Michelle and Lauren were joined by parenting coach and mindfulness teacher, Louise Clarke, to discuss parenting during a pandemic, mindful tools to help moms and dads navigate life at home, and a reminder that you are doing the best you can. Tune in even if you're not a parent, Louise's nuggets of wisdom are for us all. Hot Topics: Device addiction, mental health, and parenting ingredients. Resource Links: INSTAGRAM: Louiseclarke.ypp Your Parenting Partner...
Mar 05, 2021•48 min
After coming in close contact with Covid, the sisters are podcasting from afar while in Q-tine. After their weekend catch-up and a couple of laughs, they switch gears and dive headfirst into Netflix's, I Care A Lot and issues surrounding its topic, elder abuse. Michelle and Lauren share their personal experience along with ways to detect and advocate for loved ones who may be in harm's way and can no longer speak up for themselves. Hot Topics: Olivia Coleman, Creep Street Podcast, & Crystal ...
Mar 03, 2021•52 min
TITLE: A Cozy Conversation with Deanna Rocca SUMMARY: Lauren's best friend, Deanna, joined in all the way from Melbourne, Australia for a very cozy and very long-distance chat. Lauren also may have gotten Michelle tipsy with a delicious mezcal Lou's Libations cocktail called, The Cancun Kick! Heads up: The sound may be a little wonky as it's our first time podcasting to Australia. Hot Topics: How to nurture a friendship from half a planet away and fascinating Aussie fun facts....
Feb 26, 2021•35 min
The sisters are covering it all. Texas. The Sybaris. Health benefits of polar plunges and saunas. The stress cycle. The Pocket App. Toxic Individualism. AIRE ancient baths, and so so much more. Hot Topics: Ted Cruz, the Peloton App, and Daisy Jones and the Six Resources: AMAZON: Daisy Jones & The Six YOUTUBE: Hedo Rick THE DAILY: The Blackout In Texas THE APEIRON: Texas Proves We Live In A Culture Of Toxic Individualism WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE: How To Destress MEDIUM: The History Of Saunas F...
Feb 24, 2021•49 min
Michelle and Lauren may have gone on fifty tangents in this conversation, but it's very important to know that your boss may be spying on you, and using the laughing emoji makes you look old. They both cried in this one talking about their dead mom and you might too, so grab a hanky. Hot Topics: no more I'm sorry, John Wayne Gacy, and the skull emoji. Resources: CNN: If You Use This Emoji, Gen Z Will Call You Old....
Feb 19, 2021•41 min
In this episode, the sisters are tackling the small stuff like a snowstorm and some celeb news, but what Michelle and Lauren are really here to talk about is what it's like being a mom during a pandemic. Hot Topics: Justin Timberlake, Firefly Lane, and Buried by the Bernards Resources: NYT: America's Mothers Are In Crisis NBC: Justin Timberlake Apologizes To Britney Spears And Janet Jackson Chicago Tribune: Chicago's 10 Largest Snowfalls Since 1886...
Feb 17, 2021•46 min
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren cover both the latest updates in the Armie Hammer scandal and the documentary, Framing Britney Spears. Hot Topics: Subway's tuna sandwich and Lauren's first time gambling. Resources: BuzzFeed: 18 Things We Learned From Framing Britney Spears Distractify: Armie Hammer Allegedly Worked Construction 15 Minutes From Location Of Missing Women's Remains Mashed: The Truth About Subway's Tuna Sandwich NYT: The Ugly Secrets Behind The Costco Chicken...
Feb 10, 2021•42 min
Lauren's husband, Anthony Ciancio, joins her and Michelle to discuss what it's like to change careers at 40 in order to follow his dreams and passions. If you've ever wanted to or thought about changing careers, tune in. Plus, they both rip on a Lauren a little so well worth the listen.
Feb 05, 2021•47 min
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into a smorgasbord of catching up after a week of snow in Chicago. They're also answering listener's questions and chatting mountain survival stories. Hot topics: Everest, snow weiners, and Dustin Diamond. Resource: Patch: Phallic Snow Sculpture Was A 10-Year Tradition
Feb 03, 2021•37 min
After reading up on toxic positivity (TP), Michelle and Lauren will never ever again utter the words, "positive vibes". Ok maybe they will, but it will definitely make them butthurt. Hot Topics: True Crime and Patreon Resource Links: Healthline: Toxic Positivity Is Real The Psychology Group: Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes...
Jan 29, 2021•44 min
Inspired by the HBO documentary, Class Action Park, Michelle and Lauren dive deep into memories of the '80s and public pools. Hot Topics: The Burbs, Larry King, and Timber Trails Killer Whales. Resource Links: NYT: Larry King, Breezy Interviewer of The Famous And Infamous, Dies At 87 Wikipedia: Class Action Park Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes ....
Jan 27, 2021•43 min
Michelle and Lauren dive deep into ways to be there for someone whose loved one receives a serious diagnosis and share life hacks they have learned along the way. Hot Topics: The Night Stalker & Hippos in Colombia Resource Links: NETFLIX: Night Stalker DANNIELLE MOSS: How To Support Someone Through A Cancer Diagnosis THE SISTER PROJECT: Our Dementia Journey CNN: Colombia's Cocaine Hippos Must Be Culled...
Jan 22, 2021•52 min
The sisters are covering inauguration fashion, Officer Eugene Goodman, Poet & Activist Amanda Gorman, Madame Vice President Harris, and so much more! Hot Topics: Blue Jelly Bellies, Bernie's Mittens, and President Biden's first day on the job. Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes ....
Jan 21, 2021•45 min
The sisters discuss the influx of psychics online, therapists on TikTok, and how Lauren took her yoga business to the internet because well, there was really no other option. Hot Topics: Bridgerton...and it's a steamy one. Resource Links: Instagram: @lmyoga_ Instagram: @cozyconvoswithtsp Instagram: @thesisterproj LMYoga: Lauren Massarella Yoga Netflix: NYT: Therapists Are On Tik Tok NYT: What, If Anything, Can Psychics Tell Us About All Of This? Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at S...
Jan 20, 2021•42 min
Cannabis self-care and near-death (not ours) experiences are hot topics in this episode. Michelle also shares an update on Operation No More Hot Mess along with her tips on decluttering your computer and email inboxes. Help is on the way. Other hot topics: Goal setting and Gwenyth Paltrow cookbooks (hint: they're the best). Resource links: Leafly: Suck or chew? With cannabis, method matters. Amazon: The Clean Plate Amazon: It's All Good Amazon: The Desire Map Subscribe to our podcast and drop us...
Jan 15, 2021•46 min
In this week's first episode, Michelle and Lauren don't ignore the elephant in the room. They dive right into the coup d'état, Kamala's Vogue cover, and the revival of SATC. Do you hoard links to articles you plan to read in the future? You'll want to download the app, Pocket. Hot Topic: 4 Nordic lifestyle concepts to help enhance and enrich your lives. Resource Links: The Sister Project: Scandinavian Ways To Enhance Your Life Alie Ward: Oikology (Decluttering) Get Pocket: Pocket App Variety: 'S...
Jan 13, 2021•50 min
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren take a time machine back to the late 1980s to revisit movies of our past. Once arriving back in 2021, they cover some COVID etiquette. Hot Topics: adult onesies, Flight of the Navigator, and Burt and Ernie. Resource links: NYT: The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming To Amazon, HBO, HULU and More Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes . **This podcast is sponsored by Equilibria CBD ....
Jan 08, 2021•43 min
Michelle shares something she’s been dealing with, a secret struggle if you will, one that finally caught up to her. In an exciting turn of events, it happens to be a really good thing that will create opportunities for her to focus more on herself. We’re all a work in progress. Hot Topics: 90-year-old authors, the art of rushing, and booze fairies. Resource links: The Sister Project - The Dreadful Art of Rushing NYT - Booze Fairies Flit Across America Chicago Tribune - Downers Grove's Edith Vos...
Jan 06, 2021•44 min
Michelle and Lauren send-off 2020 with a big ole kick to the curb. Hot Topics: Vaxxies, skincare, and the history of selfies. Resources: The Guardian: Selfie: Australian Slang Term Named International Word of The Year Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes ....
Jan 01, 2021•42 min
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren play catch up post-Christmas. While chatting they also dive into the mystery of DB Cooper and the not so mystery of Hilaria Baldwin. Hot Topics: Jennifer Anniston, Rummikub, and pavlovas Resources: HBO: The Mystery Of D.B. Cooper Independent: Jennifer Aniston Criticised For Christmas "1st Pandemic" Ornament The Cut: Unpacking The Drama Around Hilaria Baldwin's Accent Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes ....
Dec 30, 2020•42 min
Michelle and Lauren are covering all bases of not what's going right, but what's going wrong. After all, it is 2020. As sisters do, they talk it through and offer one another sisterly advice. Hot Topics: Dildos, holiday madness, & breakdowns. Resource Links: The Sister Project: Santa's Beard Luxxe Honor: A Wellness Studio and Natural Product Company Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes ....
Dec 23, 2020•41 min
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren play catch up after the latter escaped to Palm Beach, FL. Lauren comes back with tales of billionaires and the time she hung out with a Queen. Somehow the conversation naturally progressed to Matthew McCaugnhey's life lessons and our favorite cannabis edibles. Hot Topics: Harry & Meghan Podcast, The Christmas Star, & snow days. Resource Links: The Sister Project: Cannabis Stocking Stuffers Chicago Tribune: A Challenge: Read The #1 Book From The Year Y...
Dec 18, 2020•42 min
In this episode, the sisters explore friendship break-ups and when it’s safe to say, “it’s over”. Google trends for 2020 were also discussed as there were lots to look up this year, including “why?” Other Hot Topics: Tom Hanks, ghosting, and Timothèe Chalamet Resource Links: Google: Year In Search 2020 Bustle: 11 Weird Signs Your Friendship Is Ending The Sister Project: Scandinavian Noir Book List The Sister Project: Beautiful Bali The Sister Project: Lessons From Australia The Sister Project: T...
Dec 16, 2020•42 min
Ever wonder why we erect sparkly Christmas trees, where candy canes come from, or why Krampus didn't make his way to the states like Santa Claus? Our gift to you is an entire episode of why the hell we do what we do at Christmastime. Hot Topics: Prince Albert, Sinter Klaus, and yule logs Resources: Town and Country: How Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Made The Christmas Tree a Staple History.com - The History of Christmas History.com - Meet Krampus Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review ...
Dec 11, 2020•43 min
In this episode, first, you'll laugh, then you might cry. That's what Michelle did. SPOILER ALERT (kind of) - We cover The Undoing and why we loved hated it. Then things got really fun when we talked about grief during the holidays and a pandemic because #deadmom. Hot Topics: Love Actually, The Ref, & Michelle's feet Resource links: IMDB: The Ref The Sister Project Blog: At Home Yoga Essentials The Sister Project Blog: Our Journey Jezebel: I Rewatched Love Actually and I am Here To Ruin It F...
Dec 09, 2020•52 min
The sisters are covering a lot of ground in this episode. From a date that Lauren will never ever forget to a round of Actually Curious, and Covid-safe ways to hang with friends and fam, this episode is the perfect one to cozy up to with a warm mug of mulled wine. Hot Topics: Target & Sativa, table topics, and a listener review! Please subscribe to our podcast, leave us a review, and share us with your people! Resource Links: The Sister Project: Mulled Wine The Sister Project: Outdoor Winter...
Dec 04, 2020•52 min
The sisters flip the script in this episode kicking things off with Hot Topics, then ending with a few 'This Just In's' that will probably make you cry a little and laugh a lot. Real feel good stories in this one. Plus, Lauren shares some some interesting aspirations from careers past. Hot Topics: 7 Year Itch, Santa's Beard, and the twins turn 12! Resource Links: People: Tiktok Star Nathan Apodaca Buys New House After Viral Ocean Spray Fleetwood Mac Video Indian Express: Jamal Hinton and Thanksg...
Dec 02, 2020•47 min
Michelle and Lauren sit down with their very first guest, friend, fellow podcaster, and Chicago radio personality, Brenden Greeley for a good old-fashioned cozy conversation over a couple Miller Lites. Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes .
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This is a jam-packed cozy conversation. Michelle and Lauren share some shows to watch, and not watch. A holiday playlist that will lower your blood pressure (disclaimer: there is no medical research done to support this claim). It's a coffee talk episode loaded with laughs and more random things you didn't know you needed to know. Hot Topics: Murder in Middle Beach, Kurt & Goldie, and old-school holiday craft fairs. Resources: The Sister Project: Oat Milk Cinnamon Latte NYT: Kurt Russell and...
Nov 25, 2020•47 min
SUMMARY: Michelle and Lauren take you all the way back to 1621 to our country's very first Thanksgiving. Tons of holiday fun facts, including Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line, "Brown Friday", and the real story behind Jingle Bells. Reader reviews too! Hot Topics: Rockefeller, The Mayflower, and Ben Franklin Resource Links: History.com - Thanksgiving 2020 History.com - History of Thanksgiving Mayflower.com - Mayflower Passenger List ABCNews.go.com - Tiny Owl Found Inside Rockefeller Tree The Sister ...
Nov 20, 2020•51 min
