges we have faced, and wins we have created. 2022 almost in the books. Looking forward to 2023. Hope you are as well. Get in there and join us for an episode! Let's GrowBy Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 38: Setting Boundaries with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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At what point is enough, enough? Setting boundaries is healthy and critical to help you grow. Michael asks and talks about the idea of how much can or should you tolerate, while Ricky talks about the signs to look out for to understand if your current circumstance is going to sink your ship. Jump in and let us know what you think…
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Brutal Facts 37: Level Up - Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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The only game to play is, Level UP! Michael and Ricky talk about what’s stops you from leveling up and then also how to get the drive, the desire, and the reason why to make the leap.By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 36: Build Something Out of Nothing - Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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What does it take to build something, a business, a relationship or even yourself, from nothing? Do you believe you need more than you’ve already got to get there? Find out what it takes, with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek.By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 35: Part 2 - Once You Stop Complaining Do This
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Stop Complaining & Do Something Part 2… The Big question is, what do you do? Michael Budensiek and Ricky Ollivierre continue the discussion and find that you can remove a lot of anxiety and stress from your life, once you start working on your life purpose. Don’t let the world label you, decide who you want to be, and do that instead. Take a listen…
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Brutal Facts 34: Stop Complaining & Do Something - Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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Stop complaining and do something. Probably not the appropriate title for this episode as Ricky Ollivierre complains through most of this one. The system doesn’t truly care about you and as soon as you figure that out you can start doing something about your situation. At what point do you stop complaining and blaming, and start problem solving and…
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Brutal Facts 33: Improving Your Standards with Ricky Ollivierre and Michael Budensiek
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Did you know, you can change your whole life for the better, just by raising your standards? As Ricky Ollivierre says "get the idiots out of your life" Michael and Ricky keep it raw as always and talk about how to get to the roots of your current operating standard line, and how to improve this incrementally. Get some standards and throw yourself i…
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Brutal Facts 32: Social Media - What it was, is, and is becoming through our eyes.
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In this episode Ricky Ollivierre and Michael Budensiek talk about the different aspects of Social Media. Tune in as we have a discussion about our different view points, what we find interesting, and what we agree on. It can be helpful, but also damaging. It's our responsibility to control the machine and not to let the machine control us. Get out …
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Brutal Facts 31: From Jail To 6 Figure Monthly Passive Income w/ Luc Longmire (Interview)
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In some circles they call him Longmoney, once you listen to the episode you will understand a little bit more why. Growing up Luc learned some hard lessons that lead him to some places he didn't want to be Then one day he made a better choice, a choice that would lead him to and incredible life. Want to learn how to build wealth and create your own…
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Brutal Facts 30: How Important Are Your Goals with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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In this episode Michael & Ricky talk about goals and how hard it can be to stay focused on them. When we aren't focused on them do we not really want it? Or is there something else that stand in our way. Different ways to look at it and discover new things about yourself. Let's grow!By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 29: You can be who you want with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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Whats holding you back from becoming the person that you want to become? In fact, you might find out the answer, is you! Michael and Ricky talk about, how by believing enough and taking the right action, you to become who you want to be. How do you identify the things in your life, the people, the surroundings, the stuff that you tell yourself, and…
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Brutal Facts 28: Entrepreneurship and Music with Matt Bate (Interview)
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How it all started? We’ve got Matt Bate for all your Audio Quality & Sound needs! Matt talks about his journey as an entrepenuer and how he navigated his way to success through COVID. Apparently be able to adapt really helps. Matt’s the guy responsible for bringing the Brutal Facts Podcast Audio to a premium level and he is also able to distribute …
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Brutal Facts 27: Believe in yourself with Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek
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This is a fun episode of the Brutal Facts Podcast as we go LIVE on Breakout Audio. Breakout is an Audio App where everyone is welcome to come and get educated or even host your own shows and events about the things that are important to you. You’ve got to believe in Yourself, if you want to get the Job Done. Michael & Ricky share stories and talk a…
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Brutal Facts 26: What to do in times of uncertainty?
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With all the uncertainty in the world, what do you do? Or, has it always been that way? Ricky and Michael talk about the current problems that we face, however add a humorous and educational way of looking at it. “what’s there to worry about?”By Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Brutal Facts 25: Weight Lifting vs Cardio (Health Talk)
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Many people who listen to the show are on a journey of self improvement and looking for the best ways to improve themselves overall in Self, Health, & Wealth. In today's discussion on weights vs cardio we dive into some examples of each, which one is better, and does it matter dow much of each you should be doing? Join us for a fun chat on Health!…
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In this health focused episode, Michael shares on the idea that Health is everything and affects every area of our life. Ricky and Michael have a great conversation on how to better yourself in health, what to be focused on, and how to get started. Health is Wealth... without it our wealth means nothing. Check out this episode and let us know what …
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Brutal Facts 23: Fun Q & A with Ricky & Michael
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Ricky and Michael get real Brutal with each other when put on the spot with these questions. A list of random questions are chosen, based on career and life. You might find some relating answer. The best question left to last… What’s one of the hardest things you’ve ever had to do? Tune in, Like and Share.…
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We have been hit and miss lately and as much as we hate that, some times things just get busy and we get behind. Which is why we thought it would be a great time to talk about delayed gratification! We hate waiting, but delayed gratification is more than just sitting around and waiting. Join us on this conversation that is teaching us lessons as we…
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Brutal Facts 21: The Creation of Patsys Irish Seamoss (interview)
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On this Episode Michael and Ricky talk with the Patsys Irish Seamoss Gang. Stephen Pender, Ryan Pedley, Bronson Murphy Ft. Little J. “What’s cooking in the Kitchen?” Patsys Irish Seamoss is. Here’ we explore how to make a health product from scratch, get official lab testing and papers to be able to legally sell to the public, with no prior experie…
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Brutal Facts 20: Near Death Accident to Author with Vincent Lanci (interview)
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Do you need some inspiration? Brutal Facts interview Vincent Lanci. Vincent was hit by a car, put in a coma and still has managed to get a grip and pull it back. Initially Vincent fights to get his memory back, and through pure determination and finding ways and process’s to help aid him, then impossible is found and Vincent can begin to get his li…
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Brutal Facts 19: Elaina Mitchell - The Repetition of Getting Better (Interview)
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Have you ever wondered what happens when you stop playing the victim of your own life and circumstances? Well, Elaina Mitchell will tell you what it’s like. Going from moments of homeless, being pregnant, high school drop out with a bunch of negative vibes about, to the go on to starting her own business. This episode is full of gold right from the…
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Brutal Facts 18: Why we chose Entrepreneurship
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With only minutes before recording, Michael and Ricky decided to talk about why they chose to pursue entrepreneurship The want to own your own company, create your own brand and make something of nothing? Where does this come from? Ricky and Michael talk about the hustle, not wanting to work for someone else and the even the word Entrepreneur! In a…
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Brutal Facts 17: Ricky Climbs an actual Mountain (Crib Goch)
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After climbing the metorphoric mountain of life, an opportunity arises for our very own Brutal Facts Ricky Ollivierre to go climb an actual Mountain. Snowdon Mountain the highest point in England and Wales is the target and with No Mountain climbing experience what so ever, Ricky Ollivierre has agreed to Climb the Crib Goch Death Ridge on behalf of…
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Brutal Facts 16: Interview - BIG Z: How to transform your life
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Body Builder Big Z has made an unbelievable transformation in just over 4 years. From 40% Body Fat to Body Building Competitor and multi medal winner. An amazing transition from one person to a brand new you! Big Z is now competing at Global show Mr Universe! Ricky and Michael have the pleasure of listening to the hard work, dedication, discipline,…
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Brutal Facts 15: Believe in whatever you want
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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, what is it that you believe in, or even question why you believe in those types of things? Belief systems can either cage you into behavioral patterns that do not serve you well, or they can Free Your Mind and support you and your desired intentions of where you want to go in life and more importantly, who you…
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Brutal Facts 14: Why Health is Important for True Success
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Are you procrastinating, feeling depressed and not where you want to be in life? Firstly, have you got your health in check? Are you exercising, eating well or are you just over intoxicating your body? Having good health is Vital for long-term success and the best place to start is with the basics! Find us on Instagram and send us a message to let …
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Brutal Facts 13: Danny Bennett Overcoming Addictions (Interview)
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Addictive personality? Danny Bennett has a social media following of over half million people which helps when trying to get a clear message out into the broken parts of this world. Unhealthy Addictions can lead to tragic endings and I’m sure in some way shape or form, we can all relate. Whether it be Drugs, Eating or any form of behaviour which is…
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Everyone is trying! Not just ourselves. Maybe not hard enough? Ricky and Michael go deep into some Brutal Facts of what trying is all about and why the people who give up, give trying a bad name! Trying – “to make an effort to accomplish an end” To point it out simply, “Trying” is part of the process needed to get to the end result of achieving wha…
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Are you original or just another copy? What is it to be Authentic, why does is benefit you and what’s stopping you from truly being yourself? Ricky and Michael discuss how to self-identify and challenge yourself to change. We find that through being truly authentic and always looking for ways to improve on who we are, you can dramatical enhance you…
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Brutal Facts hits double digits! Episode 10 has landed. Tune in and listen to the power of falling in love with the process of getting somewhere. This is one exciting listen that you don’t want to miss out on. Believe is to accept that (something) is true, especially without proof! Process is a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a…
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Brutal Facts 9: Creating Self Discipline For Yourself
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Ricky and Michael talk about the art of self-discipline, how to create it and apply the use of discipline to the areas of your life that are going to benefit you, not hinder you. Check out some of Michael’s techniques to shift behavior with an ice bath? If you want to get somewhere in life, you’re going to need self-discipline to get there. You are…
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Brutal Facts 8: Creating A Winning Mindset
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In this episode Ricky and Michael discuss some of things that can affect your Mindset or as some refer to it, Mental Attitude. This is affected based on what your mind is digesting from the world around you. In this episode they discuss some great tips and methods to teach you how to truly grab a grip of your mental state, giving you the tools that…
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Brutal Facts 7: Back Against The Wall (Survival Mode)
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Have you ever been in a that situation where your back is up against the wall, and you have no choice but to deal with what’s in front of you? How did you get there in the first place? Are there lessons to be learned? Have you learned? Survival instincts may be the answer! Find us on Instagram and send us a message to let us know what you think. @b…
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A hilarious opening here with this show on consistency, with a very funny unorganized start! Find us on Instagram and send us a message to let us know what you think. @brutal_facts_podcast @rox_media @michaelblife Consistency is part of a larger combination of helping you gain control. We are all doing something consistently, we just need to ask, a…
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Brutal Facts 5: Doing Things That Make Sense
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Doing what make sense? How do we even know? Welcome to Episode 5 of the Brutal Facts Podcast where Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre find out why we make the choices we make, even if they are detrimental to our improvement and how to identify if you’re on track in life or sliding of course! Tips and tricks on identifying and changing habits & be…
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Brutal Facts Podcast where we explore and resolve some tips and steps to support you with being able to take massive action but most importantly just taking the action in the first place. You’ll find this episode of Brutal Facts to be personal with you and your own decision making and something we are sure we can all rel…
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Brutal Facts 2: The Idea of Self, Health & Wealth. What this show is all about.
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What is Brutal Facts all about and what subjects are we getting into? Here on Episode 2, we are diving deep into the true meanings behind what Self, Health & Wealth is all about and how to take control of these hugely importing factors of your life. You are the answer to all your problems. Find out more by catching the whole episode! Find us on ins…
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Episode 3 of Brutal Facts and the momentum is really starting to show. Brutal Facts first open discussion is on our self limiting beliefs! In this episode Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre are talking about limiting beliefs and the psychology behind what either holds us back or propels us unbelievably forward. Discussing the words that we use, t…
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Brutal Facts 1: Who are Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre
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Welcome to the first Episode of Brutal Facts! The introduction to Michael Budensiek & Ricky Ollivierre and what the show is all about. Here, we will dive into the personal journey of both Michael & Ricky from the early days, to present day and what has brought them together here to break some comfort zones and kickstart off these exciting and much …
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