Five More Minutes

Happy New Year! I didn't want to spend my first Monday of the year trying to protect my identity from being stolen but that is exactly what I did. It took about two hours of time and energy and the stress of the situation definitely shortened my life expectancy but I think I succeeded in protecting myself. I'll let you know for sure in 30 days.  Its a new year of pods! Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review. If I missed a step in fraud prevention please let me know! Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com  Cheers to 2026! 

For the last 57 years people from all walks of life in Knoxville, TN come together to bring the story of the birth of Jesus Christ to life. The cast is made up of 120 volunteers, the choir is 150 voices strong and the animals add the "cherry on top" to the dramatic recreation of the Christmas story.  How did the Nativity Pageant become a thing in Knoxville? What does it take to make this event not only happen but make sure it is free to all who want to see it? I'm so glad you asked. This pod is all about the labor of love for this special Knoxville holiday tradition.  For more information and show times please visit: www.knoxvillenativity.com Thanks for listening to the pod and thank you to Melanie and Jenn for coming in studio and chatting with me. Hit that subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you have anything you want to tell me you can send me an email at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com 

One thing I did not mention in the pod (because I actually did it Thursday and it was glorious, is go a drive through the mountains before all the leaves fall off the trees.)  This is a brief summery of all the things I will be and want to be doing this weekend.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button! if you have any recs you want to share with me send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com 

Technology is getting weirder and weirder. In the past couple of months I have had two encounters with the Meta glasses. In one instance I had a very negative emotional reaction to seeing them and in the other I had no emotional reaction at all. So what does it mean?  Thanks for listening to the pod! Hit that subscribe button and if you are feeling generous leave me a 5 star review. They are much appreciated. I would LOVE your feedback on this one. Have you had a conversation with anyone while wearing the glasses yourself or talking to someone with the glasses on? I want to know your thoughts. Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com 

I recently drove up on a car that was not moving and blocking both lanes of a two lane country road. This pod is a description of the bizarre events that happened next.  Subscribe to the POD! And leave me a 5 star rating (pretty please) If you want to interact and send me some feedback drop an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com  Thanks for listening!

Back in June there was story on the local news about Rodney Lee. He had a heart attack while out on a local Knoxville nature trail. He encountered a Good Samaritan, Zach during his ordeal and Zach was able to assist Rodney until EMTs arrived. After his hospital stay, Rodney was on a mission to thank Zach. This is Rodney's story.  Thank you Rodney for your candid conversation. I have been fascinated by yourstory since first reading about it.  If you like the pod and have any feedback, you are always welcome to send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com Hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review!   

I have a guest today! Maddie Payne owns Statemint West Knoxville, a franchise of the Statemint Universe that started here in Knoxville. (It's thrifting on steroids) Maddie tells me all about being a female entrepreneur, why she's in the consignment business and other fun stuff. We also bonded over not knowing what to wear after having kids (Seriously a bigger deal than I ever could have imagined). Statemint West Knoxville is open for business July 31- Aug 3, 2025 at the Rothchild Conference Center at 8807 Kingston Pike.  Here's a link for more information: DETAILS HERE CLICK ME And make sure you follow Maddie on the gram (We are women who support women here!) @statemint_westknoxville Happy Shopping. If you love the pod or have some feedback for me, send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com 

Our family just got back from vacation. We had an awesome time visiting family in New York. Getting back to Knoxville turned out to be quite tricky.  Subscribe to the pod and leave a review! (5 stars please) And send your worst travel story to me at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com 

I grew up listening to Sawyer Brown and I thought Mark Miller was an absolute dream boat. I also thought the "Race Is On" was a Sawyer Brown song until I was in my 20's and so did another country superstar. We talk about the Hey Day of Sawyer Brown, how they got discovered on tv before there was American Idol and why 90s country is the best.  Thank you to Mark for the time and if you want to see Sawyer Brown on June 6 here is the link for tickets. https://www.thenewportspeedway.com/tickets/sawyer-brown-friday-june-6th/ Subscribe to the pod and leave me a review. You can always email me at 5moreminuteswivk@gmail.com 

Currently I am obsessing over a baby shower I am hosting the first weekend of May. I want everything to be perfect but it is a lot of pressure. This is also the first event I have hosted in the "Instagram Era" which adds a whole other layer of "you better get this right" anxiety.  Please tell me to chill or send me your Go To Rules of Hosting, my email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com and while you are at it, go ahead and subscribe to the pod!  Thanks Friends! I will let you know how it goes. 

Have you ever been around someone that is truly great at something? Have you ever wanted to be great yourself? Can anyone be great? Or is greatness only reserved for a select few? Let's explore. 

Chris Janson is coming back to Knoxville February 21 at the Civic Auditorium. We had a quick conversation about him living out his dreams, being married to his best friend and what it's like to be a cheer dad.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button for me! And please feel free to send me an email with all of your feedback. My address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com  If you want to see Chris Janson this Friday night click the link for tickets. https://www.ticketmaster.com/chris-janson-knoxville-tennessee-02-21-2025/event/1B0061579E1F4287  

The Super Bowl posed a really big problem for me: cheer for a team I loathe to do what's never been done before and win a third straight championship OR cheer for my biggest rival.  Hit that 5 star button and share the podcast with a friend! I also LOVE any and all feedback so feel free to send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com Thank you for listening! 

January 31, 2025: A plane crashes into a Philadelphia neighborhood killing 7 people and injuring 24 others. One of the injured was a 10 year old boy who asked two very important questions when he regained consciousness 2 days later. This is his story.  Here is a direct link to the Philadelphia ABC affiliate that did the initial story. https://6abc.com/post/daddy-did-save-sister-young-philadelphia-plane-crash-victim-asks-waking-hospital/15864306/ Subscribe to the pod and leave a review or hit that 5 star button! Thank you for listening, you have no idea what it means to me. If you ever want to send feedback please feel free to email me at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com  

The last time I had to find a new general practitioner the process was so easy. I had a buddy recommend a doctor to me, they took my insurance, bada bing boda boom I had a doctor for the next 17 years. Then he retired. And now I am in limbo trying to get seen by someone I actually like.  Can you relate? Subscribe to the pod, hit that 5 star review button too! I love the email feedback too so send me one sometime to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com   

We are roughly three weeks into the new year and some might still be riding high on those New Year's Resolutions or Goals and some might be hitting a wall. Wherever you are you're still on the rollercoaster of emotion. I read a great email today about understanding the phases of the emotional rollercoaster and learned some tips to make sure you don't get stuck or even worse, derailed.  Thanks to @mikaross.therapist on Instagram. I have followed her for years and reference an email she sent out today in the podcast. She has some great tips on conflict resolution, parenting and can help you communicate more effectively. If you are not on the Gram you can find her work at www.mikaross.com  

Is anyone else feeling unmotivated right now or is it just me? ***One of my resolutions is to NOT abandon this podcast feed. I am trying. Send me some feedback and help me get the fire back. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com  It's a new year! I want to explore more topics and do more stuff on here so pray for me. And hit that 5 star button or leave a review. Those are always nice to see. Cheers to 2025 friends, may the motivation find us wherever we are.  And here is the link to the Instagram post I refer to in the podcast. In case you need it. @anindigoday  

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