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. 5d ago

    From the Archieves-- Relationships, divorce and love with Keren Eldad

    Certainty can feel safe, but it can also make you blind. Tonight, I’m joined by coach and speaker Keren Eldad to talk about the moments that flip your story, from a TED Talk lesson on assumptions to the real-world truths of love, abuse, and starting over. We get into the Tina Turner documentary and what it means to survive an emotionally abusive and physically abusive relationship, especially when people around you “can’t tell” anything is wrong. Keren shares the early red flags she wishes everyone would take seriously, why insulting you is never “small,” and how self-worth is the difference between staying stuck and getting free. We also talk about why “settling” is not love, no matter what age pressure says. Then we shift to practical dating advice you can use right now: how to believe in soulmates without ignoring reality, why soulmate relationships are supposed to feel easy, and how to stop doing all the heavy lifting when you’re dating. We even go into pandemic dating, online dating on Tinder, and why a mindset shift can open doors that feel closed. Plus, Keren breaks down how to land a TED Talk, pitch your idea, and rehearse so hard your nerves do not run the show. If you want grounded relationship coaching, real talk about resilience, and a reminder that love can find you at any age, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying 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!

  2. Jul 29

    From the Archieves- A Conversation with Kirani James 400 Track Star- Nutmeg Nation EXCLUSIVE

    A tiny island can create a huge moment, and Kirani James is living proof. We talk with the first Olympic gold medalist for Grenada about the real story behind the medals: a childhood in Gouyave, the fishing town routines that shaped him, and the early trips abroad where he realized he could line up with the best in Caribbean athletics and win.  We get into the part most fans wonder about but rarely hear explained clearly: what happens mentally when the starter pistol fires. Karani breaks down how he stays locked in on strategy, how the pressure builds in the days before a major meet, and why representing a small nation can feel like both pride and responsibility. If you love Olympic track and field, the 400m, or peak performance mindset, you’ll hear how focus becomes a skill you train like speed.  Kirani also shares the behind-the-scenes realities of a professional season as he prepares for Paris: training in Arizona for consistent weather, building a race schedule, and doubling down on the fundamentals like recovery, diet, and injury prevention. Then we shift to health and resilience as he opens up about being diagnosed with Graves disease, navigating uncertainty, and learning to listen to his body instead of powering through every warning sign.  If this conversation gives you something to think about, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs motivation, and leave a review. What part of Karani’s journey hit you the hardest? 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 23

    From Trapeze School To Therapy Through Creativity- Mari Reisberg

    She got sent to trapeze school at three years old, and somehow that makes perfect sense once you meet Mari Riesberg. Mari is a creativity cultivator, licensed professional counselor, and the host of the Sustaining Creativity Podcast, and our conversation turns “being creative” from a vague idea into something you can actually use on a hard day. We talk about what it’s like to grow up performing, what the “starving artist” life really looks like, and why it’s okay to want stability without giving up your creative identity. Mari shares how her path moved from theater and music into psychology through dance movement therapy, and why creativity still belongs in the room when we’re talking about mental health, stress relief, and self-trust. You’ll hear practical ideas you can try immediately, like color walks, tiny playful rituals with food or clothes, and borrowing a little structure from childhood play to make adult life feel lighter. We also go there on the big stuff: turning 40 in the middle of chaos, feeling off the timeline society hands you, and navigating questions about relationships, fertility, and what you still want next. Mari explains how creativity can help you “get out of the mess” by shifting the lens from judgment to curiosity, treating setbacks like plot twists, and even gamifying the obstacles in front of you. If you want creative self-care that feels real, grounded, and doable, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. If you want to work with MARI REISBERG  https://sustainingcreativity.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainingcreativity 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 15

    Healthy Relationships Start With You - Michael T Brown

    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!

  5. Jul 8

    Comedy As A Second Act For Women In Their 40s Lynn Harris

    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!

  6. Jul 3

    A First Timer’s Guide To Grenada Carnival

    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!

  7. 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!

  8. Jun 24

    FROM the Archieves 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!

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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
    136
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey
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