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

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....

Aug 03, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

254 | Women’s World Cup, UFOs, & Sinéad O’Connor

In this episode, the sisters celebrate the strong women of the World Cup 2023 along with the late Sinéad O’Connor. And when it comes to being cozy, there is nothing cozier than chatting about our favorite alien movies! Hot Topics:...

Jul 27, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

253 | Girl Dinner, Carlee Russell, & The Power of Gratitude

In this episode, the sisters share their thoughts on the missing person case involving 25-year-old Carlee Russell, the trending #girldinner, and the true power behind a daily gratitude practice. Hot Topics: Ultra-processed foods, Chanel Miller’s Know My Name, and Bear Season...

Jul 20, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

252 | Menopause, Tampon Gate, and The Grossest Husband Ever

In this week’s episode, Lauren is opening up about yet another health scare, but this time, she didn’t lose days worrying thanks to therapy. Michelle is sharing her newest read about menopause and women’s healthcare. And both sisters are offering...

Jul 13, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

251 | American Gladiators, Kyle Richards, & The New Twitter

In this week’s episode, the sisters dissect some of the most current news regarding social media, a blossoming romance for a Bravo housewife, and one of the most nostalgic docuseries to ever hit Netflix! Hot Topics: Zara, Close Encounters of...

Jul 06, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

250 | Mangos Are Good For You, The Air Quality Not So Much

Lauren can’t stop eating mangos and is excited to report that they are jam-packed with a ton of health benefits. Unfortunately, the air quality is not. The sisters also dive into whether or not you should invite the entire class...

Jun 29, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

249 | Aging, Tarot Cards, & TikTok Parenting

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren discuss America’s view on aging, parenting advice from TikTok, and witchy summer solstice celebrations. Hot Topics: Summer Wellness, Goldfish swimming lessons, and Luna’s first birthday. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project...

Jun 22, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

248 | Sober Curious, Hangovers, & Another Story of Survival

In today’s episode, Lauren is sharing an unbelievable story of survival coming out of Colombia involving four children and a plane crash. This story is incredible! Also discussed, cutting back on booze, there’s no real cure for a hangover, and...

Jun 15, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

247 | How To Live Your Best 70% Life

In this week's episode, Michelle and Lauren tackle the idea of living your best 70% life. A conversation inspired by the Editor in Chief of Glamour, Deborah Joseph. Because the truth is, we all need to do and give a...

Jun 08, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

246 | Kim Cattrall, iPhone Hack, and Walking Backwards

This week the sisters are tackling huge Sex and the City news and Lauren shares the best iPhone hack she has ever heard about! You will not want to miss this one! Hot Topics: Tallulah Willis, wellness mantras, and grief...

Jun 01, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

245 | Teen Therapy, AI, and Tina Turner

In today’s episode, the sisters discuss their experiences with exposure and somatic therapy, Lauren’s obsession with AI, and Michelle’s ever-growing library of incredible books she thinks you should read. Hot Topics: Generational trauma, Elise Loehnan, and child anxiety and OCD....

May 25, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

244 | Ticks, Camping, & Anna Nicole Smith

Michelle is sharing her very close encounter with a tick, Lauren is giving her review of Camp Wandawega, and both sisters are sharing everything they are reading, watching, and listening to in this week’s cozy episode. Hot Topics: toothpaste, Ariana...