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

May 28, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

76 | Men's Mental Health, Prince Harry, & A Special Guest

Lauren's husband, Anthony Ciancio, sits down with the sisters to discuss mental health, therapy, and Prince Harry's interview on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. Hot Topics: ADD, gray drinking, and Lauren's neck. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this...

May 26, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

75 | Being Sober-Curious and It's Not Too Late

And you're not too old! In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share thoughts on making changes later in life, assuming the worst, and learning from mistakes. Lauren also dives into cutting back on booze and playing with mocktails. Hot Topics:...

May 24, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

74 | Paulina Porzkova, Weird Body Facts, & Texting Etiquette

Michelle and Lauren covered a plethora of topics in this episode including body confidence as we age, IVF, texting etiquette, The Woman in the Window, and so much more. Tune in to hear it all and enjoy! Hot Topics: Gary...

May 21, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

73 | The Four Agreements

Ever love a book so much that you read it back to back in one week? Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this cozy convo. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show...

May 19, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

72 | Living The Island Life on AMI

Lauren is back from Anna Maria Island, Florida and is sharing what island life was like for the past several days. Hot Topics: Ricky Shroder, the monkey bus, and grouper, lots of grouper. Please follow, subscribe, review, and share us...

May 14, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

71 | A Cozy Conversation with Bridget McGuire

Michelle and Lauren sat down with their childhood friend, writer, and comedian, Bridget McGuire, to chat about OCD, dating in the time of quarantine, and old-school stories from when they were kids. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this...

May 12, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

70 | And They're Off!

The sisters take a trip down memory lane and reminisce Lauren's time spent as an entertainment reporter at a thoroughbred racetrack where not all women supported women. Hot Topics: Greek toe, Cheugy, and Jedi mind tricking yourself. Please follow, subscribe,...

May 10, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

69 | A Cozy Conversation with Jenn Neubauer

Michelle and Lauren sat down with their weird internet, Jenn Neubauer from Hook and Garden, for a cozy chat on gardening, slowing down, connecting with the earth, and loved ones no longer here. It's a magical conversation between ladies who...

May 07, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

68 | That One Time In Mexico

The sisters dive into Dove's new campaign on social media and body image then share and answer five questions the most interesting people ask other people while in conversation. Hot Topic: Astray Podcast, Outlander, and The Orange Years. Tune in...

May 05, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

67 | Decoding Teen Slang & A Badass Woman Inventor

Michelle and Lauren sat down for what felt like a huge round of catch-up... and then some. From boozy iced coffee drinks to a feature in Chicago Star newspaper, the sisters have a lot to chat about. Hot Topics: Oyster...

Apr 30, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

66 | Lauren Debuts Her Singing Skills

The sisters take a stroll down memory lane with a little chat about old-school movies, tv shows, and Lauren's pretend boyfriend. Hot Topics: Hey Dude, Sean Astin, and The Monkeys *Due to some technical difficulties the original show planned for...

Apr 28, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

65 | Rachel Hollis Part 2 & Languishing

Lauren and Michelle bring a bit of closure to the Rachel Hollis saga as they discuss the most recent apology issued on her podcast. Tune in as the sisters catch up and also do a little cannabis beverage taste test....