Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project

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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

297 | Back to Therapy Lauren Goes & Men’s Mental Health 06.06.2024

This week, Michelle and Lauren are discussing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month along with Lauren’s journey back to therapy. Hot Topics : Tips to finding the right therapist for you,  Wiser Than Me  Podcast, and Full Swing on Netflix 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) f...

296 | Cicada Invasion and The Benefits Being Outdoors As We Age 30.05.2024

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren are diving into the cicada invasion that has taken over the suburbs of Chicago and how spending time outdoors can benefit our minds and well-beings as we age. Join the sisters for a conversation that will have you learning a little and laughing a lot. Hot Topics: Rafah,  Wiser Than Me  with Julia Louis Dreyfus, and  Ashley Madison on Netflix If you love...

295 | Harrison Butker, Jackson Hole, & The Power of a Good Cry 23.05.2024

This week, the sisters are weighing in on Harrison Butker’s commencement speech heard around the world, Lauren is rating Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and both sisters share how good a good cry feels. Hot Topics: JoJo Siwa, gardening, and Mel Robbins 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...

294 | Mother’s Day, Slow Mornings, & Gone Camping 16.05.2024

VikingsofIn this week’s episode, Lauren is home from camping and Michelle is back from her girls' trip just in time for Mother’s Day. The sisters share how they spent the special holiday…without their kids. Spoiler alert: they loved it. Also discussed the major wellness benefits from starting your morning off nice and slow. Hot Topics: More vikings, carajillo cocktail, and Camp Wandawega If yo...

293 | What Kind Of Human Are You & Crayze for Swayze 09.05.2024

This week, the sisters tackle some hard-hitting observations on what kind of humans they are inspired by a trending TikTok. After sorting out what kind of contributions they make to society, they dive into what it’s like to use fancy toilets and what they’re are reading, watching, and listening to. Hot Topics : Patrick Swayze, bidets, and Life’s Too Short (LTS) If you love Cozy Conversations with...

292 | It’s Toddler, Tornado, and Tiff Season 02.05.2024

This past week, tornadoes ripped through part of the country, so naturally Michelle and Lauren are digging into tornado facts and personal experiences. Lauren is sharing her experience with having a toddler while Michelle is enjoying city field trips with her teen. Hot Topics : Baby Reindeer (Netflix), Haworth office, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Proje...

291 | Earth Day, Be Less Busy, and Parenting Is Hard 25.04.2024

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Lauren are discussing Earth Day and plastic containers, how to be less busy (aka slow down), and the truth about parenting. And the truth is, it’s really hard. Hot Topics: Vikings, Baby Reindeer, and Lauren’s terrible haircut. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor....

290 | A Very Cozy Cannabis Conversation 18.04.2024

In celebration of World Cannabis Day (aka 420), Michelle and Lauren are covering all things cannabis. They’re diving into the history of the plant, their favorite canna-products, some hard-hitting canna-facts, and how cannabis can help with pain relief, sleep, creativity, and more. Hot Topics: Wana gummies, sativa v. indica, and that one time they went to Jamaica. This episode is sponsored by our...

289 | Is Our Food Garbage, Near Death Experiences, & Michelle’s Pickin’ Again 11.04.2024

This week, Michelle and Lauren are wondering how bad our food really is, why Old Navy rips us off, and are discussing near-death experiences. In bad news, Michelle is back to picking. The Sister Project Merch store closes on Monday, April 15. Get your orders in! Hot Topics : PEN15, nail filing, and Chicago’s dreary weather If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to sh...

288 | Our Dead Mom Visited Michelle, Sort Of 04.04.2024

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 Pro...

287 | Quiet On Set, Our Ancestors, and Voice Messaging 28.03.2024

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...

286 | How To Care Less More Often & A Boring Royal Update 21.03.2024

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 fo...

285 | The Most Current Royal Conspiracy & Oscar Highlights 14.03.2024

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

284 | Hurkle Durkle, The Golden Girls, & Merch Is On It’s Way 07.03.2024

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 vi...

283 | The Entrepreneur Life and Real Estate Insights with Julie Sutton 01.03.2024

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 Conversation...

282 | Growing Up Catholic, Bookstore Nostalgia, & Is Oat Milk a Scam 22.02.2024

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 i...

281 | Super Bowl, Julia Roberts, & Some Stuff About Yoga We Didn’t Know 15.02.2024

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 Siste...

280 | The Grammys, Nyad, and the 90-Day Dinner 08.02.2024

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...

279 | Caffeine, Amelia Earhart, & Parenting Teens 01.02.2024

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

278 | Chicago Is Frozen, Decluttering, & The Emmys 18.01.2024

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...

277 | The Golden Globes, “Dry January”, & The Power of Kindness 11.01.2024

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 sup...

276 | Slowing Down, Saltburn, & Dirty Martinis 04.01.2024

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 Conversa...

275 | Our Christmas Round Up 29.12.2023

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  (li...

274 | Our Christmas Special! 21.12.2023

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...

273 | Camel Toe, Word of The Year, & Andy Williams 14.12.2023

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...

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