Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey

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 for...

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 wit...

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 l...

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 v...

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...

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 int...

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 t...

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 Karch...

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 f...

Money can feel like math, but the truth is it’s memory, identity, stress, and sometimes even comfort. I’m joined by Amanda Cassar, a financial advisor and author based on Australia’s Gold Coast, and we get honest about why so many of us reach adulthood with huge responsibilities and almost zero financial education to match. We talk about the money beliefs we inherit and the ones we accidentally bu...

We talk with Simone Kinego about building real confidence in midlife, from surviving chaos at home to choosing the brave thing when self-doubt is loud. We connect the dots between patience, adoption, community support, and the mindset shift that turns “not enough” into “I can do hard things.”  • managing a busy household by practising patience and staying calm when things go wrong  • learning resi...

Forty can arrive with confetti and a quiet crisis at the same time.  I’m Carlene Humphrey, and I’m now kicking off my This Is 40 series with the real story behind why this milestone changed me: the joy of celebrating with friends, the shock of hearing new health concerns, and the moment I realized I had to advocate for myself instead of accepting one scary answer. Diva Tonight is a Podcast based i...

We talk with ADHD-informed coach Sarah DeGrave about getting diagnosed later in life and why it can bring both grief and freedom. We connect ADHD to creativity, perfectionism, anxiety, and the simple systems that help us stop relying on memory and start building support that lasts.  • turning 40 as a reset point and a chance to shed old expectations  • the grief and relief that can follow a late A...

We sit down with relationship coach Bryan Power to unpack integrated attachment theory and the six pillars that can change how we love, fight, and repair. We connect the dots between childhood wounds, midlife turning points, and the practical tools that helped Brian rebuild his marriage after a separation. • six pillars of integrated attachment theory: core wounds, needs, emotional stability, boun...

We sit down with Trisha Daho, a former EY partner turned founder of Empowered, to talk about leaving corporate life, building a business, and designing a culture that helps people thrive. We get real about runway money, business development, self-worth after 40, and why AI should support your work instead of replacing your hard-earned wisdom.  • Trisha’s career path from law school to EY partner t...

We sit down with relationship coach and author Joni Woods to trace how fear, family pressure, and faith shaped a marriage that never felt healthy and the divorce that changed everything. We talk emotional intelligence, boundaries, and the daily practice of love and kindness as a real strategy for parenting, conflict, and healing. • Growing up fast after family abandonment and choosing safety over...

Please support Diva Tonight ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1039483/support A three-week trip to Kenya with no phone, a heavy heart, and a sick parent back home can change what you think “enough” means. That’s where Phebe Trotman begins, and the story doesn’t let go. Phebe is an athlete, soccer player, Hall of Fame inductee, author, and entrepreneur, and she joins me to unpack how service, sacrifice,...

We catch up on summer heat in Toronto, then zoom in on why Grenada’s Spice Mas keeps growing with Jab Jab at the center of the culture. Along the way, we get real about money, music, meaning, and what visitors miss when they chase vibes without learning the history. • Grenada Day Toronto moving to a new venue and why attendance drives it  • Jab Jab as the flagship of Spice Mas and why it outpaces...

Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight  Most women think health and wealth are separate battles—Nancy Griffin reveals they’re actually intertwined in a way you’ve never considered. Spoiler: ignoring this connection could cost you more than just money, it could cost your health—and that’s a risk you don’t want to take. Nancy, founder of Women Worth and Wellness, drops truth bombs about how women can...

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The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provi...

The checklists are loud—marriage, kids, title, house—but the quiet question underneath is louder: what does a fulfilled life actually look like? We sit down with Babs Faseesin author of Cracking the Life Code, to rethink success after forty, confront cultural expectations, and make space for a life measured by purpose, not trophies. From the aches that remind us time is real to the urge to please...

We explore how Melissa moved from nonprofit burnout to building Make Ideas Work, a project management approach that turns chaos into systems while protecting family time. We trade practical tactics for buy‑in, boundaries, and single‑tasking, and share small rituals that build strong homes and teams. • defining the mompreneur and choosing service • why make ideas work started and what it solves • r...

We sit down with coach and author Kadeem McLean to demystify budgets, debt, and investing while unpacking the silence many of us grew up with around money. Real stories, plain language, and practical steps to build discipline, protect credit, and outpace inflation. • budget as a financial map and mindset shift • saving versus investing and beating inflation • minimum payments, credit score factors...

We share Liliana Guadagnoli’s journey from immigrant roots and university career to spiritual coach and Reiki master, and how leaving a 30-year marriage opened the door to purpose. Practical advice, honest stories, and a clear path for women ready to choose themselves. • immigrant beginnings and early life in Toronto • choosing friends by energy and trust • 40-year career at York and entrepreneuri...