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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 Project115 | 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…
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114 | 20 Hypothetical Questions To Give Your Brain A Workout
Inspired by Parade.com, Michelle and Lauren answered twenty random questions geared to give their brain a workout. Since brain health is a priority for the…
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113 | Weekly Catch Up
The sisters sit down for their weekly cozy convo and do what sisters do best, catch up and gab. Hot Topics: H Mart, the Forge, and papayas. If you love Cozy…
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112 | Chicago Sports, Food, and Dating with Brendan Greeley
Friend of The Sister Project, Chicago's very own Brendan Greeley of The Steve Dahl Podcast sat down with Michelle and Lauren for a cozy convo. Hot Topics…
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111 | Cassadaga, Florida
Michelle and Lauren take a virtual trip to The Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. This community located between Orlando and Daytona is known for its mediums…
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110 | Weekly Catch-Up and The World Naked Bike Ride
In this episode of their weekly catch-up, the sisters are discussing Lauren's experience at the World Naked Bike Ride, Michelle is ecstatic because her kids…
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109 | Travel Tips, Celeb Hygiene, and Meditating
Good news, celebs are as gross as the rest of us! Well, some of them are. Come for the celeb gossip, stay for the travel tips that will have you traveling like…
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108 | Special Episode: How To Survive Almost Anything
These days, anything can happen so the sisters did some research and share some best tips, tools, and strategies to survive life-threatening situations. Did…
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107 | Weekly Catch Up
In this episode, the sisters sit down to catch up after Michelle's summer vacation along with that time Lauren tried to sneak into a public pool and almost got…
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106 | Energy Practitioner and Channeler, Laura O'Malley, Sits Down For Spirited Chat, Part Two
Michelle and Lauren sat down with Energy Coach and Channeler, Laura O'Malley, to hear how she became connected with her spirit guides as well as have the…
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105 | Energy Practioner and Channeler, Laura O'Malley, Sits Down For Spirited Chat, Part One
Michelle and Lauren sat down with Energy Coach and Channeler, Laura O'Malley, to hear how she became connected with her spirit guides as well as have the…
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104 | When Strangers Become Friends Then Business Partners with The Remember Me Podcast
Brought together by their grief and loss of their loved ones to dementia, Maria Kent Beers and Rachael Martinez developed a long-distance friendship over…
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103 | Special Episode: Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
This episode is all about, you guessed it, The Olympics of past, present, and even future. Michelle and Lauren go over some historical aspects of the games and…
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102 | Bennifer Is Back & The Weekly Catch Up
Michelle and Lauren have their weekly catch-up and cover Bennifer, The Bam Bus, blue light glasses, and everything in between. Tune in for the coziest chat…
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101 | How To Listen Like a Pro and Have Strangers Like You In An Instant
In this episode, Lauren and Michelle are bringing communication self-help and tips from the pros right to your earbuds. When it comes to conversing like a pro…
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100 | 100th Episode Q & A with The Sister Project
To celebrate their 100th episode, Lauren and Michelle interviewed one another with questions written in by their loyal listeners. If you love Cozy…
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99 | The White Lotus, Ban de Soleil, and Weekly Catch-Up
Michelle and Lauren sit down for their weekly catch-up to discuss a plethora of topics. From shows and podcasts they are bingeing to hot topics that include…
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98 | Adventures At The DMV
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren dive into old scary movies that scared the hell out of them and that one time Lauren spent the entire day at the DMV just…
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97 | Are You Burned Out? Let's Do Something About It
Lauren and Michelle sit to discuss Emily and Amelia Nagoski's book Burnout and How To Complete The Stress Cycle. Feeling a little burned out, Michelle picked…
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96 | A Review On Verity and Sex Life, AKA Softcore Porn
Michelle and Lauren catch up with a book review and Netflix show review. Buckle up as they cover both Verity by Colleen Hoover and what we like to call an…
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95 | A Conversation on Infertility and Becoming a New Mom with Mindset & Fertility Coach, Kasia McGuire
After seven years of trying to conceive, Mindset and Fertility Coach, Kasia McGuire, finally welcomed her baby into the world this past Spring. Michelle and…
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94 | Parents, Stop Blaming Yourselves & Coaches, Stop Joysticking.
Good news! Parents can rest easy and stop blaming themselves for how their kids turn out. At least that's what researchers says. And when it comes to coaching…
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93 | Lauren's Infertility Journey Continues
Michelle and Lauren sat down for an emotional catch-up on Lauren's infertility journey. Tears were shed, but as always, the sister manage to laugh through some…
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92 | Entrepreneurship, Woman-Owned Businesses, and CBD with Equilibria Founder, Coco Meers
The sisters sat down with Equilibria founder, entrepreneur, and angel investor, Coco Meers, to discuss what it takes to move past imposter syndrome and build…
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91 | The History of Pregnancy Tests & Reproductive Fun Facts
Peeing on a plastic stick is just one of many ways humans have tested for pregnancy over the years. Lauren and Michelle dive into the history of pregnancy…
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90 | Britney Spear's Conservatorship & IVF Update
Michelle and Lauren break down Britney Spear's conservatorship and bring you up to date with the most current news. If you love Cozy Conversations with The…
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89 | Vivian Maier & A Tale Of a Type A Bride To Be
Do you know who Vivian Maier is or the story of her incredible photography? Worry not, Michelle and Lauren are telling you all about this fascinating woman…
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88 | A Response To A Scary Mommy Meme
Michelle and Lauren sit down to respond to a request made by a loyal listener. The meme pertained to a list of things we can and can't talk about now that…
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87 | Our Trauma & How We've Moved On
Michelle and Lauren sat down to chat about the latter's journey with IVF and Michelle's first time back at a major league baseball game. However, the main…
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86 | Conversation on Trauma, Grief, and Elevating Personal Style with Fashion Expert & TV Personality, Melissa Chataigne
The sisters sat down with fashion expert, E! Daily Pop, and Today show contributor, Melissa Chataigne, to talk personal stories of trauma, grief, and fashion…
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85 | Weird News & The Best Summer Flicks
You've come to the right place for some of the Internet's most interesting news. Along with that, the sisters are covering the best summer movies of all time…
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84 | How To Nip Negative Self-Talk In The Bud and Then Some
It's been a full week since the sisters last sat down to record so there's a lot to catch up on. Michelle and Lauren are sharing ways to identify and overcome…
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83 | A Cozy Conversation with Maggie McBride
Michelle and Lauren sat down with Lauren's best friend of over 30 years to talk about, well, everything. From bug-out bags to coming out, to traveling the…
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82 | A Guide To Cannabis & Going To The Dispensary
You guys asked for it, so the sisters are giving it. This entire episode is all about cannabis; including a guide to going to the dispensary in Illinois and…
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81 | Bees, The Brain, and Eddie Van Halen
The sisters are at it again with their weekly catch-up, random stories, and a few news items they feel are worthy of sharing. Prepare to laugh and learn. Happy…
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80 | Justine Bateman & The Feminist Menopause
Michelle and Lauren are chatting about Justine Bateman's new book, FACE, and the bizarre obsession with society's obsession with women's looks. They also dive…
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79 | Investigative Report: Lake Lanier, Georgia
This one is a doozy! In this episode, Lauren and Michelle, cover the history of one of the spookiest lakes in the country, Lake Lanier, Georgia. A lake that…
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78 | Judy Heumann, Friends, & Styles That Date You
Michelle and Lauren go back and forth catching up after the long holiday weekend and cover a plethora of topics. From what they're reading, eating, watching…
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77 | A Cozy Conversation with Nicole Barile
Michelle and Lauren sat down with Clinical Psychologist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Nicole Barile, to discuss food and mental health. Hot topics: gut…
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76 | Men's Mental Health, Prince Harry, & A Special Guest
Lauren's husband, Anthony Ciancio, sits down with the sisters to discuss mental health, therapy, and Prince Harry's interview on Armchair Expert with Dax…
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75 | Being Sober-Curious and It's Not Too Late
And you're not too old! In this episode, Michelle and Lauren share thoughts on making changes later in life, assuming the worst, and learning from mistakes…
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74 | Paulina Porzkova, Weird Body Facts, & Texting Etiquette
Michelle and Lauren covered a plethora of topics in this episode including body confidence as we age, IVF, texting etiquette, The Woman in the Window, and so…
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73 | The Four Agreements
Ever love a book so much that you read it back to back in one week? Tune in anywhere podcasts are available for this cozy convo. If you love Cozy Conversations…
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72 | Living The Island Life on AMI
Lauren is back from Anna Maria Island, Florida and is sharing what island life was like for the past several days. Hot Topics: Ricky Shroder, the monkey bus…
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71 | A Cozy Conversation with Bridget McGuire
Michelle and Lauren sat down with their childhood friend, writer, and comedian, Bridget McGuire, to chat about OCD, dating in the time of quarantine, and…
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70 | And They're Off!
The sisters take a trip down memory lane and reminisce Lauren's time spent as an entertainment reporter at a thoroughbred racetrack where not all women…
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69 | A Cozy Conversation with Jenn Neubauer
Michelle and Lauren sat down with their weird internet, Jenn Neubauer from Hook and Garden, for a cozy chat on gardening, slowing down, connecting with the…
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68 | That One Time In Mexico
The sisters dive into Dove's new campaign on social media and body image then share and answer five questions the most interesting people ask other people…
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67 | Decoding Teen Slang & A Badass Woman Inventor
Michelle and Lauren sat down for what felt like a huge round of catch-up... and then some. From boozy iced coffee drinks to a feature in Chicago Star…
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66 | Lauren Debuts Her Singing Skills
The sisters take a stroll down memory lane with a little chat about old-school movies, tv shows, and Lauren's pretend boyfriend. Hot Topics: Hey Dude, Sean…
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65 | Rachel Hollis Part 2 & Languishing
Lauren and Michelle bring a bit of closure to the Rachel Hollis saga as they discuss the most recent apology issued on her podcast. Tune in as the sisters…
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64 | Mini Cozy - Ways To Not Have Raging Anxiety After A Conversation
After a year in isolation and not attending our normal social events, socializing with other humans may bring on anxiety and lots of over-thinking. To help you…
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63 | A Cozy Convo with Elise Fox
Michelle and Lauren's weird internet friend, Elise Fox of @thefoxfamilyden, hopped on the podcast to talk about all of the things including anxiety, dill…
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62 | Let's Talk About Death, Baby
Michelle and Lauren are talking about grief, their dead mom, and cannabis. It is 420 after all. Hot Topics: Kate Middleton, hungover, and crying. If you love…
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61 | Mini Cozy + 5 Things To Know About Therapy
Kicking off our new mini cozy series with 5 things you should know about therapy and how you can maximize your therapy experience. Resources: Psychology Today
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60 | The Power of Mushrooms
This episode is all about the magical powers and beauty of mushrooms. Michelle and Lauren dive into the healing attributes of both psychedelic and regular…
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59 | Wheezy Laughs & LeAnn Rimes
Michelle and Lauren are doing all sorts of catching up and wheezy laughing in this episode. Grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine and get cozy for this one -…
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58 | Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older. Seeing as though Lauren…
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57 | The Rachel Hollis Situation
In this episode, Michelle and Lauren are looking into the gigantic pickle Rachel Hollis (author, influencer, & motivational speaker) has gotten herself into…
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56 | A Cozy Conversation with Ed Park, Founder of NeuroReserve
Michelle and Lauren sat down with NeuroReserve's founder, Ed Park, to talk all about brain health, NeuroReserve's nutritional supplement, Relevate, why he…