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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 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.
Episodes
Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project174 | Cali Baby Moon, The Met Gala, & Roe v. Wade
As usual, the sisters are bringing a healthy balance of stuff you should know and topics that induce wheezy laughing. You didn't think they could chat about…
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173 | Parenting Mixed with Mindfulness with Zen Parenting Radio
On this episode, Lauren and Michelle were joined by Cathy and Todd Adams of Zen Parenting Radio podcast to discuss a gambit of parenting topics. From children…
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172 | A Conversation on Grief, Loss, and Music with Parker McKay
Joining the sisters on this episode is singer/songwriter, Parker McKay. While Parker was featured on NBC's The Voice she was simultaneously going through her…
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171 | Adult ADHD, Johnny Depp Hot Mess, & Our Matcha Obsession
The sisters are covering the most current hot mess event which is the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard saga, Michelle shares some thoughts on adult ADHD, Lauren is…
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170 | The Journey Of Grief Continues On The Third Anniversary Of Our Mom's Death
In today's episode, Michelle and Lauren chat about what their grief looks like three years after they lost their mom, June, to dementia. Hot Topics: CODA…
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169 | Books & Legal Advice with Book Monger and Lawyer, Stephanie Posey of Posey Law Group LLC
LLC, Stephanie Posey, to discuss books, estate planning, starting a small business, and real estate. If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and…
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168 | Pets and Cannabis Plus How Cool Are Placentas
Allow this episode to serve as a PSA and the dangers of cannabis consumption among pets. Also discussed, is the cool factor of placentas. Hot topics: CBD…
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167 | Nesting, The Home Edit, and When Kindness Matters Most
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share experiences from the weekend that left them wondering, "why are people such a-holes?". In situations that prove…
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166 | Books, Parenting, and Life with NYT Best-Selling Author, Colleen Hoover
Michelle and Lauren sat down with NYT best-selling author, Colleen Hoover, to chat about not only books but parenting, everyday life, her career as a…
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165 | The Slap, Hedo Rick, and Our Spring Break Vacays
Michelle and Lauren are back behind the mics and diving into their spring break vacations to Vail, Co and Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Being suckers for current…
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164 | Our Best Spring Cleaning Tips and Then Some
You're listening for the sister's best spring cleaning tips, but you're going to get a lot more than that. From our best cannabis recommendations to Lauren's…
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163 | Thoughts On Kim Kardashian's Business Advice and Actual Good Advice From Someone Else
The sisters get behind the mics to chat about Kim Kardashian's business advice to women. Based on her advice, Lauren and Michelle felt like their listeners…
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162 | Mexico, Cacio e Pepe, and Baby Showers
Lauren is back from Mexico and the sisters are back behind the mics. They're discussing Lauren's trip to Cabo, Michelle's newest quick pasta dish, and one of…
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161 | Baking, Mental Health, Cannabis and Life Journey's with Shauna Sever
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160 | Our Review Review of Love Is Blind & SAG Awards
Have you binged Netflix's Love Is Blind yet? There are plenty of spoiler alerts in today's episode as the sisters cover this hot mess of a show. Hot topics…
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159 | A Chat on Transgender, Paczki, and Misophonia
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren cover a variety of topics. Kicking things off with Lauren's aversion to hearing people chew food (aka misophonia) they…
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158 | Our Favorite Skincare
Michelle and Lauren are sharing their everyday favorite skincare products. From potions and lotions to serums and sunscreen, the sisters have you covered. Hot…
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157 | Mindset and Flow with Life Coach, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness
In Part 2 with Aviva Brill, Life Coach and founder of Co-Pilot for Wellness, chat with Lauren and Michelle about flow, releasing control, brain-dumping, and…
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156 | Wealth Building and Flow with Life Coach, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness
Buckle up for nuggets of wisdom from life coach and friend, Aviva Brill of Co-Pilot for Wellness. Lauren and Michelle sat down for a cozy chat with Aviva to…
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155 | The Oscars and Life Coaching
Michelle and Lauren catch up on some of this year's Oscar nominations along with their first-ever experience working with a life coach. Hot Topics: Aviva…
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154 | The Tinder Swindler and Valentine's Day
Nothing like talking about The Tinder Swindler and Valentine's Day all in one episode. Whether or not you've watched the documentary on Netflix, this episode…
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153 | The Adventures of Lauren's Pregnancy
In this episode, Lauren is sharing with Michelle her most recent adventure with a local maternity shop where a lot went horribly but hilariously wrong. Buckle…
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152 | The Master Cleanse Episode
In this episode, Michelle sips on her Master Cleanse concoction of water, lemon, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup while Lauren shares some research debunking…
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151 | Beets, Brains, and Old School Stories
The sisters sat down for a cozy chat to cover what's new but ventured back in time to relive some of their favorite and maybe slightly embarrassing stories…
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150 | Relationships Change and So Do People
Inspired by the New York Times Article, Watching a Partner Change Can Be Hard, Accepting It Can Be Harder, Michelle and Lauren tackle this topic and also…
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149 | Toxic Friendships and When To Jump Ship
Have you ever been in a toxic friendship? Did you stay or did you go? Each friendship is unique, but when they get super toxic - this can be a serious question…
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148 | And We're Back - Welcome to Season 3
Midwestern sisters, Michelle and Lauren, are back behind the mics and cozier than ever! They're sharing everything from pregnancy updates to Michelle evading…
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147 | Lauren Has Some Very Exciting News!
After years of dealing with infertility, seeking treatments, and going through all of the ups and downs of trying to start a family, Lauren finally has some…
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146 | Human Design with Erin Claire Jones
Michelle and Lauren sat down with human design guide and leadership coach, Erin Claire Jones, to discuss the magic of human design. Use our code COZY for 10%…
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145 | Cozy Convo Holiday Special with The Pigs
The sisters sat down for a cozy, holiday chat with Chicago western suburb’s cover band, The Pigs! Band members Seamus, Joel, Mike, Dave, and Tim brought the…
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144 | A Cozy Chat On Witchcraft and Yule with The Comfy Cozy Witch, Jennie Blonde
Being a witch doesn't end after Halloween. In fact, there are many who practice all year round. Jennie Blonde, of the Comfy Cozy Witch podcast, joined the…
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143 | Doctors With Cold Hands & Holiday Etiquette
To give a hostess gift or not to give a hostess gift? Some think that is not an option, but a must do. The sisters dive into ways to be a better hostess and…
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142 | Sex and The City's "And Just Like That" Review
And Just Like That, Lauren and Michelle share their thoughts on Sex and the City's reboot. SPOILER ALERT. You've been warned. Hot Topics: Barry Wood, white…
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141 | Road Rage & Tips To Happier Traveling
Ever get so angry behind the wheel that you want to slam your car into the person in front of you? Good news, today's episode is offering an incredible tip on…
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140 | Snowed In & How To Have A More Nordic Holiday
Getting snowed in at a 17th century pub outside of London doesn't sound terrible, let's be honest. With that, we're getting extra cozy in this episode and…
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139 | Favorite Self Care Apps & Hosting A Grieving Loved One
Scrolling mindlessly through social media and the news can take a toll. In an effort to avoid the scroll of death, Lauren is sharing her favorite self-care…
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138 | Holiday Grief And A Few Of Our Favorite Holiday Things
The holiday season is full steam ahead. And with the holidays can come festive vibes, but also grief as well. In today's episode, we're covering a few ways to…
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137 | The Murder of Maurizio Gucci
Inspired by the release of House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, it's time for another True Crime Cozy Convo. In this episode, Lauren and Michelle…
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136 | Strolls Down Memory Lane, Thanksgiving Day Fails, & Recipes
In today's episode, Michelle and Lauren take a stroll down memory lane. Also sharing reviews of the VanGogh Immersive Experience and The Christkindle's 25th…
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135 | The Power and Magic of Walking Everyday
Did you know that walking daily is actually really, really good for you? In fact, it's good for your mind, body, and soul. In this episode, we are unpacking…
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134 | Let's Talk About Sex Education with Candor Health Education
Joining Michelle and Lauren on the podcast are Business Development Manager, Laura Schwartz, and Health Educator, Rachel Simmons, of Candor Health Education…
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133 | Sarah Jessica Parker and Aging, Infertility Journey Hiccups, and Practicing Patience
People age, that's what we do and SJP is here to remind us that she is going nowhere just because of it. So in today's episode, we're covering her Vogue cover…
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132 | Chateau Dumplings and The Tipsy Housewife
When it comes to cozy food is there anything cozier than dumplings? We think not. In an effort to support this, we sat down with the dumpling man himself and…
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131 | Ayurveda and Wellness With The Founder & CEO of UMA Oils, Shrankhla Holecek
Lauren and Michelle sat down with the founder and CEO of UMA oils, Shrankhla Holecek, for a conversation on skincare, Ayurveda, and wellness. Shrankkhla is a…
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130 | Prioritizing Yourself and Your Time with Coach and Co-Pilot Founder, Aviva Brill
Michelle and Lauren sat down with life coach Aviva Brill, Founder of Co-Pilot, to discuss time management, prioritizing yourself, and how to create space for…
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129 | The Lizzie Borden Murders
SUMMARY: Michelle and Lauren go back in time to investigate the old fashioned ax murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, MA 1892. Did their…
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128 | Bloody Mary, The Ouija Board, and Chicago Hauntings
It's Halloween week so the sisters are getting spooky! Michelle and Lauren dive into folklores from childhood along with a few of Chicago's most haunted…
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127 | It's Spooky Season, Let's Talk About Scary Movies
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren sit down with Lauren's husband and filmmaker, Anthony Ciancio, to have a cozy chat about horror movies. It is the…
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126 | Let's Get Witchy With It
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share their witchy side of life with their listeners. Hot Topics: IVF and public restrooms, pumpkin chocolate chip…
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125 | Simple Sauce, Chain-Smoking, and Disappearing Dates
In this episode, Lauren shares with Michelle tales of disappearing dates, cemetery ghost stories, and their family's recipe for the easiest and most delicious…
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124 | Cannabis Plants, The Pigs, and Winging It
In this episode, Lauren shares some unfortunate news about her cannabis plant, her adventure at the Chicago Marathon, and Michelle's son, William, had a…
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123 | The Murdaugh Murders
In this episode of Cozy Conversations, The True Crime Series, Michelle and Lauren put on their detective hats to break down The Murdaugh Murders. Buckle up…
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122 | Our Dead Mom's Birthday and Everything October
Lauren and Michelle are celebrating their dead mom's birthday with an entire episode all about October, June's (and their) favorite month. From pumpkin species…
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121 | Mercury In Retrograde & Psychedelics in Michigan
Michelle and Lauren had the worst day ever thanks to Mercury in retrograde. Hot Topics: Mackinac Island, Only Murders In The Building, & Walking Meditations…
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120 | Dreaming of Prince Harry, a Spooky Doll, and Books Galore
Lauren and Michelle share all the books they're reading, Lauren's steamy dreams of Prince Harry, and the tale of a spooky doll. Hot Topics: The FBI, being…
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119 | Stanford Blatch, Human Design, & Lauren's Pumpkin Spice Latte
In today's episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin beers, and why everyone should give themselves more credit because the truth…
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118 | Mabon and Happy Fall Y'all
Michelle and Lauren are getting their witchy vibes on for the fall season ahead and are covering all things Mabon. This episode covers mindful ways to…
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117 | Fast Fashion Is The Planet's Nemesis Plus We're All A Little Wabi-Sabi
Hot Topics: hygge, wabi-sabi, and Ghana, Africa If you love Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project and would like to show your support for the content…
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116 | Weekly Catch Up
In this week's catch-up, Michelle shares a run-in she had with a local Nostradamus whom Lauren could really use to help dissect the dream she had. Hot Topics…
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115 | How To Remember What You Read
When it comes to reading books, it can be difficult to remember and implement everything you consume. With this in mind, Michelle and Lauren have created a…