Shared Diary Podcast
by Nicole Cowley, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger
Three Women. No Secrets. Just Life. Step inside the honest, unscripted conversations about navigating life’s transitions, personal growth, and the messy truth of starting over. The Shared Diary is more than a podcast; it’s a circle of authentic connection. Hosts Lori Phillips, Debbie, and Nicole Cowley pull back the curtain on the stories we usually keep to ourselves—from the exhaustion of burnout and the pain of loss to the thrill of reinvention and the courage it takes to rediscover who you are. We don't have all the answers, and we aren't here to give advice. We’re here to share the wisdom that only comes from lived experience. Whether you’re navigating a major life shift or simply looking for a place where you don't have to pretend everything is fine, you’ll find it here. Expect laughter, vulnerability, and the unapologetic truth about what it means to live and grow together. Because the conversations you’re afraid to have are often the ones yo
Episodes
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What Happens When We Stop Pretending We Have It All Together?
In the Season 1 finale (Episode 20) of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore what happens when we stop pretending to have it all together and give ourselves permission to be human. From the chaotic early days of parenting without a manual to navigating…
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How Do I Let Go of What I Wish I'd Done Differently?
In Episode 19 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley dive into the tender, relatable topic of regret and learning to release the past. They reflect on how easily we slip into self-blame and shame, and why questioning our worth keeps us trapped in an endless mental...
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How to Build Confidence Before You Feel Ready
In Episode 18 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley talk about building confidence when you’re stepping into something unfamiliar. They reflect on the value of a beginner mindset, practice, supportive people, and asking for help. The conversation also explores...
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You Still Have Time to Make This Year Count
In Episode 17 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips and Nicole Cowley reflect on the final three months of the year and ask how to make that time feel well spent. They talk about recognizing progress that wasn’t part of the original plan, staying open to unexpected possibilities, and deciding…
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Am I Trying to Do Too Much of This Alone?
In Episode 16 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore collaboration and the instinct to do everything alone. They discuss the fears that can arise when working with others, the importance of shared values and trust, and how communication, different…
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I Thought I Was Building a Business… Why Does It Feel Like I Am Rebuilding Myself?
If you started a business expecting to learn systems and marketing, but found yourself confronting self-doubt, vulnerability, and personal identity shifts, this episode is for you. In Episode 15 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips and Nicole Cowley dig into the unspoken emotional reality of...
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I Know Better So Why Do I Keep Doing it?
If you have ever caught yourself repeating an old habit and thought, "I know better by now, so why did I just do that again?" this episode is for you. In Episode 14 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore the frustrating gap between knowing better and living...
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Why Do Some Communities Feel Like Home and Others Don’t?
Why do some communities feel like home while others leave us feeling disconnected or like outsiders? In Episode 13 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips and Debbie Prediger explore the deeper meaning of belonging and connection. They talk about the power of being welcomed and remembered, the...
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Are You Actually TRULY Happy or Just Used to Your Life?
If you have ever caught yourself looking at your life thinking, "Everything is fine, so why don't I feel happier?"... this episode is for you. In Episode 12 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley have an honest, unscripted conversation about the difference between...
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Are You Actually TRULY Happy or Just Used to Your Life?
What happens when nothing is technically wrong with your life, but deep down you wonder if you are actually happy? In this episode of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley open up about the uncomfortable space between being grateful for what you have and realizing…
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Am I Really the Kind of Person Who Can Create the Life I Want?
What happens when you wonder if you are the kind of person who can actually create the life you want? In this episode of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore the stories that keep us from trying, the small actions that build evidence, and practical ways to...
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When Is Enough Enough? Why We Never Let Ourselves Arrive
What happens when you accomplish something meaningful but immediately move on to the next goal without taking time to celebrate? In this heartfelt episode of The Shared Diary Podcast, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore why so many of us struggle to recognize how far we have...
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Why You Feel Stuck and How to Start Moving Forward
What is really keeping you stuck? In this heartfelt episode of The Shared Diary Podcast, Lori Phillips and Nicole Cowley explore the emotional weight of feeling unable to move forward, even when you have done the work, read the books, listened to the podcasts, and tried to think differently. They...
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Why Do I Keep Talking Myself Out of the Life I Want?
What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want is the conversation happening in your head? In this episode of The Shared Diary Podcast, Lori Phillips and Nicole Cowley explore why we talk ourselves out of the choices we secretly want. They share personal stories about the...
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Why Is It So Hard to Let People See the Real Me?
What happens when you spend your whole life trying to fit in, only to realize you’ve lost the real you in the process? In this honest episode of The Shared Diary Podcast, Lori Phillips and Nicole Cowley explore the courage it takes to be fully seen. Together they share personal stories about…
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Why Do I Feel Guilty For Wanting More?
Why do so many women feel guilty for wanting more? In this honest episode of The Shared Diary Podcast, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore the guilt that often comes with growth, success, and believing you are meant for something bigger. Together they share personal stories...
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The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Strong One
What happens when everyone sees you as "the strong one," but no one asks how you're really doing? In this heartfelt episode of The Shared Diary Podcast, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore the emotional weight of always carrying everything for everyone else. Together they...
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I Wish I Trusted Myself More
If you have ever made the “safe” choice and later wondered what would have happened if you had trusted yourself... this episode is for you. In Episode 3, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley share the small decisions that erode self-trust and the practical, everyday shifts that…
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I Thought I’d Have It Figured Out By Now
If you’re waiting for the day when everything finally feels "settled" and you have all the answers—this episode is your permission to stop waiting. We grow up believing that by 40, 50, or 60, we’ll eventually reach a "finish line" of certainty. But what happens when the life you imagined at 20...
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Welcome to The Shared Diary: Three Women, No Secrets, Just Life (Our Story + Why We’re Here)
Three Women. No Secrets. Just Life. Welcome to the very first entry of The Shared Diary. In this premiere episode, hosts Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley pull back the curtain on why this podcast exists: to create a space where women in the thick of midlife and reinvention can...
About this show
Three Women. No Secrets. Just Life. Step inside the honest, unscripted conversations about navigating life’s transitions, personal growth, and the messy truth of starting over.
The Shared Diary is more than a podcast; it’s a circle of authentic connection. Hosts Lori Phillips, Debbie, and Nicole Cowley pull back the curtain on the stories we usually keep to ourselves—from the exhaustion of burnout and the pain of loss to the thrill of reinvention and the courage it takes to rediscover who you are.
We don't have all the answers, and we aren't here to give advice. We’re here to share the wisdom that only comes from lived experience. Whether you’re navigating a major life shift or simply looking for a place where you don't have to pretend everything is fine, you’ll find it here. Expect laughter, vulnerability, and the unapologetic truth about what it means to live and grow together.
Because the conversations you’re afraid to have are often the ones yo
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Nicole Cowley, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger
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