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

May 18, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

243 | Mother's Day, Camp Wandawega, & Adult Sleepovers

Michelle and Lauren are covering a lot in today’s episode! They share thoughts on adult sleepovers in light of Scandoval as well as Mother’s Day plans for new mom, Lauren, and veteran mama, Michelle. Hot Topics: Camping, The Today Show,...

May 11, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

242 | Swedish Death Cleaning and More of The Unexpected

In today’s episode, the sisters are discussing another innovative way to declutter your home by way of the Swedes, Lauren’s run in with some car thieves, and one of the strangest concerts she has ever seen. Hot Topics: The Salt...

May 04, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

241 | Florida, Tequila, & The Unexpected

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren are serving up some of the best wheezy laughing yet. With tales from their childhood, Lauren’s most recent travels to Delray Beach, and everything the sisters are reading, watching, and listening to - this...

Apr 27, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

240 | Airplane Debate, Carol Burnett, and Gray Hair

There is drama in the sky and the sisters are here to break it all down. In this episode, Michelle and Lauren cover the airplane debate of who should clean up after your kids on a flight, Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend’s...

Apr 20, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

239 | Succession, Orange Wine, & Mom’s Death Day

Welcome to Season 7! The sisters are back with their first episode of the season and are sharing everything they are reading, watching, listening to, and following in the news and pop culture world. Plenty of personal anecdotes and laughs...

Mar 30, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

238 | King's Coronation, James Craig, & Hot Cross Buns

The sisters are taking on royal news along with the most current true crime story to make headlines. Not to mention Spring recipes, the latest Gwyneth Paltrow drama, and Scream VI. We are so excited you stopped by for a...

Mar 23, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

237 | Scandoval, Pineapple Water, & Gwyneth Paltrow

Michelle and Lauren tackle this week’s most trending topics: The Vanderpump Rules Scandal and Gwenyth Paltrow’s most recent headline-making comments. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered why they turn the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day, this episode is for...

Mar 16, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

236 | MH370 and Aussie Slang with a Real Aussie, Deanna Rocca

Lauren’s Aussie best friend, Deanna Rocca, sat down with the sisters to discuss Malaysian flight 370, self-care, and Australian women in the news. Hot Topics: Macca’s, endometriosis, and Bindi Irwin We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay...

Mar 11, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

235 | Living the Life You Want & Expert Industry Tips with Content Strategist, Kim Rittberg

The sisters sat down with Content Strategist, Video Expert, working mom, and all-around fun (and funny) new weird internet friend, Kim Rittberg, to chat about caring less and living the life you want to live more! We are so excited...

Mar 02, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

234 | Bruce Willis & Late In Life Divorce

In today’s episode, Michelle and Lauren their feelings regarding the horrible news of Bruce Willis' FTD diagnosis. They are also responding to a listener's question, does late in life divorce mess up the kids? Tune in to find out. Hot...

Feb 23, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

233 | Postpartum Anxiety & Normal Houses

In today’s episode, Michelle and Lauren discuss postpartum mental health and the newest social media trend, normal houses. Hot Topics: Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk, We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations...

Feb 16, 2023
by Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

232 | To Sleepover or Not To Sleepover

Michelle and Lauren are taking a trip down memory lane to discuss the current hot debate on whether or not sleepovers are allowed when it comes to their kids. Hot Topics: Netflix documentaries and the Turkey/Syria Earthquake We are so...