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Rydel's Van Talk

by 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!

Latest episodes

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50 Questions For 50 Episodes, Mom Confessions, R5 Reunion Tour | EP 50

IT’S OUR 50TH EPISODE OF VAN TALK!!! 🎉🚐💛We’re celebrating 50 episodes with a very special rapid-fire Q&A, and absolutely nothing is off limits! 😂Do we ever hide in the ba

Oct 17
37 min

Are U Done Having Babies? Who's In Your Kids Ear? Sunday Sports Traditions | EP 49

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about family traditions, motherhood, and some of the big decisions that come with raising kids! 🚐💛First up, we recently started

Oct 8
54 min

Be A Living Room Family, Activities Moms, No TEASING | ep 48

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re asking a big question: which generation has had it hardest when it comes to raising kids, especially now that technology, social media,

Oct 3
47 min

Our First Fight, Drowning In Housework, Put The Phone DOWN | EP 47

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about that feeling every mom knows: you clean one room, turn around, and somehow the rest of the house has exploded. 😂We share

Oct 1
54 min

R5 Origin Story, Our First Show, Our First Songs | EP 46

This week on Van Talk, we’re going all the way back to the very beginning of R5. 🎸Before the tours, the albums, the screaming crowds, and the R5 Family, there were a bunc

Sep 28
1 h 02 min

How Moms Get It All Done, Don't Look Sideways, What Works For YOUR Family | EP 45

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about the never-ending to-do list that comes with motherhood… because somehow you can accomplish 15 things and still have 37 mo

Sep 21
52 min

Stormie's 60th In Vegas, Hosting Tips, Everyone Needs A 3 Year Old | EP 44

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re recapping Stormie’s 60th birthday in VEGAS! 🎰🥂 From celebrating a huge milestone to bringing the kids along for the adventure, we’re ta

Sep 19
53 min

Ants Took Over Our House, "Man Flu," Pet Squirrel | EP 43

In this episode of Van Talk we get into co-parenting, step-parents, and what it means to have a true village of families and neighbors you can actually trust. Stormie sha

Sep 7
58 min

Raising Leaders, Dress For You, Caffeine Survival Mode | EP 42

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re embracing the fact that what we said last week might be completely different from what we’re saying this week. 😂 Motherhood changes, se

Aug 29
52 min

ARE YOU FUN TO BE AROUND!? Backseat Drivers, Famous VS Successful | EP 41

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re starting with some very important business: driving pet peeves, backseat drivers, and our attempts at simply living our best passenger-

Aug 19
43 min

Kids Remember Everything, Homeschooling, R5Family Forever | EP 40

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about something that matters at every age: trust.Kids remember EVERYTHING, which is why keeping your word matters so much. We t

Aug 15
52 min

Push Through The Hard Parenting, Dream Big, Was I Sad About R5 Ending? | EP 39

In this episode of Van Talk we share why preparing kids for transitions instead of surprising them can make everyday routines so much smoother, and reflect on the unforge

Jul 31
44 min

Postpartum Bodies, Stop Judging Moms, Parenting Basics | EP 38

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about why every family deserves a little more grace.From kids who are taller than their peers and get mistaken for being older,

Jul 26
56 min

Unshakeable Confidence, No One Can Tip You Over, Love The Life You Have | EP 37

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about building the kind of confidence that isn’t based on appearance, achievements, or other people’s opinions. It’s about know

Jul 22
49 min

Navigating Relationships, Protecting Your Routine, Staying Present | EP 35

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about navigating relationships when two people come from completely different backgrounds and learning how to build a life toge

Jul 18
1 h 00 min

Mom Guilt, Kids Don't Know What They Don't Know, Ex Girlfriends | EP 34

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

Jul 10
1 h 02 min

0-4 Kids, Lead By Example, Future Mother-In-Law | EP 33

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,

Jul 4
38 min

Finding Your Style Postpartum, Get Ready Everyday, Stay True To Yourself | EP 32

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 th

Jul 3
45 min

Reading Spicy Comments, The Question Every Couple Should Ask, Building A Home They Love | EP 31

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 ab

Jun 27
44 min

Secret Birth Story Revealed, Meeting My Brothers, Fathers Day Special | EP 30

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

Jun 21
47 min

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