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

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...

Jan 29, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

38 | Don't You Know That You Are Toxic?

After reading up on toxic positivity (TP), Michelle and Lauren will never ever again utter the words, "positive vibes". Ok maybe they will, but it will definitely make them butthurt. Hot Topics: True Crime and Patreon Resource Links: Healthline: Toxic...

Jan 27, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

37 | A Snowy Stroll Down Memory Lane

Inspired by the HBO documentary, Class Action Park, Michelle and Lauren dive deep into memories of the '80s and public pools. Hot Topics: The Burbs, Larry King, and Timber Trails Killer Whales. Resource Links: NYT: Larry King, Breezy Interviewer of...

Jan 22, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

36 | Our Life Hacks and Ways To Be There For Other Humans

Michelle and Lauren dive deep into ways to be there for someone whose loved one receives a serious diagnosis and share life hacks they have learned along the way. Hot Topics: The Night Stalker & Hippos in Colombia Resource Links:...

Jan 21, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

35 | Special Inauguration Episode

The sisters are covering inauguration fashion, Officer Eugene Goodman, Poet & Activist Amanda Gorman, Madame Vice President Harris, and so much more! Hot Topics: Blue Jelly Bellies, Bernie's Mittens, and President Biden's first day on the job. Subscribe to our...

Jan 20, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

34 | Is Everything and Its Mother Going Online???

The sisters discuss the influx of psychics online, therapists on TikTok, and how Lauren took her yoga business to the internet because well, there was really no other option. Hot Topics: Bridgerton...and it's a steamy one. Resource Links: Instagram: @lmyoga_...