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.
Olive Theory
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 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-f5a283d869fd
https://womeninantiquity.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/greek-motherhood/
https://www.ipsos.com/en/data-dive-how-motherhood-viewed-around-world
https://www.newamerica.org/better-life-lab/blog/the-state-of-us-mothers-in-2022/
https://instagram.com/olive.theorypodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=