Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project
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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 nothi...
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371 episodes
370 | A Very Cozy Holiday Special: Joy, Simple Pleasures & Seasonal Melancholy
Welcome back, WIFs! In this festive Holiday Special, Michelle and Lauren settle in with cozy drinks, snowy-night stories, and all the magic (and melan...
369 | Holiday Nuts, Creative Guts & Cozy Chats with Blake Tamarkin
Welcome back, WIFs! In this heartfelt episode, sisters Lauren and Michelle sit down with longtime friend and talented filmmaker Blake Tamarkin. From a...
368 | On Teens Growing Up, Holiday Rage & Staying Grounded
Welcome back, WIFs! In this cozy catch-up, Michelle and Lauren settle in with ginger-molasses cookies, share a big holiday announcement, and dive into...
368 | The Power of Speaking Up: Boys and Men’s Mental Health with Jimmy Maley
Welcome back, WIFs!
Grab your coffee and settle in for another cozy chat with Lauren and Michelle. This week, they welcome fellow SJC Wildcat an...
366 | The Cozy Reset: How to Embrace the Darker Season and Actually Love It
Grab your peppermint tea and settle in — Lauren and Michelle are back with another cozy, laughter-filled catch-up that’ll make you want to slow down,...
366 | The Cozy Reset: How to Embrace the Darker Season and Actually Love It
Grab your peppermint tea and settle in — Lauren and Michelle are back with another cozy, laughter-filled catch-up that’ll make you want to slow down,...
365 | How to Care Less (and Enjoy More) This Holiday Season
Lauren and Michelle are back with a cozy reminder to do less and enjoy more this holiday season. From slowing down and caring less to embracing the ar...
364 | Haunted in La Grange: Real Ghost Stories & Cozy Chills
This week, we’re getting spooky cozy as Lauren shares true ghost stories from her time living in their family’s historic La Grange home. From eerie fo...
363 | Celebrity Deep Dives & Cemetery Shenanigans
Lauren and Michelle are back with an episode that has it all—celebrity deep dives, cemetery shenanigans, and a sprinkle of spooky season magic.
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362 | From Cozy to Keaton and a Zanies Night To Remember
Lauren and Michelle are back — and this time, they’re tipping their hats to the one and only Diane Keaton (because obviously). From her iconic style t...
361 | How to Stay Cozy When the World’s on Fire
When the world feels like a dumpster fire, Lauren and Michelle are here to remind us that cozy isn’t canceled.
Between laughs, they tackle the n...
360 | The Good Ol' Days: A Nostalgia Episode
Grab your coziest blanket, because in this episode of Cozy Conversations, The Sister Project’s very own Lauren and Michelle are serving up a nostalgia...
359 | Sober, But Make It Cozy
In this episode of Cozy Conversations, Michelle gets real about her decision to put down the booze and pick up something a little lighter (shoutout to...
358 | Are We Too Distracted To Read Anymore?
On this week’s Cozy Conversations, sisters Lauren and Michelle settle in for the kind of catch-up that feels like a good old-fashioned chat with your...
357 | The Sisters Weigh In On Ozempic
This week, Lauren and Michelle cozy up in the frunchroom to tackle a hot topic that’s been everywhere: Ozempic and the culture of weight loss. From th...
356 | From the Frunchroom: Our New Cozy Podcast Digs
This week, Lauren and Michelle are coming to you from their brand-new, in-home studio—aka the frunchroom (if you’re from Chicago, you know). After yea...
355 | Taylor Swift & Sober Curiosity Walk Into a Bar...
In this week’s cozy catch-up, Lauren and Michelle dive deep into two topics that had them thinking, laughing, and nodding in agreement: Taylor Swift’s...
354 | Trying to Keep It Together (and the Power of Consistency)
In this episode of Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project®, Lauren and Michelle dive into Robin Sharma’s The Deep Magic of Consistency—a little bo...
353 | The Art of Not Losing Yourself
In this episode of Cozy Conversations, Lauren and Michelle dive into the everyday magic of carving out a life beyond the roles of parent, partner, and...
352 | Has Summer Camp Lost Its Damn Mind? Let’s Talk About It
In this episode of Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project, Lauren and Michelle take listeners on a wild ride - starting with some laugh-out-loud (...
351 | Just Here for the Produce, Not the Pickup Lines
In this episode, Lauren and Michelle recap a week filled with theme parties, exclusive clubs, and severe garlic breath - yes, all in a day’s work. But...
350 | Strong Like Espresso, Slow Like Italian Time
Pour yourself a coffee (or a Spritz) and settle in. Lauren and Michelle take you on a journey from the cobblestone streets of Italy to the gritty tren...
349 | When Your Mom Dies of Dementia, You Take Care of Your Brain
This episode is a full-bodied pour of pop culture, personal reflection, and practical wellness. Lauren and Michelle unpack their thoughts on high-prof...
348 | Dear Girls, Beware the Patriarchy
In this episode, we’re diving into a New York Times article that had our jaws on the floor and our middle fingers in the air. The headline? Less Burno...
347 | Living in a Hypernormal, Not So Cozy Hellscape
Lauren and Michelle tackle the big, uncomfortable stuff: how do we keep living our “normal” lives when everything feels like it’s on fire? From grocer...
346| We Took Our Cozy Chaos to the Farmers Market
This week, we’re recapping our farmers market debut. Yep, your girls popped up on a Thursday with candles, iced coffee, and permission slips to slow d...
345 | Escaping the Scroll and Digital Burnout for Simple Joys
In this cozy and refreshingly real episode, Michelle Anderson and Lauren Massarella unpack the ever-growing weight of social media burnout and the und...
344 | Small Steps, Big Shifts: How Nature, Travel & Gardening Heal with Jennifer Neubauer
In this heartwarming episode, The Sister Project sits with Jennifer Neubauer of Hook and Garden — gardener, traveler, and all-around soul-led creator....
343 | Friendship and Connection: Your Brain’s Favorite Supplements
Grab your favorite mug and get comfy - Lauren and Michelle are diving the kind of friendship that keeps you grounded, sane, and maybe even laughing th...
342 | Mentor, Motherboss, and CEO of Her Own Damn Life with Nicole Lyon
Ever wonder what it takes to build a business from scratch and keep your sanity intact? In this lively and heartfelt episode, Nicole Lyon, Founder of...
341 | Crone Power & Clear Vision: An Expert’s Thoughts on Midlife Branding
What do personal branding, the inner crone, and Mary Magdalene have in common? In this lively convo with holistic leadership coach and branding expert...
340 | Post-Zanies Catch Up, Dead Mom Grief, and WTF Headlines
In this episode, Lauren and Michelle get candid about grief and the emotional rollercoaster that was their post-Zanies show high. With the sixth anniv...
339 | The Sister Project Live at Zanies!
This week’s episode is a special one—it’s our first-ever live recording of Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project®, and let us tell you…it was mag...
338 | Squirrel! Hacks for Finding Focus in a Distracted World
In this episode, Lauren and Michelle attempt to have a focused conversation... despite tech glitches, toddler tales, and the occasional squirrel momen...
337 | Care Less, Live More: The Joy of Letting Go
In this refreshingly candid episode, Michelle and Lauren share their ups and downs, but with a twist: they explore how caring less can actually help y...
336 | Listen Up! How to Be a Better Conversationalist
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share practical tips on how to have better conversations and navigate social interactions with ease. From the anx...
335 | Your Anxiety Needs a Hobby: Why Creative Outlets Work Wonders
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren explore how creativity can be a secret weapon against anxiety, worry, and fear. They share personal stories—from...
334 | The Power of Women Together: How We Show Up for Each Other
In this episode of Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project®, Lauren and Michelle engage in a rich and layered discussion about women’s empowerment,...
333 | Parenting Unfiltered: The Invisible Load No One Talks About
Michelle and Lauren kick things off with a lively Oscars recap—because who doesn’t love a little Hollywood drama? Then, they detour into travel tales...
332 | What the Dying Teach Us About Living
Michelle and Lauren dive into an unforgettable weekend at Starved Rock, where history, murder mysteries, and Native American lore collide. They uncove...