405 | The Science Behind Being a Fall-Loving Basic Bitch

Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project · Oct 8, 2026 · 1h 7m

Welcome back, WIFs!

This week, Lauren and Michelle are raising a toast to all the fall-loving basic bitches and celebrating the coziest month of the year: October. From pumpkin spice and sweaters to Halloween traditions and nostalgic fall rituals, they dive into why this season feels so comforting—and apparently, there’s actual science behind our obsession with it.

For their cozy media roundup, they discuss This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman, HBO’s A Killer Story, and the Good Hang episode with Amy Poehler and Robert De Niro that had Michelle questioning whether some people are simply…