Open Discussion Podcast: Recent Episodes

Janay Middleton

Open Discussion Podcast curates space for millennial listeners to experience community and connection through conversations on faith, relationships, etc.

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In this episode, Janay sits down with Brian Mills and CEO Ish to discuss the mindset of men in dating, roles in marriage, prioritizing God and church hurt. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/opendiscussionpod/message

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In this episode, Janay sits down with Designer and Artist Brian Mills to discuss his journey in painting and art, surrendering to Jesus and overcoming addiction.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/opendiscussionpod/message

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Janay welcomes Software Engineer and Content Creator Shola Oribioye as he discusses Nigerian culture, people pleasing, fear and authenticity in church.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/opendiscussionpod/message

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Join Janay, as she interviews 7x author, playwright, director and speaker— J. Wright Middleton. With her newest book release: Perfection, It’s Not What You Do, It’s Who You Are, we dive into the concept of perfection, finding purpose, and more.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/opendiscussionpod/message

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In this episode, Janay discusses overthinking and encourages listeners to make decisions without fear of making a mistake.

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In this episode, Janay brings up Michelle Obama's newest book The Light We Carry and uses her kitchen table analogy to encourage us to cultivate connections, remain intentional and tend to our gardens (friendships.)

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In this episode, Janay encourages us to come out of hiding. 

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In today's episode, Janay encourages us to let go of old seasons so that we can fully embrace the windows of opportunity that are coming our way. 

IT'S YOUR TIME! 

OPEN DISCUSSION LIVE EVENT: MAY 2023

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WE ARE BACK!In this episode, Janay discusses holding onto personal timelines, learning to trust God and experiencing "new things" and shares A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opendiscussionpod/message

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In today's episode,

Janay discusses how being triggered by an actress led to introspection, living authentically and getting rid of our chameleon-like tendencies. 


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Open Discussion Podcast: Recorded on Instagram LIVE. In this episode, Janay is joined by Nicole McNeil + Timothy Dickson. They discuss how to let go of the old, grieve endings + prepare for the new.


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In this episode, Janay talks about transition, therapy & how she has navigated this season of change.


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In this episode, Janay and Kamare dive into deep conversation about jealousy & soul ties within friendships and even how to accept the opportunity for vulnerability within new friendships.


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In Part One of this episode, we talk about friendship. What should we look for in a friend + how can we maintain our friendships? 


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In this episode, Janay opens up about her experience with self-care resulting in isolation and the process of unlearning it. She discusses the difference between self-care and isolation and the potential elements that can cause us to retreat and isolate. We also learn that isolation can be a manifestation of pride. 


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Today’s episode is pretty tight.. why? Because we’re talking about vulnerability, Peter Parker and masks. Check out this episode to find out more! Follow Janay on Instagram: @jmidd._ Join the community on Instagram @theodcommunity


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This is the FIRST Open Discussion podcast episode throws confetti

In today's episode, we discuss what it takes to step out on faith. What does it take to make strides towards our dreams? Well one thing that we discovered is that we need friends that will go to war with us! Grab a seat and tune in to hear all about it. 

Host: Janay Middleton 

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