Middle Ground Podcast

In this week's episode Jo and Caroline speak on all things  how to be more financially free and  put yourself on a track to being more secure in your life.  They go over money strategies and tips that have worked for them, and hope that you will add a few to your list as well. 

Links to Jo's blog posts:

https://www.jojohnson.co/blog/how-to-budget-an-inconsistent-income

https://www.jojohnson.co/blog/how-i-prepared-to-quit-my-job

https://www.jojohnson.co/blog/saving-for-retirement-a-help-guide-for-the-self-employed

Topics: 

• Money is energy: 11:57
• Quit comparing yourself: 19:19
• Struggling financially and budgeting:  20:47
• Having a side income: 24:30
• Start saving: 27:50
• Reprioritize wants and needs: 30:45
• Budget baseline: 33:01
• How to move across the country: 46:00
• How to set yourself up for financial success while in college: 51:22
• How to deal with trying to keep up: 56:24

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Last Thursday of the month means bonus episode, woohoo!! Jo and Caroline touch on decisions for what college to decide on, when is a good time to have sex, and more!

Questions: 

• How to balance new and old friends: 3:06
• Deciding where to go to college: 7:15
• How to help a friend in an unhealthy mindset: 16:26
• What makes someone ready for sex: 21:04

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On this week's episode Jo and Caroline discuss the worst ever they've ever experienced. They tell what all went on during that year, and most importantly what they learned from it. 

Topics: 

• The worst year of everybody’s life: 10:00
• Doing what makes you happy: 15:38
• Coming home from Italy: 16:44
• Transition to the pandemic: 33:02
• Lessons learned from our worst years: 36:03

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On this week's episode Jo and Caroline read listener emails of stories of the worst Valentine's Day they've ever had. Be prepared to get second hand embarrassment, cringe, laugh, and maybe even cry! 

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On this week's episode Jo and Caroline discuss all the ways to love yourself. They believe that loving ourself is the best step to being an all around better human for yourself and for others. Tune in to this episode to get all the tips on how to be easier on yourself and love you for you.

Topics: 

• Talk to yourself how you talk to others: 5:15
• Hold yourself accountable: 8:37
• Focus on what you can do: 19:39
• Practice daily gratitude: 24:18
• You have value: 31:48

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In this week's episode Jo and Caroline have special guest, Jacy Overstreet on the mic. They discuss all things healthy routines, and how to feel better mentally and physically.

Topics: 

• How to develop a good routine: 7:40
• Incorporating your routine in a busy 9 to 5 life: 9:39
• Skin care: 12:19
• Sticking with a routine: 13:26
• Advice for people who hate cooking: 16:46
• Disordered relationships with food: 26:21
• Gardening: 29:42
• Different eating habits than your spouse: 34:10

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Welcome to Middle Ground's first ever bonus episode!! Jo and Caroline plan to air a bonus episode the last Thursday of every month, so stay tuned for that! In this episode they answer advice sent in by listeners. 

Topics: 

• Deciding to end a relationship: 5:18
• Should you move abroad: 7:51
• Taking a break from a relationship: 11:55
• Advice for 16 year old you: 18:32

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In this week's episode Jo and Caroline discuss how "nothing matters" in life. They describe this life motto as more of a comforting manner to go about life. They also tie how "nothing matters" into The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

Topics: 

• People are realizing nothing matters: 11:41
• You’re not in control: 12:41
• Choose your path and don’t look back: 15:31
• Your path isn’t for others: 18:05
• You’re not promised tomorrow: 20:44
• Nothing matters is a coping mechanism: 21:45
• The four agreements: 22:48
• Be impeccable with your word: 23:35
• Don’t take anything personally: 26:45
• Don’t make assumptions: 32:50
• Always do your best: 35:47

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In this week's episode Caroline and Jo are talking all about body image. They discuss their take on how to love your body for the way it is and how it functions. 

Topics: 

• How to remove yourself from someone who makes you feel negative about your body: 11:39
• How to get into the mindset of working out for health: 16:15
• Keeping a positive body image around friends who are negative: 21:22
• How to stop comparing your beauty to others: 31:55
• Trying to meet the beauty standards of others: 53:15

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Happy 2021- In this episode Jo and Caroline are back on the mic sharing five tips they have in helping future you! They discuss interesting skills they think are important to know for your life. 

Topics: 

• Lock down a night routine: 4:52
• Set up automatic savings: 10:34
• Learn a new or old skill: 19:30
• Make the big splurge purchase: 28:38
• Learn to establish boundaries: 37:07

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