This Flocked Up Life

Lacey Ring-Verbik & Becky North
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This Flocked Up Life is the unfiltered, hilarious, and heart-centered podcast for moms who are over pretending it’s all Pinterest-perfect. Join mom-casters Lacey and Becky as they dive headfirst into the beautiful mess of motherhood—celebrating the wins, laughing through the fails, and keeping it all the way real. Whether you’re wiping butts, chasing teens, or crying in the car (no judgment here), this is your space to feel seen, supported, valued, and not so alone. Expect raw convos, a little “fowl” language, and a flock-ton of fun. Follow us and join the flock—we’re better (and louder) together.

  1. Jun 10

    Hot Mom Summer

    Send us Fan Mail Hot Mom Summer is here… and no, we’re not talking about six-pack abs, expensive vacations, or finally fitting into last year’s swimsuit. We’re talking about surviving the heat, keeping up with feral kids, carrying enough snacks to feed a small village, and somehow making memories in the middle of the chaos. Hot Mom Summer really means, letting go of perfection, embracing the sweat, the sunscreen, the questionable tan lines, and giving ourselves permission to enjoy the season we’re in.  Because summer isn’t about looking a certain way. It’s about being present, having fun, and making memories with the people we love. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and come hang out with us. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    52 min

  2. May 27

    Mother's Day Hangover

    Send us Fan Mail Mother’s Day can feel beautiful, heartbreaking, exhausting, meaningful, and strangely lonely all at the same time. In this week’s episode of This Flocked Up Life, Lacey and Becky unpack the emotional “hangover” that can show up after Mother’s Day passes. From unmet expectations and complicated family relationships to football championships, adult children, grief, guilt, estrangement, and the invisible emotional labor moms carry every single day, this conversation gets real fast. Together, they talk about: • Why Mother’s Day can feel surprisingly heavy • The pressure moms put on themselves to make everyone else happy • What changes when your children become adults • Complicated relationships with mothers and daughters • Healing generational wounds while still honoring your story • Why asking for help matters more than we think • The truth about feeling unseen in motherhood This episode is tender, honest, emotional, and deeply validating for any mom who has ever felt overlooked, conflicted, grateful, exhausted, or all of the above at the same time. Whether your Mother’s Day felt magical, messy, disappointing, beautiful, or somewhere in between, we want you to know this: you are not alone. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    51 min

  3. May 13

    Would You Rather?

    Send us Fan Mail Some questions have easy answers. And some will make you question everything you thought you knew about yourself. In this episode, we are throwing out the serious for a little while and just playing. We are going through a round of Would You Rather and things get funny, a little spicy, and honestly more revealing than we expected. Because sometimes the silliest questions crack you open in the best way. Would you rather be deeply known by a few or widely liked by many? Would you rather have a hard conversation now or carry it forever? Would you rather your kids found your old journal or your old texts? We laughed. We debated. We maybe learned a thing or two about each other after all these years of friendship. This is the episode you put on when you need a break from the heavy. When you just want to hang out, laugh a little, and maybe ask yourself a few questions you have been avoiding. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    40 min

  4. Apr 29

    Plant Some Joy

    Send us Fan Mail Joy is not something that just shows up one day. It is something we grow. In this episode, we are talking about what it really looks like to plant joy in the middle of everyday motherhood. Not in a big, life overhaul kind of way, but in small, intentional moments that shift how we feel and how we show up. Because the truth is, most of us are tired. We are busy, overstimulated, and focused on what needs to get done next. And when we are in that space, joy does not naturally rise to the surface. It has to be chosen. We talk about why joy can feel hard in certain seasons, how to stop waiting for the “right time” to enjoy your life, and what it looks like to build joy into your day in ways that are actually doable. This is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about making space for small moments that feel good, even when life still feels full. Because maybe joy is not something you find. Maybe it is something you plant. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    46 min

  5. Apr 15

    Stepping Into Spring

    Send us Fan Mail After a long, heavy winter season, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply begin again. In this episode, we are talking about the shift that comes with spring. Not just outside, but within ourselves. The kind of reset that does not require a full life overhaul, but invites us to soften, to let go, and to move forward with a little more intention. We talk about what it feels like to come out of survival mode, how to release what no longer fits, and why small, gentle changes can have the biggest impact. This is not about pressure or perfection. It is about noticing what feels heavy, choosing what to carry forward, and giving yourself permission to start fresh in a way that actually feels good. If you have been craving more lightness, more space, or just a different kind of energy, this conversation is for you. And as we kick off Season 3, we are so excited to be back. We are bringing back our Q & A segment, so be on the lookout for questions on social or send us yours by text or email. We love hearing from you and cannot wait to connect even more this season. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    40 min

  6. Mar 25

    The Art of Play

    Send us Fan Mail Somewhere along the way, play stopped being part of our lives. It became something we do for our kids, not something we experience with them or for ourselves. In this episode, we are talking about The Art of Play and why it matters more than we think. This conversation goes beyond playing with your kids. It is about reconnecting with joy, letting go of constant productivity, and finding your way back to the version of you that knew how to laugh, be silly, and enjoy the moment without needing a reason. We talk about why play can feel so hard as adults, how it impacts connection inside your home, and how even the smallest moments of fun can shift the entire energy of your day. Because when you are more present, more playful, and more connected, your family feels it too. This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to enjoy your life, not just manage it. And as we close out Season 2, we just want to say thank you. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for being part of this community. It means more to us than we can put into words, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our flock. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    52 min

  7. Mar 4

    The Ripple Effect

    Send us Fan Mail The small things are not small. In this episode, we are talking about The Ripple Effect and the quiet power of everyday moments in motherhood. The way we speak. The way we respond. The way we repair. The energy we bring into a room. None of it stops with us. Sometimes we underestimate the impact of one calm response instead of a reaction. One apology after a hard moment. One encouraging sentence spoken at the right time. But those moments stack. They ripple through our homes, through our children, and far beyond what we can see. This conversation is not about being perfect. It is about awareness. It is about recognizing that our stress can ripple, but so can our joy. Our boundaries. Our confidence. Our self respect. Our laughter. You do not need a dramatic transformation to change the direction of your family culture. Sometimes it is one degree of difference repeated consistently that shifts everything. If you have ever wondered whether the little moments matter, this episode is your reminder that they do. Because what you model today becomes what they carry tomorrow. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    48 min

  8. Feb 18

    Just Say No | The Overextended Mom Mini Series - Part 3

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Part 3 of The Overextended Mom mini series. In Part 1, Booked Solid, we looked at how our calendars became packed and why overscheduling feels normal. In Part 2, Giving Until It Hurts, we unpacked the emotional weight of constantly pouring out for everyone else. Now it is time for the shift. This episode is about reclaiming your time, your energy, and your peace. We are talking about why saying no feels so hard, where the guilt comes from, and how overextending ourselves has quietly become a badge of honor in motherhood. You can love your family deeply and still need boundaries. You can be dependable and still say no. You can care and still choose yourself. In this episode, we explore how to start small, how to navigate the discomfort that follows, and how modeling healthy limits can change not only your life but your children’s as well. This is the episode where we stop glorifying exhaustion and start choosing alignment. Because the goal is not to do more. It is to live better. Support the show We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us. lacey@thisflockeduplife.com  becky@thisflockeduplife.com  Join the Flock and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  instagram.com/thisflockeduplife  facebook.com/thisflockeduplife

    53 min
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This Flocked Up Life is the unfiltered, hilarious, and heart-centered podcast for moms who are over pretending it’s all Pinterest-perfect. Join mom-casters Lacey and Becky as they dive headfirst into the beautiful mess of motherhood—celebrating the wins, laughing through the fails, and keeping it all the way real. Whether you’re wiping butts, chasing teens, or crying in the car (no judgment here), this is your space to feel seen, supported, valued, and not so alone. Expect raw convos, a little “fowl” language, and a flock-ton of fun. Follow us and join the flock—we’re better (and louder) together.

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  • Creator
    Lacey Ring-Verbik & Becky North
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 This Flocked Up Life
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