Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson
Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project
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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Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
172 | A Conversation on Grief, Loss, and Music with Parker McKay 28.04.2022 53:32
Joining the sisters on this episode is singer/songwriter, Parker McKay. While Parker was featured on NBC's The Voice she was simultaneously going through her own journey of grief and loss. Similar to Lauren and Michelle, Parker sadly lost her lovely mother to frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This is a beautifully brave conversation on the journeys that life takes us on. Both the good and the bad. A...
171 | Adult ADHD, Johnny Depp Hot Mess, & Our Matcha Obsession 26.04.2022 41:55
The sisters are covering the most current hot mess event which is the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard saga, Michelle shares some thoughts on adult ADHD, Lauren is still obsessed with True Crime, and the sisters are junkies for matcha tea. Hot Topics: John Wayne Gacy, hoarding, and Bridgerton If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content crea...
170 | The Journey Of Grief Continues On The Third Anniversary Of Our Mom's Death 21.04.2022 44:29
In today's episode, Michelle and Lauren chat about what their grief looks like three years after they lost their mom, June, to dementia. Hot Topics: CODA, pregnancy leg cramps, and sleep gummies 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 t...
169 | Books & Legal Advice with Book Monger and Lawyer, Stephanie Posey of Posey Law Group LLC 19.04.2022 59:55
LLC, Stephanie Posey, to discuss books, estate planning, starting a small business, and real estate. 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 Season 4 Sponsors: Hortons Home Lighting, The LaGrange Art League, and Posey Law Group,...
168 | Pets and Cannabis Plus How Cool Are Placentas 14.04.2022 43:08
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: Equilibri...
167 | Nesting, The Home Edit, and When Kindness Matters Most 12.04.2022 38:05
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 A...
166 | Books, Parenting, and Life with NYT Best-Selling Author, Colleen Hoover 07.04.2022 56:28
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!...
165 | The Slap, Hedo Rick, and Our Spring Break Vacays 05.04.2022 46:15
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,...
164 | Our Best Spring Cleaning Tips and Then Some 17.03.2022 44:45
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 sh...
163 | Thoughts On Kim Kardashian's Business Advice and Actual Good Advice From Someone Else 15.03.2022 43:32
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 Pro...
162 | Mexico, Cacio e Pepe, and Baby Showers 10.03.2022 40:04
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 (l...
161 | Baking, Mental Health, Cannabis and Life Journey's with Shauna Sever 08.03.2022 1:03:43
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160 | Our Review Review of Love Is Blind & SAG Awards 03.03.2022 39:35
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 m...
159 | A Chat on Transgender, Paczki, and Misophonia 01.03.2022 42:54
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 wou...
158 | Our Favorite Skincare 24.02.2022 47:15
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...
157 | Mindset and Flow with Life Coach, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness 22.02.2022 36:56
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....
156 | Wealth Building and Flow with Life Coach, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness 17.02.2022 35:05
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 vis...
155 | The Oscars and Life Coaching 15.02.2022 40:57
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. Th...
154 | The Tinder Swindler and Valentine's Day 10.02.2022 40:35
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...
153 | The Adventures of Lauren's Pregnancy 08.02.2022 46:31
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 An...
152 | The Master Cleanse Episode 01.02.2022 43:45
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 w...
151 | Beets, Brains, and Old School Stories 27.01.2022 41:31
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...
150 | Relationships Change and So Do People 25.01.2022 40:00
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...
149 | Toxic Friendships and When To Jump Ship 20.01.2022 43:54
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 Co...
148 | And We're Back - Welcome to Season 3 18.01.2022 43:24
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...
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