Podcast
Olive Theory
Hosted by Chris and Shelby · EN
Welcome to Olive Theory, where Chris and Shelby explore the many facets of life through the lens of the famous statement made by Ted in “How I Met Your Mother,” suggesting that the perfect couple is made up of two people with opposing tastes and preferences who complement each other perfectly. Like Lily’s dislike for olives and Marshall’s love of them.
They dive into a variety of topics and show you how the “Olive Theory” can be applied to all aspects of our lives. From family and parenting to lifestyle and personal growth, they explore how finding balance and harmony can enhance our everyday experiences. Join Chris and Shelby each episode as they uncover the many layers of this theory and discover what it means for living your best life.
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Shelby's Health Journey
Jan 17, 202400:54:38Tap to summarizeToday we switch things up a bit, and Chris interviews Shelby about her recent health journey she has been on. She shares her long journey about her thyroid health, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and the medical gaslighting she experienced, to get her on the path to health she is on. If there is one take away you get from today's episode, it's that you know your body better than anyone. Do not let medical professionals gaslight you. Fight for your health. Advocate for yourself. Get the answers you need and then put in the work to feel better. Recourses:Red light therapy device: https://us.boncharge.comVit D3/K2 drops: https://kononutrition.comDr. Rebecca Warren's Website for the list of things to get tested: www.drrebeccawarren.com (fill in your info and she will email you the list) Group Shelby worked with: https://www.gutmechanic.com/site/abouthttps://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Jan 9, 202400:59:18Tap to summarizeNew Year, New Season!! We are so excited for what is to come. We hate New Year's Resolutions, but WE LOVE goal setting! Join us today as we open season 2 with our goals and intentions to make 2024 an AMAZING year. Sources:Book: The Daily Stoic by: Ryan Holiday, IG: @dailystoicHenry Ammar IG: @henryammar Terrin Ammar: @thequeenkollectivehttps://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Dec 12, 202301:04:28Tap to summarize'Tis the season for a fun-filled Christmas episode! We took to our family, friends and social media to help us out as we talked all the things Christmas. Grab a cup of egg nog or hot cocoa, and open your favorite podcast streaming service, to join us in reflecting, laughing and story-telling about this magical time of year. And we sincerely hope you have a "Holly Jolly Christmas!"https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →What it's Like- Wife and Mother Edition
Nov 30, 202300:54:51Tap to summarize"Parenting is the easiest thing to have an opinion about, but the hardest thing to do" **Minor trigger warning- We are discussing motherhood in this episode and understand that this topic may be sensitive to those who have or are struggling with infertility, estranged from their mother, or have lost their mother or child. We want you to know you are loved and we extend our love to you**Welcome to our 4th part to our 4-part series where we talk about what it's like to be a wife and mother. We go way back again to history and talk about how civilazations viewed women in their rolls as wives and mothers. Statistics shared in this episode bring out some interesting discussions and even a little disagreement between Chris and Shelby. One thing we can completely agree on though, is motherhood is one of the best and most important roles this life has to offer. Whether you are a bio mom, adoptive mom, foster mom, or step mom, YOUR ROLE MATTERS. Resources:https://medium.com/@annalloydc/the-sacred-role-of-mothers-in-ancient-egyptian-society-happy-mothers-day-f5a283d869fdhttps://womeninantiquity.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/greek-motherhood/https://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/daily_living/text/Demographics.htm#:~:text=During%20pregnancy%2C%20women%20were%20expected,births%20of%20a%20couple's%20children.https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/09/facts-about-u-s-mothers/#:~:text=Larger%20shares%20of%20moms%20than,rewarding%2C%20the%20same%20survey%20found.https://www.hirewithnear.com/blog/maternity-leave-by-country-how-does-the-us-compare#:~:text=The%20international%20recommended%20minimum%20standard,not%20guarantee%20paid%20maternity%20leave.https://www.ipsos.com/en/data-dive-how-motherhood-viewed-around-worldhttps://www.newamerica.org/better-life-lab/blog/the-state-of-us-mothers-in-2022/https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →What it's Like- Woman Edition
Nov 21, 202300:43:20Tap to summarize"Femininity does NOT make you weak. It is your super power" We need women, we LOVE women. In today's episode we pick up right where we left off with our four-part series with our 3rd part- What it's like to be a woman. We dive into some history sharing how different civilizations viewed and treated womanhood, share some very interesting statistics and then open wide up about how we feel about women, womanhood and the rolls women play in society. We get a little heated, but our theme for our podcast is it's OK to have differing opinions. We bring it all to the table in today's episode. Listen in. We hope you enjoy it. As always, don't forget to leave us a rating and review! We love you all! Thank you for being here. Resources: https://www.mylearning.org/stories/where-are-all-the-women/1432?#:~:text=Their%20chief%20role%20was%20as,and%20not%20what%20they%20did.&text=Despite%20this%2C%20many%20women%20did,experienced%20interesting%20periods%20of%20history.https://www.worldhistory.org/article/623/women-in-ancient-egypt/https://www.worldhistory.org/article/927/women-in-ancient-greece/https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1251/women-in-the-viking-age/https://medium.com/writers-blokke/top-3-ancient-civilizations-with-great-gender-equality-3fc484914da4Quote by: America Ferrera in The Barbie Moviehttps://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →What it's Like- Man Edition
Jul 19, 202301:07:06Tap to summarizePt 2 of our 4-part series of "What it's like"-- Today we talk about being a man, historically and today, and talk about how it has evolved. We discuss the pressures men experience, share some staggering statistics and get into some heated discussions. Join us on IG to continue the discussion with us. We love your input. https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →What it's Like- Husband & Father Edition
Jun 20, 202301:05:52Tap to summarizeHAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! We are so grateful for the fathers and father-figures in our lives, and truly understand the important role fathers play. Pt. 1 of our 4-part series, today we discuss what it's like to be a husband and father. We travel back to the origins of patriarchy and why it was necessary, to how it has changed in modern times, and share some staggering statistics. Each of us discusses the homes we grew up in, and the father-figures that helped to shape us into who we are today. We get real and raw and share some emotional things, so grab a seat and maybe a tissue. As always thank you for being here. We would love you to leave a rating and review. https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →Who Wears the Pants?
Jun 13, 202300:40:56Tap to summarizeEPISODE 10!! How exciting is this!? And we have a special guest on with us too. In today's episode we talk about our rolls as husband and wife, and mother and father in our home. We talk about the importance of having mutual respect, understanding and supporting one-another in each other's respective rolls. It's not 50/50, our motto is 100/100. Tune in to find out what that means and how we have come to have a balance in our home and relationship. https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →Divorce
Jun 6, 202301:05:55Tap to summarize**TRIGGER WARNING**-This episode is covering a heavy topic that may be triggering to some who may have experience with divorce, whether going through one, having gone through one as an adult or child, etc. While we would love you to listen to our episode, we also want to let you decide if it is something that would be good for you and your mental health. In this episode we discuss statistics on divorce, and then share our personal experiences with divorce; Chris being a divorcé and Shelby being a child of divorce. Through our experiences we share what we are doing to beat the statistics and why we both still believe in lasting love and marriage. As always thank you for being here! Please leave us a rating and review! *Stats shared in this episode can be found on https://www.wf-lawyers.com/divorce-statistics-and-facts/https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Transcribe →Outpacing Each Other
May 30, 202300:38:57Tap to summarizeWhen you begin your relationship with your significant other, there are certain characteristics or qualities that brought you together. Those qualities change over time, and can either change and grow for the better, or they remain the same or change for worse. Today we discuss the importance of continuing to grow and change forward individually, and together as a couple. We talk about what happens when one person grows, but the other does not. Should the person growing push the other to start improving, or continue working on themselves hoping the other will take initiative? What areas of growth/health are the non-negotiables? Listen in to see what our take is on this and what our experiences have been. Don't forget to leave us a rating and review! https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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