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 29, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

275 | Our Christmas Round Up

This week, sit back and relax as the sisters offer a full review of their Christmas Eve. From fish salads to Escalade limos, this episode is filled with nostalgia and holiday vibes. Hot Topics: Volare restaurant, White Elephant, and giving...

Dec 21, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

274 | Our Christmas Special!

In this weeks episode, the sisters are toasting to the holidays! Michelle and Lauren take a trip down memory lane to share some of their favorite Christmas memories, the good and the bad, along with a rather cheeky game of...

Dec 14, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

273 | Camel Toe, Word of The Year, & Andy Williams

This week, Michelle and Lauren discuss the horrors of camel toe, the Oxford dictionary’s word of the year, and that time Andy Williams’ (yes the guy who sings It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year) ex-wife murdered her husband...

Dec 07, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

272 | Motherhood and Cannabis

This week, the sisters were joined by Kim Schmidtbauer and Sara Raasch of Curaleaf dispensaries to discuss the stressors of motherhood, finding the job of your dreams, and how they integrate cannabis into their lives. Thank you to Curaleaf for...

Nov 30, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

271 | Women’s Mental Health and The Hormonal Journeys We Go Through

This week, the sisters were joined by board-certified psychiatrist and medical director of Meridian's Reproductive Psychiatry & Wellness Division, Dr. Aparna Chatterjee, M.D. Women go through so many changes throughout our lifetimes, many of which we are never fully prepared for...

Nov 23, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

270 | Thanksgiving, Free Birding, and Twin Flames

In this episode, Lauren and Michelle are diving into Thanksgiving traditions, Gwenyth Paltrow’s newest slang for empty nesting, and yet another cult documentary, Escaping Twin Flames. Hot Topics: Curaleaf, Martha Stewart, and chicken in a bag If you love Cozy...

Nov 16, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

269 | Holiday Hygiene, Britney Spears, & Stuck in Child’s Pose

This week, Michelle and Lauren are discussing Britney’s memoir, how to manage some holiday stress, and the time Lauren got stuck in child’s pose after an evening yoga class. Hot Topics: Flower Power Club, Marco Island, & a Scandinavian Christmas...

Nov 08, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

268 | Matthew Perry, Pomegranates, & Wigs

In this week’s episode, Lauren and Michelle discuss Matthew Perry’s legacy and pomegranates' incredible health benefits. Time to stock up! They’re also in wigs, which makes everything more fun. Hot Topics: Britney Spears' memoir, Michelle’s Halloween party, and Tarte’s creaseless...

Nov 02, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

267 | It’s Christmas Now, Tradwives, and the Health Benefits of Birding

The Sister Project has flipped the holiday switch and are officially in Christmas mode. They’re also discussing social media tradwives and the health benefits of birding because there are many! Hot Topics: A Little Life, A Haunting in Venice, &...

Oct 26, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

266 | Witches Ride, Halloween History, & Natalie Holloway

This week’s episode is a spooky, cozy conversation filled with real ghost stories, why we celebrate Halloween, and closure in the Natalie Holloway murder case. Hot Topics: coffee makers, our hometown (La Grange, IL), and getting the most out of...

Oct 19, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

265 | Haunted Houses, Bloody Mary, & Naked Attraction

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into old-school Halloween legends, haunted house adventures, Michelle’s newest TV recommendation (buckle up), and a recap of Lauren’s trip to NYC. Hot Topics: Jada Pinkett Smith, Halloween candy, and McDonald’s new sauces!...

Oct 12, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

264 | Pam Anderson, Dead Mom's Birthday, & Castor Oil

In this week’s episode, the sisters are discussing Pam Anderson rolling up to Paris Fashion Week sans make-up, their dead mom’s birthday, and the potential skin benefits of castor oil. Hot Topics: The Golden Bachelor, ghosts, and products we love...