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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. Ann-Marie Regina, a 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 signals something deeper, including endometriosis and fibroids. Dr. Regina explains why perimenopause can feel like a “zone of chaos” with irregular cycles and shifting symptoms, and why a proper assessment matters. We also talk about overlapping conditions like PCOS, plus how personal history, family history, thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, and past treatments can affect when symptoms show up. Then we go practical. We connect heavy menstrual bleeding to iron deficiency and anemia, and we make lab terms like ferritin and hemoglobin finally make sense. Dr. Regina shares evidence-informed supports many women ask about, including vitamin D3, hydration, and creatine monohydrate for energy, mood, and brain fog. We also discuss hormone therapy, including why it should be on the table after surgical menopause from a full hysterectomy, and how patient-centered decision-making weighs risks and benefits. If you want clearer answers, better questions to ask your provider, and reliable menopause resources like menopause.org, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

Turning 40 can bring changes in your body that nobody warned you about. In this archive episode, Carlene sits down with scientist and founder Amy Beckley, creator of the at-home hormone testing platform Proov, to talk about what’s happening with your hormones and why more women need to know about it. Amy shares her own story: a childhood brain tumor that was caught only because her mother refused to stop seeking answers, then a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility” and a $40,000 round of IVF. Years later she discovered her real issue was low progesterone, which led to a much less expensive second pregnancy and the mission behind her company. In this conversation, you’ll hear: Why progesterone, the “miracle hormone” for mood, sleep, and balance, is so rarely discussed How hormone decline can begin in the late 30s, and why you don’t have to wait for menopause to take it seriously What perimenopause symptoms like night sweats, brain fog, anxiety, and 3 a.m. wake-ups can have in common Why PCOS and endometriosis often take about 10 years to diagnose Why healthcare often feels like “disease care” rather than prevention, and what it means to focus on health span, not just lifespan How Amy launched Proov with a $40,000 crowdfunding campaign and Amazon sales before raising venture funding Why finding a provider who listens, and a supportive community, makes such a difference Carlene also opens up about her own health scare, and the two discuss why advocating for yourself is so important. Resources Proov: proovtest.com Instagram: @proovtest (fertility) and @proovperi (perimenopause) Proov also runs Facebook communities for perimenopause and fertility This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your own health. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

A lot of us don’t realize we’re depressed until someone gives us the words. That’s where our conversation with author and educator Cathelina Duvert begins—at the moment a lifelong “low” gets named, and a path forward takes shape. We trace her journey from silent suffering to open storytelling, and the five daily anchors that keep her steady: writing, exercise, meditation, affirmations, and a dose of motivational fuel when willpower runs thin. Cathelina shares how a tight sister-and-cousin circle became her lifeline—spotting spirals, swapping guided meditations, and keeping each other moving. We talk about therapy as disciplined self-knowledge, not a quick fix, and how grace matters on the days when none of the habits happen. Her creative life mirrors that patience: The Box, her self-published novel decades in the making, follows Mia through depression, complicated family bonds, and the small, human lifts that bring her back to herself. Readers can find themselves across multiple characters, a reminder that everyone carries something and that compassion changes the room. We pull back the curtain on the craft too—hiring an editor, resisting the rush, and choosing meaning before metrics—plus what’s next: a twin-centered thriller and work exploring Haitian American identity. Along the way we trade practical tools for low days, from ten-minute walks and simple journaling to mindfulness that quiets the noise long enough to hear the truth underneath. If you’ve felt stuck in “just okay,” this conversation offers language, steps, and hope. Stream The Box in print, ebook, or audio, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and tell us which habit helps you most. If the show resonates, follow, rate, and leave a quick review—it helps more people find a path out of the dark. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Don't delay seeking care from a health professional for any medical condition. If you're having a medical emergency, call 911. We talk with Jenny C. Cohen about dancing through chemotherapy, rebuilding safety in the body, and the tools midlife women need to protect their hormones, bones, and boundaries. This candid conversation covers survivorship, gaps in the care system, and movement as medicine. In this episode: Discovering belly dance and fusion as a grounding practicePerforming through chemo and understanding energy exchangePosture, neutral pelvis, and safer technique for adult dancersElitism in dance, and widening access through online teachingThe book and podcast born out of lockdown survivorshipChemo, early menopause, and osteoporosis riskGaps in medical systems, cost, and caregiver burnoutBioidentical HRT, lab testing, and informed choicesMen's health, testosterone, and recoveryHeartMath, the three-body brains, and listening to the body's signalsBuilding a self-care checklist: hydration, vitamin D, DHEAThe adult membership offering dance, tai chi, and myofascial releasePractical steps women 40+ can take now to protect their healthFollow us on Instagram at @DivaOnTheRadio and TikTok at @DivaOnTheRadio for more clips and conversations you'll love. Want to share your thoughts or send us a message? Text us anytime at divatonight.buzzsprout.com. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

Originally aired this episode in July, 2025. I hope you enjoy this conversation and learn something new about yourself and the person you want to be at 40.  We explore the liberating experience of being a woman in your 40s with Jennifer Kowalyshen, 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 clarity about career and life goals later in life Follow me on Instagram at diva_tonight and find my guest Jen Kay at XJPotion on Twitter. Tune into Jen's weekly radio show on 92.9 the Grand and 88.5 the Lake on Sunday nights from 8 to midnight. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 Cara Tuttle, who works in higher education compliance and sexual harassment prevention, to break down what boundary setting at work looks like in real life. We talk about power dynamics with supervisors, why “you can talk to me about anything” can be misleading, and how to communicate early so problems don’t explode at the probation review. Cara shares how to manage up with better timing, lead with the ask, and use empathy mapping to frame conversations in a way that actually persuades decision-makers. We also dig into the difference between passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive communication, plus how to build assertiveness like a muscle with low-stakes practice. If you want practical workplace boundaries, clearer communication, less burnout, and more confidence going after promotions and fair treatment, this one gives you a strong starting point. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the boundary you’re working on next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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. Kaysen isn’t locked into one genre, even if he gravitates toward horror films and thrillers. His rule is simple: if it’s a good movie, it’s worth your attention. He also drops two timely movie recommendations for people choosing what to see in theaters, including a pick for Kingsman fans and a must-watch for horror fans with “It,” plus why it outshines the older miniseries version. Then we get to the real hook: the festival experience. We talk about what first-time TIFF attendees can expect and why the audience matters so much. The same film can play one way at TIFF and another way months later in regular release, because the room is full of people who want to be there, who clap, react, and share the moment. If you’re searching for a first-time TIFF guide, Toronto International Film Festival insights, or a reminder of why moviegoing still feels magical, this is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a film fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What’s the one movie you’ve seen that felt completely different because of the crowd? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 sustainable: a weekly date night, daily calls, and prioritizing quality time over constant proximity. Julie shares why cohabiting can create resentment through chores, expectations, and emotional labor, and how separate households can keep the relationship focused on what you actually enjoy about each other. We also talk money, social judgment, and the surprising relief many people feel when they stop treating moving in together as the only “serious” destination. From there, we widen the lens to what changes for many women over 40: clearer boundaries, less “should,” and more confidence about what matters. Julie introduces her rubber band rule for respect, a practical model for noticing when you are stretching too far at work or at home, plus how messy transitions can be the doorway to healthier patterns. We close with a reminder that aging is not something to hide, it is something to claim. If this resonated, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs options, and leave a review so more listeners can find Diva Tonight. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 built around five pillars: personal leadership, relational leadership, financial leadership, home leadership, and professional career leadership. She explains why so many families feel overwhelmed, how schedules and routines are real leadership tools, and what it looks like to create intentional one-on-one time with your kids so you actually know what they’re dreaming about right now. We also talk community, identity, and her “curb cut effect” reasoning for centering Black families while building tools that can help everyone. Then we take it to real life in your 40s: perimenopause, energy shifts, stress, and why systems matter when your body and brain are doing something new. We go there on money too, from financial literacy to investing, and why women have to get comfortable asking “stupid” questions until things finally click. If you want a stronger home, clearer priorities, and a calmer path to freedom, press play and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s juggling a lot, and leave a review telling us which pillar you’re working on next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 about what women actually endure in long-term friendships. Susan shares insights from interviewing women across ages, backgrounds, and regions, and she explains why friendship can be harder to leave than a romantic relationship. We unpack the patterns that show up again and again: the faithless friend who lets a third party wedge you apart, the green-eyed friend whose jealousy turns your success into tension, the wayward friend whose risky behavior puts you in impossible situations, and the “thieving” friend at work who crosses lines with your ideas or your personal life. We also talk about group dynamics, sister relationships versus chosen friendships, and why so many of us feel obligated to stay even when the friendship has become suboptimal. COVID comes up as a major reset, pushing people to reflect on what they owe themselves and what they owe each other. Susan also shares the kinds of questions she uses to help readers evaluate a friendship with clarity and compassion, including whether expectations are realistic, whether respect is mutual, and why we cling to a perfect-friend fantasy the way we cling to a perfect-partner fantasy. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s time to set a boundary, step back, or fully end a friendship, this conversation gives language for what you’re feeling and a path forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find Diva Tonight. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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. Nicole shares what a home birth feels like when care is centered on the parent, then compares it to giving birth in a hospital abroad where the rules and routines shift fast. Marie talks about entrepreneurship, back-to-back pregnancies, and how support from family and friends can be the thin line between coping and collapsing. Along the way, we get into what it means to raise kids with grit and self-trust, how to talk to sensitive kids about being disliked without crushing their confidence, and why there’s no universal parenting manual that actually works. We also zoom out into the bigger picture: having kids later in life, the tradeoff between energy and wisdom, work-life balance, remote work, and why we refuse the idea that motherhood must replace your identity. If you’ve been searching for honest parenting stories, postpartum preeclampsia insight, home birth perspectives, or realistic advice for becoming a parent in your 40s, this one goes there with humor and zero performative perfection. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. What part of modern parenting feels the most broken to you right now? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 developing a firsthand belief that shapes how she handles fear, relationships, and the constant negativity in the news feed. We talk honestly about the pressure to be married by 40, fertility anxiety, and the way statistics can mess with your mindset, especially for Black women navigating pregnancy conversations. The goal isn’t denial, it’s refusing to let fear pick your partner or rush your timeline. We also get practical about building a life that feels good today: finding contentment whether kids happen or not, investing in friendships and community, embracing seasons, and making career moves when the timing is right. Kimone breaks down why she went back to school later, what she’s learned in hospitality and event planning, and why “don’t burn bridges” is more than a saying. Then we land on a topic we all need more of: financial literacy for women, saving, investing early, and paying yourself first so your future self can breathe. If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more women can find Diva Tonight. What’s one myth about turning 40 you’re ready to let go of? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 everyone would take seriously, why insulting you is never “small,” and how self-worth is the difference between staying stuck and getting free. We also talk about why “settling” is not love, no matter what age pressure says. Then we shift to practical dating advice you can use right now: how to believe in soulmates without ignoring reality, why soulmate relationships are supposed to feel easy, and how to stop doing all the heavy lifting when you’re dating. We even go into pandemic dating, online dating on Tinder, and why a mindset shift can open doors that feel closed. Plus, Keren breaks down how to land a TED Talk, pitch your idea, and rehearse so hard your nerves do not run the show. If you want grounded relationship coaching, real talk about resilience, and a reminder that love can find you at any age, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 breaks down how he stays locked in on strategy, how the pressure builds in the days before a major meet, and why representing a small nation can feel like both pride and responsibility. If you love Olympic track and field, the 400m, or peak performance mindset, you’ll hear how focus becomes a skill you train like speed.  Kirani also shares the behind-the-scenes realities of a professional season as he prepares for Paris: training in Arizona for consistent weather, building a race schedule, and doubling down on the fundamentals like recovery, diet, and injury prevention. Then we shift to health and resilience as he opens up about being diagnosed with Graves disease, navigating uncertainty, and learning to listen to his body instead of powering through every warning sign.  If this conversation gives you something to think about, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs motivation, and leave a review. What part of Karani’s journey hit you the hardest? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....

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 giving up your creative identity. Mari shares how her path moved from theater and music into psychology through dance movement therapy, and why creativity still belongs in the room when we’re talking about mental health, stress relief, and self-trust. You’ll hear practical ideas you can try immediately, like color walks, tiny playful rituals with food or clothes, and borrowing a little structure from childhood play to make adult life feel lighter. We also go there on the big stuff: turning 40 in the middle of chaos, feeling off the timeline society hands you, and navigating questions about relationships, fertility, and what you still want next. Mari explains how creativity can help you “get out of the mess” by shifting the lens from judgment to curiosity, treating setbacks like plot twists, and even gamifying the obstacles in front of you. If you want creative self-care that feels real, grounded, and doable, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. If you want to work with MARI REISBERG  https://sustainingcreativity.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainingcreativity Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....