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

Nov 18, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

135 | The Power and Magic of Walking Everyday

Did you know that walking daily is actually really, really good for you? In fact, it's good for your mind, body, and soul. In this episode, we are unpacking what it is exactly about daily walks that is so good...

Nov 16, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

134 | Let's Talk About Sex Education with Candor Health Education

Joining Michelle and Lauren on the podcast are Business Development Manager, Laura Schwartz, and Health Educator, Rachel Simmons, of Candor Health Education discuss puberty and sex education for today's youth. Hot Topics: Tips for parents, consent, and sexually explicit texts....

Nov 11, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

133 | Sarah Jessica Parker and Aging, Infertility Journey Hiccups, and Practicing Patience

People age, that's what we do and SJP is here to remind us that she is going nowhere just because of it. So in today's episode, we're covering her Vogue cover and interview as well as how to practice patience...

Nov 09, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

132 | Chateau Dumplings and The Tipsy Housewife

When it comes to cozy food is there anything cozier than dumplings? We think not. In an effort to support this, we sat down with the dumpling man himself and owner of Chateau Dumplings, Matt Flickinger along with his recipe...

Nov 04, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

131 | Ayurveda and Wellness With The Founder & CEO of UMA Oils, Shrankhla Holecek

Lauren and Michelle sat down with the founder and CEO of UMA oils, Shrankhla Holecek, for a conversation on skincare, Ayurveda, and wellness. Shrankkhla is a wealth of knowledge and will leave you feeling inspired to learn and implement Ayurvedic...

Nov 02, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

130 | Prioritizing Yourself and Your Time with Coach and Co-Pilot Founder, Aviva Brill

Michelle and Lauren sat down with life coach Aviva Brill, Founder of Co-Pilot, to discuss time management, prioritizing yourself, and how to create space for your dreams and wants all while trying to get the essential things done. Along with...

Oct 28, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

129 | The Lizzie Borden Murders

SUMMARY: Michelle and Lauren go back in time to investigate the old fashioned ax murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, MA 1892. Did their daughter/step daughter Lizzie Borden commit this heinous crime? Tune in to find out....

Oct 26, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

128 | Bloody Mary, The Ouija Board, and Chicago Hauntings

It's Halloween week so the sisters are getting spooky! Michelle and Lauren dive into folklores from childhood along with a few of Chicago's most haunted places. Hot Topics: Bachelor's Grove, The Country House, Witch Board, and Samhain If you love...

Oct 21, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

127 | It's Spooky Season, Let's Talk About Scary Movies

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren sit down with Lauren's husband and filmmaker, Anthony Ciancio, to have a cozy chat about horror movies. It is the Halloween season after all. Hot Topics: Craig T. Nelson, Movies That Made Us, Halloween...

Oct 19, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

126 | Let's Get Witchy With It

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share their witchy side of life with their listeners. Hot Topics: IVF and public restrooms, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and Belguim mussels. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like...

Oct 14, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

125 | Simple Sauce, Chain-Smoking, and Disappearing Dates

In this episode, Lauren shares with Michelle tales of disappearing dates, cemetery ghost stories, and their family's recipe for the easiest and most delicious simple pasta sauce. Hot Topics, Candy corn brats, Boston's Northend, and Graceland Cemetery If you love...

Oct 12, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

124 | Cannabis Plants, The Pigs, and Winging It

In this episode, Lauren shares some unfortunate news about her cannabis plant, her adventure at the Chicago Marathon, and Michelle's son, William, had a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Chicago White Sox Playoff game. Hot Topics: Driving meditations, The Pigs documentary,...