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Welcome back, WIFs!

In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, Lauren and Michelle are joined by their friend, legal expert, community nerd (her words!), and founder of Posey Law Group, Stephanie Posey. We settle in for a cozy catch-up before diving into a conversation that feels grounded, brave, and beautifully real.

Stephanie shares her journey to five years of sobriety—what led her there, what it’s taught her, and how choosing an alcohol-free life didn’t shrink her world… it expanded it. The sisters talk about what it means to build a life you actually want to be present for, the quiet strength required to change, and how sobriety can be less about restriction and more about freedom.

From there, the conversation opens into the very real season of sandwich parenting—caring for children while supporting aging parents—and the emotional and logistical juggle that comes with it. Stephanie reflects on running a small business, staying deeply involved in her local community, and raising a family without losing herself in the process.

You’ll also hear about Stephanie’s Maven program through Posey Law Group, where she helps women start and structure their businesses the right way—legally protected, empowered, and confident from day one. It’s practical, powerful, and exactly the kind of support more women deserve.

As always, Lauren and Michelle weave in laughter, warmth, and thoughtful reflection on what they’re reading, watching, and listening to—before closing out with their Simple Joys of the week.

This episode is about resilience. It’s about choosing clarity. It’s about community, boundaries, and building a life that feels steady and sustainable.

Press play, get cozy, and join us for a conversation that reminds you: you can rewrite your story at any time

A heartfelt thank you to Posey Law Group and Chicago Private Wealth Group for supporting this episode and our cozy community.

“Chicago Private Wealth Group is made up of wealth advisors Rick Shanley, Matt Arhontas and Robert Buoy.

If you’re interested in starting a conversation with their team, you can reach them by phone at 708.247.1700, through email at chicagopwg@lplfinancial.com, or by visiting chicagopwg.com. Just mention that you heard about them from our show.

Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.”

And if you’re a woman building a business and want to start on solid legal ground, Stephanie’s work at Posey Law Group is a powerful place to begin.

Welcome back, WIFs!
In this cozy and delightfully unfiltered episode, sisters Lauren and Michelle settle in for one of those conversations that reminds you why laughter is sometimes the best medicine.

After a sisterly catch-up and reflections on what they’re caring less about lately - the sisters lean into the importance of trusting your instincts and speaking up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Lauren is sharing a cautionary tale from a recent flight and offers insight on how she handled behavior between two people that greatly concerned her.

And then… because balance matters and life doesn’t need to be that serious all the time, the Hot Topic takes a turn into much-needed comic relief: farting. Yep. Fart pride vs. fart shame. What starts as pure silliness quickly becomes a surprisingly human (and very funny) look at family dynamics, intimacy, and why sometimes you just need a laugh to reset your nervous system.

Along the way, Lauren and Michelle share what they’re reading, watching, and listening to, reflect on the fragility of life, and wrap things up with Simple Joys rooted in survival, good food, and everyday relief. Consider this episode a reminder that caring less doesn’t mean caring nothing—it means knowing when to go deep, when to trust yourself, and when to laugh it off. Press play, snuggle up, and enjoy the exhale.

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This episode is sponsored by Posey Law Group and Chicago Private Wealth Group.

Chicago Private Wealth Group is made up of wealth advisors Rick Shanley, Matt Arhontas, and Robert Buoy.

 If you’re interested in starting a conversation with their team, you can reach them by phone at 708.247.1700, through email at chicagopwg@lplfinancial.com, or by visiting chicagopwg.com. Just mention that you heard about them from our show.

 Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.

Welcome back, WIFs!

Grab your coffee and settle in for another cozy chat with Lauren and Michelle. This week, they welcome fellow SJC Wildcat and podcaster Jimmy Maley, from The Maley Way Podcast, for a heartfelt, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about boys, men, their mental health - and why empathy is actually the most badass trait a man can have.

Together, the trio digs into mental health, Jimmy’s experience with depression, and the tricky space between masculinity and vulnerability. Jimmy opens up about what he’s seeing in young men today and how parents can show up better for their sons. Expect laughter, insight, and a few “huh, that’s so true” moments.

A very cozy thank-you to our sponsor, Let It Be Us, for the beautiful work they’re doing in foster care and adoption across Illinois. And Lizzie Selle Studio for allowing us the opportunity to show off some of her incredible one of a kind creations.

So light a candle, grab your blanket, and press play. This one’s for anyone raising sons, has a man in their life, or just trying to understand them better because the truth is, mental health struggles don’t discriminate.

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Join Michelle and Lauren for lots of wheezy laughs in this week’s episode as they discuss Jeremy Allen White’s new Calvin Klein campaign, a cannabis-infused dryish January, thoughts on this year’s Golden Globes, and the power of kindness.

Hot Topics: The Holdovers, cannabis edibles, and 10-year-old Sephora girls

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Happy New Year, listeners! Join Michelle and Lauren in this week’s episode as they catch up in 2024! Per usual, they discuss what they are reading and watching, including the ever-so-popular, Saltburn. Learn how Lauren shakes up the perfect dirty martini and how both sisters are committed to a slow-paced life this year.

Hot Topics: dirty martinis, Fargo, and coffee in bed

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!

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This week, sit back and relax as the sisters offer a full review of their Christmas Eve. From fish salads to Escalade limos, this episode is filled with nostalgia and holiday vibes. 

Hot Topics: Volare restaurant, White Elephant, and giving up worrying. 

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!

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Thank you to our sponsors; Meridian Psychiatric Partners, Vaupell Automotive, The UpBeet Life

In this weeks episode, the sisters are toasting to the holidays! Michelle and Lauren take a trip down memory lane to share some of their favorite Christmas memories, the good and the bad, along with a rather cheeky game of Holiday Movie - Marry, Shag, or Kill. Hot Topics: Shrimp appetizers, Love Actually, and our caroling troupe, The Jollies. 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!

This week, Michelle and Lauren discuss the horrors of camel toe, the Oxford dictionary’s word of the year, and that time Andy Williams’ (yes the guy who sings It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year) ex-wife murdered her husband in Aspen. 

Hot Topics: Rizz, Love Has Won, and sleeping with the windows open. 

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!

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This week, the sisters were joined by Kim Schmidtbauer and Sara Raasch of Curaleaf dispensaries to discuss the stressors of motherhood, finding the job of your dreams, and how they integrate cannabis into their lives.

Thank you to Curaleaf for helping women across the country de-stress and relieve minor aches and pains with low-dose cannabis edibles.

Hot Topics: Sleep gummies, CBN, and the hardships of motherhood.

Sponsored by; CHT Orthodontics, The Upbeet Life, Vaupell Auto

This week, the sisters were joined by board-certified psychiatrist and medical director of Meridian's Reproductive Psychiatry & Wellness Division, Dr. Aparna Chatterjee, M.D.

Women go through so many changes throughout our lifetimes, many of which we are never fully prepared for or informed about. And with these hormonal changes can come mental health challenges. Dr. Chatterjee joins in on a cozy conversation to help us better understand the journey women experience and how we can tend to our mental health during shifts and transitions.

Hot Topics: Perimenopause, postpartum OCD, and menopause.

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!

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