Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey

Carlene Humphrey
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Diva Tonight is a podcast for women in their 40s who are navigating relationships, friendships, and family while continuing to grow, evolve, and ask bigger questions about their lives. Hosted by Carlene Humphrey, in our episodes we explore love, friendships and family dynamics and generational trauma.  Diva Tonight creates space for honest dialogue, learning, and reflection—because women in their 40s deserve conversations that honor where they’ve been and where they’re going. Want to be a guest on Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey? Send Carlene Humphrey a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/divaontheradio

  1. 4d ago

    Healthy Relationships Start With You

    Your childhood “village” does not just raise you, it trains you for every relationship you will ever try to build. Carlene sits down with Michael T. Brown, LPC, a licensed counselor and leadership consultant based in Virginia, to talk about how faith communities, family influence, and early belonging shape identity, purpose, and the way we connect with partners, friends, and coworkers. We get real about technology and modern dating culture too. Social media and dating apps can introduce you to people faster than ever, but Michael challenges us to remember the basics: trust, communication, presence, and people skills. If a phone stays on the table, so does emotional distance. We unpack what it looks like to “use the technology, not let the technology use you,” and why healthy relationships still demand face-to-face connection, clear boundaries, and the ability to hold an honest conversation. Then we move into mental health, therapy, and trauma healing with compassion and practicality. Michael explains why awareness is the first step toward change, why the better question is often “what happened to you,” and how counseling helps you process pain without getting stuck in it. We also explore mentors, books, and imagination as sources of hope and vision, plus the leadership mindset behind real success: goals rooted in purpose, a supportive community, and doing the heavy lifting for your own life. If you enjoy thoughtful relationship advice, counseling insights, and grounded conversations about purpose and connection, subscribe to Diva Tonight, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

  2. Jul 8

    Comedy As A Second Act For Women In Their 40s

    Comedy isn’t reserved for the loudest person at the party, and it’s definitely not something you have to “be born with.” We sit down with Lynn Harris, creator of Gold Comedy and a longtime journalist, to break down what being professionally funny really takes and why so many capable people talk themselves out of trying it. The big takeaway: comedy is learnable, and the work is often less about forcing jokes and more about finding what’s already true and funny about you.  We get into the hidden value of stand-up for women in their 40s and beyond, especially if you’re craving a creative reset, a side hustle, or a full career pivot. Lynn explains how comedy mechanics build real-world skills like writing sharper, thinking faster, reading the room, and staying calm when things go sideways. We also talk about the underrated power of the stand-up “social contract” where the room actually listens, and how that experience can reshape confidence in everyday life and public speaking.  Then we zoom in on storytelling versus anecdotes, why a real story requires choice and change, and how you can turn an everyday moment like an airport layover into strong material by leaning into specificity and point of view. We also explore modern formats like Zoom comedy and digital sketch, plus why community matters so much when you’re learning in a space that avoids the typical comedy “bro vibe.” If you’ve been waiting for a sign to try something new, this is it. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave a review with the funniest thing you’ve learned about yourself lately. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

  3. Jul 3

    Spice Mas Essentials

    Carnival can look like pure chaos from the outside, but once you know the story, everything snaps into focus. We’re talking Spice Mas, Grenada Carnival, with a real Grenadian and Trinidadian lens and all the details people skip when they treat mas like “just a party.” From the first minutes, we get into why this season pulls so many travelers back home and why 2024 feels especially significant with Grenada celebrating 50 years of independence.  We unpack the traditions that make Spice Mas unmistakable, including Jab Jab and why the black oil, horns, and chains are meant to provoke a reaction while pointing back to slavery, emancipation, and resilience. We also talk J’ouvert, the paint-covered early morning culture where homemade costumes can carry sharp political and social messages. Along the way, we compare the road in Grenada and Trinidad to places like Toronto, where the vibe can be big but the historical context and the respect for masqueraders doesn’t always translate the same way.  Then we get practical: when Grenada Carnival happens (August, second Monday), why Trinidad’s lands in February, and what planning really looks like if you’re playing mas. We talk costume prices in the $400 to $1,000 range, travel costs rising during Carnival season, and why J’ouvert can be a more affordable way to get the full experience. We also break down Carnival music keywords like calypso vs soca, Road March, and Panorama, plus quick must-haves like water and a phone pouch, and we end on the best parts: snow cones, roti, doubles, and beach talk from Grand Anse to Tobago.  If you’re planning a Grenada trip, a Trinidad trip, or you just want to understand Caribbean carnival culture beyond the highlight reels, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a Carnival primer, and leave a review. What tradition are you most curious to experience on the road? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

  4. Jul 1

    How To Shift Your Energy And Stop Repeating Painful Patterns

    Your life can look “fine” on the outside while your inner world runs on panic, people-pleasing, and old survival scripts. We talk with healing coach and mentor Birgita Visser about what self-love actually means when you’re triggered, exhausted, and tired of repeating the same relationship patterns with new faces. We dig into mindset and energy in a practical way: how negative self-talk becomes a loop, why awareness is the first step, and how gratitude can shift your emotional state without denying the hard stuff. Birgita shares how trauma and conditioning shape what we attract, why dysfunctional relationships can feel familiar, and what changes when we stop trying to “fix” other people and start filling our own cup first. If you’re navigating healing in midlife, asking big purpose questions, or looking for tools like mindfulness, meditation, Reiki, or even light language, you’ll hear options to explore and a reminder to choose what aligns with your spirit. We also get honest about burnout and the leap of faith it takes to build a life that fits, plus how teachings on manifestation and heart-centered feeling can support real change. Subscribe for more conversations on life, love, friendship, and healing, then share this with someone who needs it and leave us a review. What’s one pattern you’re ready to end for good? Check out Birgitta's website if you want to learn more about Light Language work and spiritual practice  https://www.powersoulhealing.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

  5. Jun 24

    How Leaving A 30-Year Marriage Opened The Door To Purpose

    You can love your family, respect your culture, and still choose a different life. Carlene Humphrey sits down with her aunt, Liliana Guadagnoli, for a deeply personal conversation about what it takes to grow through change rather than simply endure it. Liliana shares her roots, from being born in Rome to building a life in Canada, and how those early chapters shaped her grit, her values, and her view of relationships. We dig into the friendships that last decades, the ones you outgrow, and why choosing your people becomes even more important in midlife. Liliana also walks us through her career journey, including four decades at York University, side paths into entrepreneurship, and how community leadership helped her meet mentors and expand into spiritual work. If you’ve ever wondered how networking can feel more human and less transactional, this conversation offers a real blueprint. The heart of the episode is Liliana’s story of separation after a 30-year marriage and the practical steps that helped her move forward: listening to your gut, getting legal advice, understanding your options, keeping records, and building an emergency fund so you’re not making decisions from fear. She also opens up about a serious car accident, surgeries, and recovery, and how health crises can become turning points that force clarity. We close with her work as a spiritual coach and Reiki master, plus the power of retreats, breathwork, and simple daily meditation to quiet the mental chatter and reconnect with what you truly want. If this resonated, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find these stories and tools. What’s one next step you’re ready to take? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

  6. Jun 17

    The CIA Meets The Fae

    A nurse sits beside an IV chair, a patient says “tell me a story,” and a brand-new fantasy world snaps into focus. We’re joined by author Danielle Orsino, who walks us through the surprising true spark behind A Fool’s Journey, part of her Legacies of Light and Dark series. What starts as a casual conversation turns into a high-stakes urban fantasy premise: a CIA operative called Agent Graham goes undercover, chases a supernatural threat, and discovers the target is not what she seems. We also get honest about why research and realism matter even when you’re writing Fae, succubi, psychic awakenings, and alternative history. Danielle breaks down the parts people rarely show on TV: bureaucracy, office politics, budgets, hierarchy, and the constant pressure of being “only as good as the last job.” If you like fantasy books that feel grounded, procedural, and immersive, you’ll hear exactly how she builds that texture on the page. Then the conversation widens into the stories that raised us. Wonder Woman becomes a lens for identity, boundaries, and the longing to feel safe and seen, especially when you grow up feeling like an outsider. We talk comic book storytelling as real art, why creators deserve more credit, and what it means to write slow-burn romance on purpose instead of chasing fast trends. If you want to learn more about Danielle Orsino or check out her series  https://www.dmorsino.com/ Subscribe to Diva Tonight, share this with a friend who loves fantasy and fandom culture, and leave a review telling us which character shaped you first. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

  7. Jun 10

    Food That Sparks Desire

    Greasy comfort food can be delicious, but it can also quietly kill the mood. We wanted a smarter, more playful way to talk about libido, energy, and romance, so we brought on Amy Riley, a food critic and author with a master’s in gastronomy who literally “makes food sexy” for a living. Visit https://Eatsomethingsex.com for more ideas on how to make cooking fun for you and your partner!  We get into what aphrodisiac foods actually are beyond the clichés: the history and folklore (yes, oysters and chocolate), the sensory side (texture, heat, aroma), and the real-world health angle that supports sexual wellness. Amy shares easy upgrades you can use for any occasion, from Super Bowl snack swaps to date-night meals that won’t leave you ready for bed at 7. You’ll hear ideas like prosciutto-wrapped figs, a satisfying meatless chili with chocolate, and why salsa and guacamole can be surprisingly libido-friendly. We also talk about eating in your 40s, when metabolism, hormones, stress, and routines shift. Amy Reiley breaks down starter foods for men’s health (think bison, oats, and salmon) and supportive picks for women (including dark chocolate, plus ways to get kale and chilies in without suffering). If dark chocolate tastes bitter, she shares “gateway” cacao tips and dessert strategies that make it easier to enjoy. If you want more energy, more presence, and a kitchen that makes healthy choices feel natural, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves food, and leave a review with the one “sexy snack” you’re trying next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

  8. Jun 3

    Severe Period Pain Is A Medical Problem

    If you’ve ever been told to “just deal with it” when your periods are brutal or your energy disappears in your 40s, this conversation is for you. I’m Carlene Humphrey, and I’m joined by Dr. Anne-Marie Regina, a Greatee Toronto-area naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society certified practitioner, to get honest about what perimenopause and menopause can really look like and what you can do before things spiral. We break down the difference between normal cramps and severe period pain that signals something deeper, including endometriosis and fibroids. Dr. Regina explains why perimenopause can feel like a “zone of chaos” with irregular cycles and shifting symptoms, and why a proper assessment matters. We also talk about overlapping conditions like PCOS, plus how personal history, family history, thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, and past treatments can affect when symptoms show up. Then we go practical. We connect heavy menstrual bleeding to iron deficiency and anemia, and we make lab terms like ferritin and hemoglobin finally make sense. Dr. Regina shares evidence-informed supports many women ask about, including vitamin D3, hydration, and creatine monohydrate for energy, mood, and brain fog. We also discuss hormone therapy, including why it should be on the table after surgical menopause from a full hysterectomy, and how patient-centered decision-making weighs risks and benefits. If you want clearer answers, better questions to ask your provider, and reliable menopause resources like menopause.org, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. If you want to work with Dr. Ann Marie or do some research here is her contact information!  Website link: https://www.drannmarieregina-nd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.regina_nd/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.regina_nd Menopause society - finding a practitioner: https://menopause.org/patient-education/choosing-a-healthcare-practitioner Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!  I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward !  Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you! Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diivaontheradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio TikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradio Twitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadio If you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to Divaontheradio@gmail.com or send us a Text!

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Diva Tonight is a podcast for women in their 40s who are navigating relationships, friendships, and family while continuing to grow, evolve, and ask bigger questions about their lives. Hosted by Carlene Humphrey, in our episodes we explore love, friendships and family dynamics and generational trauma.  Diva Tonight creates space for honest dialogue, learning, and reflection—because women in their 40s deserve conversations that honor where they’ve been and where they’re going. Want to be a guest on Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey? Send Carlene Humphrey a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/divaontheradio

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  • Creator
    Carlene Humphrey
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey
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