Slow Down.

Care Less.

Do Nothing.

Join Midwestern sisters, Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson, for Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project®. Each episode will inspire you to seek out life’s simple joys, find balance in everyday wellness, and lean into the cozy seasons of life. Think of it as your weekly reminder to slow down, embrace the little things, and not take life too seriously.

You’ll no doubt learn a little and laugh a lot.

Escape the chaos, embrace the cozy.

New episodes released every Thursday and streamable everywhere.

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Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project

Jun 22, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

248 | Sober Curious, Hangovers, & Another Story of Survival

In today’s episode, Lauren is sharing an unbelievable story of survival coming out of Colombia involving four children and a plane crash. This story is incredible! Also discussed, cutting back on booze, there’s no real cure for a hangover, and...

Jun 15, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

247 | How To Live Your Best 70% Life

In this week's episode, Michelle and Lauren tackle the idea of living your best 70% life. A conversation inspired by the Editor in Chief of Glamour, Deborah Joseph. Because the truth is, we all need to do and give a...

Jun 08, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

246 | Kim Cattrall, iPhone Hack, and Walking Backwards

This week the sisters are tackling huge Sex and the City news and Lauren shares the best iPhone hack she has ever heard about! You will not want to miss this one! Hot Topics: Tallulah Willis, wellness mantras, and grief...

Jun 01, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

245 | Teen Therapy, AI, and Tina Turner

In today’s episode, the sisters discuss their experiences with exposure and somatic therapy, Lauren’s obsession with AI, and Michelle’s ever-growing library of incredible books she thinks you should read. Hot Topics: Generational trauma, Elise Loehnan, and child anxiety and OCD....

May 25, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

244 | Ticks, Camping, & Anna Nicole Smith

Michelle is sharing her very close encounter with a tick, Lauren is giving her review of Camp Wandawega, and both sisters are sharing everything they are reading, watching, and listening to in this week’s cozy episode. Hot Topics: toothpaste, Ariana...

May 18, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

243 | Mother's Day, Camp Wandawega, & Adult Sleepovers

Michelle and Lauren are covering a lot in today’s episode! They share thoughts on adult sleepovers in light of Scandoval as well as Mother’s Day plans for new mom, Lauren, and veteran mama, Michelle. Hot Topics: Camping, The Today Show,...

May 11, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

242 | Swedish Death Cleaning and More of The Unexpected

In today’s episode, the sisters are discussing another innovative way to declutter your home by way of the Swedes, Lauren’s run in with some car thieves, and one of the strangest concerts she has ever seen. Hot Topics: The Salt...

May 04, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

241 | Florida, Tequila, & The Unexpected

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren are serving up some of the best wheezy laughing yet. With tales from their childhood, Lauren’s most recent travels to Delray Beach, and everything the sisters are reading, watching, and listening to - this...

Apr 27, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

240 | Airplane Debate, Carol Burnett, and Gray Hair

There is drama in the sky and the sisters are here to break it all down. In this episode, Michelle and Lauren cover the airplane debate of who should clean up after your kids on a flight, Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend’s...

Apr 20, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

239 | Succession, Orange Wine, & Mom’s Death Day

Welcome to Season 7! The sisters are back with their first episode of the season and are sharing everything they are reading, watching, listening to, and following in the news and pop culture world. Plenty of personal anecdotes and laughs...

Mar 30, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

238 | King's Coronation, James Craig, & Hot Cross Buns

The sisters are taking on royal news along with the most current true crime story to make headlines. Not to mention Spring recipes, the latest Gwyneth Paltrow drama, and Scream VI. We are so excited you stopped by for a...

Mar 23, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

237 | Scandoval, Pineapple Water, & Gwyneth Paltrow

Michelle and Lauren tackle this week’s most trending topics: The Vanderpump Rules Scandal and Gwenyth Paltrow’s most recent headline-making comments. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered why they turn the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day, this episode is for...