In this bi-weekly podcast, Jo Johnson, a 31 year old entrepreneur turned content creator and, Caroline Stelte, a 24 year old autodidact just trying to figure it out, take you behind the scenes of their unlikely millennial vs gen z friendship. Join them as they offer an inside look into their careers, relationships, bizarre mindsets, and their ever evolving goal of making life one big party.
Happy Monday! The girls are back on the mic talking all about their two years of being on the mic and catching you all up on their life in general! Thank you all for the love and support you have shown us over the last two years, we wouldn't be here without you all!! xoxo
Hello, happy Middle Ground Monday! The girls are back on the mic to give you all some juicy family secrets and a fun Q&A at the end of their episode. Tune in to listen and be shocked!
Join us on this week's episode with guest, Raegan Snell!! The girls play a fun game of "Never Have I Ever." Get ready to laugh and learn a little bit more about Jo, Caroline, & Raegan! Follow Raegan: https://www.instagram.com/raeganbuckley/
Happy Monday!! The girls are back on the mic with a very special guest, The Corporate Mama! Sarah gives insight on what it's like working for corporate America as a women and a mother, while also being a content creator! Tune in to hear her amazing perspective. SARAH'S INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thecorporatemama/ SARAH'S TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecorporatemama...
Welcome back to season 3 of Middle Ground!! Jo and Caroline take take the mics catching up everyone on their lives! Jo finally moved in her new home and Caroline became an auntie! You're not going to want to miss it.
In this episode Jo and Caroline talk about the art of being delusional. The girls believe that being delusion can actually lead to a more happy and fulfilling life, and allow you to manifest your dreams! Tune in to hear their tips and tricks. Also, this will be the last episode until June! Middle Ground is taking a break to refresh and come back better than ever! Like always, if you have episode request please send those into hello@middlegroundpodcast.co Boxing brand: https://www.googleadservice...
Happy Monday, everyone!! This week we are switching it up and doing our advice episode for Monday, and are "regular" episode will launch on Thursday! Tune in to hear advice on changing your last name, if he's "the one," and having the baby talk with your partner! Topics: Deciding to have kids: 11:28 Investing in romantic relationships: 23:04 Changing your last name: 29:13 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middleg...
In this week's episode, Jo and Caroline discuss their tips for a successful Spring! Decluttering, decluttering, decluttering is what this episode is all about. Tune in to listen, and happy Spring!! Topics: Refreshing in the new season: 19: 50 Getting rid of clothes: 21:20 Declutter your car: 31:37 Don’t be embarrassed to be dirty: 36:36 Declutter your mind: 47:31 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodc...
This week Jo and Matt take the mic to talk about the things you've always wanted to ask men! Topics: Do you look past the emotional connection with women: 9:26 Why do others opinions affect how you feel about a girl: 11:30 Is sex really always on your mind: 14:46 Should men pay for the first date: 18:00 Why do men insist on women taking their last name: 21:31 What do men think of women’s body hair: 24:28 Do stretch marks bother you: 28:57 Do you enjoy pillow talk: 31:17 Thoughts on women making ...
In this week's episode Jo and Caroline have a guest with them! Raegan Snell joins the girls in a fun game of "Smash or Pass". Tune in to get a laugh in! Raegan Snell- INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/raeganbuckley/ Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/ Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ Follow us on TikTok: Podcast: https://www.tikto...
Happy Thursday!! How is it already the end of March?? Jo and Caroline are discuss all things friendship, how to build a community, moving, and more! Tune in to listen! Topics: How to set myself up for a successful move: 8:29 Quitting Comparison: 16:15 Making your own friends as an adult: 18:47 Friends that care about approval: 24:33 Deciding where to move: 31:35 Places to go in Rome: 38:22 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.ins...
In this week's episode Jo and Caroline discuss the power of minding your own business. They dive into the importance of staying in your own lane while also being a good cheerleader for others. Tune in to have a listen!! Topics: Life is full of peaks and valleys: 5:06 Always looking for the next good thing: 6:45 Staying in your own lane: 11:30 You can be two things at once: 15:05 Consuming media: 16:18 How to be a better friend: 21:01 Stop taking things personal: 26:05 People don’t think like you...
Happy Middle Ground Monday! The girls are on the mic this week talking all about how being basic isn't bad! They dive into how staying true to who you are is what will bring you the most happiness. Tune in to listen! Topics: Letting others opinions impact what you like: 6:39 Things are basic for a reason 8:08 Deciding things are only for some people: 10:08 Embrace your passions: 14:04 Pay attention to what you give value to: 18:18 “Basic” is misogynistic 22:39 You can’t live life if you're livin...
In this episode of Middle Ground, Jo and Caroline discuss how to manage their screen time. Although they both admit they are no experts in this field, the girls give their best tips and ticks to living a life beyond technology. Tune in to listen!! Topics: Eliminating all screens, not just your phone: 9:45 Focus on a positive use of screen time: 12:43 Obsessing over the lives of others 15:50 Choose who you follow: 18:25 Don’t use your phone to cope: 22:02 Binge watching T.V.: 25:00 Time limits: 2...
Happy Thursday!! Every last Thursday of every month, Jo and Caroline answer any advice needed by listeners. This week however, Matt Overby is on the mic with Jo. They answer questions of listeners, and Jo asks Matt what he would tell his younger self. Topics: Less stress around money: 2:15 Moving out on your own: 11:34 Giving relationships effort: 15:36 3 things Matt would tell younger him: 29:44 Shop Our Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www...
Jo takes the mic solo to talk the things she would immediately tell younger her if given the opportunity. Topics: One moment can change your entire course of life: 2:53 Always be making new friends: 4:50 Document Everything: 7:18 Take care of yourself: 11:10 Your mom is always right: 12:13 You get what you put into relationships: 14:00 Celebrate the people around you: 17:39 You don’t need that: 19:02 Learn to meditate 25:19 You look great: 27:17 Shop Our Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co...
In this week's episode Jo and Caroline discuss the evolution of social media. They dive into how consuming it is, what their first social was, and more! Tune in to here an interesting conversation about what consumes most of our lives. Topics: The first forms of social media: 14:12 The pivot to influencers: 25:50 Are internet personalities celebrities: 30:57 Relatability online: 37:25 Casual Instagram: 45:34 TikTok: 50:27 Shop Our Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop Follow us on Insta...
Jo and Caroline have shot over 200+ weddings and they have quite literally seen it all! Join them as they give their “do’s and don’ts” of weddings! They discuss wedding favors, dj vs. bands, and more! Bride to be or not, you’ll most likely enjoy this lighthearted episode! Topics: Small vs big weddings: 7:19 Family photos: 12:21 Reception outfit change: 17:48 It’s not your mom's day: 18:25 First looks: 19:18 Bride and groom set the tone: 22:40 Wedding favors: 26:44 Your dress gets dirty: 28:30 Ge...
In this weeks episode Jo chats with guest host, her husband, Matt Overby, about their first seven months as parents. They also give a quick rundown of where they are in the renovation process! Topic: The most shocking thing about having an infant: 5:12 Letting go of the logical: 11:25 How our relationship has shifted : 17:14 What we are excited for: 30:23 House Update: 32:13 Shop Our Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middleg...
We made it to the end of the month - first advice episode Caroline takes the mic to talk about all things friendship, jealousy, living with your SO, and more! Questions: Should I Transfer Colleges: 2:00 How to stop jealous feelings and make friends: 6:24 What to do when you have problems with parents: 11:05 How to deal with high school friendships: 14:16 Living with Chris: 19:33 What would you invent: 24:44 Shop Our Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: ...
In this week’s episode Caroline is solo on the mic talking all about her puppy, Frankie. Caroline answers listener questions on Frankie’s training, personality, potty training tips and so much more! Tune in to get all the puppy fever;) Topics: Getting Frankie: 5:40 Deciding to train her: 14:57 Biggest fears with owning a dog: 24:29 Does she have trouble off lease: 27:30 Would you send her to doggy daycare: 28:58 How does she do alone: 30:20 Advice for potty training: 32:07 Why did you decide on ...
In this week's episode Jo and Caroline are back on the mic for their first episode of 2022!! They are discussing the difference between style, trends, & taste in order to live a more purposeful life. Topics: Keeping up with trends: 8:19 Trends in home décor: 16:26 When to shop trends: 30:06 Do you like it because it’s good style or your taste: 35:52 Get off the internet: 47:00 Shop Our Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/m...
In this week's episode Jo and Caroline discuss their 2021 as a whole, share their new goals for the new year, and give advice on how they set their goals. This is the last episode of 2021, and the girls will be back and better than ever in January. Human Design Website: https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/ Topics: 2022 word of the year: 10:56 Year in review: 13:54 Goals for 2022: 20:37 Steps for goal setting: 43:47 Shop Our Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop Follow us on Ins...
Happy Monday!! In this week's episode Jo and Caroline dive into their Spotify wrapped!! Tune in to hear their top artist and more fun statistics. Small Business Shout Out: Insta: @saltandlightmercantile https://saltandlightmercantile.com/collections/all?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=linktree&utm_content=shop_all
Happy Middle Ground Monday! Today Caroline is on the mic answering some listener questions. Tune in to hear advice on high school advice, people pleasing, and more! Small Business Shout Out: Shimmer Shack: https://www.instagram.com/shimmershackmi/ Go check her out!!! Topics: Advice for your high school self: 1:58 How to cope with sadness: 6:57 How to deal with others opinions of you: 11:45 How to quit your job: 16:06 Do likes matter for creating content: 22:20 Recommendations for NWA: 26:40 Shop...
In this week's episode Jo and Caroline discuss finding the balance between preparing vs. living. They give their tips on how they conquer finding the middle ground in their lives. Small Bussiness Shoutout: Beverly Wills: Insta: @beverlywillsxo Art By Karin: @artbykarin9 Rigg Calligraphy Co: @riggcalligrahphyco Topics: Set your priorities: 13:56 Live with purpose: 19:21 Learning to say no to what doesn’t bring you joy: 22:28 Realizing it’s good to have routines and plans: 26:10 Shop Our Merch: ht...
This week Jo's husband, Matt, is on the podcast telling their story of becoming homeowners. They cover their first home purchase, the home the built, and the home they are current renovating. Stick around until the end to hear this week's small business shoutouts! Topics: How We Bought Our First Home: 7:49 Building our Second Home: 14:11 Renovating our Third Home: 23:00 This Week’s Small Business to Support: Turn Up with Emily Dance Fitness in NWA: https://www.instagram.com/emilyh118/?hl=en Word...
In this episode Jo and Caroline discuss how important it is to be a cheerleader for others. They dive into how everyone in life is on their own path, and it's not a competition. Tune in to hear advice on how to be a better cheerleader for others! Small Business Shout Out: The Grooming Peach Dog Grooming Salon in Mountain Home, Idaho @thegroomingpeach @_thepeach Topics: Stop Focusing on Everyone Else: 8:36 Showing Up for Others: 12:42 Friendship Ups and Downs: 16:34 More to Celebrate: 20:34 You C...
In this episode Chris and Caroline are on the mic! They are breaking down the steps their taking to moving in together. Listen in to hear some advice, have a laugh, and more! Topics: Pros and Cons for living together: 13:48 How do you bring it up to your family: 18:45 Struggles living together: 24:38 Separate spaces and décor: 32:44 Trust: 37:30 How we split responsibilities: 38:11 Know your love languages: 44:48 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: ...
Happy Thursday!! Every last Thursday of every month, Jo and Caroline answer any advice needed by listeners. This week however, Chris Parry (Caroline's boyfriend) is on the mic with Caroline. They answer questions of listeners, and Caroline asks Chris some male questions at the end to get a male perspective on the pod! Tune in to hear some advice and have a laugh. Questions: Introducing a significant other to your family: 3:54 Balancing friendships and romantic relationships: 9:42 How to fill a f...
