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

Nov 07, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

318 | Darkness and Connection: Finding Balance in Seasonal Change

Get ready to embrace the dark side—no, not the spooky kind, but the kind that does wonders for your mental well-being. In this episode, Michelle and Lauren explore how the days are getting shorter, but your mood doesn’t have to....

Oct 31, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

317 | Embracing Our Fate: From Perimenopause Symptoms to Election Realities

Join Lauren and Michelle as they dive into the chaos of morning routines, election anxiety, and the joys of family culinary traditions—because who doesn’t need some comfort food before casting a vote? They tackle everything from deep breathing and psilocybin...

Oct 23, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

316 | Carmex, Conspiracies, and Culinary Comforts: A Fall Fest of Thoughts

Join sisters Michelle and Lauren in this week’s Cozy Conversation, where they explore everything from the allure of Carmex lip balm to the fascinating world of apples—who knew fruit could be so captivating? They share heartfelt reflections on fall festivities,...

Oct 17, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

315 | Boo Baskets: The Halloween Debate You Didn't Know You Needed

In this week’s cozy convo, Lauren and Michelle dive into the spooky world of consumerism—just in time for Halloween, where boo baskets are practically an Olympic sport! They discuss how making lasting memories is far more rewarding than stockpiling plastic...

Oct 10, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

314 | Witchy Wisdom: Mindset, Manifestation, and Menopause

In this episode of Cozy Convos, Lauren and Michelle spill the tea on their recent adventures at a witch parade—complete with brooms, giggles, and a few questionable train antics! They chat about the joys of Halloween decorations, indulge in their...

Oct 03, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

313 | Why Cozy Season and Constant Connectivity Don’t Mix

In this week’s conversation, Michelle and Lauren discuss the major downsides to constant connectivity. From mental health and loneliness to shortening attention spans and expectations of immediate responses, constant connection has a host of problems. Which is why the sisters...

Sep 26, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

312 | Why You Should Face Your Fears & It’s Fall Y’all

In this week’s conversation, Michelle and Lauren dive into how facing your fears can help you live the life you dream. From starting a business to traveling the world with a toddler - they’re taking down one fear at a...

Sep 19, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

311 | The Power of Intention Setting & Lauren's Italian Travels Continue

In this week’s cozy convo, Michelle and Lauren explore the power of intention setting. As they share in this episode, instead of feeling like a victim of circumstance, setting intentions helps you become the conscious creator of your days and...

Sep 12, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

310 | Slowing Down and Aperitivo in Italy

Michelle is back from Italy while Lauren stayed behind and on today’s Cozy Conversation, they are sharing their Italian getaway with listeners. From cultural aspects they loved to traveling with a toddler, the sisters have a full -n travel report....

Sep 05, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

309 | Reset For Fall & We're Off To Italy

In this week’s cozy conversation, Michelle and Lauren discuss their preparations for their upcoming trip to Italy along with their transition from summer to fall. They’re including packing strategies and discuss the importance of slowing down and enjoying the moment...

Aug 29, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

308 | How To Better Listen To Your Gut & A Hack That Will Blow Your Mind

In this week’s conversation, Michelle and Lauren explore the benefits of tuning into your intuition and gut feelings. Inspired by a recent article in Real Simple, the sisters discuss ways to tap into your inner voice and how it has...

Aug 22, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

307 | The Chicago Spirit and Daily Ways To Stress Less

In this week’s cozy conversation, Michelle and Lauren express their love for the great city of Chicago and the spirit of this Midwest gem and its people. The sisters are diving into a recent Mel Robbins podcast about 8 realistic...