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In this thoughtful and hope-filled episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton reflects on life after the holidays and what it means to enter a new year with renewed purpose, new expectations, and a commitment to personal growth.

Carmen opens up about spending New Year’s Eve alone in bed, and surprisingly finding peace, renewal, and clarity instead of sadness. She shares how this season feels like a time of major transition — emotionally, spiritually, and professionally — and how new beginnings can emerge from places we least expect.

With major shifts on the horizon, Carmen announces her upcoming appearance on CBS’s Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed airing Thursday, January 15 — a milestone moment she’s excited to celebrate.

This week’s Report Card Session highlights the big F for Fitness as Carmen discusses her 2026 goals, wellness intentions, and preparations for her milestone 50th birthday and comedy show coming later this year.

She gives a special shout-out to Coach Dagne Barton and the women who attended the Get Up Girl Conference, acknowledging the community of resilience, ambition, and sisterhood that keeps so many women moving forward.

And for her St. Louis audience — Carmen invites everyone to join her on April 19 at the St. Louis Funny Bone in Saint Charles, Missouri, for a night of laughter as she celebrates turning 50 with a comedy show you won’t forget!

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Reflections After the Holidays – From solitude to renewal.
• New Year, New Energy – Why 2026 feels different for Carmen.
• Major Career Announcements – Including her CBS appearance on Comics Unleashed.
• Report Card Session: Fitness – Goals, motivation, and prepping for 50.
• Sisterhood Shout-Outs – Love to the Get Up Girl tribe + women of St. Louis. More at www.linktree.com/getupgurl 
• Comedy Show Invite – Celebrate Carmen’s 50th with laughter this April!

🎟️ Upcoming Events & Tickets:

🎂 Carmen’s 50th Birthday Comedy Show
📍 St. Louis Funny Bone — Saint Charles, Missouri
📅 April 19
🎫 Tickets at https://www.stlouisfunnybone.com/post/carmen-barton-april-19-special-engagement 

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Send your Comical Confession, grief story, or New Year’s resolution to:
📧 [email protected]

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality whose humor and candor make space for laughter and healing. A widow and mother of three, she transforms life’s toughest transitions into stories of resilience, faith, comedy, and joy — reminding listeners that new beginnings can emerge from unexpected places.

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton

👉 Closing Note:
You’ve officially been Carmonized! Share your 2026 resolutions, reflections, or intentions with us — and join the journey toward new beginnings.

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

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🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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The Gift of Grief for the Holidays

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In this reflective and heartfelt episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton talks honestly about what happens when grief shows up anyway — even after you’ve made plans, booked trips, stayed busy, and tried to distract yourself through the holidays.

Carmen shares how, despite intentionally filling her calendar, grief still found her — because grief doesn’t ask for permission or follow schedules. From Thanksgiving in St. Louis to traveling to Cancun with her bonus mom, Dagne, and spending Christmas week in Scottsdale with her friend Tina, Carmen unpacks what it looks like to carry grief into beautiful places, joyful moments, and meaningful relationships.

This episode is a reminder that grief doesn’t ruin the holidays — it joins them. And when you stop fighting it, grief can become a teacher, a mirror, and yes… even a gift and sometimes one that hits hard when you are least expecting.

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The Illusion of Staying Busy – Why distraction doesn’t cancel grief.
• Holiday Grief Reality Check – How grief still arrives even with travel, plans, and joy.
• Thanksgiving in St. Louis – Being home while holding loss.
• Cancun Reflections – Traveling with her bonus mom, Dagne, and finding peace by the water.
• Christmas in Scottsdale – Friendship, laughter, and allowing joy alongside sorrow.
• The Gift of Grief – How grief reveals what (and who) truly matters.
• GetUPGurl Conference - January 9 and 10 in O'Fallon, IL - register at www.dagnebarton.com 
• Carmen's 50th Birthday Comedy Show at the St Charles Funny Bone April 19th - Get tickets at https://funnybonestcharleslp.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=3217468 

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• Send your grief story or Comical Confession to: [email protected]
  
  
• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton
  
  

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her warmth, wit, and transparency. A widow and mother of three, she transforms life’s most painful seasons into conversations that heal, encourage, and uplift. Through comedy, storytelling, and faith, Carmen reminds grievers everywhere that joy and sorrow can coexist — especially during the holidays.

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton

👉 Closing Note:
You’ve officially been Carmonized. If grief meets you this holiday season — let it. There is room for memory, movement, laughter, and love all at once.

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

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🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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Episode 9: Forget the Rules: Real Grief, Real Fashion, Real Talk

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In this powerful, myth-busting episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton throws the whole “rulebook” out the window — starting with fashion rules and ending with the 5 Stages of Grief that people pretend are one-size-fits-all.

From “don’t mix prints” to “you’re supposed to feel anger before bargaining,” Carmen breaks down how both fashion and grief come with a lot of pressure and a lot of misconceptions — and why none of it is actually true.

She shares how her personal grief journey after losing her husband Anthony “Nick” Carthan was nothing like the neat little chart psychologists created in the 1960s. Carmen explains that grief is messy, unpredictable, non-linear, and unique to every person — and that trying to “follow the stages” can make sorrow even harder.

Of course, this week’s 4Cs and 2Fs shines the spotlight on Fashion, where Carmen dismantles outdated style rules and shows listeners how to embrace personal expression, comfort, and confidence without apology.

This episode is fun, honest, freeing, and a reminder that healing has no timeline — and style has no limits.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Fashion Rules You Don’t Have to Follow – Carmen breaks down the myths that restrict creativity and self-expression.
• The 5 Stages of Grief… Exposed – Why they’re oversimplified and how grief actually shows up in waves, loops, setbacks, and surprises.
• Carmen’s True Grief Journey – Real stories that prove healing is anything but linear.
• 4Cs & 2Fs: Fashion Edition – Carmen shows her signature style and why confidence is the real accessory.
• Freedom & Permission – A reminder that grief and fashion are both personal and don’t belong in a box.

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• Send your Comical Confession or grief story to: [email protected]
• Follow Carmen on IG: @carmencomedy
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Camp Widow – campwidow.org
• Fashion Inspiration – @philthyragz | Shop Styles

About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her humor, heart, and honesty. A widow and mother of three, she transforms pain into storytelling that inspires, heals, and makes audiences laugh through the tears. Her work spans television, film, books, and international stages — and her journey continues to encourage grievers everywhere that joy is still possible.

Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton
• Podcast Engineer: DoBoy

Closing Note:
You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, truth, healing, and unapologetically breaking all the rules.

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

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🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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Episode 8: 

Bracing for the Holidays

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In this deeply emotional and timely episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton opens up about the unique weight the holiday season carries for those grieving. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, she prepares her listeners for the emotional complexity of this time of year — sharing three powerful videos, one special photo, and wisdom from her own journey.

Carmen highlights the voices within the grief community, including the beautiful and insightful words of IG influencer Shanta Q (@heyshantaq), who describes grief in a way that resonates with widows, survivors, and anyone navigating loss.

She also brings attention to the tragic passing of a 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide — a sobering reminder that while mental health is discussed often, the grief behind many struggles is overlooked. Carmen acknowledges the pain that comes when grief is misunderstood or minimized.

This week’s personal segment features treasured Christmas memories with her late husband, Anthony “Nick” Carthan, and their four children — and the heartbreak that holidays still bring now that she is navigating life alone. She reflects on how her coping has improved over the years, but also acknowledges the lingering ache of celebrating in a city where she has no family nearby.

The episode wraps with a Report Card Session featuring the “C” for Cooking, as Carmen introduces listeners to a true St. Louis classic — the St. Paul sandwich, a nostalgic delicacy that brings comfort, culture, and a taste of home.

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Bracing for the Holidays – Why the season hits differently for grievers and widows.
• Grief Community Spotlight – A beautiful grief reflection from IG influencer @heyshantaq.
• Mental Health in the Headlines – Discussing the tragic loss of a 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys player and the grief behind his struggle.
• Christmas Memories & Holiday Pain – Carmen shares videos and a photo from Christmases past, celebrating Nick while acknowledging the weight of his absence.
• Report Card Session: Cooking – A taste of St. Louis as Carmen introduces the legendary St. Paul sandwich.
• Hope, humor, and healing — reminders that grief evolves, but we evolve too.

📨 Participate & Win:

• Send your Comical Confession, grief story, or holiday reflection to: [email protected]
• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit, warmth, and powerful storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she transforms pain into purpose on stage, on screen, and behind the microphone. From Sherri Shepherd Show to Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up to BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It, and the success of her Amazon best-selling book And Then She Bounced Back, Carmen continues to inspire audiences through resilience, joy, and faith.

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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🎙️ Episode 7: Carmen & Nick on Sherri!

 It’s a celebration!  In this uplifting episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton shares one of the most exciting weeks of her life — her daytime TV debut on The Sherri Shepherd Show (@sherrishowtv) and her return as a Season 3 regular juror on BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It! Both appearances aired the same day, and Carmen reflects on the journey, the bumps and bruises along the way, and how God’s hand has been guiding her every step.

This week’s 4Cs segment centers on the most important “C” of all — Christ ✝️. Carmen opens up about her gratitude, her faith, and how leaning on God has sustained her through every high and low. She also shares how she streamed the worship services of her bonus mom, Elder Dagne Barton, who was recently ordained at New Life in Christ Church. The moment was pure joy and a beautiful reminder of grace and growth. You can experience Virtual New Life online at www.thisismynewlife.com
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The fun continues with an unboxing of Carmen’s new Naked Wolfe winter boots 👢, a little fashion talk, and a thoughtful reflection on the importance of human touch in grief, sparked by widow Erika Kirk, who made headlines for her affectionate moment with the Vice President. Carmen shares candidly about how being untouchable early in widowhood felt — and how she has grown through it.

To close, she recounts attending Sherri Shepherd’s star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating another sister in comedy making history. 🌟

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• Send your Comical Confession or grief story to: [email protected]
• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton
  
  

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Sherri Shepherd Show – @sherrishowtv
• Ms. Pat Settles It on BET – Watch Here
• Virtual New Life Church – www.thisismynewlife.com
• Camp Widow – campwidow.org
• Naked Wolfe – Shop the Collection
  
  

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. From Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up to BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It, and her Amazon best-selling book And Then She Bounced Back, Carmen continues to inspire with humor, heart, and hope.

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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 Episode 6: Second Wave

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In this heartfelt and transparent episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton opens up about what she calls the “second wave” of grief — the unexpected emotional surge that can hit long after the initial loss.

After missing last week’s episode due to this wave, Carmen shares what it feels like to experience grief in layers, why the second year can often be the hardest, and how she’s learning to give herself grace through it all. 

As always, Carmen keeps it real and relatable, blending humor and healing through her signature 4Cs and 2Fs segment, focusing on Fashion and Crafts — this week showcasing her custom, hand-blinged hats that celebrate her hometown of St. Louis and honor her late husband, Nick.

She also takes us on a quick trip to the Caribbean, reflecting on how time by the water and sisterhood helped her find a bit of peace in the midst of pain. Plus, there’s a fun unboxing moment from her shopping spree (yes, it was budgeted!) featuring a gorgeous pair of designer shoes.

To wrap up, Carmen shares her excitement about her upcoming television appearances, including promoting Ms. Pat Settles It on BET, interacts live with viewers, and reminds everyone that laughter, even through tears, is part of the healing.

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The “Second Wave” of Grief – Why it hits harder than expected and how Carmen is coping.
• Tips for Grievers – Insight from Ashes with Art
  on surviving the second year of loss.
• 4Cs and 2Fs: Fashion & Crafts – Carmen’s St. Louis-inspired blinged hats dedicated to her late husband, Nick.
• Caribbean Reflections – The healing power of water, travel, and friendship.
• Designer Shoe Unboxing – A peek at Carmen’s self-care shopping moment done responsibly.
• Exciting TV News – Upcoming appearances, including Ms. Pat Settles It on BET.
• Live Audience Interaction – Viewers’ comments, love, and laughter in real time.

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Ashes with Art Blog: Reasons the Second Year of Grief Can Be the Worst – Read Here
  Camp Widow – campwidow.org
  Book: Phenomenal: Gurl That’s U! Letters to My Younger Self by Dagne Barton – Purchase Here

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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Episode 5: 

Grief Be Griefing

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In this emotional and powerful episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton takes us back to the first 90 days after losing her husband, Anthony “Nick” Carthan. She shares the raw, pivotal moments of early grief — from the overwhelming weight of daily life to the small victories of survival.

One of the most life-changing experiences she highlights is attending Camp Widow, a program designed to connect widows and widowers through community, workshops, and healing (learn more at campwidow.org).

This episode also features her signature 4Cs and 2Fs Report Card segment, focusing on Fashion, where Carmen breaks down the outfit she’s rocking — because healing can come with style. Plus, she reads heartfelt comments from listeners and announces a fun giveaway: But Did You Die Though podcast pillows 🎁 for lucky audience members!

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The First 90 Days – How Carmen survived the rawest season of grief.

• Camp Widow – Why this experience was a turning point in her healing journey.
• Report Card Segment: Fashion – A look at Carmen’s outfit of the day and how fashion remains part of her expression.
• Audience Comments – Real voices, real love, and listener engagement.
• Giveaway Alert – Win your own But Did You Die Though podcast pillow!

📨 Participate & Win:

• Send your Comical Confession or grief story to: [email protected]
• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Camp Widow – campwidow.org
• Philthy Ragz (Fashion Feature from Ep. 4) – @philthyragz | Shop Styles
• Book: Phenomenal: Gurl That’s U! Letters to My Younger Self by Dagne Barton – Purchase Her
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• 🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. From Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up to BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It, and her Amazon best-selling book And Then She Bounced Back, Carmen continues to inspire with humor, heart, and hope.

🎬 Production Credits

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton
• Podcast Engineer: DoBoy

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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🎙️ Episode 4: Deal Breakers

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In this episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton hilariously breaks down the deal breakers she now carries into dating and friendships after experiencing love, loss, and life. What might seem petty at first actually carries some real meaning — and Carmen keeps it 100 about what she will and will not put up with anymore.

Plus, she takes us into a fashion-focused Report Card segment, paying tribute to her favorite designer out of Inglewood, California — Philthy Ragz — and showing off some of their iconic looks she’s loved for years. And because no episode is complete without the laughs, Carmen opens up with some Comical Confessions about what’s really missing from her wardrobe… and the stories behind it all.

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Deal Breakers – The must-haves, the no-gos, and the hilarious moments in between.
• Report Card: Fashion Edition – A spotlight on Philthy Ragz, plus why certain clothes hold sentimental value.
• Comical Confessions – Shocking wardrobe revelations you won’t want to miss.
• Fashion Meets Healing – How style, self-expression, and humor collide in Carmen’s world.

📨 Participate & Win:

• Send your Comical Confession or grief story to: [email protected]
• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Philthy Ragz – @philthyragz on Instagram | Shop Styles
• Book: Phenomenal: Gurl That’s U! Letters to My Younger Self by Dagne Barton – Purchase Here

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. From Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up to BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It, and her Amazon best-selling book And Then She Bounced Back, Carmen continues to inspire with humor, heart, and hope

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton
• Podcast Engineer: DoBoy

👉 Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Subscribe, follow, and share — because these deal breakers will have you laughing, nodding, and maybe rethinking a few of your own.

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

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🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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In this episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Carmen takes a candid journey through her past, reflecting on her roots and the experiences that shaped her identity.

From childhood memories of growing up in North County, St. Louis, to the challenges of becoming a young mother in Ferguson, Missouri, Carmen shares how her resilience and faith carried her through tough seasons and fueled her rise in comedy. She opens up about the lessons she’s learned, the hardships of grief, and the pivotal moments that led her to pursue her dreams in Hollywood.

And because no DYD episode is complete without a touch of creativity, Carmen brings the laughs with a segment on crafting and fashion — showing how to transform an ordinary pair of sneakers into something extraordinary without breaking the bank.

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Roots in St. Louis – Carmen’s childhood in a middle-class suburban neighborhood and the realities of raising her kids in Ferguson.
• Resilience Through Struggle – How motherhood, grief, and grit shaped her personal and professional success.
• First Steps in Comedy – Humorous stories from her early days on stage and the leap of faith that brought her to Hollywood.
• Crafting + Fashion Segment – How to elevate sneakers with a creative DIY twist that’s low-cost and high-style.

📨 Participate & Win:

• Send your Comical Confession or grief story to: [email protected]
  Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton
  
  

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton sizzles as one of the most captivating female comics to grace the stage! With a natural flair for entertainment, she effortlessly juggles the roles of a new widow and mother to three adult children. Even amid her personal struggles, Carmen's relatability, adaptability, and refreshing take on life never fail to win over audiences.

In the midst of her grief, Carmen bravely shared snippets of her journey in an anthology, propelling her book, And Then She Bounced Back, to the top of Amazon's best sellers list!

Armed with an uncanny ability to find humor in life's trials, Carmen fearlessly transforms her most painful and awkward moments into uproarious comedy.

She’s brought her comedic talents to stages worldwide — from U.S. comedy clubs to military bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan — and has been featured on Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up, Comedy In Color, and BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It. Recently, Carmen starred in and produced her debut film This is Life, now streaming on Tubi and Amazon.

With But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Carmen brings her humor, honesty, and heart to the mic, inviting listeners to laugh, reflect, and ride along on her one-of-a-kind journey.

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton
• Podcast Engineer: DoBoy

👉 Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for Episode 4 — where more laughter, lessons, and confessions await.

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton 

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 Episode 2: 

Dating While Dead Inside

In this episode, I open up about navigating the dating scene after loss — from short relationships to funny (and sometimes narcissistic) encounters. Along the way, we’ll talk about other widows in the public eye, like Lauren London and Vanessa Bryant, and the very different ways they’ve processed love, loss, and moving forward.

 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Dating While Dead Inside – My unfiltered perspective on dating as a widow, plus why Lauren London’s words about love hit me so deeply.
• Vanessa Bryant’s Rumored Pregnancy – Why grief, love, and judgment don’t belong in the same conversation.
• Dating Stories – From realizing my body still works… to realizing some men are straight-up narcissists.
• Report Card Session: Fashion – A special closet tour, featuring my shoe collection, shifting from red bottoms to Jordans, and why shoes always start the outfit.
• Comical Confession – How grief turned into retail therapy, and the secret history of how I first fell in love with fashion: boosting clothes back in the day. Plus, a listener confession and prize giveaway 

 Participate & Win:

• Send your Comical Confession or grief story to: [email protected]
• Follow me on Instagram: @carmencomedy
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton
• Comment, share, and stay tuned for your chance to win raffle prizes straight from Carmen’s closet!

 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Lauren London on Life After Nipsey Hussle – Interview Excerpt
• Vanessa Bryant – Instagram
• Book: Phenomenal: Gurl That’s U! Letters to My Younger Self by Dagne Barton – Purchase Here

 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton sizzles as one of the most captivating female comics to grace the stage! With a natural flair for entertainment, she effortlessly juggles the roles of a new widow and mother to three adult children. Even amid her personal struggles, Carmen’s relatability, adaptability, and refreshing take on life never fail to win over audiences.  In the midst of her grief, Carmen bravely shared snippets of her journey in an anthology, propelling her book, And Then She Bounced Back, to the top of Amazon’s best sellers list!  Armed with an uncanny ability to find humor in life’s trials, Carmen fearlessly transforms her most painful and awkward moments into uproarious comedy.

She’s brought her comedic talents to stages worldwide — from U.S. comedy clubs to military bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan — and has been featured on Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up, Comedy In Color, and BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It. Recently, Carmen starred in and produced her debut film This is Life, now streaming on Tubi and Amazon.

With But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Carmen brings her humor, honesty, and heart to the mic, inviting listeners to laugh, reflect, and ride along on her one-of-a-kind journey.

 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton
• Podcast Engineer: DoBoy

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for Episode 3, where the laughs and confessions continue.

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. 

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton