Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey

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  The Power of No: Mastering Workplace Boundaries 16.09.2026 44min

  Work boundaries sound simple until you’re the one biting your tongue in a tense meeting, taking on extra tasks “just for now,” and realizing you’re doing two jobs while trying not to look difficult. We get real about that pressure and why so many women default to people pleasing at work even when it costs us time, energy, and confidence. I’m joined by attorney Car Tuttle, who works in higher education compliance and sexual harassment prevention, to break down what boundary setting at w...
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  A First-Timer’s Guide To The Toronto International Film Festival Experience - from 2017 14.09.2026 2min

  TIFF doesn’t just show movies, it changes how they land. After some time away, I’m back in the studio with fellow movie lover Kaysen Ward to wrap up the Toronto International Film Festival and talk honestly about what makes a TIFF screening feel so different from a normal night at the theater. If you’ve ever wondered whether film festivals are worth the time, the lines, and the planning, this conversation puts the “why” into plain language. We start with taste and how we pick what to watch. ...
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  Archives---How Living Apart Together Keeps Love Strong 09.09.2026 44min

  Living apart together sounds like a breakup to some people, but what if it is actually a smarter way to stay close? We sit down with Dr. Julie Fam to unpack LAT relationships, how they work in real life, and why “we love each other” does not automatically translate to “we should share a home”. If you crave independence and intimacy at the same time, this conversation gives you language, structure, and permission to design something that fits. We get specific about the logistics that make LAT...
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  Archives ---Black Excellence in Family Organization 02.09.2026 52min

  You can’t outsource your household and hope it all works out. Carlene sits down with Dr. Shelly Jones Holt, a former teacher turned superintendent and leadership speaker, to get painfully clear about what families are responsible for and what schools can realistically do. The conversation starts with a truth most of us feel but rarely name: your home culture walks into the classroom with your kids, whether you mean it to or not. We dig into Dr. Holt’s practical “family leadership” framework ...
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  Archives---The Friendship Breakup that Nobody Talks About --Susan Shapiro 27.08.2026 44min

  A single friendship can hold your secrets, your history, and your sense of who you are and it can still fall apart over one moment of betrayal. We sit down with author and journalist Susan Shapiro Barash to talk about the real life dynamics that shape female friendship: the trust we expect, the loyalty we assume, and the quiet ways a close friend can stop feeling safe. From the awkward misunderstandings that spark drama to the painful ruptures that end “best friends forever,” we get honest ab...
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  Archives-- Beyond the Mom Label 19.08.2026 1h 1min

  This episode originally aired in August of 2025 Motherhood can be the best thing you do and still be the hardest job you’ve ever had, especially when the systems around parenting make everything heavier than it needs to be. We sit down with Nicole and Marie for a real conversation about what happens before and after the baby arrives: postpartum complications, medical trauma, the fourth trimester that nobody treats like it matters, and the mental load that follows you into every “normal” day. ...
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  From the Archives--Faith, Fortitude, and Financial Wisdom at 40 15.08.2026 46min

  The Best of Diva Tonight ♥️ Original air date April 2025 Turning 40 doesn’t magically change who you are, but it can change what you’re willing to tolerate. Carlene sits down with her friend Kimone for a real conversation about the mental switch that happens when you step into your 40s and start asking better questions: Who am I now? What do I actually want? What expectations am I ready to drop? Camone shares her story as a woman of faith, from growing up in a Christian home to develop...
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  From the Archives-- Relationships, Divorce and love 05.08.2026 41min

  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 e...
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  Archives- A Conversation with Kirani James: 400 Metre Track Star- Nutmeg Nation Exclusive 29.07.2026 56min

  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 break...
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  From Trapeze School To Therapy Through Creativity 22.07.2026 37min

  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 gi...
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  Healthy Relationships Start With You 15.07.2026 31min

  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 ...
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  Comedy As A Second Act For Women In Their 40s 08.07.2026 44min

  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...
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  A First Timer’s Guide To Grenada Carnival-Nutmeg Nation 03.07.2026 28min

  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 M...
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  How To Shift Your Energy And Stop Repeating Painful Patterns 01.07.2026 37min

  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 d...
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  From the Archives: How Leaving A 30-Year Marriage Opened The Door To Purpose 23.06.2026 42min

  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 w...
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  How A Nurse Turned A Patient Story Into Urban Fantasy 17.06.2026 40min

  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 als...
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  Food That Sparks Desire - Amy Reiley 10.06.2026 34min

  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, oy...
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  Severe Period Pain Is A Medical Problem - Dr. Ann Marie 03.06.2026 31min

  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 sig...
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  She Helped 10,000 Women Conceive Naturally — What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You 27.05.2026 44min

  Please see your family doctor or medical practictioner before seeking medical advice from a Acupuncturist, Natural Doctor etc... Diva Tonight Podcast is sharing the opinions of special Guest Kirsten Karchmer with hopes of educating you on different options, that are available. Your cycle is giving you data every month and most of us were never taught how to read it. We sit down with Kirsten Karchmer, a reproductive acupuncturist with 20 plus years of clinical experience and a women’s he...
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  The Marriage Blueprint 20.05.2026 40min

  Most of us bring a spreadsheet brain to work and a wish-and-hope brain to love, then we wonder why relationships feel chaotic. Psychologist, author, and couples coach Dr. Robin Buckley joins us to lay out a practical marriage blueprint that treats partnership like a real plan: clear goals, clear roles, and habits that keep you connected long before you hit crisis mode. If you’ve ever said “we’re fine, just busy,” this conversation is the wake-up call and the roadmap. We dig into what i...