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

Dec 16, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

25 | To Be Friends Or Not To Be Friends?

In this episode, the sisters explore friendship break-ups and when it’s safe to say, “it’s over”. Google trends for 2020 were also discussed as there were lots to look up this year, including “why?” Other Hot Topics: Tom Hanks, ghosting,...

Dec 11, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

24 | Special Holiday Episode: The History of Christmas!

Ever wonder why we erect sparkly Christmas trees, where candy canes come from, or why Krampus didn't make his way to the states like Santa Claus? Our gift to you is an entire episode of why the hell we do...

Dec 09, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

23 | Remember Dream Perfume From The Gap?

In this episode, first, you'll laugh, then you might cry. That's what Michelle did. SPOILER ALERT (kind of) - We cover The Undoing and why we loved hated it. Then things got really fun when we talked about grief during...

Dec 04, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

22 | We Are Jolly AF And Hope You Are Too

The sisters are covering a lot of ground in this episode. From a date that Lauren will never ever forget to a round of Actually Curious, and Covid-safe ways to hang with friends and fam, this episode is the perfect...

Dec 02, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

21 | It's Official. Jack Frost Is Nipping!

The sisters flip the script in this episode kicking things off with Hot Topics, then ending with a few 'This Just In's' that will probably make you cry a little and laugh a lot. Real feel good stories in this...

Nov 27, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

20 | Cozy Convo With Brendan Greeley

Michelle and Lauren sit down with their very first guest, friend, fellow podcaster, and Chicago radio personality, Brenden Greeley for a good old-fashioned cozy conversation over a couple Miller Lites. Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at...

Nov 25, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

19 | We Are Your Wintertime Ambassadors

This is a jam-packed cozy conversation. Michelle and Lauren share some shows to watch, and not watch. A holiday playlist that will lower your blood pressure (disclaimer: there is no medical research done to support this claim). It's a coffee...

Nov 20, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

18 | Only Male Turkeys Gobble. That and So Much More!

SUMMARY: Michelle and Lauren take you all the way back to 1621 to our country's very first Thanksgiving. Tons of holiday fun facts, including Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line, "Brown Friday", and the real story behind Jingle Bells. Reader reviews too! Hot...

Nov 18, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

17 | High Tea (Not really) with The Sister Project

Oh, this one is a doozy. The sisters catch up on parenting in a pandemic and a movement Lauren wants to start. Both share their most cringe-worthy grade school memories, inspired by PEN15 on HULU. Hot Topics: The Crown, winter...

Nov 13, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

16 | Always Start Low and Slow

Going to a cannabis dispensary for the first time can be nerve-wrecking, we're offering tips to navigate your first experience as well as our favorite cannabis products. Followed up by our best tips for productivity that comes by way of...

Nov 11, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

15 | Checkmate and Egg Nog!

On this episode, the sisters dive deep into The Queen's Gambit and the power of self-compassion and emotional intelligence. They also review two new seasonal items from Trader Joe's...you're going to want to run and not walk to your closest...

Nov 06, 2020
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

14 | Think Like A Norwegian

The sisters kick things off with a mental health post-election check-in then lighten things up with one of their coziest chats yet. Get your chunky sweater on and torch a candle because we're talking hygge! Hot Topics: Roast chicken and...