Is It Perimenopause or Is Everyone Annoying? | Cozy Conversations With The Sister Project

Welcome back, WIFs! From badly behaved sports fans to a society glued to its phones, Lauren and Michelle have a few grievances to air this week. And speaking of feeling irritated, could perimenopause be making everything just a little more annoying? The sisters get into Paul Rudd’s thoughts on our phone obsession, the New York Times’ take on “attention infidelity,” and what happens to our relationships when screens keep stealing the spotlight. On the cozy media front, Lauren shares her love for Gloria Steinem’s An Unexpected Life, then the sisters weigh in on Verity and movies that aren't worth the price of admission. Plus, what they're listening to, upcoming events, glorious fall weather, and the underrated pleasure of spending hours making a meal. Grab something cozy. There's plenty to discuss. ✨Episode Highlights The Chicago Bears game and the frustrating behavior of obnoxious sports fans Feeling angry, overwhelmed, and highly sensitive in modern society Perimenopause and whether it could be contributing to changes in mood Paul Rudd’s thoughts on phone use and our relationship with technology “Attention Infidelity” and how phones can interfere with romance and meaningful connection Lauren’s love for Gloria Steinem and her book An Unexpected Life Michelle’s honest review of Verity and why she wouldn’t recommend it Revisiting the sisters’ most-downloaded episode featuring Colleen Hoover Enjoying gorgeous fall weather and meals that take hours to prepare 🔗 Links Mentioned New Day Counseling — Counseling services; the episode mentions BCBS PPO. Variety — Source of the Paul Rudd clip about phones. The New York Times — Article titled “Attention Infidelity” Is Ruining Romance. Winning With Wyatt — Information about the Night of Hope event, tickets, donations, and silent auction items. Brewpoint Craft — Upcoming event on October 22. The Pigs at Nick’s Beer Garden — Performance on October 24 in Wicker Park. 📚 Books, Movies & Podcasts Mentioned An Unexpected Life — Gloria Steinem Lauren shares her enthusiasm for Steinem’s life story, wisdom, and work as a civil rights activist. Verity Michelle gives the movie a strongly negative review and discusses the cost of seeing it in theaters. The September House Mentioned in the listening section as a favorite Lauren keeps returning to. 🛍️ Products & Other Items Mentioned Phones and screen time — The central discussion about distraction and relationships. Books by Gloria Steinem — Particularly An Unexpected Life. Movie tickets — Michelle’s frustration over paying $50 to see Verity. 💌 STAY COZY WITH US Website → Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project ® for a Mindful, Cozy Life Instagram → The Sister Project 🎙️ Cozy Podcast + Wheezy Laughs (@thesisterproj) • Instagram profile Facebook → The Sister Project TikTok → The Sister Project on TikTok Podcast (Apple/Spotify) → Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project Newsletter → https://www.thesisterprojectblog.com/... ✨ Join Us Live: A Cozy Evening For the Fall Girls and the Slightly Spooky Crowd→ A Cozy Evening For the Fall Girls and the Slightly Spooky Crowd SpeakpPipe → Send a voice message to cozyconversations TSP Merch → The Sister Project Work With Us: 📩 Lauren — lauren@thesisterprojectblog.com 📩 Michelle — michelle@thesisterprojectblog.com