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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 21 MIN

How I Lost Myself Chasing Freedom (My Vanlife Story)

from The Vanlife Network Podcast · host Rens van Daalen

Vanlife was supposed to be the answer...In this episode, I share why it wasn’t — and how chasing freedom actually made me feel more lost than ever.Because behind the sunsets, wild camping spots, and “freedom lifestyle”… there’s a side of vanlife that rarely gets talked about:what happens when you’re building a life, a business, and a future — completely on your own.This is my story.From feeling lost with no direction…to chasing freedom…to realizing that freedom alone isn’t enough.And how that realization led me to build something different.—I’m Rens, full-time vanlifer for 5+ years with my dog Buddy, building The Vanlife Network — a community for vanlifers who want more than just nice places to park.—YouTube: @rensvandaalenInstagram: @iamrensi—🎧 New episodes: real conversations with vanlifers building meaningful lives on the road—🌍 Join The Vanlife Network:https://skool.com/vanlife

Vanlife was supposed to be the answer...In this episode, I share why it wasn’t — and how chasing freedom actually made me feel more lost than ever.Because behind the sunsets, wild camping spots, and “freedom lifestyle”… there’s a side of vanlife that rarely gets talked about:what happens when you’re building a life, a business, and a future — completely on your own.This is my story.From feeling lost with no direction…to chasing freedom…to realizing that freedom alone isn’t enough.And how that realization led me to build something different.—I’m Rens, full-time vanlifer for 5+ years with my dog Buddy, building The Vanlife Network — a community for vanlifers who want more than just nice places to park.—YouTube: @rensvandaalenInstagram: @iamrensi—🎧 New episodes: real conversations with vanlifers building meaningful lives on the road—🌍 Join The Vanlife Network:https://skool.com/vanlife

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