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Middle Ground Podcast — Personal Journals
Middle Ground Podcast

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.

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Latest Episodes:

MONTHLY ADVICE COLUMN- READING LISTENER EMAILS Mar 31, 2022

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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

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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS WHILE BEING A CHEERLEADER Mar 21, 2022

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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 do: 27:53

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BASIC ISN'T BAD! Mar 14, 2022

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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 living it for others: 24:24
The culture around shopping: 25:09
Unintentionally being mean: 33:05
Quit hanging out with people that judge you: 36:33

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HAVING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY Mar 07, 2022

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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: 28:35
Get a real alarm clock: 29:07
You don’t need instant contact with everyone: 30:33

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FEBRUARY BONUS - ADVICE FEAT MATT OVERBY Feb 24, 2022

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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

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TWELVE THINGS JO WISHES SHE COULD TELL YOUNGER HER Feb 21, 2022

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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

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THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA- OUR THOUGHTS Feb 14, 2022

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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

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DO'S & DON'TS OF WEDDINGS- FROM A WEDDING PHOTOG'S PERSPECTIVE Feb 07, 2022

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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
Get the videographer: 30:15
Late night snacks: 31:30
DJs vs bands: 33:32
First kiss photo: 35:09
Maid of Honor: 36:44

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Adjusting to Parenthood & A Quick Reno Update w/ guest Matt Overby Jan 31, 2022

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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

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MONTHLY ADVICE COLUMN- READING LISTENER EMAILS Jan 27, 2022

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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

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