Five More Minutes

This can't be real... RIGHT? A man gets 5 women pregnant at the same time and then throws them one big baby shower? Seriously hope this is just some sort of social media stunt.  Subscribe to the pod and if I just got tricked by some fake news PLS send me an email and set me straight. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have experienced one heck of a snowfall here in East Tennessee. We are a week in and still not back to normal. And while it was mostly fun and games I still found myself battling anxiety as the days went on.  Subscribe to the pod please! And send me some feedback. How was your snowcation last week? My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

When I say Stanley Cup do you think Hockey or the really big cups a lot of us women are toting around every day? We live in a really weird time and I just wanted to point that out. Have a great weekend. Help me out and hit that subscribe button, also send me ALL the feedback. I need to know what you want to hear and if anyone is listening. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com (That's all...

How much is your trauma worth and who sits around in a room coming up with the right number?  Subscribe to the pod and send me an email. My address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am a long time sufferer of a disease known as FIMS. That is short for Foot In Mouth Syndrome. I am the absolute Queen of sticking my foot in my mouth but I might have to pass the crown for a bit. There's a story going around about Director Christopher Nolan getting a surprise review of his film Tenet during a Peloton class.  Hit the subscribe button if you haven't yet and I will pop up on your p...

This is my reaction to the new Apple Pro Vision Headset. The more tech industry pushes us towards the "Meta Verse" and Artificial Intelligence the more I just want to say Tech No and opt out. My fears of future tech might one day be labeled irrational or misguided but honestly right now I do not like the direction we are being herded towards. I'm becoming a tech misfit.  Opt into the pod by hittin...

College football will crown a champion tonight and then we will wait for the 2024 season. And the 2024 season is going to look pretty different. After tonight we only have to wait 228 days to see just how different it will look.  Subscribe to the pod and email me your pick for the winner tonight. My email is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com . You might just get rewarded for your effort. wink wink.  See...

Is it possible to take a hobby too far? I think my reading hobby might have become my obsession this past year. When does too much of a good thing become a bad thing? And how do you know if your hobby is bad for you?  Subscribe to the pod and let me know! Shoot me an email at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com Hope you had a great first week of the year. And thank you for finding my podcast.  See omnystud...

We got a New Trend Alert. Several times over the holidays I watched reels on IG of adult grandkids surprising their grandparents with Christmas Sleepovers. I think it is one of the sweetest and most kind gestures I have seen go viral. And frankly, I'm jealous I can't participate because I had some of the best grandparents ever.  Go ahead and hit that subscribe button so my pod magically pops up on...

It is my version of Cheers just minus the beers and with a whole lot of bacon. Everyone knows everyone's name. There are no strangers and no shortage of conversation. There were lots of good times with friends and co-workers and LOTS of good meals. This is my humble attempt to say goodbye to Longs Drug Store.  The pod is back and needs you to hit the subscribe button. Send me your feedback and you...

For years I would go too big with New Year's Resolutions, now I like to keep it simple. The fact is when you keep things simple you are more likely to do them. You do a couple new, simple things long enough and all of sudden you start becoming the person you have most wanted to be.  Happy New Year Friends! The pod is back and ready for you to hit the subscribe button. Thank you for listening and f...

We are currently cruising down the road to disappointment searching for an exit ramp. One of my son's wants something for Christmas that will without a doubt not happen. Hopefully he will still have a great Christmas.  All I want for Christmas is for you to subscribe to the pod! And to send me an email filled with your thoughts to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Shopping Season is here! I love giving gifts that people actually want. But it is really hard and takes a lot of mental energy. I wish there was a way to find those perfect gifts without people having to resort to telling you exactly what they want.  I will tell you this, Subscribing to the pod is the best gift you can give me! And sending me an email is always a welcomed surprise. My email addres...

Not just thankful but thankFULL after the Thanksgiving holiday. Now it is back to the real world with the countdown to Christmas kicking into high gear.  You can give me the best early Christmas Gift by just hitting the subscribe button! I sure appreciate it. And I would love to hear all about your Thanksgiving holiday. Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The holidays are here and I am already in a holiDAZE. I'm already distracted by the things I want to be doing and ignoring the things I should be doing.  Subscribe to the pod to give me an early Christmas gift. Thank you! Tell me if you are already solely focused on all things Holiday and send me all of your emails to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

I don’t know when humans will land and walk on Mars but I do believe I will be alive to see it.  subscribe to the pod! And send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com I apologize if the audio quality isn’t what you are used to. I had to record the pod in my car during my kids jiujitsu class. Technology FTW.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your brilliant idea to go to a midweek concert is maybe not so brilliant. It just means you're getting old.  Subscribe to the pod and tell me if you can relate! (I'll check all emails after I submit a vacation request form for the day after Zach Bryan is in town.) My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Final Season of The Crown on Netflix has officially begun and I am excited to say the least.  Subscribe to the pod pretty please! And if you are going to be geeking on The Crown over the next couple of days send me an email and tell me all the things you love and hate. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art of Appreciation. Definition: The skill of recognizing and enjoying the good qualities of someone or something.  We are attempting to teach our children the art of appreciation. It can be frustrating at times.  Subscribe to the pod, I always appreciate that. And please send me any tips you have on getting your kids to appreciate what they have. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com...

What is Hope and can you give it to someone? Today I talked with the new Mission of Hope Director, David Heatherly. We chatted about the new era the Mission of Hope is in, what they are doing to help families in rural Appalachia and what the future looks like. I hope you will enjoy this longer conversation and I promise I will get back to my 5 minutes tomorrow.  If you would ever like to volunteer...

Just when I was losing interest in the Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce romance, THEY REELED ME BACK IN. I had to call my #1 Swiftie friend to geek for a few minutes.  Thanks to Karly Duggan, @KarlyDuggan on instagram, for hopping on the pod today. That was too much fun. Subscribe to the pod bc who the heck knows what else I will talk about the week. And send me all of your thoughts on T&T or anythi...

Honestly could do an hour on this subject. Here is my quick recap of the CMAs this week.  Subscribe to the pod please and thank you! Feel free to tell me how wrong my CMA opinions are in my email, 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I worked from home yesterday because of a sick child. It brought back memories of the pandemic and the 18 months I worked from home and it also conjured thoughts about hybrid work schedules.  Hit the subscribe button and my pod will pop up on your phone like magic! Also send me all your thoughts. It helps me expand my sometimes narrow world view. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   Se...

I am sitting here bogged down in work and deadlines. Instead of head down, phone off, I acted like I had all the time in the world. And my day is better for it.  Subscribe to the pod! And when you get the time and want to connect, send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com It might take me a minute to respond but I promise I respond to them all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

A case of the Mondays thanks to a stink bug in my pants. I swear I can't make this stuff up. If you need a visual check out my Instagram stories @wivkheather Subscribe to the pod pretty please! I promise not all of them are this silly. And always feel free to send me feedback on what I am talking about or whatever is on your mind. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com...