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Middle Ground Podcast

194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -

In this weekly podcast, Jo Johnson, a 30 year old entrepreneur turned content creator and, Caroline Stelte, a 23 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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Episodes

In her Bridal Era ft. Raegan Buckley Snell

April 22, 2024 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Hello and welcome back to Middle Ground! Caroline and Jo are back on the mics ft. our favorite guest, Raegan Buckley Snell. Raegan is in her bridal era and giving her advice on being a fiancé, wedding planning, and more! Tune in to chit chat with the girls. FOLLOW US! Raegan: https://www.instagram.com/raeganbuckley/ Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/

5 MUST HAVES BY 25

February 27, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Hello and welcome back to Middle Ground! Caroline and Jo are discussing 5 things everyone should have before they turn 25. Tune in to hear their list and have a laugh! FOLLOW US JO: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/?hl=en Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/?hl=en

Friendship Foundations: Embracing Core Values, Building Strong Bonds, and Beyond

February 12, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Hello and welcome back to Middle Ground, and happy love month! Jo and Caroline are on the mics discussing embracing core values and building strong bonds in friendships. Tune in to hear their perspective and maybe even learn a thing or two!

INS & OUTS OF 2024

January 08, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

We're back!! Caroline and Jo are back on the mics for their first episode of 2024! Tune in and hear their Ins and Outs of 2024. Let's have a laugh, learn a little, and have the best year yet! Thanks for being here xx Follow Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ Follow Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/?hl=en Follow MGP: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/?hl=en Use code MGP10 for 10% off https://drinkfoy.co/products/foy-chardonnay-non-alcoholic-wine

NAVIGATING THE HOLIDAYS

November 20, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Hello, and welcome back to Middle Ground! Jo and Caroline are on the mics discussing navigating the holidays. They share their challenges with the holidays, pleasing family, etc. Tune in to listen!  Happy Holidays!  Follow us:  https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

WE'RE BACKK!! WHAT'S FOY?

October 30, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Hello everyone, welcome back to Middle Ground! We are so happy that you are here. Caroline and Jo are catching you all up on life updates, and then getting straight into some Drink FOY questions. Caroline dives into her journey of sober curiosity, sobriety, 75 hard journey, and a quick timeline of how FOY came to be. Tune into listen!! FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/ JO: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ CAROLINE: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/...

LIFE UPDATE & CHAT WITH US!

September 18, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Hello and happy Middle Ground Monday!! Jo and Caroline are on the mic with a life update- caught up with the girls as they chat about their new seasons of life. 

SMALL TOWN TAKES ON THE WORLD W/ GUEST WABBY ROSE

August 28, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Welcome back to Middle Ground with guest Abby Rose Graves, a remarkable individual whose small-town beginnings in Arkansas paved the way for a future filled with endless possibilities- and it’s only the beginning! In this episode, Jo and Caroline engage in a heartwarming conversation with Abby, discussing her upbringing, the transformative power of influence, her aspirations, and much more. Tune in! FOLLOW WABBYROSE: https://www.tiktok.com/@wabbyrose?lang=en

HI, BARBIE!

August 21, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Hi, Barbie! Grab your popcorn, find your coziest spot, and prepare to tune in to Jo and Caroline's perspectives of the Barbie movie. The girls discuss their favorite moments of the movie, being a woman in today's society, being a cheerleader for women, and more! Tune in to listen!!

YOU ARE THE CAPTAIN OF YOUR SOUL

July 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Happy Middle Ground Monday! Jo and Caroline are back on the mics discussing having  confidence in yourself and your timeline. They dissect a tiktok by @auntychannn giving an airport analogy about everyone being on their own path in life. Listen in and maybe learn a thing or two! 

CAROLINE'S SOUTH AFRICA ADVENTURE

July 17, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Happy Monday! The girls are back on the mic discussing Caroline's South African trip. She dives into culture, game drives, being with locals, etc. Tune in to listen!!

Q&A- BOYS, LIFE IN YOUR 20s ETC.

July 03, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

Hello and Happy Middle Ground Monday! Jo and Caroline are on the mics doing a much requested Q & A episode. Tune in to hear advice about being in your 20s, boys, life in college, shaving, and more! 

THE ART OF BEING CRINGE

June 19, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Hello and welcome back to Middle Ground Podcast! Jo and Caroline are back on the mics discussing the art of being cringe. Tune in to learn how to embrace your true self and lean into being cringe to get you farther in life! Enjoy!

10 THINGS JO LEARNED IN HER 20'S

June 12, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Happy Middle Ground Monday!! Jo and Caroline are on the mics discussing what all Jo has learned in her 20's, because she's turning 30 this week!! Tune in to hear her speak on this new chapter, what she learned, and what she's excited for in this new decade. 

ROMANTICIZING YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE W/ GUEST SHAWNACI SCHROEDER

June 05, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Hello and welcome back to Middle Ground! Jo and Caroline are on the mics this week interviewing the wonderful, Shawnaci Schroeder! Shawnaci is a full time content creator and a queen at living in the moment, and romanticizing her day-to-day life. Tune in to hear all of her tips and tricks, and her journey of self-discovery along the way. Shawnaci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnacischroeder/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt1sTmUkyVU&feature=youtu.be Podcast: https://o...

NEUROTYPICAL VS NEURODIVERGENT IN RELATIONSHIPS

May 22, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hello, hello and happy Monday! Jo and Caroline are back on the mics discussing what it's like living with people with ADHD. They give stories, share tips, and more on how to feel less alone on both sides of their relationship. Tune in to listen!

YOU ARE HERE TO UNDERSTAND YOURSELF, NOT BE UNDERSTOOD

May 15, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Welcome back, Grounders! We are so happy your in our little corner of the internet. Tune in this week to hear us chat about letting people be wrong about you- it's not your job to make sure everyone's perceptions of you are correct. We really think you all will like this one- if you do, please share with a friend! We love you xx

NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH BUSY LIVES W/ GUEST CHRIS PARRY

May 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Caroline and guest, Chris Parry take the mic this week discussing all things relationship, growing together, etc. Tune in to get a laugh, and maybe even learn a thing or two!

GET OUTSIDE- THE BENEFITS OF GETTING VITAMIN D

April 24, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Happy Monday! Spring has Sprung, and Caroline and Jo are encouraging you all to get outside! 15 minutes a day is their challenge for each and everyone of you. Get some Vitamin D, roll your windows down when driving, ground yourself with your feet in the grass this Spring!  INSTA:  https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ 

AGING IS A PRIVILEGE

April 20, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Welcome back! Jo and Caroline are on the mics this week talking about how aging is a privilege. Tune in to hear their perspective on the topic, and maybe have a mindset shift along the way. INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/

OUR CURRENT FAVORITES!

April 10, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Hello and happy Middle Ground Monday! Jo and Caroline are on mics this week talking about their current favorites. Tune in to hear the girls top products, fun updates, and more! 

SPRING BUCKET LIST!

March 27, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Hello and happy Spring!! We are so happy you are here with us! Tune in to hear the girls chat about their spring bucket lists! INSTA: Caroline-  https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ Jo- https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ MGP-https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

HOW TO STOP MATCHING ENERGY AND MAINTAIN YOUR OWN

March 20, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Hello and happy Middle Ground Monday! Caroline and Jo are finally back on the mic together again. Lots of updates from the girls as well as discussing how they maintain their energy, and not match to others around them! Tune in to catch up and maybe even learn a thing or two! We are so happy you are here. INSTA: CAROLINE: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ JO: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ MIDDLE GROUND: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

HOW TO RAISE YOUR STANDARDS! W/ RAEGAN BUCKLEY

March 20, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Hello, hello and welcome! Raegan and Caroline are on the mics talking about the bases to raising your standards. They guide you through the importance of raising your standards, as well as ways raising your standards will help you in all relationships. Tune in to listen! Instagram: RAEGAN: https://www.instagram.com/raeganbuckley/ CAROLINE: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ MIDDLE GROUND PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

SO YOU WANT TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER? W/ GUEST RAEGAN SNELL

March 06, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Happy Monday!! Raegan and Caroline are on the mic discussing photographer tip and tricks! Both Caroline and Raegan have been in the industry for 10 years, and have seen/ experienced a thing or two. Tune in to listen!

PROPOSAL MISHAPS W/ GUEST RAEGAN SNELL!

February 27, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Hello! Hello, and welcome back to Middle Ground! Raegan is joining Caroline on the mic this week to discuss proposal horror stories- and how they want to be proposed to! Tune in to have a laugh!

VALENTINE'S DAY HORROR STORIES- W/ GUEST RAEGAN SNELL

February 13, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Welcome BACK to Middle Ground! We are so  happy you are here!! Join Caroline and guest, Raegan Snell this week to discuss Valentine's Day horror stories. Happy Love month! Follow us: MGP-  https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/?hl=en CAROLINE- https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/?hl=en RAEGAN-https://www.instagram.com/raeganbuckley/?hl=en

MONEY, THE IMPORTANCE OF SAVING, & MORE!

January 30, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Jo and Caroline are back on the mic discussing their best tips of saving money, budgeting, and more! 

MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS IN DIFFERENT LIFE PHASES

January 23, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Happy Middle Ground Monday! Jo and Caroline  are seven years apart in age... In this episode they discuss the importance of  maintaining relationships in different life phases. Enjoy!

HOW TO STOP BEING LAZY AND GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER!

January 16, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Jo and Caroline are back on the mic discussing how to be more productive in 2023! We all made our goals for the year, but how do we keep them and actually make them reality? Tune in to hear. FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinestelte?lang=en https://www.tiktok.com/@jojohnsonoverby?lang=en FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/?hl=en

2023!! NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS

January 09, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

HOLIDAY YAY OR NAY W/ GUEST RAEGAN SNELL

December 06, 2022 20:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Caroline, Jo, and guest, Raegan are on the mic this week discussing all things holiday yay or nay! Tune in to get into the holiday spirit and have a laugh with the gals.  Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/raeganbuckley/

HOSTING ETIQUETTE FROM AMATEURS

November 28, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Hello! Jo and Caroline are back on the mic discussing hosting etiquette. They dive into their favorite tips and tricks on being a hostess with the mostess!  Tune in to hear what they have to save, and maybe even take notes for this holiday season! 

HOSTING ETIQUETTE FROM AMATEURS

November 28, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Hello! Jo and Caroline are back on the mic discussing hosting etiquette. They dive into their favorite tips and tricks on being a hostess with the mostess!  Tune in to hear what they have to save, and maybe even take notes for this holiday season! 

WHAT SHOULD I GET ____ FOR CHRISTMAS?? W/ GUEST CHRIS PARRY

November 21, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Hello, happy Monday! Caroline and Chris are on the mic discussing holiday gift ideas for men and women. Tune in to get a laugh, get some gift ideas under your belt, and more. Happy Holidays!! 

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FASHION WORLD WITH GUEST DARCY MUNOZ

November 07, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Happy Monday! Jo and Caroline have guest, Darcy Munoz on the mic this week discussing all things sustainability in the fashion world, fast fashion, keeping up with the trends, and more! Tune in to hear from Darcy- owner of "Darcy Apparel" and designer of the "The Darcy Collection." Darcy gives an insight into what fast fashion is doing to our planet and how to shop more mindfully. Tune in to listen!  SHOP Darcy Apparel: https://darcyapparel.com

HALLOWEEN SPOOKY STORIES !!

October 31, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Happy Halloween! This week Jo and Caroline are back on the mic reading spooky stories-tune in for a scare! Hope you all have a safe and fun Halloween! 

WORK-LIFE BALANCE!

October 24, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Caroline and Jo are on the mics this week discussing work-life balance! They talk about how they schedule out their days, and their tips and tricks that they think would benefit anyone listening. Tune in to listen!

NAVIGATING FAMILY PLANNING DURING THE HOLIDAYS

October 10, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Hello!! Welcome back to Middle Ground! Jo and Caroline are on the mics discussing navigating family schedules during the holidays! Tune in to get some tips and have a laugh! 

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RECOMMENDATIONS!!!

October 03, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Happy Monday, friends! Jo and Caroline are back on the mic talking about their favorite NWA recommendations. Tune in to hear all the places to see, eat, and shop in Northwest Arkansas! 

MONTHLY ADVICE COLUMN- READING LISTENER EMAILS

September 29, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Happy Thursday! Jo and Caroline read advice needed from listeners and react- tune in to listen!!

HOW TO FOCUS ON YOURSELF AND NOT COMPARE

September 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Happy Monday!! Jo and Caroline are back on the mic discussing a much requested topic, "How to focus on yourself and not compare." They give their best tips in tricks of how to stay in your own lane and not get caught up in other people. Tune in to listen!!

FALL 2022 BUCKET LIST

September 19, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Happy Monday!  Caroline and Jo share their Fall 2022 bucket list with you all. It includes picking apples, advancing their cooking skills, and more! Tune in to listen!! 

VOGUE'S 73 QUESTIONS W CAROLINE

September 12, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

This week Caroline answers "Vogue's 73 questions" ! Tune in to listen!!

ADVISE TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SELVES

September 05, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Back to school means back to the most dreaded-or amazing- times! Jo and Caroline are giving advise they would give to their younger selves. They discuss relationships, trusting your gut, and more! Tune in to listen!!

ADVICE TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SELVES

September 05, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Back to school means back to the most dreaded-or amazing- times! Jo and Caroline are giving advise they would give to their younger selves. They discuss relationships, trusting your gut, and more! Tune in to listen!!

OUR PET PEEVES!!

August 29, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Happy Monday!! The girls are back on the mic discussing their pet peeves. Tune in to have a laugh, and maybe even relate to them?! Follow us!! CAROLINE: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ JO: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ MIDDLE GROUND: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

OUR PET PEEVES!!

August 29, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Happy Monday!! The girls are back on the mic discussing their pet peeves. Tune in to have a laugh, and maybe even relate to them?! Follow us!! CAROLINE: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestelte/ JO: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ MIDDLE GROUND: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/

BONUS EPISODE - MONTHLY ADVICE WITH JO

August 25, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

This month Jo takes the mic solo to respond to your emails asking for advice and input! 

BONUS EPISODE - MONTHLY ADVICE WITH JO

August 25, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

This month Jo takes the mic solo to respond to your emails asking for advice and input!