Refined Reality
By Bobbi-Jo Tessier-Bunyak, Helen Good & Tracy aka Mrs Money Queen
You don’t need to wait for a mid-life crisis to realize that society has become misshapen.
Learn how to reconnect with yourself and rediscover your natural way of being. Nothing is taboo on Refined Reality, a bi-weekly podcast co-hosted by a tribe, for a tribe. Diving into topics related to financial well-being, entrepreneurship, creative expression, intentional healing, mental health and the deconstruction of current societal frameworks.
Tune in and feel empowered!
Refined RealityApr 03, 2021
Anxiety... and staying in touch with your own reality.
The Narcissist In Your Life.
The Narcissist. Who is it for you? We all know someone more or less at least a bit "self-centered" and hear that word thrown about often on our social medias. Join the crew as they delve into the differences between the attitude and disorder from a professional and personal POV. This episode serves as an intro into the mind and generalized behaviours of narcissistic personality disorder, discussed and simplified.
Music by Rkitek
Is It Really a Social Dilemma?
Join the Refined Reality Crew as we share our opinions on the thought-provoking documentary -drama. This hybrid film, from the perspective of people who created all major social networking apps, explores the dangers surrounding social networking and the impact it has had on people in general. They are fearful that our attention has shifted to screen time and it has us worried. But do not worry, we have some funny commentary included as well.
Music by Rkitek
Is Social Media the Root of Depression?
Join Helen Golod, PHD candidate, as she shares her professional opinions and thoughts relating to social media and how it has increased solitude and depression in this new age of technology. The Refined Reality crew are always willing to have uncomfortable discussions and have thought-provoking opinions on the subject in order to shine a light on mental health issues by breaking down barriers one episode at a time.
Music by Rkitek
"YOU" Love or Obsession?
Join the crew in our latest monthly movie media addiction, featuring topics in mental health in relation to crime dramas. Here, we discuss all things relevant with You, an American psychological thriller television series. Let's Netflix and Chill!
Music by Rkitek
Art Therapy - Is It That Beneficial?
Join the crew as they share their personal journeys with self expression through their own artistic therapy sessions. Can you guess who loves mixed media or grayscale artwork, or who has a knack and patience for diamond art? In this episode, you will discover that art has multiple benefits for your own personal mental health and well-being. Tune in as we rekindle our passion for the finer things in life - aka Art.
Music: Rkitek
The "Inside Out" Of Mental Health
The crew sit down to plug in their new, "let's talk mental health in popular movies and media" segment! We kick off with one of our favourite Disney Pixar films called Inside Out. This film is a wonderful teachable tool for children and adults on topics of mental health and their respective affinities regarding a person's emotions. Please join us in discussing the "wonderful word of mental health".
Music by Rkitek
Return to Reality
Music: Rkitek
Article: How Mental Health Conversations Are Reinforcing the Stigma
Look.... it's a virtual Christmas!
Curious what happens when an atheist, a jew and a self-proclaimed grinch try to throw a successful virtual holiday staff party? Tune in to find out!
Wishing all our listeners a Very Merry Holidays 2020!
Video Games & Mental Health
This time on the RR Podcast... Tracy is away and it's time to play (Only kidding, we love her to the moon!). Join Bobbi-Jo and PHD candidate Helen Golod as they discuss gaming and the various impacts video games can have on mental health. The duo debate its influence in regards to child development, industry elitism and the sexualization of woman gamers.
Recovering from Emotional Traumas
***TRIGGER WARNING*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE THAT MAY BE UPSETTING FOR SOME LISTNERS. Another sitdown with a clinical psychology PHD student, Helen Golod (current M.A. in counseling psychology). Helen brings her expertise and background to the table and explains how trauma touches all lives in many different ways. The trio reveals their different traumas and the various ways in which one can overcome, conquer and support their friends and loved ones in their times of need.
Organized Chaos
It's time to pack shit up and get out! It's finally time for a big move! Tune in as Bobbi-Jo and Tracy talk "KonMari Method" and laying down the emotional groundwork necessary, in order to pursue new adventures.
Loving Long Distance ft. Captain Excitement
Join us in our discussion to find out if absence actually makes the heart grow stronger! Bobbi-Jo and Tracy share their experiences with long “distance marriages”. Featuring very special guest, Captain Excitement!
Refined Reality Crew Live Meetup!
After a long awaited reunion, the Refined Reality Crew finally meet in person! Eeeek, it was so exciting and long overdue with everything that has been going on in our lives! We reveal our origin story about how we became Refined Reality! Join Bobbi-Jo and Tracy aka Mrs Money Queen, as we uncover our roots and discuss with you, our listeners how this all came to exist. Tune in to hear about our inception and futur plans! We also recorded a live video to share with everyone... you know, for proof! Check out our social media pages for our impromptu introduction that very night we met (we were thirsty, ok)!
SAD for the holidays?
The seasons are changing and the days are getting colder up here in northern Canada. Join Tracy and Bobbi-Jo as they talk seasonal depression and how to beat the winter blues...just in time for the holidays!
Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Happy Halloween ghouls and goblins! Join us as we expose our personal experiences with the dead. Can you guess which one of us believes in ghosts? Is it Bobbi-Jo or is it Tracy aka Mrs Money Queen.... tune in to a spooktacular special in order to find out! Just maybe you will find us lurking in the darkness... watch your thoughts and your backs.
To Buy Or Not To Buy... that is the question!
On this week's episode, the Refined Reality crew discuss the housing market in Northern Ontario. Tracy, aka Mrs Money Queen, is currently in the position of selling her current home and in the process of purchasing another. She shares her experience of how it has changed since she was in the finance game. We discuss how emotions make an impact on financial decisions, especially during a global pandemic. You won't want to miss their friendly banter and opinions; after all, we all have our own money mistakes.
Learning to let go, it ain't easy!
Learning to let go just might be the true key to happiness. Join us in Uncovering how traumatic experiences has shaped our lives. Moving on isn't easy, but we explore our past hurts and how we move on in order to find our own happinesses, however grand or minuscule they may be!
MEN vs WOMEN In Relationships
Featuring special guests Jonas Ventura and Nathan Urias from the Broken Lightbulb Podcast. Co-habitating with the opposite sex isn't always rainbows and unicorns! Join the gang as they reveal, the good, the bad and the nitty gritty regarding their romantic relationships. Tune in for the, He said vs SHE said, unfiltered realness!
More Nathan&Jonas:https://anchor.fm/broken-lightbulb
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnF1riG1ZXz7Cbon34DejLQ
Guilty Pleasures
New Podcast Episode... It's all about our guilty pleasures 🖤 Tune in as Bobbi-Jo and Tracy, aka Mrs Money Queen spill their dirty little secrets 😜 warning some mature content and very embarrassing information revealed, listener beware!
The New Normal...or is it?
Virus induced cultural shifts or simply a new western societal norm? Tune into the discussion with Bobbi-Jo and Tracy, as we invite you, our listners into our households and new lives...possibly forever changed?
Picking Your Battles
Conflict and confrontation is inevitable, at home, at work and with our close friends. But, it's how we deal with each specific confrontation that is truly important. How can we effectively communicate with others and move past serious issues? Are some conflicts unresolvable? Sometimes picking our battles can alleviate some stresses we face during a disagreement. Tune in as Bobbi-Jo and Tracy, aka Mrs Money Queen, spill the tea on how they arm themselves for interpersonal warfare!
Financial Planning... Is it for you?
Join your Co-Host Bobbi-Jo and Tracy aka Mrs Money Queen as they are joined with seasoned Financial Planner Angela aka the #walletdoctor as she shares the ins and outs of financial planning. They discuss how Covid-19 has impacted her personal life, her adjustments to working from home and financial facets of her daily life. Tune in and discover Angela's financial tips and tricks during theses uncertain times.
Birds Of A Feather
Join Bobbi-Jo and Tracy as they share their unscripted experiences with their life time relationships, both personal and interpersonal.
Guest appearance featuring cutie pie Willow the dog, as a special guest and most treasured friend!
Honorable Mention:https://letsreachsuccess.com/different-types-of-relationships/?fbclid=IwAR3xKo-cW33nGm8070JUGfge90uC9O8C_kZl9mUWXejPCAgEBytrNEXebyg
Habits And Other Things
Tune in for new changes! Join Bobbi-Jo and Tracy as they reveal their worst habits and talk about creating positive and feasible changes for success. We all have real struggles and it doesn't get any realer than their reveal!
Mentioned:https://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/28/9-habits-of-highly-successful-people.html
Confidently YOU
Join Bobbi-Jo and Tracy as they share how confidence building has shaped their realities, along with 10 strategies to build a better you and refine your momentum!
Article Link:https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2017/07/21/10-ways-to-build-confidence/#5ec774403c59
Mentorship with Brother Daniel
Tune in for an indepth sitdown with Mentor & Coach Daniel Jebb Finnerty; the creator of ConsciousHustle, Sales for Introverts, and SoulCamp Retreats! Daniel shares some of his powerful logic and spiritual insight into the process regarding mentorship, the relations between a mentor and the mentee as well as how coaching can be so different!
DanielJebbFinnerty:https://www.conscioushustle.com/
Happily-Ever-After After The Affair
A sitdown with a clinical psychology PHD student, Helen Golod (current M.A. in counseling psychology). She recounts her passion for helping and caring for others as they resolve their darkest problems. Helen shares her story regarding the darkness and distrust that began festering in her marriage while her attention was averted... Join us as tea is spilled and accountability becomes psychoanalyzed.
Boomtown Tattoos
Touchdown with Boomtown, co-hosted by Tracy DeCaen! Join us in a sitdown with tattoo artist Sammy DeCaen, owner of Boomtown Tattoos. Hear about his journey to becoming a successful tattoo artist and his take on living life to the fullest! Sammy shares his journey (along with his sister) and spills his secret to his success...while revealing a few shenanigans along the way!
Mrs Money Queen
Tune in and join us, as the queen herself teaches us how to make your money work for you! A one on one with Tracy exploring the common misconceptions surrounding personal finances. A financial blogger and seasoned financial advisor, she shares her best tips for saving and acheiving financial accountability.
Mrs.MoneyQueen:https://mrsmoneyqueen.com
Bridging The Gaps
Differences are shared and celebrated, technology and times have changed, with that change comes growth, new problems and a new reality! Joined by travel guru Alex and money manifestation queen Tracy in more unscripted realness, as the duo discuss generation barriers.
Touchdown on Reality
Join travel guru Alex and her friend, along with money manifestation queen Tracy as they discuss their journeys of intentional transformation. The trio reveal their inspiration for breaking free of the status quo, in unscripted realness, as they redefined their own realities.