Five Minute Fillup
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Every week, James records a short reflection on community, life and the kind of story that stays with you.
Sometimes nostalgic. Sometimes unexpected.
Always worth five minutes of your day.
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Jul 7, 2026
Episode 4 - The child within us
We should never lose the child within us. Our journey through life is a hard slog with serious issues to solve. That means when we get the opportunity to smell the roses or behave like a child we should take it.
Knowing the difference between when it is time to be an adult and time to be a child is a sign of maturity and intelligence.
Five Minute Fill Up
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What is Five Minute Fillup?
I have been writing short reflections my whole life - for school newsletters, for the community, for anyone who would listen.
Each episode is built around a single idea, memory, person or moment. Recorded from a script, delivered in my own voice, designed to fit into the smallest gap in your day.
No interviews. No panel discussions. No hour-long deep dives. Just me, a story, and five minutes of your time.
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