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Shared Diary Podcast

Shared Diary Podcast

By: Nicole Cowley Lori Phillips Debbie Prediger
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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.

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Episodes
  • Why Do I Keep Talking Myself Out of the Life I Want?

    Why Do I Keep Talking Myself Out of the Life I Want?
    Jul 17 2026

    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.

    Learn more at: https://shareddiarypodcast.com/
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Why Is It So Hard to Let People See the Real Me?

    Why Is It So Hard to Let People See the Real Me?
    Jul 12 2026

    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.

    Learn more at: https://shareddiarypodcast.com/

    Watch the video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@shareddiarypodcast
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Why Do I Feel Guilty For Wanting More?

    Why Do I Feel Guilty For Wanting More?
    Jul 4 2026

    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.

    Learn more at: https://shareddiarypodcast.com/

    Watch the video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@shareddiarypodcast
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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