Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey

Are you constantly fighting unexplained exhaustion, brain fog, or midlife weight gain? In this episode of Diva Tonight, host Carlene Humphrey sits down with Pamela Barton, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and founder of the Metabolic Energy Reboot Program, to uncover the hidden physical and physiological root causes behind chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression. 

Many women attribute burnout solely to mental stress, but Pamela explains how structural issues like unmanaged blood sugar dysregulation, chronic cortisol spikes, and gut health imbalances mimic and worsen mental health struggles. Proximity to the kitchen while working remotely has led to a cycle of constant snacking on processed foods, disrupting our metabolic health. If you are ready to break free from the "should" trap of generic dieting and reclaim sustainable daily energy, this conversation offers a raw, biology-backed roadmap to physical and emotional alignment.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• The Mental-Metabolic Connection: How blood sugar crashes directly trigger intense mood swings, anxiety, and sudden spikes in depression.
• The "Why" Layer Secret: Why 92% of people fail to hit health goals and how peeling back layers to find an internal driver unlocks the 8% success rate.
• Beyond the Diet: The role environmental triggers, hidden home mold, blue light screen time, and a sedentary lifestyle play in destroying deep sleep.
• Redefining Body Honesty: Giving up societal guilt and either fully "owning" your love of food or committing to removing kitchen triggers at the grocery store.
• Lockdown Triage Tips: Navigating close-quarters family stress, coping with isolation when living alone, and the simple psychological relief of daily walks in nature.

Stick around until the end of the episode for our signature indie music feature, highlighting the single "Barely Holding On" from the album In The End by recording artist Tyler Delpino!

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• Website: https://butterflyholisticnutrition.ca
• Free Masterclass: http://metabolicenergysolutions.com
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Are you constantly dealing with chronic bloating, fatigue, or mysterious digestive issues? In this episode of Diva Tonight, host Carlene Humphrey sits down with certified holistic health coach and gut expert Trish Whetstone (@feelgoodgutgirl) to break down everything you need to know about the human microbiome, gut inflammation, and reclaiming your physical well-being. 

Many women suffer from digestive discomfort without realizing that 70% of their immune response and 95% of their mood-regulating serotonin are housed directly within the gut. Trish shares her holistic approach to reversing bacterial imbalances, explaining why trendy restrictive diets or intense intermittent fasting can actually backfire on women's bodies. If you have been struggling to find the root cause of your symptoms, this episode acts as your ultimate introductory guide to holistic digestive restoration.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• The Gut-Brain Connection: How cortisol and chronic daily stress actively destroy your healthy gut bacteria.
• Anemia & Malabsorption: Why a damaged or "leaky gut" lining prevents you from absorbing essential nutrients like iron.
• Diagnostic Testing: What a colonoscopy actually checks for, and when you should opt for a SIBO hydrogen breath test instead.
• The 20-30 Chewing Rule: A simple, free habit shift that can naturally eliminate acid reflux and heavy bloating.
• Smoothies Done Right: The exact macronutrient formula (adding specific healthy fats and clean proteins) to avoid blood sugar crashes.
• Cleanses & Detoxes: Trish's specific warnings against extended liquid-only cleanses and highly processed canned soups.

Stick around until the end of the episode for a special indie music feature by recording artist Tyler Delpino!

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• Facebook Community: The Feel Good Gut Group

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Looking for inspiration on finding joy in hard times? In this episode of Diva Tonight, host Carlene sits down with author, speaker, and workshop host Gina Bell to discuss her life-changing women's empowerment movement and her beautiful new book, Tears and Tulle. Gina shares the raw, real backstory of how standing on an abandoned overpass in Orlando, Florida, wearing a radiant rainbow tulle skirt, woke up a sense of magic inside her and inspired a global mission to help women reconnect with their inner color amidst the chaos of everyday life.

Together, they dive into how the pandemic complicated the skirt’s global travels, teaching lessons of grace and patience, and how a community mindset can fight collective darkness—whether dealing with localized trauma in Chicago or isolation in Canada. Perfect as an inspirational book for mothers and daughters, Tears and Tulle reminds us that our struggles make us beautiful, real, and strong. Stay tuned until the very end to hear a special track spotlight featuring "Outside Lover" by the incredible band Altered by Mom.

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In this episode of Diva Tonight, host Carlene welcomes Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter Tyler Del Pino as the show's very first musical guest. Together, they explore how the challenges of the pandemic transformed the music industry, forcing emerging artists to pivot away from live touring and adapt to virtual setups. Tyler shares the dual reality of his daily routine as a dedicated school music teacher by day and an ambitious rockstar by night, managing the hurdles of restricted classroom performance models. 

The core of the episode centers on Tyler’s creative journey behind his Americana-pop EP, In the End. He pulls back the curtain on how a pre-pandemic European adventure inspired his uplifting title track video and details the vulnerable, heavy emotional state that unexpectedly birthed his hit single, "Barely Holding On". Rounding out the deep-dive chat, they bond over an absolute adoration for The Beatles, debating timeless tracks and movies before spinning Tyler's stunning acoustic love ballad duet, "Lay Your Head on My Heart".
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• The Pandemic Pivot: How Tyler restructured a hands-on school guitar program to maintain enriching education under strict health protocols.
• European Inspiration: The unique backstory of taking a notebook across Europe in 2019 to ask strangers what they want to do before they die.
• Rugged Writing Spaces: Crafting the final track "Jumping Out of the Nest" against the sharp mountain cliffs of Lillooet, British Columbia.
• The Beatle Influence: Tyler and Carlene compare their ultimate favorites like "A Day in the Life" and "Eleanor Rigby," discussing timeless songwriting formulas.

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To kick off the Season 2 premiere of Diva Tonight, we are completely flipping the script! For the past year, host Carlene Humphrey has been the one asking the tough questions, but to celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary, she is taking a night off and stepping into the hot seat. Guest host Matt McFarland (from The Growing Season podcast) takes total control of the microphone to grill Carlene using the legendary 10-question framework inspired by James Lipton's Inside the Actors Studio.

With absolutely zero preparation or warning, Carlene delivers a raw, hilarious, and deeply personal look into her own life, preferences, and pet peeves. From sharing her all-time favorite "scholarly" words to revealing her ultimate relationship deal-breakers and dating nightmares, this unscripted conversation gives listeners the ultimate backstage pass to getting to know the voice behind the show. Tune in for a laugh-out-loud episode packed with honest banter, childhood flashbacks, and a look at what it truly means to navigate life in your late 30s and 40s.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The James Lipton Challenge: Carlene’s rapid-fire responses to the famous 10 questions, including her favorite (and least favorite) words.
• Dating Deal-Breakers: Why good dental hygiene is an absolute non-negotiable for Carlene—even in a dark room.
• The Pandemic Reality Check: A candid reflection on isolation, the annoyance of empty catchphrases like "we're all in this together," and learning to embrace being by yourself.
• Career Pivots & Hidden Ambitions: Why Carlene is quietly eyeing a future in teaching, and how she transitioned her childhood "Chatty Cathy" energy into professional broadcasting.
• The Vault Secret: A raw discussion on why human nature causes us to judge, and the reality of keeping personal secrets safely locked away.

Stick around until the end of the episode for a special indie music feature, highlighting the track "Sink or Swim" by Toronto-based singer-songwriter R Shelley!

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Ready to change your financial trajectory? In this powerful episode of Diva Tonight, host Carlene sits down with the Senior Vice President of ACN, veteran entrepreneur, and global business strategist Franco LaFranco to dissect exactly how to improve your relationship with money. Franco breaks down why society treats money as a taboo topic and exposes the danger of tying your liquid bank account directly to your personal self-esteem and self-worth. Reframe money not as something to hoard, but as a dynamic game combining technical skill with the social art of human connection.
Throughout their deep-dive conversation, Franco details why traditional nine-to-five jobs are an ineffective long-term vehicle for wealth and shares the blueprint for building residual income streams through everyday essential services like internet, mobile phones, and green energy. He openly shares his personal blueprint for personal growth and entrepreneurship, detailing how he survived bankrupting his first three corporate ventures before exploding his operations globally. Drawing from his journey learning to fly planes to conquer a severe phobia of air travel, Franco offers a masterclass in overcoming fear of failure in business, silencing internal self-sabotage, and cultivating raw self-confidence.
Plus, learn about his latest philanthropic passion project: launching a foundations system dedicated to spreading financial literacy for children at an early age so they never have to exchange time for survival. Stay tuned past the interview for our exclusive track spotlight featuring indie artists Altered by Mom and R Shelley.
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Building a thriving business in a competitive market requires far more than just a license—it demands grit, emotional intelligence, and impeccable client boundaries. In this episode of Diva Tonight, host Carlene Humphrey sits down with top-producing real estate agent Karin to uncover the secrets to long-term industry success. Karin shares her practical strategies for managing high-stress negotiations, building authentic client trust, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance while on call 24/7. 

Whether you are thinking of switching career paths or looking to scale your existing solo entrepreneurial business, this conversation delivers an invaluable roadmap to professional growth. Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and join our community on Instagram @diivaontheradio.

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What happens when the world shuts down, but the airwaves must stay open? In this reflective archival episode of Diva Tonight, host Carlene Humphrey reunites with her former Humber classmate Jennifer Kowalyshen—creative writer, producer, and on-air host at 92.9 The Grand—to pull back the curtain on how local radio navigated the heights of the pandemic.
Recorded in May 2021, this conversation captures a unique moment in media history, exploring the sudden operational pivots, the loss of local advertising budgets, and the unexpected ways listeners turned to broadcasting for stability and routine during uncertain times.
In this episode, we explore:

• The Behind-the-Scenes Pivot: How writers, hosts, and producers rapidly adapted to home studios and remote production while maintaining broadcast standards.
• Audio as a Companion: The surprising surge in online and at-home streaming as isolated listeners, shift workers, and healthcare professionals leaned on familiar voices for comfort and a sense of normalcy.
• The Resilience of Traditional Media: Why local, human-driven radio continues to survive and thrive despite the rise of automated music streaming apps and satellite networks.

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This week on Carlene/ Diva Tonight we are talking about Mental Health and ways to cope that are more holistic

Have you ever been anxious because you were running late for work like myself

Benson and I talk about ways to cope with anxiety

As a university student he gives us the key information we all need if a career in psychology is something that we are interested in

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   On this episode of Carlene/Diva Tonight we are talking to Doiba Eshofoinie  about her dating experiences in Atlanta and how the dating scene is there

She has her own show Convo On Demand Podcast! 
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In 2021 online dating is a huge since we been in lockdown for quite sometime, if you are in Ontario you can relate. If you are in the USA dating might be different, we talk about single life and how important your state of mind is

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