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Sibling Soapbox Podcast | Author Paulette Ren on Love, Loss & Resilience

In this powerful episode of the Sibling Soapbox Podcast, Heather Evans and Tristan Venture sit down with author Paulette Ren, author of Stolen Moments: Coping with Loss from Multiple Sclerosis.
💜 Paulette shares her deeply personal journey of love, caregiving, and resilience through her husband’s battle with MS. From navigating faith and family challenges to finding strength in grief, Paulette’s story is one of hope, perseverance, and second chances.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ What inspired Paulette to write Stolen Moments
✅ The challenges of caregiving for a spouse with MS
✅ How faith, family, and hospice support carried her through
✅ Spiritual encounters in her husband’s final days 💫
✅ Life after loss: finding joy, writing, and a second act of purpose
✅ Advice for others facing illness, grief, or major life transitions

Her wisdom is heartfelt and inspiring: “Be strong, never give up hope, and take each day as it comes.”
📖 Stolen Moments: Coping with Loss from Multiple Sclerosis is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and more.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Moments-Coping-Multiple-Sclerosis-ebook/dp/B0C53L16XC

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Paulette Ren and Her Journey
03:06 Inspiration Behind Writing 'Stolen Moments'
06:00 Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
09:09 Resilience and Positivity in Adversity
11:56 Family Support and Caregiving Challenges
14:57 Faith and Spirituality During Hard Times
18:10 Experiences with Spirits and the Afterlife
21:00 Exploring Intuition and Esoteric Interests
23:52 Navigating Religious Differences in Family
27:05 A Special Blessing from the Pope
30:03 Reflections on Life, Love, and Loss
35:06 Navigating Independence and Career as a Woman
37:51 Finding Strength After Loss
40:06 Embracing Life After Grief
46:00 Valuing Kindness and Self-Worth
48:04 Inspiration for Future Generations
49:56 Continuing the Journey of Writing

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Is Gen Z really lazy—or are they the generation redefining success?
In this episode of the Sibling Soapbox Podcast, we sit down with our guest, Pierce (a proud Gen Z voice), to explore what this generation actually thinks about work, identity, and the future.
We cover:
✅ Work-life balance vs. grind culture
✅ College, side hustles & entrepreneurship
✅ Inclusivity, LGBTQ+ identity & acceptance
✅ Climate activism & holding corporations accountable
✅ Technology, AI, and global perspectives shaping tomorrow
From challenging stereotypes to demanding purpose and balance, Gen Z is leading change in ways that can’t be ignored.
✨ Join the conversation → What do YOU think about Gen Z’s outlook on work, identity, and change? Comment below!

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Sibling Soapbox: Esoteric Woo Woo
Heather and Tristan open up about their ghostly childhood memories, family experiences with spirits, and the mysterious signs they’ve encountered from loved ones who have passed. From haunted houses and Ouija boards to guardian angels, crystals, and cultural traditions like Día de los Muertos—this episode dives deep into the surreal, the spiritual, and the unexplained.
✨ In this episode:
Growing up in a haunted house
Seeing the same ghost as kids 👦
Paranormal encounters with loved ones after they passed
Cultural perspectives on death & spirits
Empaths, superpowers & the “woo woo” side of life

We want to hear YOUR stories! Have you seen a ghost, felt a presence, or received a sign from the other side? Drop it in the comments ⬇️
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Can we live a healthier life in spite of a broken medical system?
In this episode of the Sibling Soapbox Podcast, Tristan and Heather dive into simple daily health hacks—like grounding, power naps, trauma release, and mindful movement—that can help you thrive even when healthcare feels complicated, expensive, and inaccessible.

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Resources:
Releasing Trauma from the Body: A Path to Healing
https://counselingcentergroup.com/rel...

Health Consequences of Harmful Chemicals in Foods
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...


Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Daily Health Hacks
05:30 - Wellness In Spite of a Broken Medical System
07:48 - Shortage of Doctors?
11:40 - Universal Healthcare/Socialized Medicine
16:30 - Medical Tourism
20:40 - Doctor Wait Times
25:45 - Sicko Documentary
31:20 - Toxic Food Environment
59:00 - Some Appreciation for Doctors/Medicine
1:00:00 - Information from Older Family Members
1:07:27 - Biohacking
1:09:20 - Homeopathy
1:20:13 - FDA Approval
1:25:11 - All About the Money

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Parenting in today’s world is harder than ever — meal planning, screen time, childcare costs, school pressures, and raising kids in a digital-first generation. In this episode, Heather and Tristan dive into the real challenges of modern parenting, share personal stories, and drop parenting hacks that help keep families sane.

Resources:

• Special Needs Inclusion:

Chime Charter School: https://chimeinstitute.org/about/chime-history/
Club 21 Learning And Resource Center: provides the educational tools and resources that enable individuals with Down syndrome to be fully included.
https://clubtwentyone.org

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Dinner Advice and Challenges of Time Management
09:00 - Stay At Home Parent Reality
20:13 - We Don’t Need to Work Ourselves to Death - Prioritize Family Time
25:50 - Navigating Screen Time and Technology
33:24 - School Shootings
41:07 - We Cover Serious Topics Here and Want Your Feedback
44:20 - Teachers Having to Deal With More Behavioral Issues Now
45:02 - How People with Special Needs are Treated In School
45:40 - SoapBox Drop - The Importance of Inclusion
51:50 - Special N

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🎙️EPISODE 3: Let’s Talk About Hypocrisy
From parenting contradictions to performative social media posts, we’re diving deep into the messy topic of hypocrisy—and how it shows up in all of us.
In this episode:
How to spot your own hypocrisy (with compassion)
The problem with “do as I say, not as I do”
Social media, cancel culture & double standards
Where judgment ends and growth begins
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Timestamps

Intro

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Embarrassing Moments
07:00 - Definition of Hypocrisy
11:45 - Hypocrisy for parents and screen time
15:48 - Cancel Culture
39:20 - Critical Thinking
47:32 - Soapbox Drop
55:45 - Dance Out

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What phase of life are you in right now?
In Episode 2 of The Sibling Soapbox Podcast, real-life siblings Tristan Venture and Heather Evans explore the rollercoaster of life’s phases — from childhood chaos and teenage growing pains to creative ambition and midlife reflection.
Whether you're navigating parenting, career changes, or the awkward “now what?” feeling of your 40s, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and some emotional truths.

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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 Bad Smells
05:25 Growing Up in a Small Town
07:05 First Jobs
12:30 Our 20's
26:00 What Advice Would You Give Your 20-something Self?
30:55 Our 30's
38:44 Our 40's
48:40 Working parents
59:48 35 is Midlife
1:02:08 Meth Moms of OC
1:05:00 Clean Bill of Health
1:11:00 Our 50's
1:17:10 Adapting
1:18:16 Soapbox Drop
1:20:15 Dance It Out

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🎙️ Welcome to the Sibling Soapbox Podcast!

In our very first episode, siblings Tristan Venture & Heather Evans jump on the soapbox together to share our wild, heartfelt, and hilarious journey from a small "cow town" in Washington State to chasing big dreams in Hollywood.

From haunted childhood homes and our parents' disco days... to U-Haul road trips, dancing for NBA teams, and graduating from USC Film School —this episode is packed with nostalgia, sibling banter, and a whole lot of truth.

🔥 Highlights:

• Why Tristan prefers video podcasts & Heather swears by audio
• Our leap of faith from small-town life to L.A. dreams
• The early days of our show “DateMate” and what led to this podcast
• Why YOUR voice matters on the Soapbox

👉 Whether you're chasing a dream or just love hearing how others did it—this episode is for you.

🎧 Available in audio & video formats
💬 Drop a comment and tell us your “leap of faith” story!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
02:48 Cowtown Life
05:05 The Move to TinselTown
13:40 First Jobs in Los Angeles
15:40 Dream Chasing
16:30 DateMate project
22:27 Starting a Podcast
24:05 Soapbox Meaning
30:30 Dance It Out

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