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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

288 | Our Dead Mom Visited Michelle, Sort Of

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren are convinced their dead mom visited Michelles - just in time for the five-year anniversary of her passing away. Also, the official Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project merch store is open! Hot Topics : TikTok Easter baskets, The Zone of Interest, and Michelle’s review of Anna Maria Island, Florida 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 s...

Apr 04, 202459 min

287 | Quiet On Set, Our Ancestors, and Voice Messaging

In this week’s episode, the sisters are discussing the docuseries “Quiet on Set - The Dark Side of Kid’s TV”, whether voice messaging is a hit or a miss, and the fact that they know nothing about their ancestors. Well, barely anything. Hot Topics : Palm Royale , booze & menopause, and The Mountain is You by Brianna Weist 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 inf...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 14 min

286 | How To Care Less More Often & A Boring Royal Update

In this week’s episode, the sisters are discussing ways to care less about the stuff that really doesn’t matter. Also discussed is an update regarding Princess Kate along with what they are reading, watching, and listening to. Hot Topics: The Yuka App, Outlive, and Lauren’s study abroad in Cassino, Italy. 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!...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 4 min

285 | The Most Current Royal Conspiracy & Oscar Highlights

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren break down their favorite highlights from this year’s Oscars and discuss whether or not there is a real royal conspiracy taking place or if people just need to get a life. Hot Topics : Women’s circles, Outlive by Peter Attia, MD, and Lauren’s first archery class

Mar 14, 20241 hr 7 min

284 | Hurkle Durkle, The Golden Girls, & Merch Is On It’s Way

This week, Michelle and Lauren are diving into the concept of hurkle durkling and which Golden Girl Michelle and Lauren are most similar to. And of course, what they are reading, watching, and listening to. Hot Topics: Shadow and Jackie, The Boys In The Boat, and Past Lives 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; Cura...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 1 min

283 | The Entrepreneur Life and Real Estate Insights with Julie Sutton

In this week’s episode, Lauren and Michelle sit down with the Principal Broker and founder of The Julie Sutton Group, Julie Sutton, to discuss life as an entrepreneur, marketing your business, and insider tips on buying and selling a home. Tune in to learn a little and laugh a lot! Hot Topics : Home staging and styling, the hustle life, and Jessica McClintock dresses. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit ...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 7 min

282 | Growing Up Catholic, Bookstore Nostalgia, & Is Oat Milk a Scam

In this week’s cozy conversation, the sisters discuss the nostalgia of bookstores, growing up Catholic, and whether or not oat milk is indeed a scam. Hot Topics: Lauren called the police again, Kristin Hannah’s The Women , and party hosting anxiety. 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! Sounds Like A Cult Podcast Zoe Science and Nutrition Pod...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 4 min

281 | Super Bowl, Julia Roberts, & Some Stuff About Yoga We Didn’t Know

In this week’s episode, real-life sisters, Michelle and Lauren, discuss their Super Bowl thoughts, why Julia Roberts is making headlines, and a few mind-bending facts about yoga. Hot Topics : Lauren’s morning mantra, Michelle’s first sourdough loaf, and Nancy Meyer's esthetic Resources: Mel Robbins Podcast - The 51% Rule Julia Roberts A Cozy Canna Conversation With The Sister Project The Sister Project @thesisterproj Anchor: Support Our Small Business Thank you to our sponsors; The Upbeet Life ,...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 7 min

280 | The Grammys, Nyad, and the 90-Day Dinner

Join Michelle and Lauren this week as they discuss the Grammys, one of the best films they’ve ever seen, and a dinner concept for when someone is in need of support. Hot Topics : Michelle’s sourdough starter, The Greatest Night in Pop, and Miley Cyrus. 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! The Greatest Night In Pop (Netflix) Nyad (Netflix) @s...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 14 min

279 | Caffeine, Amelia Earhart, & Parenting Teens

This week, Michelle and Lauren are tackling hard-hitting topics ranging from Panera’s Charged Lemonade and the ongoing hunt for Amelia Earhart. Toss in parenting with teens and traveling with toddlers and this episode is a doozy! Hot Topics : Poor Things, traveler’s constipation, and sourdough bread Thank you to our sponsors; Curaleaf , Meridian Psychiatric Partners , Hummingbird Pediatric Therapy...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 3 min

278 | Chicago Is Frozen, Decluttering, & The Emmys

This week, temps are below zero in Chicago while the sisters are cozying up behind the mics. While hibernating, both are decluttering their homes, tuning into the Emmys, and reading, watching, and listening to content they can’t wait to share with you! Hot Topics: Haworth standing desks, old people traits, and Antarctica 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 informa...

Jan 18, 202450 min

277 | The Golden Globes, “Dry January”, & The Power of Kindness

Join Michelle and Lauren for lots of wheezy laughs in this week’s episode as they discuss Jeremy Allen White’s new Calvin Klein campaign, a cannabis-infused dryish January, thoughts on this year’s Golden Globes, and the power of kindness. Hot Topics: The Holdovers, cannabis edibles, and 10-year-old Sephora girls 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. Tha...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 4 min

276 | Slowing Down, Saltburn, & Dirty Martinis

Happy New Year, listeners! Join Michelle and Lauren in this week’s episode as they catch up in 2024! Per usual, they discuss what they are reading and watching, including the ever-so-popular, Saltburn. Learn how Lauren shakes up the perfect dirty martini and how both sisters are committed to a slow-paced life this year. Hot Topics: dirty martinis, Fargo, and coffee in bed If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please vi...

Jan 04, 202455 min

275 | Our Christmas Round Up

This week, sit back and relax as the sisters offer a full review of their Christmas Eve. From fish salads to Escalade limos, this episode is filled with nostalgia and holiday vibes. Hot Topics: Volare restaurant, White Elephant, and giving up worrying. 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 Anc...

Dec 29, 202352 min

274 | Our Christmas Special!

In this weeks episode, the sisters are toasting to the holidays! Michelle and Lauren take a trip down memory lane to share some of their favorite Christmas memories, the good and the bad, along with a rather cheeky game of Holiday Movie - Marry, Shag, or Kill. Hot Topics: Shrimp appetizers, Love Actually, and our caroling troupe, The Jollies. 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 n...

Dec 21, 20231 hr 2 min

273 | Camel Toe, Word of The Year, & Andy Williams

This week, Michelle and Lauren discuss the horrors of camel toe, the Oxford dictionary’s word of the year, and that time Andy Williams’ (yes the guy who sings It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year) ex-wife murdered her husband in Aspen. Hot Topics: Rizz, Love Has Won, and sleeping with the windows open. 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...

Dec 14, 202357 min

272 | Motherhood and Cannabis

This week, the sisters were joined by Kim Schmidtbauer and Sara Raasch of Curaleaf dispensaries to discuss the stressors of motherhood, finding the job of your dreams, and how they integrate cannabis into their lives. Thank you to Curaleaf for helping women across the country de-stress and relieve minor aches and pains with low-dose cannabis edibles. Hot Topics : Sleep gummies, CBN, and the hardships of motherhood. Sponsored by; CHT Orthodontics , The Upbeet Life , Vaupell Auto...

Dec 07, 202356 min

271 | Women’s Mental Health and The Hormonal Journeys We Go Through

This week, the sisters were joined by board-certified psychiatrist and medical director of Meridian's Reproductive Psychiatry & Wellness Division , Dr. Aparna Chatterjee, M.D. Women go through so many changes throughout our lifetimes, many of which we are never fully prepared for or informed about. And with these hormonal changes can come mental health challenges. Dr. Chatterjee joins in on a cozy conversation to help us better understand the journey women experience and how we can tend to o...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 14 min

270 | Thanksgiving, Free Birding, and Twin Flames

In this episode, Lauren and Michelle are diving into Thanksgiving traditions, Gwenyth Paltrow’s newest slang for empty nesting, and yet another cult documentary, Escaping Twin Flames. Hot Topics : Curaleaf, Martha Stewart, and chicken in a bag 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! Caroling, Cocoa, Candy + Candles A Cozy Canna Conversation Wit...

Nov 23, 20231 hr 6 min

269 | Holiday Hygiene, Britney Spears, & Stuck in Child’s Pose

This week, Michelle and Lauren are discussing Britney’s memoir, how to manage some holiday stress, and the time Lauren got stuck in child’s pose after an evening yoga class. Hot Topics: Flower Power Club, Marco Island, & a Scandinavian Christmas 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: 10 Health Benefits of the Pomegranite Si...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 6 min

268 | Matthew Perry, Pomegranates, & Wigs

In this week’s episode, Lauren and Michelle discuss Matthew Perry’s legacy and pomegranates' incredible health benefits. Time to stock up! They’re also in wigs, which makes everything more fun. Hot Topics : Britney Spears' memoir, Michelle’s Halloween party, and Tarte’s creaseless concealer. 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 Link...

Nov 08, 202359 min

267 | It’s Christmas Now, Tradwives, and the Health Benefits of Birding

The Sister Project has flipped the holiday switch and are officially in Christmas mode. They’re also discussing social media tradwives and the health benefits of birding because there are many! Hot Topics: A Little Life, A Haunting in Venice, & Surprise, Surprise 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: A Little Life The Woma...

Nov 02, 20231 hr

266 | Witches Ride, Halloween History, & Natalie Holloway

This week’s episode is a spooky, cozy conversation filled with real ghost stories, why we celebrate Halloween, and closure in the Natalie Holloway murder case. Hot Topics: coffee makers, our hometown (La Grange, IL), and getting the most out of libraries. 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! The Sister Project - YouTube The Sister Project - ...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 8 min

265 | Haunted Houses, Bloody Mary, & Naked Attraction

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into old-school Halloween legends, haunted house adventures, Michelle’s newest TV recommendation (buckle up), and a recap of Lauren’s trip to NYC. Hot Topics: Jada Pinkett Smith, Halloween candy, and McDonald’s new sauces! 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...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 2 min

264 | Pam Anderson, Dead Mom's Birthday, & Castor Oil

In this week’s episode, the sisters are discussing Pam Anderson rolling up to Paris Fashion Week sans make-up, their dead mom’s birthday, and the potential skin benefits of castor oil. Hot Topics: The Golden Bachelor, ghosts, and products we love 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: Castor Oil Pam Anderson Went Makeup Free At...

Oct 12, 202359 min

263 | FTD Awareness, Products We Love, and a Very Special Guest

Today on the podcast, Michelle’s alter ego, Lil Blinda, joins the sisters to chat phone etiquette, the Murdaugh Murders, and products the sisters are loving right now. Hot Topics : Kitsch hair care, Montessori toddlers, & phone call etiquette

Oct 05, 20231 hr 8 min

262 | Mewing, Bethany Frankel & When Lauren Got Her Groove Back

In this week’s episode, Lauren is sharing when she finally felt like her old self after having a baby. The sisters are also discussing the internet's attempt to cancel Bethenny Frankel and the viral way to look amazing in any photo you take. Prepare to mew ! Hot Topics: The disappearance of Kristin Smart, intermittent fasting, and New Buffalo, Michigan 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...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 9 min

261 | Fast Fashion, Thrifting, and Sisterhood

This week, the sisters are joined by the founder and COO of Closest Closet, Danielle Osborne. After learning about the detrimental effects fast fashion is having on our environment, Danielle opened her very own second-hand boutique in La Grange, IL. Her mission is to inspire all to rethink how they shop and the impact their consumption has on the planet. Hot Topics: Sister thrifting, Ghana, and Zara If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for th...

Sep 21, 202358 minSeason 7Ep. 261

260 | Blue Zones, Fall Poems, & White Coat Syndrome

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into the Netflix hit series, Live to 100, and along with how Lauren works Jedi mind tricks at the doctor’s office. Hot topics: free bleeding, Blue Zones, and Michelle’s current reads. 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! The Sister Project @thesisterproj Anchor: Support Our Small Business...

Sep 14, 202355 min

259 | Autumn Reset & Pimple Popping In Public

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren address some curious behavior at recent Chicago baseball games and dive into ways to reset for fall. Per usual. they share what they’re reading, watching, and listening to. Enjoy and stay cozy! Hot Topics: Clean girl nails, red zinfandel, and Modest Mouse 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 Link...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 9 min
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