Middle Ground Podcast

Latest Episodes:

DOG MOM UPDATE- WITH CAROLINE Jan 24, 2022

Show notes

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 a dog: 33:30
Would you make dog food: 34:08
Potty and crate training: 37:35
Do you want to take her on vacations 41:09
Favorite pet shop: 42:58
Daily dog training routine: 44:24

Insta: @carolinestelte

Frankie’s insta: @frankiestelte

Email us at hello@middlegroundpodcast.co for our upcoming advice episode submissions xoxo
Shop Our Merch:

https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop

STYLE VS. TRENDS VS. TASTE Jan 17, 2022

Show notes

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

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

Our Website:

https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/

RECAP OF 2021, GOALS FOR 2022, & MORE! Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

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

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

OUR 2021 SPOTIFY WRAPPED!! Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

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

Q&A WITH CAROLINE Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

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 Our Merch:

https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

BALANCING YOLO WITH "WHAT IF?" Nov 22, 2021

Show notes

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:

https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

Buying vs Building vs Renovating: Jo & Matt's Story of Becoming Homeowners Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

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
Words About People: https://www.amazon.com/Words-About-People-Jacqueline-Kooser/dp/1796705586/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=words+about+people+jacqueline+kooser&qid=1637256718&qsid=146-0193196-0736638&s=books&sr=1-1&sres=1796705586&srpt=ABIS_BOOK
Cloey Lee Photography: https://www.instagram.com/cloeyyleephoto/?hl=en

Shop Our Merch:

https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matt.overby/

DIFFERENT PATHS JUST MEANS MORE TO CELEBRATE- BEING A CHEERLEADER 101 Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

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 Can’t Win Life: 28:33

Shop Our Merch:

https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/shop

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

MOVING IN TOGETHER?? FT. CHRIS PARRY Nov 01, 2021

Show notes

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/

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

Podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@middlegroundpodcast

Jo: https://www.tiktok.com/@jojohnsonoverby?lang=en

Caroline: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinestelte?lang=en

MONTHLY ADVICE COLUMN FT. CHRIS PARRY- READING LISTENER EMAILS Oct 28, 2021

Show notes

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: