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Rydel's Van Talk

Rydel Funk

Van Talk is where motherhood meets real talk. We're a mother daughter duo, Stormie and Rydel. Hopping in our og van to talk all things parenting, family life, and the beautifully chaotic moments in between. Expect laughs, giggles, a little tea being spilled, and honest conversations about raising kids, raising ourselves, and doing it with love. Wanna ride? Hop in! This is mom talk with the windows down and you're riding shotgun!

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  • 23 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 50 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E21
    May 8 · 53 min

    Favorite Memories With Mom, Lessons We'll Never Forget, Seeing Potential In Your Kids | EP 21

    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 your kids before they can fully see it in themselves, and how encouragement, belief, and intentional parenting can shape a child’s future. We also share favorite memories of watching Rydel become a mom and the moments that stand out most.

  • May 4 · 49 min

    Potty Training Chaos, Building Trust With Your Kids, Household Standards | EP 20

    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 skills with kids, things like greeting people, shaking hands, making eye contact, and confidently saying “nice to meet you.” At the same time, we believe kids should have autonomy over their bodies and shouldn’t be forced to hug people if they don’t want to. The conversation also gets practical. We share some of the little systems that help us survive the day, from creating different “stations” around the house for changing scenery to food rewards, potty training outings, and the experiences we’ve had navigating potty training overall.

  • April 30 · 54 min

    First Jobs, Mean Bosses, Slot Machine Luck | EP 19

    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 in business, starting a company from the ground up, and eventually selling it.And somehow mixed into all of it? A streak of unbelievable luck. Free trips won left and right, jackpots at slot machines, and moments that still feel impossible to explain.

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