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 you need most—and no one should have to navigate life’s journey alone.
New episodes every Friday. Pull up a chair and join us.
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 entrepreneurship. They discuss the daily roller coaster of confidence, the vulnerability of putting your work online, and why growing a business inevitably means rebuilding yourself from the inside out.
Together they unpack: • Waking up inspired only to question everything by the afternoon • Why hearing silence on a post can feel heavier than hearing an outright "no" • Recognizing physical warning signs of burnout and listening to your body • Navigating the guilt of balancing home, family, and ambitious goals • Filtering out overwhelming online advice to rediscover your authentic voice and self-trust
Tune in for honest truth and permission to grow at your own pace.
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6 Sept 2026
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 differently. They break down why growth-oriented women are often their own harshest critics, how stress and familiar environments pull us back into old reactions, and why true progress is about noticing sooner rather than striving for perfection.
Together they discuss: • Breaking out of shame and self-blame when old habits resurface • How to look at coping mechanisms with curiosity instead of judgment • Why familiar relationships can resist your personal evolution • The emotional weight of hearing "I'm disappointed in you" and how to heal through it • Reframing personal growth as personal mastery and gentle awareness
Grab your journal, give yourself some grace, and join us inside the conversation.
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6 Sept 2026
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 importance of creating safe and intentional spaces, and why community builders need to listen as much as they speak.
They also discuss the two-way energy exchange of community, the difference between being around people who are like us and being around people who allow us to be ourselves, and why people are craving meaningful connection more than ever.
This episode is a reminder that community is not simply about numbers. It is about intention, trust, safety, shared energy, and creating space for people to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported.
The conversation also explores how online communities can lead to lifelong friendships, collaborations, personal growth, and opportunities to share our stories with the people who need to hear them.
The Shared Diary Questions:
What's bringing you joy right now?
What's challenging you right now?
What's inspiring you right now?
What's one thing you're grateful for this week?
Bonus: Who is someone you've met through community that you're grateful came into your life?
The final diary reflection is:
“I'm so grateful that I did the thing that I was scared of.”
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21 Aug 2026
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 you have been living on autopilot. Together, they discuss the guilt women often feel for wanting more, what happens when internal growth creates friction with old environments, and how to identify where you feel truly "free to be you."
They also share personal stories about navigating major identity shifts, moving through physical and emotional burnout, and breaking the habit of keeping your biggest dreams on a shelf.
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8 Aug 2026
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 shift language and behavior so you can start creating change today. We share personal examples, mindset shifts, and simple practices you can try this week.
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3 Aug 2026
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 come. They talk about moving the finish line, minimizing compliments, comparing ourselves to others, and believing that success only counts when it looks a certain way.
Together, they discuss whether it is possible to be ambitious and deeply content, why contentment is not laziness, and how competitive sports, childhood experiences, perfectionism, and old beliefs can shape the way we measure our worth.
They also explore imposter syndrome, the importance of taking action before everything feels perfect, and how small, aligned steps can create evidence that you are capable of more than you think. Through honest stories and meaningful reflection, this conversation invites you to redefine success, receive your accomplishments, and remember that you are enough right now.
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25 Jul 2026
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 talk openly about the stories beneath stuckness, the role fear plays in overthinking, the pressure of starting over, social-media comparison, and the ways we can abandon ourselves by staying too long in situations that no longer align with the life we want.
Lori and Nicole also share practical ways to move through stuckness, including pausing instead of pushing harder, changing your environment, asking for support, identifying whether you need clarity or courage, and taking one small action before you know the entire path.
If you have been feeling frozen, behind, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone, you have choices, and stuckness may be an invitation to listen more deeply to yourself.
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17 Jul 2026
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 pressure of "being logical," dealing with the fear of failure, and the relief that comes from finally taking that first step. Whether you are stuck in overthinking or waiting for the "perfect" time, this conversation offers practical shifts to help you build confidence and momentum.
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12 Jul 2026
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 being "chameleons" in social settings, the fear of rejection, the habit of rehashing conversations in our minds, and the journey of reclaiming the truest version of ourselves.
They discuss why it's so comfortable to be who others want us to be, how to recognize the signals in our body when we are "contracting," and the freedom that comes from finally opening the diary and being authentic without apology.
If you have ever felt like you were wearing a mask just to belong, this conversation will remind you that your truest energy is your greatest gift.
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4 Jul 2026
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 about ambition, self worth, comparison, and the fear of leaving people behind as your life begins to change.
They discuss why so many women apologize for wanting more, the invisible limits we place on ourselves, the difference between guilt and gratitude, and how giving yourself permission to grow can inspire the people around you to do the same.
If you've ever questioned whether it's okay to dream bigger, pursue more, or create a different life than the one you expected, this conversation will remind you that wanting more does not make you selfish. It makes you human.
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27 Jun 2026
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 share personal stories about vulnerability, crying, asking for help, setting boundaries, and learning that true strength isn't pretending everything is okay.
They discuss why so many women struggle to say "I need help," the pressure to appear strong, the reality of people pleasing, and the freedom that comes from allowing yourself to be fully seen.
If you've ever felt responsible for everyone else while quietly carrying your own burdens, this conversation will remind you that you don't have to do it alone.
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21 Jun 2026
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 rebuild it. We tell real stories, offer tools you can use today, and finish with a one-sentence permission exercise to help you choose differently tomorrow.
For the full transcript and resources, visit: https://shareddiarypodcast.com/ (https://shareddiarypodcast.com/)
Inside the conversation:
[02:10] A choice I wish I had trusted myself on
[15:30] Turning regret into a roadmap
[30:45] Small habits that rebuild confidence
[45:20] Q&A: How to stop second-guessing
[58:05] Closing prompt: Your permission sentence
The Shared Diary Questions
What's bringing you joy right now?
What's challenging you right now?
What's inspiring you right now?
What's one thing you're grateful for this week?
What would be different in your life if you trusted yourself just 10% more?
Bonus: What's one small thing you did this week that felt like trusting yourself?
Final Question: "If you wrote one sentence at the bottom of today's diary entry, what would it say?"
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18 Jun 2026
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 doesn’t match the life you’re living today? In this episode of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips and Nicole Cowley (with Debbie Prediger) strip away the pressure of the midlife "shoulds" and get honest about the reboots life asks for.
For the full transcript, show notes, and resources from today’s episode, visit: https://shareddiarypodcast.com/ (https://shareddiarypodcast.com/)
Inside the conversation:
[02:12] The myth of "having it all figured out"
[25:11] When life asks for a total reboot vs. a small tweak
[39:04] Identifying where the "shoulds" and external pressures come from
[53:43] The unexpected gifts of midlife: confidence, boundaries, and community
[01:10:05] Closing the entry: Your one-sentence diary prompt
Connect with the Hosts:
Lori Phillips: https://thebeawesomenetwork.com (https://thebeawesomenetwork.com)
Debbie Prediger: https://debbieprediger.com (https://debbieprediger.com)
Nicole Cowley: https://www.nextstepwithnicolerenee.com (https://www.nextstepwithnicolerenee.com)
Join the Tribe: What is one "should" you are officially letting go of today?
Empowering You Free Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringyoufreegroup)
Be Extraordinary Network (https://www.facebook.com/groups/beextraordinarynetwork)
The Be Awesome Network (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebeawesomenetwork)
New episodes of The Shared Diary are released every Friday at 2:00 PM Eastern.
10 Jun 2026
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 finally find a seat at the table.
No highlight reels. No "perfect" scripts. Just the unpolished truth about navigating life’s biggest shifts—from loss and divorce to career pivots and the courage to begin again. Whether you’re rediscovering who you are after years of caring for others or navigating a transition you didn't see coming, we're here to remind you that you don't have to do it alone.
In this episode, we explore:
The "Why-Yes" moments that led us to start this show.
Ditching the curated backgrounds for a life of authenticity.
How our hardest chapters became our greatest assets.
Rapid-fire "get to know us" (the coffee, the mountains, and the messy bits).
New episodes drop every Friday at 2:00 PM Eastern. Subscribe to join the circle—because your story matters, and there are no secrets here.
Recorded remotely between the sun-drenched coast of Sarasota, Florida, and the landscapes of Alberta, Canada.
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