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

Jun 09, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

81 | Bees, The Brain, and Eddie Van Halen

The sisters are at it again with their weekly catch-up, random stories, and a few news items they feel are worthy of sharing. Prepare to laugh and learn. Happy listening, stay cozy! Hot Topics: Clams, Ranch Water, and neuropathways. If...

Jun 07, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

80 | Justine Bateman & The Feminist Menopause

Michelle and Lauren are chatting about Justine Bateman's new book, FACE, and the bizarre obsession with society's obsession with women's looks. They also dive into the New York Times article, The Feminist Menopause, and talk about ways women can have...

Jun 04, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

79 | Investigative Report: Lake Lanier, Georgia

This one is a doozy! In this episode, Lauren and Michelle, cover the history of one of the spookiest lakes in the country, Lake Lanier, Georgia. A lake that was once a town runs deep with many lake fatalities, missing...

Jun 02, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

78 | Judy Heumann, Friends, & Styles That Date You

Michelle and Lauren go back and forth catching up after the long holiday weekend and cover a plethora of topics. From what they're reading, eating, watching, and doing to when is the best time of day to make whoopie. Hot...

May 31, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

77 | A Cozy Conversation with Nicole Barile

Michelle and Lauren sat down with Clinical Psychologist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Nicole Barile, to discuss food and mental health. Hot topics: gut health, you are what you digest, and mindful eating If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister...

May 28, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

76 | Men's Mental Health, Prince Harry, & A Special Guest

Lauren's husband, Anthony Ciancio, sits down with the sisters to discuss mental health, therapy, and Prince Harry's interview on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. Hot Topics: ADD, gray drinking, and Lauren's neck. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this...

May 26, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

75 | Being Sober-Curious and It's Not Too Late

And you're not too old! In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share thoughts on making changes later in life, assuming the worst, and learning from mistakes. Lauren also dives into cutting back on booze and playing with mocktails. Hot Topics:...

May 24, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

74 | Paulina Porzkova, Weird Body Facts, & Texting Etiquette

Michelle and Lauren covered a plethora of topics in this episode including body confidence as we age, IVF, texting etiquette, The Woman in the Window, and so much more. Tune in to hear it all and enjoy! Hot Topics: Gary...

May 21, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

73 | The Four Agreements

Ever love a book so much that you read it back to back in one week? Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this cozy convo. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show...

May 19, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

72 | Living The Island Life on AMI

Lauren is back from Anna Maria Island, Florida and is sharing what island life was like for the past several days. Hot Topics: Ricky Shroder, the monkey bus, and grouper, lots of grouper. Please follow, subscribe, review, and share us...

May 14, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

71 | A Cozy Conversation with Bridget McGuire

Michelle and Lauren sat down with their childhood friend, writer, and comedian, Bridget McGuire, to chat about OCD, dating in the time of quarantine, and old-school stories from when they were kids. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this...

May 12, 2021
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

70 | And They're Off!

The sisters take a trip down memory lane and reminisce Lauren's time spent as an entertainment reporter at a thoroughbred racetrack where not all women supported women. Hot Topics: Greek toe, Cheugy, and Jedi mind tricking yourself. Please follow, subscribe,...