Olive Theory
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.
Episodes
21 episodes
Blended
Each family has their own unique characteristics, and no family runs 100% smoothly. Throw in a blended family, and it's anything but smoothly blended; more like vegetable soup. Today Chris and Shelby dive a little more into their personal famil...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:06
Shelby's Health Journey
Today 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 gaslightin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:38
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
New 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. S...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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59:18
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
'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 j...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:28
What it's Like- Wife and Mother Edition
"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 s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:51
What it's Like- Woman Edition
"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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:20
What it's Like- Man Edition
Pt 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 discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:07:06
What it's Like- Husband & Father Edition
HAPPY 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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:05:52
Who Wears the Pants?
EPISODE 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 respec...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:56
Divorce
**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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:55
Outpacing Each Other
When 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:57
Vacay---Oh and We Got Hustled
This week we step away from our normal content to take you along as we share about our vacation we recently took together. Philly-->NYC, we take you through our trip from seeing Taylor Swift, to navigating the subways in NYC, getting hustled...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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59:04
Date Your Person
In this week's episode we talk about the importance of continuing to date your significant other to avoid "Roommate Syndrome." That's right, it's more than just sex. We discuss different ideas to have a date night with your person and sharing s...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:29
Millennials vs GenZ: Words and Phrases
Remember the words and phrases you used as a kid? Do you still use them? Have you heard the things kinds are saying today? In today's episode we look back on words and phrases used by Millennials, and then look into what the younger generation(...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:04
The 5 Love Languages
On this episode of Olive Theory we talk about The 5 Love Languages and what they mean. We each took the Love Language quiz and shared our results with each other and you, without knowing beforehand what our results were. We talk about the need ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:43
Roommate Syndrome
Happy Tuesday!! On this episode we talk about being careful not to fall into the "roommate syndrome" in your romantic relationships. Our episode took a turn off track as we dove deeper into the necessity for intimacy and sex. We talk about how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:29
Boundaries
How big is your inner circle? Are you letting too many people in? Are you afraid of hurting feelings when setting boundaries for you and your family? Join us as we talk about the 5 circles of relationships and how they are constantly evolving t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:21
SURPRISE EPISODE! It's Our Anniversary!
In this SURPRISE episode, we share a piece of our story about how we met, and how our first date went! Then we play The Newlywed Game. Listen to find out how our love story unfolded and how well we know each other now.
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Season 1
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37:32
Friends, Best Friends, Partners with Benefits, Intimate Partners
In this episode of Olive Theory we dive into the different stages of relationships and how each of these can even pertain to marital relationships. We discuss the importance of being best friends with your partner, while also maintaining a deep...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:29