Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project

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84 | How To Nip Negative Self-Talk In The Bud and Then Some Jun 16, 2021

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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 negative self-talk with a lot of mindfulness and a little bit of Jedi mind tricking.

Hot Topics: Hand fans, pegging, and permanent jewelry.

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Yahoo: What Is Pegging? 4 Reasons Why It’s On Everyone’s Sex Bucket Lists These Days

Vox: The latest Instagram Jewelry Craze: Bracelets You Can’t Take Off

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83 | A Cozy Conversation with Maggie McBride Jun 14, 2021

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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 country and Georgia O'Keefe, this is what a good old-fashioned cozy convo with a best friend sounds like.

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82 | A Guide To Cannabis & Going To The Dispensary Jun 11, 2021

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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 the sisters' favorite cannabis product.

Hot Topics: Low and slow, suck don't chew, and enjoy responsibly.

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81 | Bees, The Brain, and Eddie Van Halen Jun 09, 2021

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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 listening, stay cozy! Hot Topics: Clams, Ranch Water, and neuropathways. 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: Popular Science: Why some bees and wasps are more likely to sting you GQ: The Brain-Changing Magic of New Experiences Human Library Amazon: Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool The Dandy Crown Rosemary Chicago Anchor: Support Our Small Business

80 | Justine Bateman & The Feminist Menopause Jun 07, 2021

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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 into the New York Times article, The Feminist Menopause, and talk about ways women can have a better transition to the next phase of life.

Hot Topics: 90210OMG, Jonathan Van Ness, & waxing

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NYT: Women Can Have A Better Menopause

Amazon: One Square Foot Of Skin

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79 | Investigative Report: Lake Lanier, Georgia Jun 04, 2021

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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 was once a town runs deep with many lake fatalities, missing bodies, urban legend, ghost sightings, and a horrific history of racism and murder.

Hot topics: Diamond Lake, Thalassophobia, and Forsyth County.

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PBS: Column: In search of the spot where two black teens were killed

Youtube: The Strange and Haunted History of Lake Lanier

CNN: Georgia lake's dark and deadly history has some people seeing ghosts

Eater: America Loves Gas Station Snacks. Here Are Some of the Finest by Region

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78 | Judy Heumann, Friends, & Styles That Date You Jun 02, 2021

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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, and doing to when is the best time of day to make whoopie.

Hot Topics: Crip Camp, The Friends Reunion, cottagecore, & post-pandemic PTSD

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Harpers Bazaar: The Virus, the Vaccine, and the Dark Side of Wellness

Architectural Digest: What Exactly Is Cottagecore and How Did It Get So Popular?

NYT: Women Can Have a Better Menopause. Here’s How.

WSJ: Skinny Jeans and 9 Other Styles That Date You

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77 | A Cozy Conversation with Nicole Barile May 31, 2021

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Michelle and Lauren sat down with Clinical Psychologist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Nicole Barile, to discuss food and mental health.

Hot topics: gut health, you are what you digest, and mindful eating

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Mind Body Green: How Stress Gets In The Way Of Digestion (Plus, 3 Ways To Calm Down)

Health Harvard : Nutritional psychiatry; Your brain on food

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76 | Men's Mental Health, Prince Harry, & A Special Guest May 28, 2021

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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 Shepard.

Hot Topics: ADD, gray drinking, and Lauren's neck.

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Armchair Expert: Prince Harry

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75 | Being Sober-Curious and It's Not Too Late May 26, 2021

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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. Lauren also dives into cutting back on booze and playing with mocktails.

Hot Topics: Foam parties, non-boozy rosé, and responsible cannabis consumption.

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