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

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...

Oct 05, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

263 | FTD Awareness, Products We Love, and a Very Special Guest

Today on the podcast, Michelle’s alter ego, Lil Blinda, joins the sisters to chat phone etiquette, the Murdaugh Murders, and products the sisters are loving right now. Hot Topics: Kitsch hair care, Montessori toddlers, & phone call etiquette --- Support...

Sep 28, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

262 | Mewing, Bethany Frankel & When Lauren Got Her Groove Back

In this week’s episode, Lauren is sharing when she finally felt like her old self after having a baby. The sisters are also discussing the internet's attempt to cancel Bethenny Frankel and the viral way to look amazing in any...

Sep 21, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

261 | Fast Fashion, Thrifting, and Sisterhood

This week, the sisters are joined by the founder and COO of Closest Closet, Danielle Osborne. After learning about the detrimental effects fast fashion is having on our environment, Danielle opened her very own second-hand boutique in La Grange, IL....

Sep 14, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

260 | Blue Zones, Fall Poems, & White Coat Syndrome

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into the Netflix hit series, Live to 100, and along with how Lauren works Jedi mind tricks at the doctor’s office. Hot topics: free bleeding, Blue Zones, and Michelle’s current reads. If you...

Sep 06, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

259 | Autumn Reset & Pimple Popping In Public

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren address some curious behavior at recent Chicago baseball games and dive into ways to reset for fall. Per usual. they share what they’re reading, watching, and listening to. Enjoy and stay cozy! Hot Topics:...

Aug 31, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

258 | Fall Fashion Trends of 2023 & Not Giving Up On Your Dreams

This conversation with The Sister Project is inspired by The Mel Robbins Podcast and fall fashion! Move over Barbie pink, there’s a new hue in town! Hot topics: Health benefits of peas, Netflix’s Depp vs. Heard, & a solid parenting...

Aug 24, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

257 | Barbie Review & A Life Changing, Mindfulness Tik Tok Hack

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren are sharing not only their review of the Barbie movie but also one of the most mind-blowing mindfulness hacks Lauren has come across on Tik Tok yet! And as always, their weekly recommendations...

Aug 17, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

256 | Bed Rotting, Kevin Bacon, & Diamond Lake

Move over hygge, bed-rotting is the new cozy. This new trend is the topic of conversation along with the six degrees of Kevin Bacon movies and Diamond Lake, Michigan. Hot Topics: Water bottle hygiene, the I’ve Had It podcast, and the...

Aug 10, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

255 | The Bear, Chicago Pizza, & Women Leaving The 9-5

Michelle and Lauren have finished The Bear Season 2 and have their full review ready for you. Heads up, lots of SPOILERS. The sisters are also discussing Chicago-style pizza and why women are leaving their 9-5 jobs for shift work....