Michelle and Lauren go back and forth catching up after the long holiday weekend and cover a plethora of topics. From what they're reading, eating, watching, and doing to when is the best time of day to make whoopie. Hot Topics: Crip Camp, The Friends Reunion, cottagecore, & post-pandemic PTSD Please follow, subscribe, review, and share us with your favorite people. We promise they'll love us! Or at least we sure hope so. Resource Links: Harpers Bazaar: T he Virus, the Vaccine, and the Dark ...
Jun 02, 2021•45 min
Michelle and Lauren sat down with Clinical Psychologist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Nicole Barile, to discuss food and mental health. Hot topics: gut health, you are what you digest, and mindful eating If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Mind Body Green: How Stress Gets In The Way Of Digestion (Plus, 3 Ways To Calm Down) Health Ha...
May 31, 2021•46 min
Lauren's husband, Anthony Ciancio, sits down with the sisters to discuss mental health, therapy, and Prince Harry's interview on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. Hot Topics: ADD, gray drinking, and Lauren's neck. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this cozy convo. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Armchair Expert: Prince Harr y ...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min
And you're not too old! In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share thoughts on making changes later in life, assuming the worst, and learning from mistakes. Lauren also dives into cutting back on booze and playing with mocktails. Hot Topics: Foam parties, non-boozy rosé, and responsible cannabis consumption. Please follow, subscribe, review, and share us with your favorite people. We promise they'll love us! Or at least we sure hope so. Resource Links: Surely: A New Way To Rose Seedlip Distilled...
May 26, 2021•40 min
Michelle and Lauren covered a plethora of topics in this episode including body confidence as we age, IVF, texting etiquette, The Woman in the Window, and so much more. Tune in to hear it all and enjoy! Hot Topics: Gary Oldman, Single White Female, and nipples. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Resource Links: IMDB: The Woman in The Windo...
May 24, 2021•45 min
Ever love a book so much that you read it back to back in one week? Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this cozy convo. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Resource Links: AARP: Toltec Wisdom Amazon: The Four Agreements Anchor: Support Our Small Business...
May 21, 2021•46 min
Lauren is back from Anna Maria Island, Florida and is sharing what island life was like for the past several days. Hot Topics: Ricky Shroder, the monkey bus, and grouper, lots of grouper. Please follow, subscribe, review, and share us with your favorite people. We promise they'll love us! Or at least we sure hope so. Resource Links: The Waterfront Restaurant Captain Anthony's Snow Crab North Shore Cafe Anna Marie Island Chamber Anchor: Support Our Small Business...
May 19, 2021•40 min
Michelle and Lauren sat down with their childhood friend, writer, and comedian, Bridget McGuire, to chat about OCD, dating in the time of quarantine, and old-school stories from when they were kids. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this cozy convo. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Resource Links: Chicago Star Media: Column: Wa...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min
The sisters take a trip down memory lane and reminisce Lauren's time spent as an entertainment reporter at a thoroughbred racetrack where not all women supported women. Hot Topics: Greek toe, Cheugy, and Jedi mind tricking yourself. Please follow, subscribe, review, and share us with your favorite people. We promise they'll love us! Or at least we sure hope so. Resource Links: Anchor: Support Our Small Business!...
May 12, 2021•49 min
Michelle and Lauren sat down with their weird internet, Jenn Neubauer from Hook and Garden, for a cozy chat on gardening, slowing down, connecting with the earth, and loved ones no longer here. It's a magical conversation between ladies who have never "met" in real life but feel the connection from miles away. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank...
May 10, 2021•54 min
The sisters dive into Dove's new campaign on social media and body image then share and answer five questions the most interesting people ask other people while in conversation. Hot Topic: Astray Podcast, Outlander, and The Orange Years. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this fun cozy convo! If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Res...
May 07, 2021•49 min
Michelle and Lauren sat down for what felt like a huge round of catch-up... and then some. From boozy iced coffee drinks to a feature in Chicago Star newspaper, the sisters have a lot to chat about. Hot Topics: Oyster shucking, teen slang, and liquid paper. Please follow, subscribe, review, and share us with your favorite people. We promise they'll love us! Or at least we sure hope so. Resource Links: Pocket Licor 43 Chicago Star Media The Hustle: The Secretary Who Turned Liquid Paper Into A Mul...
May 05, 2021•38 min
The sisters take a stroll down memory lane with a little chat about old-school movies, tv shows, and Lauren's pretend boyfriend. Hot Topics: Hey Dude, Sean Astin, and The Monkeys *Due to some technical difficulties the original show planned for today is postponed until next week. Please stay tuned. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this fun cozy convo! If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor...
Apr 30, 2021•16 min
Lauren and Michelle bring a bit of closure to the Rachel Hollis saga as they discuss the most recent apology issued on her podcast. Tune in as the sisters catch up and also do a little cannabis beverage taste test. Hot Topics: Languishing, Cann, and Dirty Dancing tutorials Resource Links: 1906 Drink Cann Rachel Hollis Podcast: A Message From Rachel Nature: Tips From Neuroscience To Keep You Focused On Hard Tasks NYT: There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing Anchor: Sup...
Apr 28, 2021•50 min
After a year in isolation and not attending our normal social events, socializing with other humans may bring on anxiety and lots of over-thinking. To help you worry less after chatting with someone, Lauren is offering some conversational tips to help with social anxiety. These are the same tools she uses when out in social settings and has helped her feel much less anxious both during and after conversations. Resource Links: Anchor: S upport Our Small Business!...
Apr 26, 2021•7 min
Michelle and Lauren's weird internet friend, Elise Fox of @thefoxfamilyden , hopped on the podcast to talk about all of the things including anxiety, dill potato chips, social media, her cute Tudor home, and everything else. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this fun cozy convo! If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Resource Links: ...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 63
Michelle and Lauren are talking about grief, their dead mom, and cannabis. It is 420 after all. Hot Topics: Kate Middleton, hungover, and crying. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Resource Links: Instagram: @thesisterproj InStyle: Kate Middleton Wore a Necklace with Special Meaning for Prince Philip's Funeral Spotify: Jealous Guy Spotify:...
Apr 21, 2021•46 min
Kicking off our new mini cozy series with 5 things you should know about therapy and how you can maximize your therapy experience. Resources: Psychology Today
Apr 19, 2021•7 min•Ep. 61
This episode is all about the magical powers and beauty of mushrooms. Michelle and Lauren dive into the healing attributes of both psychedelic and regular mushrooms along with their personal experience with both. Hot Topics: Fantastic Funghi, baby shrimp, and swingers. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Resource Links: Good Housekeeping: E...
Apr 16, 2021•47 min•Ep. 60
Michelle and Lauren are doing all sorts of catching up and wheezy laughing in this episode. Grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine and get cozy for this one - the sisters are coming in hot! Hot Topics: Prince Philip, Psoriasis, and an Endo Update If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com (link in show notes) for more information. Thank you! Resource Links: Glamour: LeAnn Rimes Psoriasis Photos...
Apr 14, 2021•41 min
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older. Seeing as though Lauren and Michelle are two of those people and feeling anxious is a topic of conversation, the sisters are sharing their experiences with anxiety and ways they sought help for treatment. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, click on the link below. We thank you! Resourc...
Apr 09, 2021•50 min
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren are looking into the gigantic pickle Rachel Hollis (author, influencer, & motivational speaker) has gotten herself into and why it's so important that it is discussed. They also share some personal stories from Easter's past and why this Easter meant so much to them. Hot Topics: Kickball, Salt-N-Pepa, and Easter 2019 Resource Links: Instagram: @msrachelhollis Instagram: @sandra.chuma BuzzFeed: Rachel Hollis Is Out Of Touch With The Times...
Apr 07, 2021•50 min
Michelle and Lauren sat down with NeuroReserve's founder, Ed Park, to talk all about brain health, NeuroReserve's nutritional supplement, Relevate, why he started Neuro Reserve, and what foods and lifestyle choices best promote brain health. The Sister Project is beyond grateful for the work Ed and his team are doing to understand brain-protective diets and what people can do to take the best care of themselves for long-lasting brain health. Please use our code, TSP30, for 30% off of your NeuroR...
Apr 02, 2021•58 min
Michelle and Lauren are diving into the world of mommy influencers inspired by Jo Piazza's must-listen-to podcast, Under the Influence. The sisters also tackle a listener's request and cover one of the biggest stories of the week - shrimp tails in cereal. Yep. It's 2021 folks. Other Hot Topics: Dashing Diva, Lucille Ball, and Junebug Cafe Resource Links: Dashing Diva JuneBug Chicago Under The Influence Podcast with Jo Piazza NYT: Cinnamon Toast Crunch The Daily Beast: Shrimp Cereal Glamour: What...
Mar 31, 2021•53 min
Michelle and Lauren are sharing ways to approach a situation that involves harassment and racism. There are some definite do's and don'ts to help you manage a situation both mindfully and safely, those and more of which will be shared in this episode. Thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe to our podcast and share us with your friends on social media. Follow us at @thesisterproj and @cozyconvoswithtsp Stay cozy, be safe. Resource Links: AFSC: How To Intervene If Someone Is Being Harassed INAR...
Mar 26, 2021•34 min
Michelle is back from Spring break with all sorts of tales from Tennessee. In an effort to learn from Michelle's travel woes combined with some of Lauren's best world-traveling tips...the sisters are here to help your travels go smoothly with a bit of adventure sprinkled in. Hot Topics: Jackie & Shadow and...Cicadas, ugh. Please subscribe and leave us a review. Thank you! Resource Links: NBC: Get Ready For Brood X: The-Once-Every-17-Years Cicada Swarm Is Coming Travel Pulse: 10 Trending Trav...
Mar 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 53
Michelle and Lauren dive deep into the seasonal shift of Spring and all that encompasses this lighter time of the year. From the ancient Mayans and the Easter Bunny to the Pagan beliefs of Spring and how the season can help you find balance in your life, they're chatting about it all. Hot Topics: The Old Farmer's Almanac, The Sun Serpent, and Ostara Thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe and share us with your friends on social media. Stay cozy. Resource Links: Northern Paganism: Who is Ostar...
Mar 19, 2021•40 min•Ep. 52
When it comes to catching up after the weekend, Michelle and Lauren have heeps to discuss. From sending sperm to the moon and powerful women in the Bronze Age...the sisters are covering that and everything in between. Hot Topics: Sarah Everard, Stanley Tucci, & The Investigation BuzzFeed: Sarah Everard Murder Case Is Hitting Home For Woman NYT: Bronze Age Tomb In Spain Hints Women Helped Govern Jenna Kutcher: Goal Digger The Muse: A Complete Guide to Answering “Tell Me About Yourself” in an ...
Mar 17, 2021•43 min•Ep. 51
Go on ahead and cozy up for this one - it's p. Lauren shares product reviews while Michelle shares her experience as a mom who is enthusiastic about cannabis. Most importantly, March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Lauren opens up about her experience with the elusive and difficult-to-diagnose disease as they say the best way to raise awareness, is to talk about it. Please visit our show notes for more on Endometriosis. Hot Topics: 1906 Drops, Sumo Citrus, and Outlander @kasiasmcquire 1906 Can...
Mar 12, 2021•49 min
If the world is talking about something, so is The Sister Project. Lauren and Michelle unpack Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah and share their thoughts and perspectives. Hot Topics: Face cupping, Piers Morgan, and the royals. Please subscribe and leave us a review. Thank you! Resource Links: Lou's Libations TMZ: Evidence of Racism Seemed Apparent Amazon: Lure Face Cupping Amazon: Gua Sha Tool...
Mar 10, 2021•47 min
