Shared Diary Podcast

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 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.

  1. Sep 6

    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.” Learn more and find the episode archives and reflection guides at: https://shareddiarypodcast.com/ Ignite is a 4-week program for entrepreneurs and coaches who are ready to create intentional growth and move past what is holding them back.

    Why Do Some Communities Feel Like Home and Others Don’t?
  2. Sep 6

    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 being truly happy and simply getting used to your life. They dive into the subtle guilt that comes with wanting more when nothing is technically wrong, what happens when you start doing inner work and your relationships feel the ripple effect, and why so many of us divide ourselves into separate "buckets" instead of being fully ourselves everywhere we go. Plus, the hosts share a hilarious live moment, dive into rapid-fire questions on routine vs. spontaneity and comfort vs. adventure, and discuss how deciding to say yes to yourself changes everything. Topics covered in this episode: • The difference between surviving on autopilot and truly thriving • The guilt of questioning your happiness when you have a good life • How personal growth impacts the people around you • Recognizing where you hold back and where you feel "free to be me" • Balancing routines that ground you with adventures that expand you • An introduction to the 4-week Ignite Program starting soon Connect with the hosts: Lori Phillips: https://beawesomenetwork.com Debbie Prediger: https://debbieprediger.com Nicole Cowley: https://nextstepwithnicolerenee.com Explore the Ignite Program: https://ignite.debbyprediger.com Download this week's Reflection Guide at https://shareddiarypodcast.com/

    Are You Actually TRULY Happy or Just Used to Your Life?

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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.