A funeral is a good time for reflection. While celebrating the end of a friend's life well lived, I couldn't help but think "what will they say about me?" Subscribe to the pod and leave a 5 star review! I sure appreciate you being here and I really need all the feedback I can get. Send your thoughts to me at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

The closer we get to Halloween the more my social media feeds fill up with seasonal advertising. And most of the products being pushed are crap. But this is just my opinion and my experience.  Subscribe to the pod! Hit that 5 star button and share with a friend. What is the craziest thing being marketed to you right now in your insta feed? Send it to me via email. My address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

We have seven more days of this Presidential election cycle. I do feel like the one thing we can all agree on is that we are collectively over it.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button. If you really like what you hear please consider sharing the pod with a friend. And I love your feedback so send me an email at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

My nerves are raw and I am at the point where I might lose my $h#t if I see one more ad that promises to regrow my natural hair delivered to me by a woman wearing hair extensions. This is a rant.  I feel much better getting this off of my chest.  Subscribe to the pod and leave a review! And if you are really feeling generous share it with a friend. Feel free to send me an email of what is bothering you at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com The pod is back baby! 

It has been 7 days since Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee and North Carolina. There are still people missing. There are still people cut off from the world. There are so many people who lost everything.  For the last 6 days, once I fully realized the severity of the situation, I have been praying Romans 15:13 over the people affected by the storm. I pray God gives them peace and hope. 

As of publishing it has been 6 days since Hurricane Helene ravaged East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Yesterday I tagged along with Nancy Barger and Producer Karly from the Joey and Nancy Morning Show on WIVK and we followed our supply truck up to Erwin, Tennessee. It was an emotionally heavy day seeing the devastation our neighbors have endured. But there was an interesting moment of levity and we relished it. A silver lining if you will.  Please continue to pray for the communities affected by the storms. They need prayers and money. It is going to be an uphill battle to rebuild but these communities are resilient. If you would like to help with a donation please find our resource page at www.wivk.com Thank you. 

I talked with the Associate Athletics Director of Marketing & Fan Experience at UT, Jimmy Delaney, to get all the parking information for this weekend!

I got to see Treaty Oak Revival at the Tennessee Valley Fair. I got their early and met their opener, Knoxville Native, Marlee Hart. I am always fascinated by the journey young musicians are on. This gal is chasing her dream. She came to the studio one day and this is the conversation we had.  Good Luck to Marlee, find her on all social media platforms and wherever you get your music. 

Did you watch the Tom Brady Roast on Netflix? His ex-wife Gisele did and now Brady is offering up a public mea culpa to his family. Let's dissect.  Subscribe to the pod! Hit that 5 star button if you like what you hear and feel free to send me all of your feedback. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I have been home alone the past couple of days and let me tell you, it has been FABULOUS! There's no mess, it's so quiet and I have so much free time. 10 of 10 would recommend.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star review button. And if you have time, send me a quick email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I learn more and more that Mother's Day can actually be a big bag of mixed emotions and uncomfortable feelings. Some might even experience multiple and conflicting emotions at the same time. This pod explores the complexity of Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to you mother's listening.  Hit that subscribe button for me and if you are feeling generous leave a 5 star review. I also love your emails, so shoot me one to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

The Met Gala is 1000% over the top. When you realize you are watching a circus it becomes much more enjoyable.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star review button! And send me your Met Gala hot takes, I want to read them all. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

My Dad is retiring today. I didn't realize how emotional about it I would be. I want to thank him for how hard he worked for our family. Of course I never properly appreciated his efforts when I was growing up. But now as an adult I can see what he did for us. Thank you Dad. I love you.  Subscribe to the pod, if you are new here I promise most of the pods are NOT this emotional. Hit that 5 star button if you are up in your feelings. And send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I literally dozed off while editing this podcast. I was listening to a sleep expert recently and he said to optimize sleep and brain function you need to sleep later. I got really mad at that advice because DUH don't you think if we COULD sleep an extra 20 minutes everyday, we WOULD. I talk about that comment and how it stuck in my craw and go over my lack of sleep schedule. I would imagine most parents who work and have kids have similar non sleep schedules like mine.  If you have time, subscribe to pod! Your 5 star reviews keep me going. And your emails are always a delight. Keep them coming to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Before you buy something or go somewhere do you read the reviews? And do the reviews influence what you buy and where you go? Are reviews like old school "word of mouth" marketing? I can't seem to do anything anymore without reading reviews. HBU? Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button. Yes I asked shamelessly for a review at the beginning of the pod. Sorry. You can also email me all of your feedback (good or bad) to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Two Questions: Why is everything so expensive and will food prices ever go back down? Checking out at the grocery store has become an anxiety inducing task for me. I don't even wait and scan my meat last because I don't want to see my total go up $100 in 5 swipes. I can't handle the stress of it. Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star review button. I sure would appreciate it. Are you doing anything different shopping wise to battle these out of control prices? Let me know. Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com And if you feel generous here is the link to give to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. www.secondharvestetn.org

Today was just your average Monday morning, until I looked at the calendar and started freaking out that it's almost May and that means it's almost summer break.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star review button! Send me your nanny applications and any pod feedback to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Just how much of our personal data is floating out there in the ether waiting to be weaponized against us? I'd really like to know.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button! And if anyone knows how to get rid of people trying to steal my instagram account please email me at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

We planned a dream vacation a month ago and we still have another month before we actually go on it. I am currently experiencing Vacation Tunnel Vision. I am so preoccupied with every aspect of the vacation that I can't concentrate on anything else. I hope I don't sound like an a-hole on this pod. I just can't help it. The anticipation is holding my mind captive.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button. It helps me get the word out about my podcast. Also if you love it please share it with your friends! I love your emails so keep them coming. I need to do some sort of mail bag feature once a week. I will work on that but in the meantime send me your thoughts to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

This is my quick chat with Grammy away winning country artist Carly Pearce. She is opening this Friday night 4/26/24 for Tim McGraw at the Food City Center. She's got a new album coming out this summer and she also wants to try her hand at acting. She was so much fun to talk to.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button for me. Also send me your feedback to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

We are on the cusp of Taylor Swift releasing her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. I have been reading about the upcoming album and the Spotify Pop Up at The Grove in LA and I had this thought pop into my mind. If Taylor Swift were a man would we think she is a bully? Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button. And I would LOVE to hear what you think! Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I cried real tears yesterday watching a cartoon with my kids. Bluey is the best television show for children in the history of television shows in my opinion. And it's pretty darn great for adults too. The level of depth from this family of four cartoon dogs will never cease to amaze me.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button for me! And always feel free to reach out and tell me what you love and what you hate and what you want me to talk about next. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Well turns out the Golden Bachelor doesn't have any better luck landing a keeper than the rest of the regular bachelors. This is a look at finding love later in life.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button! (Thank you to everyone that has left a review, I appreciate them.) And if I am wrong about my takes on "late in life love" send me an email. My address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Tennessee is doing not one free concert this Saturday for their Orange and White Game Festivities. They are doing two. Greylan James will be performing at Vol Village after the O&W game. We talked about him signing his dream deal, growing up in East Tennessee and what he has in store for everyone Saturday.  Subscribe to the pod and if you feel generous give me a 5 star review. And if you need 5 more minutes to tell me what you think, send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Lindsay Ell is coming back to Knoxville for the first time since the pandemic! It has been a minute. She is going to be performing a pregame show outside of Neyland Stadium before the Orange and White Game on Saturday April 13, 2024. I got the chance to talk to Lindsay about her upcoming set, everything that she is involved in and how she got to be so comfortable in her own skin. She was incredibly gracious and kind and I really enjoyed getting to know her.  If you need any info about the O&W game I will link it here: https://utsports.com/news/2024/4/2/football-vol-village-music-festival-artists-watch-party-set-for-2024-orange-white-game.aspx As always please hit that subscribe button and send me all your thoughts via email. My address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com And you can find me on insta @wivkheather

Of course Mother Nature was uncooperative on our big Solar Eclipse day but just because it wasn't a perfect day doesn't mean it was a bad one.  Hit that subscribe button for me! And if you are feeling generous 5 star reviews are always appreciated. If you had a memorable Solar Eclipse experience tell me about it! Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

The Botox Business is only getting bigger and that is because people that don't even need it are getting it. Why do young people with flawless skin feel the need to shell out big bucks on Botox?  Subscribe to the pod, sorry it has been so sporadic lately! (Who knew spring was going to be so busy) and if you want to send me some feedback, email me at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

When it comes to making a fuss over holidays my husband and I are on the opposite ends of the spectrum. He would rather I didn't do anything but I feel like doing nothing would be against everything that feels natural and normal to me? So who's right? What is too much and what is not enough? Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button if you like what you hear. I always love your feedback so send me some to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been one of the hardest things to wrap my mind around. My eyes see it, my brain says yes I see it but then there is a breakdown. How can something like this happen? I am praying for the families of the missing right now. I am praying their bodies can be found and the people left behind can find peace.  Thank you for listening. I would love to know what you thought and what went through your mind when you saw the bridge collapse. Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Remember when I was bragging that I had all of our Valentine's stuff ready to go by February 1st? Well I jinxed myself. I got preoccupied with basketball and busywork and all of sudden Easter snuck up on me.  If you are in need of hope in your life, this is the PERFECT time of year to find it. If you would like to talk further please email me at 5moreminutesWIVK.com and I will gladly help you anyway I can.  Thank you to everyone that has subscribed and listened and reviewed the pod. I appreciate you more than you know. 

It's crazy to think that if Rick Barnes wants to lead his Tennessee team to the Sweet 16 that he's got to beat his old team to get there. I know men are much less emotional than women are but he's got to be feeling some sort of way right? Maybe my pettiness is just projecting onto the situation.  I'll be pulling hard for the Vols tomorrow night! Good Luck to Tennessee and Rick Barnes! Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button for me. And if you are feeling extra generous send me some feedback! What do you love or what do you hate about the pod? My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Unhappiness is on the rise in America and it is mostly manifesting in our young people. Why are they so unhappy and what can be done about it? Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button for me. Your reviews keep me going, seriously. And I would love your thoughts on this subject so go ahead and send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Will I ever NOT struggle with my weight? The past 20 years have been a rollercoaster ride when it comes to my weight. I grew up never having to worry what the scale said and now I feel like all I do is worry about my weight.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 stars button. I sure appreciate your support! I also appreciate any and all feedback. I know weight is a very personal topic but I would still love to hear from you. Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Reflecting on a recent girls trip made me realize I need a steady travel buddy and need to do this more than once every seven years.  Subscribe to the POD! I sure appreciate that and those 5 star reviews. And if you have the time send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Four years ago today the World Health Organization declared Covid 19 a pandemic. I can't help but think that The Pandemic will be a huge dividing line in my life for the rest of the time I am here on this Earth. Who I was pre-pandemic and who I am now are the same physical body but with totally different brain function. Can you relate? Subscribe to the pod and if you are feeling generous, hit that 5 star button too. I would love to hear your thoughts so shoot me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com Here is a link to the Morning Brew Newsletter. It is fabulous. I read it everyday. https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/r?kid=6e2ee520

Lately I have been letting the internet make most of my decisions for me. When it comes to what to cook for dinner, what to wear to work, what to pack for this trip, I HAVE to consult Instagram or the Google Machine.  Is this a healthy habit or am I in trouble? Subscribe to the pod and give it a big ole 5 stars! Feel free to send me an email and tell me what you think about everything. My address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I was able to catch up with country music artist Sam Hunt. He is getting ready to come to Knoxville on his Outskirts 24 tour on April 4th. (Get you some tickets! https://www.eventticketscenter.com/sam-hunt-brett-young-lily-rose-knoxville-04-04-2024/6011609/t ) I cut it out of the interview but Sam was incredibly punctual and I really made a big deal about him being on time. I think punctuality should always be praised. Hope you enjoy our short conversation. Subscribe to the pod and let me know what you love (or hate, but hopefully not) by shooting me an email. 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I am geeking out because today I got to talk to Country Mega Start Tim McGraw. I was totally nervous and felt like a total newb... I only had five minutes so what did we talk about? As much as I could squeeze in.  Subscribe to the pod and go ahead and hit that 5 stars button too. I sure appreciate it. And if you have time send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com Tell me what you like, don't like and want to hear more of. 

This week the internet was all abuzz with the failed Willy's Chocolate Experience in Scotland. The Reddit threads were some incredible reading. If you want to deep dive it's an almost bottomless rabbit hole. Happy Reading.  Subscribe, Rate and Review the pod for me! It sure helps to get the word out. And you can always send me feedback at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I recently saw what some kids were wearing to their winter formal dances and wowza I was shocked. My first thought was "My dad would have never let me wear that" and my second thought was "hell my mom would have never let me buy that." Call me old but these dresses made me cringe they were so inappropriate. Also it is WINTER, aren't these girls freezing to death.  Subscribe to the pod and let me know if I am way off base. I always love feedback. Also if you are a parent that reluctantly let your kid wear something you really didn't want them to wear, let's talk about it. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

No one ever told me how stressful it would be to register my kids for preschool or find summer camp options for them. It's unreal. And don't even get me started on post pandemic private school, the waitlists are brutal.  Today I got my kid's into 2 weeks of summer camp each and I aged myself a good 2 years in the process.  Hit the subscribe button and if you have an in on summer camps or summer child care please share it with me. My email is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I participated in my very first SWOT meeting today. I had never heard the term before. Have you ever taken a personal inventory and used it to get better at something? I'm thinking this exercise could not only benefit myself but my marriage and other relationships.  Subscribe to the pod and if you like what you hear, leave me a 5 star review! I sure would appreciate it. And if you have ever done an exercise like this I want to hear about how it benefitted you (or failed you). Send me an email at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I had a scary financial moment today. Luckily for me my worst fears were not happening but it was still an emotional rollercoaster.  Subscribe to the pod and tap on that 5 star button for me! I sure appreciate your ratings, reviews and feedback. Feel free to send me an email anytime to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I was introduced to Perma V today and no it is not a multilevel marketing thing. Its a tool that can help you created strategies for your well-being. In simple terms it's a roadmap to help you feel more happiness, hope, joy and satisfaction in your daily life. I am anxious to learn more. That will be my weekend homework.  Subscribe to the pod and leave me a 5 star rating! That would be amazing of you. And feel free to send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I found out this morning how addicted to my phone I am and it alarmed me. I also believe I have had a hardware meltdown in my brain that is now causing me to default my thought patterns to WORST CASE SCENARIO all the time.  If your phone is on WiFi or service has been restored hit that subscribe button. I would appreciate if you would leave a review and a 5 star rating! That helps so much. And please send me all the feedback at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

Cheers to the Pod! I made it to 100 episodes. I still have no idea where this train is headed but what I do know is how thankful I am for every single person that has listened.  I would also very much appreciate you subscribing to the pod, rating the pod, reviewing the pod, all the things! One of my visions is to make this more interactive so hopefully I can bring in some social media elements at some point but as of right now the best way to interact is to send me an email at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

For whatever reason autopilot has kicked on and I'm flying around with no gas in the inspiration tank. How do you battle the "it is what it is's" and get your inspiration tank full again? Hit subscribe on the pod and please hit me up! Send me an email telling me what you like and what you hate about the pod. Tomorrow is episode 100, feels like I should do something special! My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

I have a weekend of chores ahead, doesn't that sound exciting.  Catch up on any pods you missed this week and hit that subscribe button. And if you have time and want to send me an email I would love to hear from you. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

My heart is so heavy today thinking about what happened at the Chiefs' Championship Parade yesterday. I am finding out that a seed of fear has been planted in my brain and I feel like with every tragedy we hear about, that seed grows.  Do me a favor and subscribe to the pod and share it with a friend! And please feel free to reach out with any comments, questions or concerns. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com

How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?  Hit that subscribe button and send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com