# 229: Adult Sibling Relationships: How We Became Close Despite Our Differences (feat. my brother, Jim Oliver)

An episode of [Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1713108995), 28 Oct 2026, 1 h 00 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL9128568416.mp3

Today my older brother Jim and I get brutally honest about what it really takes to stay close as adult siblings—especially as siblings who used to fight nonstop. We look back on the tension of our teen years, the New York City chapter of our lives that bonded us through 2 for 1 martinis, and how losing our mom brought us closer instead of pulling us apart. There's a lot of forgiveness, letting go of who your sibling used to be, and going out of the way to stay close year after year. I think you'll really enjoy this candid conversation where we truly don't hold back! MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ep 76: Is Celebrity Self-Help Advice Useful? with Jim Oliver PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027. Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out! Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to save 10% off all eligible items Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/ Have someone take your clutter with 1-800 Got Junk! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865 Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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