The Ruben and RyLee Podcast

The Ruben and RyLee Podcast

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The Ruben and RyLee Podcast episodes

  • A Car Crash, Children’s Books & Things We Probably Shouldn’t Admit

    In this episode of The Ruben and RyLee Podcast, we’re talking about a little bit of everything—from a scary car crash and RyLee’s new adventure writing children’s books to the difference between malicious envy and benign envy. Then things get really interesting when we play “We Listen, and We Don’t Judge” and admit some secrets to each other that we’ve probably been keeping a little too long.

    It’s a mix of marriage, creativity, jealousy, honesty, and some serious oversharing. Come laugh with us, learn something new, and see how well we really know each other!




    1 hr 1 min
  • How to Have Better Conversations, Show You Care & Our Kids’ Horror Stories

    In this episode of The Ruben and RyLee Podcast, we’re talking about the lost art of having good conversations—how to listen, ask better questions, and make the people around you feel seen and cared for. We also share some simple ways to be more mindful of others and show people you genuinely care. And because parenting is never complete without a little chaos, we wrap things up with a few of our kids’ funniest (and slightly horrifying) stories. Expect practical tips, honest parenting conversations, and plenty of laughs.


    1 hr 20 min
  • When Your Kid Gets Picked Last & Finding Positivity

    What do you do when you watch your kid get picked last? In this episode of The Ruben and RyLee Podcast, we’re talking about the hard moments of parenting, helping our kids build confidence, and learning how to find positivity when things don’t go the way we hoped. We also talk about the importance of surrounding ourselves and our kids with positive environments, living with chronic health issues and skin inflammation, and choosing to focus on what we can control. Life isn’t always easy, but our hope is that every conversation leaves you feeling a little more encouraged, inspired, and ready to keep going.

    40 min
  • Overstimulated, Overwhelmed & 5 Things Not Worth Your Money

    Motherhood can feel like sensory overload—too many needs, too many emotions, and somehow everyone still needs a snack. In this episode, Ruben and RyLee talk honestly about feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed in motherhood, building mental and emotional resilience, and learning to trust that God is in the details—even when life feels completely out of control. Then we lighten things up with 5 things we absolutely don’t think are worth the money. Real motherhood, faith, resilience, and a few strong opinions about what you should stop buying.

    1 hr 25 min
  • Homeschool Wins, Family Time & 5 Things Actually Worth the Money

    What does a successful homeschool week really look like? In this episode of the Ruben and RyLee Podcast, we’re sharing our homeschool wins, quality family time, and why building wealth isn’t just about having more money—it’s about increasing your impact. 

    Plus, we’re sharing 5 products we genuinely think are worth the money and the things we’ve bought that have made life easier, better, or simply more enjoyable. From homeschooling to family, what a successful life really looks like, and everyday life, this episode is full of honest opinions, practical takeaways, and a few things we probably spent way too much money on. 

    58 min
  • Homeschooling Fail, Consistency & Kids With Phones: We Have Thoughts

    In this episode of The Ruben and RyLee Podcast, we’re keeping it real about a homeschooling fail, why consistency is the key to success, and the challenges of sticking with new routines. We also dive into the ongoing debate about kids having phones—when they should get one, how much freedom they should have, and the concerns that come with kids and technology.

    From homeschooling struggles, cell phones, discipline, and consistency, this conversation is full of honest opinions, real-life experiences, and a few laughs along the way. Because sometimes the plan doesn’t go as planned—and that’s when you learn the most.


    1 hr 9 min
  • Embracing the Storm: New Seasons, Health, and Homeschooling

    Rylee is flying solo for this episode of The Ruben and RyLee Podcast, and she’s talking about all the changes happening in life right now. From creating new schedules and routines to making healthier choices, she’s sharing what it looks like to reset, refocus, and embrace a new season.

    Rylee also gets real about learning to embrace the storms of life and how the hard seasons can shape us in ways we never expected. And then there’s the biggest new adventure of all: homeschooling.

    If you’re navigating a new routine, trying to build healthier habits, embracing change, or wondering what it looks like to homeschool while raising a family, this episode is full of honest thoughts, lessons learned, and plenty of real-life Rylee moments.

    48 min
  • Pep Talks, Pet Peeves, & Finding out I have ADHD

    In this episode of the Ruben and RyLee Podcast, RyLee opens up about discovering she has ADHD as an adult and how it has helped her better understand herself. We share the pep talks we give our daughters before their games to help build confidence and improve their performance. We also talk about why embracing who you are can lead to greater success than trying to fit in, and we wrap things up by sharing some of our biggest pet peeves. If you enjoy honest conversations about adult ADHD, parenting, youth sports, confidence, marriage, and the funny moments of everyday life, this episode is for you.



    1 hr 29 min
  • Family Traditions, Periods, and Who Gets Blamed for the Mess

    What makes a family feel like your family? In this episode, Ruben and RyLee talk about the family traditions, mottos, rituals, and routines that help create connection, shape family culture, and build lasting memories. They also get honest about the realities women carry—from having to keep doing life while on their periods to the unfair expectation that a home’s cleanliness somehow reflects more on the woman than the man. It’s a conversation about the values we pass down, the traditions we create, and the invisible pressures that often come with keeping family life moving.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, and Teaching Kids the Value of Money

    The Ruben and RyLee Podcast is back with a conversation about how customer service can make or break your experience, the dos and don’ts of entrepreneurship, and how they’re teaching their five daughters responsibility, business, and financial literacy through chores and allowance. This episode is packed with practical advice, honest conversations about parenting and marriage, and plenty of laughs.

    1 hr 23 min

About The Ruben and RyLee Podcast

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The Ruben and RyLee Podcast is hosted by high school sweethearts Ruben and RyLee, parents of five daughters (yes, five). Join them each week for R&R time as they laugh, vent, and overshare…