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

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_...

Jan 15, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

33 | A Cozy Chit-Chat On Cannabis & Self-Care

Cannabis self-care and near-death (not ours) experiences are hot topics in this episode. Michelle also shares an update on Operation No More Hot Mess along with her tips on decluttering your computer and email inboxes. Help is on the way....

Jan 13, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

32 | Last Week Was Definitely NOT hygge.

In this week's first episode, Michelle and Lauren don't ignore the elephant in the room. They dive right into the coup d'état, Kamala's Vogue cover, and the revival of SATC. Do you hoard links to articles you plan to read...

Jan 08, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

31 | Films From Our Youth Were Terrifying. Period.

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren take a time machine back to the late 1980s to revisit movies of our past. Once arriving back in 2021, they cover some COVID etiquette. Hot Topics: adult onesies, Flight of the Navigator, and...

Jan 06, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

30 | The Jig Is Up

Michelle shares something she’s been dealing with, a secret struggle if you will, one that finally caught up to her. In an exciting turn of events, it happens to be a really good thing that will create opportunities for her...

Jan 01, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

29 | The New Year's Special

Michelle and Lauren send-off 2020 with a big ole kick to the curb. Hot Topics: Vaxxies, skincare, and the history of selfies. Resources: The Guardian: Selfie: Australian Slang Term Named International Word of The Year Subscribe to our podcast and...

Dec 30, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

28 | Would You Rather? Justin Theroux or Justin Trudeau

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren play catch up post-Christmas. While chatting they also dive into the mystery of DB Cooper and the not so mystery of Hilaria Baldwin. Hot Topics: Jennifer Anniston, Rummikub, and pavlovas Resources: HBO: The Mystery...

Dec 23, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

27 |Is It 2021, Yet?

Michelle and Lauren are covering all bases of not what's going right, but what's going wrong. After all, it is 2020. As sisters do, they talk it through and offer one another sisterly advice. Hot Topics: Dildos, holiday madness, &...