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

Mar 17, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

51 | Women: Both Powerful and Prey

When it comes to catching up after the weekend, Michelle and Lauren have heeps to discuss. From sending sperm to the moon and powerful women in the Bronze Age...the sisters are covering that and everything in between. Hot Topics: Sarah...

Mar 12, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

50 | Endometriosis, Momming, & Cannabis

Go on ahead and cozy up for this one - it's p. Lauren shares product reviews while Michelle shares her experience as a mom who is enthusiastic about cannabis. Most importantly, March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Lauren opens up about...

Mar 10, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

49 | Cozy Convos Covers Harry & Meghan

If the world is talking about something, so is The Sister Project. Lauren and Michelle unpack Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah and share their thoughts and perspectives. Hot Topics: Face cupping, Piers Morgan, and the royals. Please subscribe and...

Mar 05, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

48 | A Cozy Conversation with Parenting Coach, Louise Clarke

Michelle and Lauren were joined by parenting coach and mindfulness teacher, Louise Clarke, to discuss parenting during a pandemic, mindful tools to help moms and dads navigate life at home, and a reminder that you are doing the best you...

Mar 03, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

47 | It All Started With Fun & Games

After coming in close contact with Covid, the sisters are podcasting from afar while in Q-tine. After their weekend catch-up and a couple of laughs, they switch gears and dive headfirst into Netflix's, I Care A Lot and issues surrounding...

Feb 26, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

46 | A Cozy Conversation with Deanna Rocca

TITLE: A Cozy Conversation with Deanna Rocca SUMMARY: Lauren's best friend, Deanna, joined in all the way from Melbourne, Australia for a very cozy and very long-distance chat. Lauren also may have gotten Michelle tipsy with a delicious mezcal Lou's...

Feb 24, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

45 | Scandinavian Health Hacks, Sex Motels, and Stress Cycles

The sisters are covering it all. Texas. The Sybaris. Health benefits of polar plunges and saunas. The stress cycle. The Pocket App. Toxic Individualism. AIRE ancient baths, and so so much more. Hot Topics: Ted Cruz, the Peloton App, and...

Feb 19, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

44 | Is Bossware The New Spyware?

Michelle and Lauren may have gone on fifty tangents in this conversation, but it's very important to know that your boss may be spying on you, and using the laughing emoji makes you look old. They both cried in this...

Feb 17, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

43 | This One Is For All The Moms Out There

In this episode, the sisters are tackling the small stuff like a snowstorm and some celeb news, but what Michelle and Lauren are really here to talk about is what it's like being a mom during a pandemic. Hot Topics:...

Feb 10, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

41 |This Week In Celebrity News

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren cover both the latest updates in the Armie Hammer scandal and the documentary, Framing Britney Spears. Hot Topics: Subway's tuna sandwich and Lauren's first time gambling. Resources: BuzzFeed: 18 Things We Learned From Framing...

Feb 05, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

40 | A Cozy Convo With Anthony Ciancio

Lauren's husband, Anthony Ciancio, joins her and Michelle to discuss what it's like to change careers at 40 in order to follow his dreams and passions. If you've ever wanted to or thought about changing careers, tune in. Plus, they...

Feb 03, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

39 |The Midwest Knows How To Do Snowstorms

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into a smorgasbord of catching up after a week of snow in Chicago. They're also answering listener's questions and chatting mountain survival stories. Hot topics: Everest, snow weiners, and Dustin Diamond. Resource: Patch: Phallic...