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

Jul 04, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

301 | Are Youth Sports Worth It and Stress-Free Birthday Parties

In this week’s episode, Lauren and Michelle take on youth sports and the challenges associated with it. The sisters discuss the pressure and strain on families, the financial burden, the lack of free time, and the intensity surrounding the culture...

Jun 27, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

300 | Celebrating 300 Episodes & The Power of Perspective

In this week’s episode, Lauren and Michelle celebrate their 300th episode and reflect on their podcasting journey. They discuss their early days of podcasting, the changes they've made over time, and the lessons they've learned, along with the importance of...

Jun 20, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

299 | Lauren Does Vegas, Michelle Does Pickle Ball & The Benefits of Relaxing

In this week’s episode, Lauren tells tales from her first time in Vegas while Michelle has become quite the pickleball player. The sisters also discuss the importance and health benefits of relaxing - something a lot of people feel guilty...

Jun 13, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

298 | Cicada Update, Growing Wiser, and Yet Another Cult Obsession

In this week’s cozy conversation, Lauren and Michelle discuss various topics including their favorite beauty products for summer, why on earth people join cults, and an update on the Midwest cicada invasion. The sisters also share their thoughts on the...

Jun 06, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

297 | Back to Therapy Lauren Goes & Men’s Mental Health

This week, Michelle and Lauren are discussing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month along with Lauren’s journey back to therapy. Hot Topics: Tips to finding the right therapist for you, Wiser Than Me Podcast, and Full Swing on Netflix If you love Cozy...

May 30, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

296 | Cicada Invasion and The Benefits Being Outdoors As We Age

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren are diving into the cicada invasion that has taken over the suburbs of Chicago and how spending time outdoors can benefit our minds and well-beings as we age. Join the sisters for a...

May 23, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

295 | Harrison Butker, Jackson Hole, & The Power of a Good Cry

This week, the sisters are weighing in on Harrison Butker’s commencement speech heard around the world, Lauren is rating Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and both sisters share how good a good cry feels. Hot Topics: JoJo Siwa, gardening, and Mel Robbins...

May 16, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

294 | Mother’s Day, Slow Mornings, & Gone Camping

VikingsofIn this week’s episode, Lauren is home from camping and Michelle is back from her girls' trip just in time for Mother’s Day. The sisters share how they spent the special holiday…without their kids. Spoiler alert: they loved it. Also...

May 09, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

293 | What Kind Of Human Are You & Crayze for Swayze

This week, the sisters tackle some hard-hitting observations on what kind of humans they are inspired by a trending TikTok. After sorting out what kind of contributions they make to society, they dive into what it’s like to use fancy...

May 02, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

292 | It’s Toddler, Tornado, and Tiff Season

This past week, tornadoes ripped through part of the country, so naturally Michelle and Lauren are digging into tornado facts and personal experiences. Lauren is sharing her experience with having a toddler while Michelle is enjoying city field trips with...

Apr 25, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

291 | Earth Day, Be Less Busy, and Parenting Is Hard

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren are discussing Earth Day and plastic containers, how to be less busy (aka slow down), and the truth about parenting. And the truth is, it’s really hard. Hot Topics: Vikings, Baby Reindeer, and...

Apr 18, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

290 | A Very Cozy Cannabis Conversation

In celebration of World Cannabis Day (aka 420), Michelle and Lauren are covering all things cannabis. They’re diving into the history of the plant, their favorite canna-products, some hard-hitting canna-facts, and how cannabis can help with pain relief, sleep, creativity,...