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
247 | How To Live Your Best 70% Life 15.06.2023 52:46
In this week's episode, Michelle and Lauren tackle the idea of living your best 70% life. A conversation inspired by the Editor in Chief of Glamour, Deborah Joseph. Because the truth is, we all need to do and give a little less. Hot topics: feet hygiene, The Duggar Family, and The Sister Project "Ted Talk". A Cozy Chat on Summer Wellness With The Sister Project
246 | Kim Cattrall, iPhone Hack, and Walking Backwards 08.06.2023 55:45
This week the sisters are tackling huge Sex and the City news and Lauren shares the best iPhone hack she has ever heard about! You will not want to miss this one! Hot Topics: Tallulah Willis, wellness mantras, and grief 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 informat...
245 | Teen Therapy, AI, and Tina Turner 01.06.2023 54:46
In today’s episode, the sisters discuss their experiences with exposure and somatic therapy, Lauren’s obsession with AI, and Michelle’s ever-growing library of incredible books she thinks you should read. Hot Topics: Generational trauma, Elise Loehnan, and child anxiety and OCD. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, plea...
244 | Ticks, Camping, & Anna Nicole Smith 25.05.2023 49:45
Michelle is sharing her very close encounter with a tick, Lauren is giving her review of Camp Wandawega, and both sisters are sharing everything they are reading, watching, and listening to in this week’s cozy episode. Hot Topics: toothpaste, Ariana Madix, and finding your personal style If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content crea...
243 | Mother's Day, Camp Wandawega, & Adult Sleepovers 18.05.2023 50:48
Michelle and Lauren are covering a lot in today’s episode! They share thoughts on adult sleepovers in light of Scandoval as well as Mother’s Day plans for new mom, Lauren, and veteran mama, Michelle. Hot Topics: Camping, The Today Show, and showing up for friends. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Ancho...
242 | Swedish Death Cleaning and More of The Unexpected 11.05.2023 46:44
In today’s episode, the sisters are discussing another innovative way to declutter your home by way of the Swedes, Lauren’s run in with some car thieves, and one of the strangest concerts she has ever seen. Hot Topics: The Salt Shed, surviving being sick with a sick baby, and Jury Duty If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content create...
241 | Florida, Tequila, & The Unexpected 04.05.2023 48:19
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren are serving up some of the best wheezy laughing yet. With tales from their childhood, Lauren’s most recent travels to Delray Beach, and everything the sisters are reading, watching, and listening to - this is a must-listen! Enjoy! Hot Topics: Lisa Guillot, Almost Australian, and Kirkland Tequila Añejo If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and w...
240 | Airplane Debate, Carol Burnett, and Gray Hair 27.04.2023 49:54
There is drama in the sky and the sisters are here to break it all down. In this episode, Michelle and Lauren cover the airplane debate of who should clean up after your kids on a flight, Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend’s gray hair is making headlines, and discuss the legend that is Carol Burnett. Hot Topics: Albany Park couches, documentaries, and mom guilt If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sist...
239 | Succession, Orange Wine, & Mom’s Death Day 20.04.2023 45:53
Welcome to Season 7! The sisters are back with their first episode of the season and are sharing everything they are reading, watching, listening to, and following in the news and pop culture world. Plenty of personal anecdotes and laughs so buckle up. Hot Topics: The King’s Coronation, Succession, Grief, and Parenting. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show...
238 | King's Coronation, James Craig, & Hot Cross Buns 30.03.2023 56:52
The sisters are taking on royal news along with the most current true crime story to make headlines. Not to mention Spring recipes, the latest Gwyneth Paltrow drama, and Scream VI. We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. 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)...
237 | Scandoval, Pineapple Water, & Gwyneth Paltrow 23.03.2023 51:46
Michelle and Lauren tackle this week’s most trending topics: The Vanderpump Rules Scandal and Gwenyth Paltrow’s most recent headline-making comments. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered why they turn the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day, this episode is for you. Hot Topics: Pineapple health benefits, Cocaine Bear, and Daisy Jones We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you...
236 | MH370 and Aussie Slang with a Real Aussie, Deanna Rocca 16.03.2023 54:39
Lauren’s Aussie best friend, Deanna Rocca, sat down with the sisters to discuss Malaysian flight 370, self-care, and Australian women in the news. Hot Topics: Macca’s, endometriosis, and Bindi Irwin We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. 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...
235 | Living the Life You Want & Expert Industry Tips with Content Strategist, Kim Rittberg 11.03.2023 1:04:21
The sisters sat down with Content Strategist, Video Expert, working mom, and all-around fun (and funny) new weird internet friend, Kim Rittberg, to chat about caring less and living the life you want to live more! We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visi...
234 | Bruce Willis & Late In Life Divorce 02.03.2023 51:31
In today’s episode, Michelle and Lauren their feelings regarding the horrible news of Bruce Willis' FTD diagnosis. They are also responding to a listener's question, does late in life divorce mess up the kids? Tune in to find out. Hot Topics: The safest seat on the plane, NOW Massage, The Ronald McDonald House We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversation...
233 | Postpartum Anxiety & Normal Houses 23.02.2023 49:43
In today’s episode, Michelle and Lauren discuss postpartum mental health and the newest social media trend, normal houses. Hot Topics: Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk, We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. 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...
232 | To Sleepover or Not To Sleepover 16.02.2023 43:50
Michelle and Lauren are taking a trip down memory lane to discuss the current hot debate on whether or not sleepovers are allowed when it comes to their kids. Hot Topics: Netflix documentaries and the Turkey/Syria Earthquake We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created,...
231 | Pamela Anderson & Pelvic Floor Therapy 09.02.2023 50:42
Michelle and Lauren are taking it back to the Baywatch days and sharing their thoughts on Netflix’s newest documentary, Pamela, a Love Story. Lauren is also sharing her first experience with pelvic floor physical therapy and her future plans for self-care down there. We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to...
230 | Women Empowerment & Entrepreneurship with Mashallah Ghouleh 02.02.2023 52:18
Join the sisters as they sit down with friend and business owner, Mashallah Ghouleh, for a cozy chat. Topics discussed but not limited to hosting friends, the connection among women, business ownership, and why Mashallah isn’t so fond of the word “mistake”. We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your...
229 | Husband Hollering & Hairstylist Break-Ups 26.01.2023 49:40
Michelle and Lauren are tackling hard-hitting topics like breaking up with your hairstylist and the Iowa State Fair husband-hollering contest. Hot Topics: Sautéed kale, Saie highlighter, & The Pigs We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor.com...
228 | Golden Globes, Idaho Murders, & Kitchen Issues 19.01.2023 55:05
In today’s episode, Michelle and Lauren are covering their favorite moments at the Golden Globes as well as some of their more embarrassing kitchen habits. Hot Topics: Spare, true crime, and black bananas We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor....
227 | Stressing As We Age & Prince Harry's Spare 12.01.2023 41:54
Welcome to Season 6 of Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project! Michelle and Lauren are kicking things off with a cozy convo on Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, discussing whether or not it's true we stress less as we age (according to research that's true), and all the catching up in between. We are so excited you stopped by for a listen...stay cozy. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister...
226 | Casey Anthony, Rocket Money App, and Tipping 31.12.2022 41:59
Join the sisters as they discuss the Casey Anthony docuseries on Peacock, how and when the hell to tip, and going into the new year with saving money in mind! 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: Rocket Money The Sister Project...
225 | Jan's nuts, Christmas Eve, & the Buffalo Blizzard 29.12.2022 39:37
Michelle and Lauren are catching up but this time from the comfort of their own cozy homes. After all, it's that weird week between Christmas and New Year's when no one knows what the hell is going on. Hot Topics: Bingo, hero Sha-Kyra Aughtry, & cozy Lego sets If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content created, please visit Anchor...
224 | A Cozy Convo with the Queen of Hygge, April Lee Wiencek aka The Tipsy Housewife 22.12.2022 50:42
Michelle and Lauren sat down with The Tipsy Housewife to discuss her super cozy existence both on Instagram and in real life. From Aldi's hams and the Upper Peninsula to menopause and books on boundaries, the ladies had one of those good old-fashioned conversations like they've been friends forever! If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the...
223 | Sobriety and Peppermint Mochas with The Sober Gay Guy, TJ Booth 20.12.2022 50:05
The sisters sat down with TJ Booth, aka The Sober Gay Guy, to discuss sobriety, seasonal lattes, and The Sober Gay Guy Podcast. 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: Sober Gay Guy Podcast @thesobergayguy The Sister Project ...
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