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.

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Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project

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,...

Oct 07, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

123 | The Murdaugh Murders

In this episode of Cozy Conversations, The True Crime Series, Michelle and Lauren put on their detective hats to break down The Murdaugh Murders. Buckle up, this one is a doozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project...

Oct 05, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

122 | Our Dead Mom's Birthday and Everything October

Lauren and Michelle are celebrating their dead mom's birthday with an entire episode all about October, June's (and their) favorite month. From pumpkin species to Frankenstein Friday, if you love October, you want to tune in. Hot Topics: Grief, John...

Oct 01, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

121 | Mercury In Retrograde & Psychedelics in Michigan

Michelle and Lauren had the worst day ever thanks to Mercury in retrograde. Hot Topics: Mackinac Island, Only Murders In The Building, & Walking Meditations with Insight Timer If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like...

Sep 28, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

120 | Dreaming of Prince Harry, a Spooky Doll, and Books Galore

Lauren and Michelle share all the books they're reading, Lauren's steamy dreams of Prince Harry, and the tale of a spooky doll. Hot Topics: The FBI, being witchy, and PSL If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and...

Sep 23, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

119 | Stanford Blatch, Human Design, & Lauren's Pumpkin Spice Latte

In today's episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin beers, and why everyone should give themselves more credit because the truth is, we're always keeping track of what we don't do, not what we have accomplished. Hot...

Sep 21, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

118 | Mabon and Happy Fall Y'all

Michelle and Lauren are getting their witchy vibes on for the fall season ahead and are covering all things Mabon. This episode covers mindful ways to celebrate the autumn season so that you, too, can get your witchy vibes brewing....