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Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project

Lauren Massarella and Michelle Andersoncozyconversationswiththesisterproject.com
Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project is hosted by sisters Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson. Michelle hit a breaking point trying to balance full-time work, motherhood, and caring for their mom with dementia. That moment gave birth to a new life philosophy: slow down, care less, do nothing. It’s not just a mantra—it’s a middle finger to burnout. Rooted in Midwestern warmth and wit, their weekly episodes are unfiltered, full of big laughs and cozy inspo.
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Episodes

168 | Pets and Cannabis Plus How Cool Are Placentas

Allow this episode to serve as a PSA and the dangers of cannabis consumption among pets. Also discussed, is the cool factor of placentas. Hot topics: CBD, CODA, and Guns and Roses. 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: Equilibria Placenta The Sister Project @thesisterproj Anchor: Support Our Small Business Thank you to our spo...

Apr 14, 202243 minSeason 4Ep. 168

167 | Nesting, The Home Edit, and When Kindness Matters Most

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share experiences from the weekend that left them wondering, "why are people such a-holes?". In situations that prove challenging, it helps to find the good amongst the chaos. Hot topics: breastfeeding, The Home Edit, and Tupperware 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! Thank you to our sponsors Hortons Ho...

Apr 12, 202238 minSeason 4Ep. 167

166 | Books, Parenting, and Life with NYT Best-Selling Author, Colleen Hoover

Michelle and Lauren sat down with NYT best-selling author, Colleen Hoover, to chat about not only books but parenting, everyday life, her career as a successful author, and her experience as a mother. 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: Colleen Hoover @ColleenHoover Reminders of Him Verity Thank you to our sponsors; Hortons ...

Apr 07, 202256 min

165 | The Slap, Hedo Rick, and Our Spring Break Vacays

Michelle and Lauren are back behind the mics and diving into their spring break vacations to Vail, Co and Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Being suckers for current events, they're also touching on celebrity news and pregnancy updates. Hot Topics: Bruce Willis, Turo Car Sharing, and Lady Gaga 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: St. T...

Apr 05, 202246 minSeason 4Ep. 165

164 | Our Best Spring Cleaning Tips and Then Some

You're listening for the sister's best spring cleaning tips, but you're going to get a lot more than that. From our best cannabis recommendations to Lauren's bathroom vanity cleaning hacks, this episode will have your home shining like the top of the Chrysler Building. Hot topics: Cannabis, Hello Tushy, and the linea nigra 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 infor...

Mar 17, 202245 min

163 | Thoughts On Kim Kardashian's Business Advice and Actual Good Advice From Someone Else

The sisters get behind the mics to chat about Kim Kardashian's business advice to women. Based on her advice, Lauren and Michelle felt like their listeners deserved actual good advice so they did a little research and are sharing what they learned. And it's good stuff. Hot Topics: Marcus Aurelius, Yellowstone (again), and Rhianna's Baby Bump 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 no...

Mar 15, 202244 min

162 | Mexico, Cacio e Pepe, and Baby Showers

Lauren is back from Mexico and the sisters are back behind the mics. They're discussing Lauren's trip to Cabo, Michelle's newest quick pasta dish, and one of the sisters is a control freak. Guess which one. Hot Topics: Evite, Monos luggage, and Todos Santos 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: Cacio e Pepe Los Calibris Casita...

Mar 10, 202240 min

161 | Baking, Mental Health, Cannabis and Life Journey's with Shauna Sever

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: Midwest Made Shauna Sever The Sister Project @thesisterproj Anchor: Support Our Small Business...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 4 min

160 | Our Review Review of Love Is Blind & SAG Awards

Have you binged Netflix's Love Is Blind yet? There are plenty of spoiler alerts in today's episode as the sisters cover this hot mess of a show. Hot topics: Dame Helen Mirren, picking off your pinky toenail, and Michelle's dog, Kevin 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: Love Is Blind The Sister Project Blog @thesisterproj Anc...

Mar 03, 202240 minEp. 160

159 | A Chat on Transgender, Paczki, and Misophonia

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren cover a variety of topics. Kicking things off with Lauren's aversion to hearing people chew food (aka misophonia) they later dive into The Real Housewives of OC, Kim Kardashian drama, and a conversation on transgender. Hot Topics: The Body by Bill Bryson, The Queen, and the history of Paczkis. 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 mor...

Mar 01, 202243 min

158 | Our Favorite Skincare

Michelle and Lauren are sharing their everyday favorite skincare products. From potions and lotions to serums and sunscreen, the sisters have you covered. Hot Topics: Pregnancy updates, True Botanicals, and Michelle's trip to Colorado 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: The Sister Project @thesisterproj Anchor: Support Our S...

Feb 24, 202247 min

157 | Mindset and Flow with Life Coach, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness

In Part 2 with Aviva Brill, Life Coach and founder of Co-Pilot for Wellness, chat with Lauren and Michelle about flow, releasing control, brain-dumping, and divorcing from pre-existing thoughts that aren't their own. 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: copilot @copilot.wellness The Sister Project @thesisterproj Anchor: Suppo...

Feb 22, 202237 min

156 | Wealth Building and Flow with Life Coach, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness

Buckle up for nuggets of wisdom from life coach and friend, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness. Lauren and Michelle sat down for a cozy chat with Aviva to discuss how to overcome generational poverty thinking, shifting the mindset, and how to get in and stay in the flow. 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: @copilot.wellnes...

Feb 17, 202235 min

155 | The Oscars and Life Coaching

Michelle and Lauren catch up on some of this year's Oscar nominations along with their first-ever experience working with a life coach. Hot Topics: Aviva Brill, Co-Pilot, Angelina Jolie, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman 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: copilot The Sister Project @thesisterproj Anchor: Support Our Small Busines...

Feb 15, 202241 min

154 | The Tinder Swindler and Valentine's Day

Nothing like talking about The Tinder Swindler and Valentine's Day all in one episode. Whether or not you've watched the documentary on Netflix, this episode is a must-listen. Plus, you'll learn a few Valentine's Day facts along the way. Hot Topics: Bikini waxing, languages of flowers, and Baby Foot Peel 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! ...

Feb 10, 202241 min

153 | The Adventures of Lauren's Pregnancy

In this episode, Lauren is sharing with Michelle her most recent adventure with a local maternity shop where a lot went horribly but hilariously wrong. Buckle up, this episode is a maternity doozy! Hot Topics: Love bombing, La Josie (Chicago), and Non-Boozy Micheladas 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: Man Rescued After Wan...

Feb 08, 202247 min

152 | The Master Cleanse Episode

In this episode, Michelle sips on her Master Cleanse concoction of water, lemon, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup while Lauren shares some research debunking any benefits said to come from doing the 8 day fast. Will Michelle continue the cleanse? Only time will tell. Hot Topics: Yellowjackets, Hugh Hefner, and simple google searches 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 m...

Feb 01, 202244 min

151 | Beets, Brains, and Old School Stories

The sisters sat down for a cozy chat to cover what's new but ventured back in time to relive some of their favorite and maybe slightly embarrassing stories from growing up. Sit back and relax, it's story time. Hot Topics: Wordle, Colleen Hoover, and 1883 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: USA Today: 'Secrets of Playboy:' Hu...

Jan 27, 202242 min

150 | Relationships Change and So Do People

Inspired by the New York Times Article, Watching a Partner Change Can Be Hard, Accepting It Can Be Harder, Michelle and Lauren tackle this topic and also discuss changes in their own relationships. Hot Topics: Beavers, can I touch your belly, and some venting. 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: Solo Stove Watching a Partner...

Jan 25, 202240 min

149 | Toxic Friendships and When To Jump Ship

Have you ever been in a toxic friendship? Did you stay or did you go? Each friendship is unique, but when they get super toxic - this can be a serious question to ponder. In today's episode, Michelle and Lauren discuss certain traits that can be toxic in a friendship and share some past experiences of their own. Hot Topics: Life Coach Aviva Brill, Gaslighting, and The Everygirl If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, ple...

Jan 20, 202244 min

148 | And We're Back - Welcome to Season 3

Midwestern sisters, Michelle and Lauren, are back behind the mics and cozier than ever! They're sharing everything from pregnancy updates to Michelle evading Covid in today's episode. Hot Topics: Smartless Podcast, Pen15, and Cannabis and Covid. 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: Smartless Pen15 Cozy Conversations | Episode...

Jan 18, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 148

147 | Lauren Has Some Very Exciting News!

After years of dealing with infertility, seeking treatments, and going through all of the ups and downs of trying to start a family, Lauren finally has some really wonderful news to share with our listeners. 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: The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook The Nightingale Anne of Green Gables Chasing t...

Dec 30, 202156 min

146 | Human Design with Erin Claire Jones

Michelle and Lauren sat down with human design guide and leadership coach, Erin Claire Jones, to discuss the magic of human design. Use our code COZY for 10% off of your human design blueprint from Erin Claire Jones. Hot Topics: Being in your wisdom, generators, and human design and parenting. 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 Li...

Dec 28, 20211 hr 2 min

145 | Cozy Convo Holiday Special with The Pigs

The sisters sat down for a cozy, holiday chat with Chicago western suburb’s cover band, The Pigs! Band members Seamus, Joel, Mike, Dave, and Tim brought the glögg and the laughs. Stick around until the end as Michelle and The Pigs cover a few of their favorite Christmas carols. Happy holidays! 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 Li...

Dec 23, 202159 min

144 | A Cozy Chat On Witchcraft and Yule with The Comfy Cozy Witch, Jennie Blonde

Being a witch doesn't end after Halloween. In fact, there are many who practice all year round. Jennie Blonde, of the Comfy Cozy Witch podcast, joined the sisters for a cozy chat on all things witchy. Hot Topics: Yule, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and bookstores. 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: The Comfy Cozy Witch Podcast...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 8 min

143 | Doctors With Cold Hands & Holiday Etiquette

To give a hostess gift or not to give a hostess gift? Some think that is not an option, but a must do. The sisters dive into ways to be a better hostess and guest during the holiday season. Hot Topics: Lauren’s old pediatric dentist, Michelle’s former gynecologist, and RSVP-ing 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: @thesisterp...

Dec 16, 202147 min

142 | Sex and The City's "And Just Like That" Review

And Just Like That, Lauren and Michelle share their thoughts on Sex and the City's reboot. SPOILER ALERT. You've been warned. Hot Topics: Barry Wood, white elephant, and Stanley Tucci 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: @thesisterproj Anchor.com: Support Our Small Business...

Dec 14, 202140 min

141 | Road Rage & Tips To Happier Traveling

Ever get so angry behind the wheel that you want to slam your car into the person in front of you? Good news, today's episode is offering an incredible tip on how to avoid those feelings. Also discussed, seven ways to exerpience happier and more memorable travels. Hot Topics: Maple syrup, Michelle's driving, and meditation 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 infor...

Dec 09, 202153 min

140 | Snowed In & How To Have A More Nordic Holiday

Getting snowed in at a 17th century pub outside of London doesn't sound terrible, let's be honest. With that, we're getting extra cozy in this episode and sharing a couple hygge worthy news stories as well as several ways to have a more Nordic holiday season. Hot Topics: Clark W. Griswold, IKEA, and Universal Yums 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. T...

Dec 07, 202145 min

139 | Favorite Self Care Apps & Hosting A Grieving Loved One

Scrolling mindlessly through social media and the news can take a toll. In an effort to avoid the scroll of death, Lauren is sharing her favorite self-care apps that help her stay mindful throughout the day. The sisters are also sharing tips for hosting a grieving loved one. Hot Topics: The Christmas Castle, The Great British Baking Show, and the twins are teenagers! If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit A...

Dec 02, 202142 min
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