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
72 | Living The Island Life on AMI 19.05.2021 39:43
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...
71 | A Cozy Conversation with Bridget McGuire 14.05.2021 1:09:32
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...
70 | And They're Off! 12.05.2021 48:32
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: An...
69 | A Cozy Conversation with Jenn Neubauer 10.05.2021 54:28
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 suppo...
68 | That One Time In Mexico 07.05.2021 49:26
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 th...
67 | Decoding Teen Slang & A Badass Woman Inventor 05.05.2021 38:10
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 Li...
66 | Lauren Debuts Her Singing Skills 30.04.2021 15:51
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...
65 | Rachel Hollis Part 2 & Languishing 28.04.2021 49:42
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 Ke...
64 | Mini Cozy - Ways To Not Have Raging Anxiety After A Conversation 26.04.2021 7:15
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 c...
63 | A Cozy Convo with Elise Fox 22.04.2021 1:00:22
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 conte...
62 | Let's Talk About Death, Baby 21.04.2021 45:53
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 Midd...
61 | Mini Cozy + 5 Things To Know About Therapy 19.04.2021 6:41
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
60 | The Power of Mushrooms 16.04.2021 47:15
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 A...
59 | Wheezy Laughs & LeAnn Rimes 14.04.2021 40:35
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...
58 | Anxiety 09.04.2021 49:44
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 a...
57 | The Rachel Hollis Situation 07.04.2021 49:44
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: @msrachelholl...
56 | A Cozy Conversation with Ed Park, Founder of NeuroReserve 02.04.2021 58:09
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...
55 | Mommy Influencers Are Taking Over The World 31.03.2021 52:43
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 Th...
54 | What To Do and Not Do If You Witness Racism and Harassment 26.03.2021 34:07
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 @cozyconvos...
53 | Best Travel Tips, Cicadas, and Eagle Cams 24.03.2021 52:27
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:...
52 | Special Episode: The "History" of Spring 19.03.2021 40:28
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 sh...
51 | Women: Both Powerful and Prey 17.03.2021 42:33
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 Gover...
50 | Endometriosis, Momming, & Cannabis 12.03.2021 49:15
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 f...
49 | Cozy Convos Covers Harry & Meghan 10.03.2021 46:32
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 To...
48 | A Cozy Conversation with Parenting Coach, Louise Clarke 05.03.2021 47:36
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. Resour...
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