Rydel's Van Talk

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about the traditions, routines, and relationships that help build a strong family for generations to come. We share why starting family traditions when kids are young creates memories they’ll carry into adulthood, and why making time for family meals and bedtime together has always been important to us. We also dive into some of parenting’s more emotional...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re catching up on everything from family life to exciting career updates. We talk about what it’s really like going from zero kids to one, then one to two, and beyond, and how each season of parenting brings its own challenges and joys. We also share updates on the R5 reunion tour, Van Talk meet-and-greets, and will Rydel have a country album? The conversation turns...

In this episode of Van Talk , we’re talking about finding your style after having kids and why taking just a few minutes to get ready each morning can completely change the way you feel about your day. We share our favorite everyday styles, why dressing for yourself matters, and how staying true to who you are doesn’t stop when you become a mom. The conversation also dives into the power of leadin...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re responding to some of the internet’s spicier comments and setting the record straight on a few topics just for funsies. We also talk about relationships, including one question we believe every couple should ask if the relationship feels like it’s standing still instead of moving forward. The conversation turns to family life, from bedtime routines and navigating...

In this special Father’s Day episode of Van Talk , we’re joined by my husband to talk about love, family, fatherhood, and some stories we’ve never shared before. We take it back to the beginning, from our first time meeting to the unforgettable experience of him meeting my brothers, cousins, and giant family. We also revisit our first date and some of the moments that made us realize this relation...

In this special Father’s Day episode of Van Talk , Dad joins us along with the brothers for a walk down memory lane. We share some of our favorite memories growing up, the funniest one-on-one trips we’ve taken with him, and the stories that have become family legends over the years. Including a couple of moments where things got a little too close for comfort and somehow became even funnier with t...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about flexibility in parenting and why it’s okay to change your mind as you learn and grow. We share why every child is different, how something that works beautifully for one kid might not work for another, and why being willing to try new things can make all the difference. We also talk potty training tips, including why a portable potty chair can be a...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about respect, boundaries, and raising kids who can confidently navigate the world around them. We share one of our favorite family tools, the interrupt rule in a car setting, and how it helps conversations flow while teaching kids patience and respect. We also talk about sharing, sibling dynamics, and making sure older kids have space to create, build, a...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about the difference between coasting through life and being proactive about it. From swim lessons with babies and toddlers to everyday parenting moments, we share why we believe in helping kids move through things that feel uncomfortable instead of immediately pulling them out. Not forcing, not pushing, but gently encouraging them forward until confidenc...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about helping kids move through emotions without getting stuck in them. We share the idea of having a reset spot, whether that’s a high chair, the stairs, a crib, or another calm place where kids can regroup and come back ready to try again. One of our favorite phrases? “Mom, can I try again?” The conversation also explores emotional resilience, avoiding...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about the little moments in parenting that eventually turn into something big. Every milestone as a family, we share why we believe every win matters, big or small, individual or shared. And honestly? Moms deserve a gold star for the amount of invisible work they do every single day. We talk about the payoff moments in parenting, those days when you sudde...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re joined by a very special guest: Rydel's dad/ Stormie's husband MarkLynch!!! From skydiving over the pyramids to getting a pilots license in college, he shares stories from a life built around adventure, discipline, optimism, and pushing past fear. We talk about the lessons he learned from his dad, how years of selling books door-to-door for 14 hours a day...

Head to cozyearth.com and use code VANTALK for an exclusive 20% off! In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about confidence, mindset, and the powerful influence parents have on the emotional environment of the home. We discuss why it’s so important not to let insecurities trickle down onto your kids and how children often absorb far more from what we model than what we say. If we want our kid...

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Van Talk, my brothers join the conversation to reflect on the moments, lessons, and memories that shaped them growing up. We talk about favorite memories with mom, what a “perfect day” with her looks like, and the biggest things learned from her that still stick today. The conversation also turns to something deeper: the importance of seeing potential in you...

Head to cozyearth.com and use code VANTALK for an exclusive 20% off! In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about the everyday work of building trust and confidence with your kids. From breaking habits to consistently parenting through conflict, we share why encouragement and cheerleading never really stop, no matter how old your kids are. We also talk about intentionally practicing life skill...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re diving into Stormie’s early hustle years. From first jobs and difficult bosses to working two jobs at once while going to school, we talk about what those years really looked like behind the scenes. There wasn’t much of a support system, just determination, resilience, and MarkLynch by her side. We also talk about getting taken advantage of, learning hard lessons...

Head to cozyearth.com and use code VANTALK for an exclusive 20% off! I this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about aligning on parenting and creating clear standards within the home. We share what it means to “train the heart” when raising kids, focusing not just on behavior, but on character, attitude, and intention. We also talk about avoiding guilt-based parenting. Our kids aren’t here to fil...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about creating a positive, peaceful environment at home, both emotionally and physically. We share how we discipline while staying encouraging, how we teach our kids to go with the flow, and why “maybe next time” has become a constant phrase when things don’t go as planned. We also talk about raising siblings to be genuinely close, even with age gaps, and...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re sharing the full origin story of Stormie and MarkLynch! From being completely over dating to getting set up on a blind date that changed everything, this story has all the twists. Long distance, handwritten letters back and forth, and the kind of excitement that had her running to the mailbox every day. But it wasn’t all easy. Not everyone supported the relations...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about raising self-sufficient kids and what that looks like in everyday life. From getting out the door calmly with multiple kids to setting expectations early, we share the routines and mindset that help create structure without chaos. We also talk about discipline, dating rules, and why we believe in feeling emotions fully instead of suppressing them, b...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about how we organize our memories, from thousands of photos and videos a day, to the systems we use to keep everything meaningful and accessible over the years. We also share how we prepare for new seasons, from pregnancy to everyday routines, and some of our favorite supplements we use for the kids. The conversation shifts into something deeper: the imp...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re taking it all the way back to the beginning and sharing the story of how we ended up in Los Angeles. We talk about moving for my older brother Riker at a young age, what those early days looked like, and the reality of jumping into auditions, dance jobs, and acting opportunities for the first time. Of course, it wouldn’t be our story without a little chaos. From...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re diving into chapters one and two of my parents’ parenting book, Raising 5. We talk about the powerful idea that kids often become what they’re told, and how the words we use as parents can shape their confidence, identity, and future. We also get into marriage and what it really looks like when two people come together with completely different upbringings. Blend...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about the importance of staying busy, having purpose, and how that can help keep anxiety from taking over. We reflect on our first jobs, what it taught us as teenagers, and why learning to work, earn, and even buy your own first car builds a level of confidence that carries into adulthood. We also talk about relationships, finding the right person, and wh...

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about the kind of environment we want to create at home. We want our kids to act the same in our house as they would out in the world. We talk about parenting out of conflict, why positive parenting matters, and how being your kids’ biggest cheerleader can shape their confidence for life. The conversation also turns to sibling relationships and why theres...