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

Mar 01, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

283 | The Entrepreneur Life and Real Estate Insights with Julie Sutton

In this week’s episode, Lauren and Michelle sit down with the Principal Broker and founder of The Julie Sutton Group, Julie Sutton, to discuss life as an entrepreneur, marketing your business, and insider tips on buying and selling a home....

Feb 22, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

282 | Growing Up Catholic, Bookstore Nostalgia, & Is Oat Milk a Scam

In this week’s cozy conversation, the sisters discuss the nostalgia of bookstores, growing up Catholic, and whether or not oat milk is indeed a scam. Hot Topics: Lauren called the police again, Kristin Hannah’s The Women, and party hosting anxiety. If...

Feb 15, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

281 | Super Bowl, Julia Roberts, & Some Stuff About Yoga We Didn’t Know

In this week’s episode, real-life sisters, Michelle and Lauren, discuss their Super Bowl thoughts, why Julia Roberts is making headlines, and a few mind-bending facts about yoga. Hot Topics: Lauren’s morning mantra, Michelle’s first sourdough loaf, and Nancy Meyer's esthetic...

Feb 08, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

280 | The Grammys, Nyad, and the 90-Day Dinner

Join Michelle and Lauren this week as they discuss the Grammys, one of the best films they’ve ever seen, and a dinner concept for when someone is in need of support. Hot Topics: Michelle’s sourdough starter, The Greatest Night in...

Feb 01, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

279 | Caffeine, Amelia Earhart, & Parenting Teens

This week, Michelle and Lauren are tackling hard-hitting topics ranging from Panera’s Charged Lemonade and the ongoing hunt for Amelia Earhart. Toss in parenting with teens and traveling with toddlers and this episode is a doozy! Hot Topics: Poor Things,...

Jan 18, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

278 | Chicago Is Frozen, Decluttering, & The Emmys

This week, temps are below zero in Chicago while the sisters are cozying up behind the mics. While hibernating, both are decluttering their homes, tuning into the Emmys, and reading, watching, and listening to content they can’t wait to share...

Jan 11, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

277 | The Golden Globes, “Dry January”, & The Power of Kindness

Join Michelle and Lauren for lots of wheezy laughs in this week’s episode as they discuss Jeremy Allen White’s new Calvin Klein campaign, a cannabis-infused dryish January, thoughts on this year’s Golden Globes, and the power of kindness. Hot Topics:...

Jan 04, 2024
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

276 | Slowing Down, Saltburn, & Dirty Martinis

Happy New Year, listeners! Join Michelle and Lauren in this week’s episode as they catch up in 2024! Per usual, they discuss what they are reading and watching, including the ever-so-popular, Saltburn. Learn how Lauren shakes up the perfect dirty...

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...