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Off-Balance Podcast | Faith, Family & Entrepreneurship82 | Over 40 and Unapologetic with Diva Tonight host | Carlene HumphreyWhat if forty isn’t a cliff but a clean pivot? We sit down with Carlene, host of Diva Tonight, to unpack the messy, liberating middle of life when your back pops, your boundaries harden, and your priorities get honest. From surprise doctor visits to surprise clarity, she shares how health scares, a toxic workplace, and a pandemic reset pushed her to claim her voice and rebuild a career on her own terms.We dig into real-world health advocacy, from navigating fibroids and low iron to the emotional calculus of trying for a baby in your forties. Ca...
2026-01-2727 min
Diva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyCupid Brought Roses, We Brought Receipts (Deveney Wells Gibson)We sit down with family law attorney Devani Wells Gibson to demystify prenups, community property, and blended family planning. We share how hard conversations about money, sex, politics, and religion can strengthen trust and lower the risk of divorce.• defining what a prenup does beyond divorce• differences between attorney and lawyer, licensing limits• virtual court shifts after COVID and impact• community property, pensions, and gray divorce risks• blended families, wills, trusts, and inheritance alignment• four hard talks couples must have to align• financial shame, debt transparency, and compatibility• red flags, boundaries, and...
2025-10-2245 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyCycle-Savvy Work and Life with The Agenda Period With Alyx Coble-FrakesWe invite Alyx Coble-Frakes of The Agenda Period to rethink how we plan work, energy, and home life around the menstrual cycle and perimenopause. We share practical tools, clear language, and real stories that make tracking and advocacy feel doable, not awkward.• aligning work tasks to the four phases• perimenopause symptoms and brain changes• period leave and humane workplace policies• daily check-ins to reveal patterns• moon mapping for irregular or absent cycles• equity at home and renegotiating labor• brain fog basics and relief strategies• building habits that stick with small stepsh...
2025-10-1537 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyThe Marriage Industrial Complex… Isn’t a Love Story (Fanny Tristan)We explore why so many women feel “broken” for being single and why that story serves patriarchy more than personal truth. Fanny Tristan shares how trauma acts like a lens, why community matters, and how to turn loneliness into information instead of panic.• therapist to coach: moving beyond the medical model• the myth that single equals wrong• patriarchy’s scripts and the marriage industrial complex• readiness, red flags, and values alignment• trauma as a lens that shapes choices• generational patterns, power and self-worth• building a village and filling many cups• loneliness vs being al...
2025-09-3036 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyFrom Trauma to Triumph with Deanna RadulescuDeanna Radulescu shares her incredible journey from human trafficking survivor to successful podcaster, fashion designer, and soon-to-be magazine publisher. Her story demonstrates how resilience and determination can transform trauma into triumph.• Overcame an abusive relationship and human trafficking situation as a teenager• Built a 700+ episode podcast over six years that continues to grow in popularity• Created her own fashion label and organized events against human trafficking• Currently launching a luxury lifestyle magazine in the Chicagoland area• Remarried after losing her husband and is building a new life• Emphasizes the importance of authenticity in podcastin...
2025-09-1733 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyLiving Apart, Together with Julie PhamDr. Julie Pham shares her decade-long experience with "living apart together" (LAT), a relationship arrangement where committed partners maintain separate homes. She reveals how this unconventional approach has deepened appreciation, improved communication, and allowed both partners to bring their best selves to the relationship.• LAT relationships affect approximately 3% of married couples who choose to maintain separate residences• Being in a good relationship and being good roommates are two different skills that don't always overlap• Seeing each other once weekly while living 1.5 miles apart creates intentional, quality time together• Saying "I'm grateful for you" instead of "I lo...
2025-09-0342 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyBeyond the Mom Label: Finding Your Self at 40 (Nicole+Marie)Marie and Nicole share their experiences as mothers, entrepreneurs, and friends of 18 years, exploring the challenges and joys of raising children while maintaining their identities outside of motherhood.• Friendship that has evolved into family over 18 years, with a "drive-by friendship" style where they drop in without formal plans• Raising children in different environments - Nicole's experience in the UK and China versus Marie's entrepreneurial journey in Canada• Childbirth complications and how medical systems often fail to support women through the "fourth trimester"• Balancing work and motherhood through remote work, flexible schedules, and supportive employers• Pa...
2025-08-2059 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyRewiring Your Subconscious: The Mind Clearing System with Dr. Alain SalasWhat if you could access the 95% of your mind power that operates below conscious awareness? Dr. Alain Salas, creator of the Goal and Success Clearing methodology, reveals how our subconscious mind shapes virtually every aspect of our lives—and why most self-improvement efforts fail to create lasting change.The numbers are staggering: while your conscious mind processes information at just 11 bits per second, your subconscious absorbs a mind-boggling 11 million bits per second. This powerful hidden system stores every experience you've ever had, particularly those from early childhood when we function primarily in a hypnotic-like state. These experiences be...
2025-08-0637 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyLife After 40: Single, Thriving, and Unapologetic with Jennifer KowalyshenWe explore the liberating experience of being a woman in your 40s, discussing everything from the freedom of singlehood to late-diagnosed ADHD and challenging societal expectations.• Finding freedom from caring about others' opinions after turning 40• Choosing a child-free life and being confident in that decision• Discovering and managing ADHD as an adult and being gentler with yourself• Enjoying single life and learning to do things independently• Challenging traditional expectations about marriage and relationships• The benefits of singlehood for women's happiness and life satisfaction• Learning to present your authentic self in relationships• Finding...
2025-07-2343 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreySetting Boundaries That Stick with Cara TuttleAttorney Cara Tuttle Bell shares strategies for setting effective boundaries at work and beyond, revealing how assertiveness can be developed as a skill rather than seen as a personality trait. Women in their forties often discover their strongest boundary-setting abilities as they become more comfortable with themselves and less tolerant of harmful behaviors.Visit https://caratuttlebell.com for free resources on boundary setting and assertiveness in various contexts.• Setting boundaries requires different approaches for different contexts• Assertiveness differs from aggression—it's about showing up and participating without steamrolling others• Strategic timing matters—don't wait until afte...
2025-07-0944 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyLife at Forty: Redefining Your Timeline (Sarah Lau)Host Carlene reunites with high school friend Sarah Lau for an intimate conversation about navigating life's challenges and joys as women in their forties.• Sarah shares her experience turning 40 with a 16-month-old baby and a nine-year-old daughter• Motherhood feels different at 40 compared to 30—less energy but more experience and purposefulness• Medical professionals increasingly normalize pregnancy in your late thirties/early forties• Returning to work after maternity leave in your forties can open doors to new career opportunities• The biggest misconception about turning 40 is that you're "on the downhill" when it's actually an upward trajectory
2025-06-2557 minDiva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyMastering Family Leadership: A Roadmap for Success with Dr. ShelleyWhat happens when the expectations placed on schools extend far beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic? Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt discovered the answer through her journey from teacher to superintendent, witnessing firsthand how family dynamics shape educational outcomes. Now, as the architect of a revolutionary framework for family leadership, she's empowering parents to reclaim their crucial role in raising successful, well-adjusted children.At the heart of Dr. Shelley's approach are the Five Pillars of Courageous Family Leadership: personal leadership (knowing yourself), relational leadership (interacting effectively with others), financial leadership (managing money beyond just spending), home leadership (organizing your household...
2025-06-1150 min