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Signal with Mory & MelissaWealth Mindset: Dispelling Money MythsThere are a million podcasts that preach toxic positivity when it comes to money: “just think different and the money will follow,” they promise. This week, Mory and Melissa discuss what a real wealth mindset looks like, one that doesn’t trivialize poverty. The reality is that so much of our insecurity either directly comes from poverty or is inherited by an ancestor’s encounter with poverty. We develop limiting beliefs to cope with constant uncertainty; money trauma can mean everything from saving every penny to emptying the bank. Tune in to this week’s convo to hear how Mory and M...2025-07-2349 minSignal with Mory & MelissaResilience: Turning Adversity into PurposeThis week the Beans join the thousands of people who are feeling overwhelmed with the state of the world right now. But fear not, the besties are putting on their big girl pants and showing us all how to embrace resilience. If resilience wasn’t modeled for you growing up, it can be especially difficult, but research suggests that a strong social support network in adulthood might actually be what we need to navigate life’s toughest challenges. Plus, Mory opens up about how her divorce changed her life and inspired her work as an intuitive life coach. Fo...2025-07-091h 00Signal with Mory & MelissaValidation Addiction: How to Choose Purpose over PerformanceThis week, the Beans reconvene to discuss our need for validation - where it comes from, how it works, and what you can do to heal that part of yourself which needs safety and security. As it happens, both Beans have recently had transformative experiences. Mory just returned from a restorative trip to Bali where she’s reconnected with her purpose; Melissa just returned from painting a step in her garage. Needless to say, your wonderful hosts are primed to dig into all things validation, from its role in social media to the tangible practices you can do to mi...2025-06-2552 minSignal with Mory & MelissaThe Dangers of AI Bias with Dr. Avriel EppsAI is everywhere—at work, social media, and even writing podcast blurbs. But what does this tech takeover mean for the next generation? We’re joined by Dr. Avriel Epps, interdisciplinary scholar and children’s book author, to talk future visions, parenting in the AI age, and how to make sense of it all.To Explore More of Dr. Epps Work and Purchase their Book:https://www.avrielepps.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kingavrielhttps://rep.club/products/kids-book-ai-biasFor All Things Signal:To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6F...2025-06-1144 minSignal with Mory & MelissaThe Stories We CreateNo girl, you're not "too much", you're just tangled in an old story that doesn’t fit you anymore. We all make up stories in order to make sense of the world around us, but many times they are limiting and at odds with our intuition. The good news? The Beans have 3 clues to help you spot your inner fiction, even the ones tracing back to childhood. And once you've got the plot, Mory’s got the prompts to rewrite it.For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://forms.gle...2025-05-1435 minSignal with Mory & MelissaLaughing Your Way to Inner Peace with Dermot WhelanWho says mindfulness has to be so serious? We’re joined by comedian and mindfulness expert Dermot Whelan who proves that laughter might just be the best path to inner peace. From burned-out broadcaster to best-selling author, Dermot brings both heart and hilarity to the conversation—showing us how tuning into your intuition (even if it starts with a panic attack) can change everything. We cover burnout, masculinity, mindfulness, and why your higher self might have a great sense of humor.To see more of Dermot Whelan and order his best-selling book “Busy and Wrecked”:Check out his...2025-04-3052 minSignal with Mory & MelissaDirectional Living with Megan HellererIs your job aligned with yourself? Are you prepped for the future? Should Melissa live on cheesecake for a week? To answer these burning questions and much much more, we’ve got the brilliant Megan Hellerer to guide us through her approach to directional living. If you’ve chased achievement your whole life only to feel empty at the finish line, you're not alone! Watch in real-time Megan's method dismantle our co-host's limiting beliefs—and discover how it can do the same for you.Find Out More About Megan’s Work:https://meganhellerer.com/https://www.instagra...2025-04-0254 minSignal with Mory & MelissaMeditation Methodology: It’s Not As Hard as You ThinkEver wish you could be the kind of person who meditates? This episode is here to prove you already are. Mory and Melissa dive into meditation’s history, why it’s hard to start, and why it’s still worth it. Mory offers tips to make getting started easier, and they both wonder—were cavemen better at meditating than we are? Check out the resources below!Tara Broch’s RAIN meditation: https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/4-7-8 Breathing: https://www.healthline.com/health/4-7-8-breathingInsight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/For All Things Signal:To submit que...2025-03-2638 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHealed Masculinity with Mr. BeanWhat makes a good man? To crack the code and distinguish healed masculinity from toxic traits, we’re joined by Mory’s amazing husband, TJ Kelly. In this episode, he dives into strength beyond muscle and shows how masculine energy can empower our higher selves, not limit them. Ladies, do you agree with TJ’s green flags? Gents, what’s your biggest takeaway?For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on Instagram @signalwithmoryandmelissa https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on Instagram @moryfontanez https://www.instagram.com/mory...2025-03-1943 minSignal with Mory & MelissaMory is Officially an Author!It's a Signal holiday this week—Mory’s new book Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition is officially out! And what better way to celebrate than with a heartfelt episode with our Beans filled with tears, joy, healing, and yes—more tears. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Mory’s writing journey and the inspirations that fueled it. Big thanks to all our listeners for the continued support—hope you love this one-of-a-kind book as much as we do!Order Mory's Book: “Higher Self: Reclaiming The Power of Your Intuition" using the links below!Amazon: ht...2025-03-1230 minSignal with Mory & MelissaIs No the Most Abundant WordFeeling swamped and desperate for a sweatpants-only evening? Then come join Mory and Melissa this week as we embrace the power of simply saying "no." It's time to ditch the guilt and reclaim your intuition to do exactly what you want to do. This episode is chock full of our favorite tangible takeaways, some lighthearted bickering (do not bring up football with Melissa), and an authentic look into how each of the Beans say “no” in their daily lives. Use the links below to leave a comment below and share how you say “no” in your own way!2025-03-0530 minSignal with Mory & MelissaTrigger Warning: What Triggers Us and WhySharks, tardiness, and FOMO—what do they have in common? They’re all Mory or Melissa’s personal triggers. This week, they unpack what that even means, argue whether "triggered" is overused, and dive into why certain things set them off. Melissa spills her triggers while Mory steps in as the coach, offering TTTs to help you calm your nervous system when life goes haywire.For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on Instagram @signalwithmoryandmelissa https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on Instagram @moryfontanez https://www.in...2025-02-2643 minSignal with Mory & MelissaMore Want Less Should: How to Stop Ignoring Your DesiresDrowning in a sea of “shoulds” and barely a moment for your “wants”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we show you how to start small—like savoring that oat milk latte—and work your way to becoming your highest self without any guilt. Come join the Beans for a fun and relatable episode that will jumpstart your day.For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on Instagram @signalwithmoryandmelissa https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on Instagram @moryfontanez https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2025-02-1929 minSignal with Mory & MelissaBe Your Own Valentine: The Art of Self-LoveThis week on Signal, we're flipping the script and giving a little love to the one person we often forget — ourselves! In this Valentine’s Day special, we're diving deep into all things self-love (and yes, I mean all things). It’s a heartfelt episode about why loving ourselves can be trickier than loving our loyal listeners, and how we can all work on being our own biggest fans. So, grab your favorite treat and tune in for a celebration of self-worth, because you deserve it!For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future...2025-02-1231 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHeal or No Heal : How to Trust a Spiritual GuideWith so many spiritual guides and healers out there, how can we discern the gurus from the cash grabs? Thankfully, Mory has us covered. In this episode, she highlights the red flags to watch out versus the signs of a relationship worth your time. Instead of dropping $200 to "lift a curse," join the Beans for an honest, lighthearted chat to help you find your way to a higher self—without the price tag.For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on Instagram @signalwithmoryandmelissa ht...2025-02-0532 minSignal with Mory & MelissaEgo Vs Higher Self: How Are They Different?Ready to tame your ego? This week, we’re showing you how to turn that fear-driven voice inside you into a calm, intuitive guide to your higher self. If you feel the need to control everything, you’re not alone—your ego just needs a rebalance. We’ll share some eye-opening examples of how your “shadow ego” could be sabotaging you, teach you how to breathe some mindfulness back into your life, and find out if teenagers actually think Mory and Melissa might be cool?For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://form...2025-01-2954 minSignal with Mory & MelissaFrom Fear to Freedom: Redefining Your Money Story with Dr. Kendall HoughtonReady to save money, tackle debt, and still treat yourself? Dr. Kendall Houghton’s got you covered. Forget the spreadsheets—getting a grip on your finances is more about awareness than arithmetic. In this episode, we’ll show how the same tools we use to bust limiting beliefs and heal old wounds can also transform your budget, leaving you feeling empowered (and maybe even calm) about your cash flow.Use the link below to see more of Dr. Kendall Houghton’s work:https://www.kendallhoughton.com/For All Things Signal:To submit questions for future S...2025-01-2256 minSignal with Mory & MelissaNew Year, Clear You: Detoxing Mind, Body, and SoulFeeling a little out of sync with yourself? After the holiday chaos, it might be time for a detox—mind, body, and soul. Kick off the new year with a (slightly hungover) deep dive into how to reset for a fresh start. The Beans are here to serve up practical tips for navigating new chapters in life. But here's the twist: It’s not just about getting rid of the old—it’s about embracing what’s next. Time to stop focusing solely on what you need to cut out and start thinking about what you can bring in to truly m...2025-01-0846 minSignal with Mory & MelissaIntentions: How You can Reframe New Year's ResolutionsHappy New Year! Resolutions are in the air, but let’s be honest: most of us struggle to stick with them. That’s because we tend to frame resolutions as a way to ‘fix’ ourselves, as if something is wrong. In the first episode of 2024, Mory & Melissa flip the script. Instead of focusing on who we should be, they suggest taking a good look at the life we already have. What’s working? What’s holding us back? This fresh perspective might just be the key to lasting growth. Tune in for their personal intentions, their goals for Signal, and—finally—...2025-01-0138 minSignal with Mory & MelissaPressing Pause: Why It's so Hard to Take a Break and What You Can Do About ItWith winter in full swing and life hitting snooze, it’s the perfect time to embrace the art of doing… absolutely nothing (and loving it). In this episode, Mory and Melissa revisit a past conversation about how this season of pause is basically Mother Nature handing you a permission slip to slow down, look inward, and ditch the endless productivity hamster wheel. Tune in to hear how taking a guilt-free pause can help you reflect, realign, and set yourself up for a new year that’s bursting with good vibes—no hustle required!For All Things Signal:To sub...2024-12-2534 minSignal with Mory & MelissaReclaiming the Holiday Spirit: Finding Joy Beyond the StressThe holidays are here! We have all the decorations up, Mariah Carey is playing on every speaker, and… oh my god did I get the right gifts?! Have I planned the perfect meal?? Is this going to be the worst holiday season ever? If this sounds like you and the holidays are more stress than fun, we invite you to take this time and really ask what holiday spirit means to you. This week the beans invite you to join them as they redefine the holidays, reclaim the joy and ground themselves in what the holiday spirit really means. ...2024-12-1834 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSignal Show and Tell: Spiritual Readings from AinslieThe results are in, and the beans are here to tell us all about their very own soul readings from renowned spiritual advisor and previous Signal guest, Ainslie MacLeod. While you may have already known that the two are both level 10 souls and that Melissa’s Scottish accent is not quite up to par (sorry Melissa), we also get to learn about their past lives and how they manifest today. It turns out that discovering where our fears and limiting belief systems come from helps jump starts our soul’s healing. To read more about Ains...2024-12-1139 minSignal with Mory & MelissaPeople Pleasing- Why we put the happiness of others before our ownWith the holiday season in full swing, we all know that the celebratory joy can also come with the celebratory stress of accommodating so many people. While pleasing others can be a normal part of life, it can quickly turn into appeasing others at your own expense. That's why Mory and Melissa are revisiting an old episode that takes a long, hard look at people pleasing. We celebrate compassion as a culture, we speak highly of empathy, and we adore sacrifice - but we usually don’t talk about the times we care for others out of a need to...2024-12-0458 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWhat are You Thankful For: The Power of GratitudeFrom a young age we’re told to be thankful, but why is gratitude so important? Being thankful is a lot more complicated than forcing yourself to be happy. As the Beans discuss in this episode, thankfulness can (and probably should) coexist with the anger and grief you feel in tough situations. It doesn’t make life perfect, but it does allow us to get through our roughest patches and darkest hours. Bring goggles and a box of tissues for this emotionally intense journey through depression, joy, and friendship. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for listening to S...2024-11-2746 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHolistic Wellness: Functional and Integrative Medicine with Lauren HouserThis week, the Beans welcome special guest Lauren Houser to dive into the world of integrative medicine—where modern science meets holistic vibes to tackle health issues at the root (spoiler: it’s not just the wine). Lauren shares her insights on achieving optimal health and a more balanced approach to wellness. Ready to rethink health with a touch of humor and plenty of wisdom? Tune in! To book an appointment with Lauren, use the link below:https://www.centralbucksim.com/To find an integrative medicine practitioner near you, use the two...2024-11-2046 minSignal with Mory & MelissaElection Reaction: Disappointment, Grief, and AngerFor many, the outcome of the U.S. presidential election feels not only disappointing but deeply troubling for the future direction of our country. Once again, it’s evident that Trump voters are not a small, radical faction—they are our neighbors, coworkers, even family members. So, where do we go from here? In this episode, Mory encourages us to begin by grounding ourselves—taking the time to sit with our emotions, resisting the urge to rush into difficult conversations before we’re ready. Together, Mory and Melissa wrestle with the challenge of extending curiosity to understand those who supporte...2024-11-1338 minSignal with Mory & MelissaUse Your Words: Navigating Conflict (without Losing your Head)In light of the US presidential election, we are taking a second listen to a previous episode on managing conflict. Join the Beans for a lovely chat about the do’s and dont’s of getting into conflict. In her role as an Intuition and Purpose Coach to leaders, Mory spends her time conducting many a conflict mediation session for her clients. This expertise helps her answer all of Melissa's burning questions about healthy conflict management. We’re keeping the lessons of this episode on hand, juuust in case this whole going-into-business-with-your-best-friend thing goes south.To submit questions for fu...2024-11-0644 minSignal with Mory & MelissaA Super Spooky Sexy Halloween SpecialWhile we’re not quite sure what Melissa’s intense lust for werewolves symbolizes, the Beans do know how some of our favorite spooky friends have historically symbolized our intuition and spiritual journeys, and they’re here to share their findings with us this week. Witches, ghosts, vampires, and yes, sexy sexy werewolves, represent things such as our connection nature and intuition, unresolved emotions, and parts of ourselves we’d rather not face. So, even if you’ve never fantasized about a werewolf’s muscles coursing with primal energy under the full moon, there is still plenty to take away from th...2024-10-3049 minSignal with Mory & MelissaAncestral Trauma: Past and Present HealingWhether it’s a few quirky habits, our favorite band, or chronic anxiety, we all probably inherited something from our parents. But what about our grandparents or our great grandparents? It turns out, we do in fact carry the past events of our ancestors not just spiritually but genetically as well. Come get scientific with the Beans this week as they delve into the field of epigenetics and what that means for our healing journey, particularly for those in marginalized communities. As Mory suggests, acknowledging the long histories of our limiting belief systems and making space for the difficult pa...2024-10-2340 minSignal with Mory & MelissaFinding our Soul’s Highest Purpose with Ainslie MacLeodThis week, Mory and Melissa try not to fangirl too much as they are joined by the world-renowned spiritual teacher and past life psychic Ainslie MacLeod for a conversation on finding our soul’s higher purpose. A once “regular Muggle” and skeptic, as Ainslie puts it, he now empowers people to overcome their fears and limitations in order to fulfill their true life meaning. Come find out what differentiates old souls and young souls, what that means for our current political climate, and how we can use these teachings to build a world based on love, connection, and equity. When h...2024-10-161h 12Signal with Mory & MelissaEmbracing Endings: How to Turn Life's Closures into New Beginnings Normally, Melissa doesn’t struggle to drink out of a straw this much (thank you Botox), but most of us do struggle with endings. The loss of a job, a divorce, or just simply the end of an era, can have such a big impact on our lives and the way we see ourselves. But fear not, the beans are here to remind us that endings are a very big and very necessary part of attaining the life we ultimately desire. While Melissa empathizes with how hard endings can be, Mory offers her guidance on how to reframe them as...2024-10-0946 minSignal with Mory & MelissaMagic and Mediumship: A Conversation with Spiritual Advisor Alea LovelyThis week, Mory and Melissa sit down with the magical Alea Lovely for a discussion about her journey as a spiritual advisor, or “wifi router to your loved ones”, as she puts it. Alea has integrated her supernatural experiences as a child with her spirituality to bring clear and practical insight through her mediumship. Come learn her methods for deciphering the symbols her guides show her, learn her maxims to keep us grounded, and how to heal from past traumas to finally achieve our goals. When she’s not manifesting and performing readings, Alea can be found hosting her own po...2024-10-021h 12Signal with Mory & MelissaShadows and Light: Transforming Fear Through HopeWhen there is so much to be afraid of- politics, our careers, the all consuming existential dread of living (just me?) - how do we still keep a hopeful outlook? Besides spending time with your two favorite Beans, there’s actually a lot we can do. Mory dives into what fear is and the ways it may be holding us back. It turns out that confronting our fears and finding meaning in our suffering is the key to finding hope. Join Melissa this week in her journey from anxiety and an elevated heart-rate to calm, empowered, and full of ho...2024-09-2559 minSignal with Mory & MelissaEmpathetic Animals: Do Only Humans Have Intuition?Has a friend ever perfectly read your energy without exchanging any words at all? Maybe you needed a shoulder to cry on or someone to take your mind off things. Whatever it is, we as humans use our intuition everyday to care for others and respond to our environment without using complex reasoning. But, is intuition something only humans have? In this episode, Mory and Melissa learn about how primates use tools to solve problems, marvel at the exchange between plants and their fungi friends, and finally get an answer to the age-old question: would Mory and Melissa still...2024-08-1459 minSignal with Mory & MelissaTrigger Warning: What Triggers Us and WhyWhat do sharks, tardiness, and FOMO have in common? They’re all triggers for Mory or Melissa. This week, they unpack what exactly that means, debate whether or not the term is overused, and discuss the root causes of their triggers. Melissa shares and Mory coaches, providing TTTs that are hopefully helpful in regulating your own nervous system when it’s confronted with something triggering.To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on insta: https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2024-08-0743 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSummer Solstice! : Why You’ll Want to Shimmy this SeasonSummer is finally here: the sun’s out, the kids are free, the beaches are calling (or as Melissa would say, “the shore”). But what exactly does all this fun in the sun mean for the soul? While Winter is all about introspection and hibernation, Summer is about letting whatever has been growing inside you burst free. The sun is an invitation to take ownership of your soul’s expansion! Mory and Melissa get into the science and the sacredness of the summer solstice, which has a history spanning from the Ancient Egyptians all the way to modern beachgoers. Mory sha...2024-06-1946 minSignal with Mory & MelissaLet it Go: Forgiveness & its FrustrationsWhy is it so hard to let a grudge go? This week, Melissa and Mory reframe forgiveness by defining it as a (scientifically proven) kindness to yourself instead of a service done for other people. Tally up the roadblocks in your own road to forgiveness as you go— and find out if Melissa will be able to forgive Mory for disclosing her secret diabolical plans to the whole pod. Read about the whale alphabet: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/science/whale-song-alphabet.htmlSubmit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/si...2024-06-1247 minSignal with Mory & MelissaDecapitalizing Self Care: Getting into the History, the Industry, and the Power of WellnessWe all know that “self care” is important, but what exactly does good self care look like, and where does it come from? This week, Mory sits down with a Melissa recovering from COVID to tackle the wellness industry. Mory shares what she’s learned about the BIPOC and Queer activists who pioneered self care as a way of preserving selfhood in the midst of oppression. The beans then trace these radical roots all the way up to the present: we have a wellness industry, but does commodification get in the way sometimes? Unfortunately, so much of wellness is inacce...2024-06-0549 minSignal with Mory & MelissaDisappointment: Stop Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop!It’s all too human to expect the worst. But does our worrying ever really serve us? Why do we worry at all? Mory recently had a breakthrough in a session with her somatic therapist that completely changed the way she thinks about disappointment, and she lets us in on her insights. We might think of worrying as a natural part of human life, but the amount that we worry has so much to do with our conditioning, meaning there’s a lot of internal work we can do to transcend inevitable disappointment. The Beans approach disappointment from angles both...2024-05-2934 minSignal with Mory & MelissaDear Signal: Answering Listener QuestionsMelissa & Mory shake up our traditional episode format by answering questions submitted by you, the listeners! They talk about their own personal journeys with a little catch-up chat, and Mory gives advice. Melissa says “So wise…” many many times. Tell us how you feel about this change of speed in our DMs, and submit more questions, too!To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2024-04-1037 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSoul, Aura, Perception: All Things Energy with Prune HarrisThis week Mory and Melissa pull back the curtain on energy with world-renowned expert Prune Harris. We throw the word “energy” around in everyday speech, but what exactly do we mean? Ever since she was a child, Prune has been able to see the emotional, spiritual, and somatic energy surrounding us - she’s been working over the past several decades to help other people see it too. Energy plays a fundamental role in our reality, as shown in fields as far flung as quantum physics and acupuncture. This episode, Prune leads practices for energy replenishment, Mory asks about so-cal...2024-03-201h 20Signal with Mory & MelissaThe Phoenix Process: From the Frying Pan into the FutureWhat do you, a mythological bird, and the Mother of Dragons all have in common? You will all rise from the ashes of hardship a stronger version of yourself. This week, Mory and Melissa explain the Phoenix Process— the journey of stepping into your Higher Self after a difficult, unexpected life event. Mory breaks down the stages of the process to Melissa. The two share experiences of their own phoenix processes and compare notes with public figures who have done the same. If you’re going through a hard time right now, Signal is here for you!To subm...2024-03-1339 minSignal with Mory & MelissaLife as a HSP: Highly Sensitive PersonSensitivity has been demonized by overbearing parents, sensationalist media, and systems of oppression. This week the Beans investigate what “being sensitive” is actually all about - and also, what it means to be a highly sensitive person. It turns out that high sensitivity is a normal part of life. Mory and Melissa report back on their own experiences with being able (or not being able to) sense changes in their environment, how one might approach being overwhelmed by physical sensation, and how this overlaps with being an empath. Last but not least, you won’t want to miss Mory discus...2024-03-0658 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWhy Am I Here? The Purpose of PurposeThis week on the podcast, Mory finally answers the question we’ve all been wondering since the start of this podcast: What is purpose? And how do I find it? Mory breaks down her purpose formula for Melissa, who does the math of her own life. Will Melissa finally get her answer to a seven-year-long question? Revelations are had, tears are shed, and off-key singing abounds— all the hits!To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on insta: https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2024-02-2845 minSignal with Mory & MelissaThe Data, The Divide, and The Future: A Conversation with Blaise Agüera y ArcasA very special and very published guest joins Mory and Melissa today: Blaise Agüera y Arcas, CTO of Tech and Society at Google and author of the book Who Are We Now?. Mory and Melissa pepper Blaise with questions about his approach to his book (well, or Mory asks, while Melissa gapes open-mouthedly). The breadth of material under Blaise’s belt is nothing short of impressive: from the demographic divide between urban and rural, to monogamy as a form of social control, to human symbiosis with artificial intelligence. Combining graphs upon graphs with a compelling narrative, Blaise gives insi...2024-02-1456 minSignal with Mory & MelissaUse Your Words: Navigating Conflict (without Losing your Head)Melissa and Mory head back into conflict this week— thankfully not by fighting this time, but by having a lovely chat about the do’s and dont’s of getting into conflict. In her role as an Intuition and Purpose Coach to leaders, Mory spends her time conducting many a conflict mediation session for her clients. This expertise helps her answer all of Melissa's burning questions about healthy conflict management. We’re keeping the lessons of this episode on hand, juuust in case this whole going-into-business-with-your-best-friend thing goes south.To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWo...2024-02-0742 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWealth Mindset: Dispelling Money MythsThere are a million podcasts that preach toxic positivity when it comes to money: “just think different and the money will follow,” they promise. This week, Mory and Melissa discuss what a real wealth mindset looks like, one that doesn’t trivialize poverty. The reality is that so much of our insecurity either directly comes from poverty or is inherited by an ancestor’s encounter with poverty. We develop limiting beliefs to cope with constant uncertainty; money trauma can mean everything from saving every penny to emptying the bank. Tune in to this week’s convo to hear how Mory and M...2024-01-3149 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSomatics Part 2: How to Feel your FeelingsWe wrap up our conversation with Dr. Mojgan Besharat— somatic coach and Mory’s sister— by going through some practical tips for noticing where emotion lives in the body. She takes Mory and Melissa through some simple exercises, in which the three sit in a shame boat together. Mojgan relies on her somatic coach training and experience, which centers three elements: building somatics awareness, doing somatic practices specific to one’s situation, and experiencing & allowing for somatic openings. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, sign up for somatic coaching with Mojgan using her website below! You can al...2024-01-2437 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSomatics Part 1: Your Body, Your Brain, and YouThis week’s guest is not only a bona fide subject matter expert, but also a FOTP (Family of the Podcast)! Dr. Mojgan Besharat, somatic coach and Mory’s sister, breaks down what the definition of somatics— the embodiment of and alignment with all our bodily experiences— and her path leading her to the practice. Mojgan and Melissa bond, threatening Mory’s position on the podcast. Because the subject is so rich and complicated, it’s a two parter, so join in next week to hear Mojgan talk about somatic practices that help heal trauma from your body (and which sister...2024-01-1744 minSignal with Mory & MelissaBack to Basics: the Inner Workings of IntuitionWhat better way to kick off 2024 than the concept that's central to Mory’s coaching? Mory and Melissa talk about that often misunderstood, frequently ignored inner wisdom that is critical to unlocking our higher selves: intuition. There’s a mini history lesson— of course— and practical advice on reconnecting with your intuition. And if anyone’s interested in writing the book of Mory-isms, please let us know. To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on insta: https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2024-01-101h 04Signal with Mory & MelissaIntentions: How You can Reframe New Year's ResolutionsHappy New Year! Chances are you’ve thought about setting a resolution. Many of us make them, but so few of us are able to keep them. Unfortunately, the language we typically use to discuss New Year's resolutions focuses on needing to ‘fix’ something about ourselves - a roundabout way of saying that there’s something wrong with us. In this first episode of 2024, Mory & Melissa suggest a reframe. Instead of focusing on who we need to be, why don’t we take inventory of the life we already have? What about this life is challenging, and what prevents us from mo...2024-01-0337 minSignal with Mory & MelissaReincarnation: Past Lives are the Key to Future HealingEvery year, more American adults say they believe in reincarnation, a concept that has existed throughout human history and across the globe. But, for a philosophy so famous, not much is known about the inner workings of past lives. How can we connect with our past lives? How do prior life experiences show up in our current lives? And the question on everyone’s minds: is reincarnation something we can prove? This week, an optimistic Mory and an undecided Melissa trade personal stories, thrilling case studies, and a sprinkling of scientific research to show that the debate on reincarnation is...2023-12-0656 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWhat’s in a Cult?: Secret Societies, Charismatic Leaders, and People Craving PurposeSome experts believe that there might be close to 10,000 cults in the United States alone. What draws so many people into cults? How exactly do they work? And most importantly - what counts as a cult!? Melissa and Mory trade stories on some of the big names in cult history, including Charles Manson and Jim Jones, who offer a glimpse into the collective delusions and infamous crimes that have excited popular imagination. But, there’s something about cults that’s almost universal. Can we really blame cult members for craving a sense of belonging, especially when the world outside is s...2023-11-2940 minSignal with Mory & MelissaMeditation Methodology: It’s Not As Hard as You ThinkIf you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could be the kind of person that meditates,” this episode is here to tell you that you already are. Mory and Melissa get into the history of meditation, what can make it so hard to get into, and why it’s worth doing anyway. Mory shares practical tips for lowering the barrier to entry to start meditating. Both ponder whether or not cavemen were better at meditating than modern humans. Find resources mentioned in the episode below!Tara Broch’s RAIN meditation: https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/4-7-8 Breathing: https://ww...2023-11-0838 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSpooky Signal Season: Terrible Horrible No Good HauntingsWe are closing out spooky season with a special guest and one last skin-crawly episode about hauntings! Our producer Anais, whose life is “one big ghost story”, comes from out behind the curtain and joins Mory in an effort to creep Melissa out. She may or may not have misunderstood the assignment. Mory shares the lore behind the hotel featured in The Shining. Melissa moans “spoooky” for the final time this year. We hope you’ve enjoyed Spooky Signal Season. Happy Halloween! Content warning: This episode contains mentions of graphic content. Listener discretion is advised. To submit questions for future episodes...2023-10-2557 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSpooky Signal Season: the Unclear, the Uncanny, and the UnsolvedFor our third installment of haunted programming, Mory and Melissa share unsolved mysteries they’ve personally picked for your skin-crawling pleasure. Mory relates the case of twin girls who’ve recalled the experiences of past lives, which research shows is actually more common among toddlers than you might expect (thanks, science). And don’t be duped by Melissa’s hilarious minion costume: this week she’s chosen to tell the story of the cryptic zodiac killer and his infamous rampage across northern California. Between evidence of reincarnation and mentally unstable minions, goosebumps lie ahead for the brave listener.Content warning: This episo...2023-10-1855 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSpooky Signal Season: Wicca Wicca WitchSignal is getting SPOOOKY for October, and this week’s episode is first in our four-part Halloween celebration! First up, Mory and Melissa talk all things witch. Mory gives us a speedy history on witch persecution through the ages, and then the Beans swap stories of real life witches. Why is the patriarchy so hell-bent on silencing intuitive women? And will Mory and Melissa ever figure out which one’s the mortar and which one’s the pestle? All important questions that will be answered on this episode. This episode is dedicated to our dearly departed friends of the podcast: Sarah...2023-10-041h 07Signal with Mory & MelissaWhen the Stars Align with Dr. Jennifer FreedThis week, Mory and Melissa sit down with renowned psychological astrologer, social-emotional healer, and best-selling author Dr. Jennifer Freed for a discussion on all things astrology: how does one read a chart? What effect does it have on our lives? And how can we empower ourselves with this cosmic knowledge? Jennifer explores her own relationship with spirituality, comments on the rise of astrology in recent times, and dives deep into the effect of Saturn’s return on each of our lives. Mory recounts the identity crisis she faced when she learned that she is, in fact, a Virgo and no...2023-09-2755 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHigh School: How Your Teenage Years Inform Who You Are NowHigh school is enormously challenging - we attempt to find ourselves in a world projecting a million expectations. Understandably, our teenage past influences our adult present, but in what ways? This week, Mory & Melissa go back to school, and they’ve got a three-part syllabus. First, why does popularity become such a big deal at fourteen? Second, why do we talk about teenage rebellion so dismissively and how can we raise our compassion for it? Third, why do we experience so many of our peers “peaking” in high school? Tune in for nostalgia about lunch period, a debate about the best h...2023-09-2051 minSignal with Mory & MelissaThe Witching Hour: The Magic of Rhea SylveggioMory and Melissa are joined this week by Rhea Sylveggio, spiritual guide extraordinaire and longtime guide to Mory. As a psychic, channel, medium, and self-described witch, Rhea is a woman of many talents. On this episode, she breaks down some of those skills and how they’ve impacted her life. The team gets into some seriously spiritual content— either spooky or incredible, depending on how you see it. Flying Easter baskets and divine energies are involved. Rhea demonstrates her abilities by doing an eerily accurate tarot reading for our producer, Anushree. Stick around until the very end to hear Anushree debr...2023-09-131h 09Signal with Mory & MelissaEtiquette: Are Your Table Manners a Good Custom or a Legacy of Oppression?You’ve heard it before: “Don’t stare at strangers!” “Don’t play with your food!” “Chew with your mouth closed!” A lot of the norms we’re taught at a young age establish common courtesy, but who exactly decides those norms? And what causes us not to trust others to know what’s best for themselves? This week, Mory and Melissa take a close look at the balance sheet of etiquette: both the social good it’s connected to and its role in maintaining hierarchy. They discuss two articles by David Brooks and Michael Waters (linked below) that decry the moral decline...2023-09-0642 minSignal with Mory & MelissaA Conversation with Dylan MulvaneyThis week we’re in conversation with our special guest, Dylan Mulvaney, the incredible content creator and actress. In this episode, Dylan tells us about her inner journey through the ups and downs of this last year. Facing the tumults of unexpectedly blowing up, becoming a political lightning rod, and figuring out how to speak her truth, she tells us how important connecting to her intuition has been. Meanwhile, Mory is exposed as a stage mom, while Melissa is constantly brought to tears. Dylan also teases us with a few of the exciting things coming down the pipeline for th...2023-08-3055 minSignal with Mory & MelissaSpill the Tea: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of GossipGossip: we love it, we hate it, we do it all the time, but why? This week, Mory and Melissa unpack humanity’s oldest custom: talking sh*t about other people. From the neanderthals to the Bridgertons, gossip has served as a social bond that stitches communities together, but its negative consequences are the stuff of nightmares (who isn’t terrified of their dirty laundry getting aired out?). The industry of celebrity gossip, as benign as it may feel for everyday consumers, has also created moral panics out of thin air and ruined whole careers on pure conjecture. What does goss...2023-08-2345 minSignal with Mory & MelissaCraving Change: Intuiting a Different Life for Yourself and How to Make It HappenSo many of us crave change, but how exactly do we go about changing our lives? This week, Mory and Melissa get serious about change - how it works, how to advocate for it, and how to reflect upon it. It should go without saying that all the circumstances of life offer opportunities for growth, even when we’re facing change that we can’t control. But, how exactly do we identify change that aligns with our higher selves? When do we end up romanticizing some types of change to the point that we stop looking for alternative solutions? Tune in f...2023-08-1652 minSignal with Mory & MelissaThe Current: The Lizzo LetdownWelcome to Signal’s first episode of The Current, where Mory and Melissa tackle timely issues & pop culture in their signature style. We’re starting off strong with the Lizzo lawsuit that broke a million hearts. How could this have happened? And why isn’t Mory shocked about it? If you’re someone who doesn’t know how to feel about Lizzo anymore OR you just want to know the tea, tune in!This episode contains explicit content.To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2023-08-0932 minSignal with Mory & MelissaOnce Upon a Time: Our Favorite Children’s Books and the Beliefs They InstilledSo many of our limiting beliefs come from our childhoods, when we adapt ourselves to a world that doesn’t entirely accept us for who we are. What role do children’s books play in teaching kids how to behave and who to be? This week, Mory and Melissa take a deep dive into the history of fairytales, discuss iconic kid’s stories, and even read two of their favorite books to each other. This episode features Berenstain Bears-induced nostalgia, a rundown on the skeletons in Dr. Seuss’s closet, and even a perfect impression of Mory’s mother by Mory’s dau...2023-08-021h 00Signal with Mory & MelissaIntuitive Therapy: The Past, Present, and Future of Clinical Practice with Suzanne DellOrfanoThis week, Mory and Melissa are joined by psychotherapist and postpartum expert Suzanne DellOrfano for a discussion on therapy, spirituality, and the relationship between the two. Traditional therapeutics often overlook the value of alternative systems, but practitioners like Suzanne are demonstrating that spiritual methods can offer a lot for clinical practice: the science is finally catching up on intuition. Where does the work of a psychotherapist and an intuition coach converge? How can you source valuable tools and practices from both spaces? And what does the future hold for intuitive healing?Follow Suzanne on insta: https://www...2023-07-261h 06Signal with Mory & MelissaChasing Perfection: How Trying to Be the Best Ends Up Making Everything WorseIf perfection is an unattainable goal, why are we chasing it all the time? This week, join Mory and Melissa as they answer this question and several others about our relentless drive to be the best. Our perfectionism is at the root of everything from procrastination to workaholism, ruthless competition to perpetual self-doubt. This perfectly imperfect episode also features sensational wedding stories, untidy closets, and a cameo from our favorite guest: Mory’s printer.To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2023-07-1944 minSignal with Mory & MelissaFamily Fixers: How to Help Yourself When You’re Used to Helping OthersMory and Melissa get into it this week by discussing Mory’s role as a “fixer.” They discuss how one becomes a fixer, the importance of boundaries, and their own friend dynamic. Things get heavy, but, as always, the power of love, communication, and bestiehood prevail. To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2023-07-1248 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWho is Your Higher Self?: Reviewing Key ConceptsOver the past several weeks, we’ve used a lot of key terms without offering any explicit definitions. What does “intuitive wisdom” feel like? Where do I get a “limiting belief” from? And most important of all, what is my “higher self,” and how can we access it? This week, Melissa interviews Mory on her philosophy, the origins of her terminology, and the way these ideas manifest in everyday life. This episode is designed to serve as a building block for all our newcomers, and even a refresher for longtime listeners! As Melissa puts it, how high is your self?To submit ques...2023-06-2852 minSignal with Mory & MelissaManifestation 101: Money, Magic, and Making Doors Open For YouThis week, Mory & Melissa discuss the very concept that made this podcast possible: manifestation! What is it? How does it work? When is it problematic, and when is it useful? Mory breaks down the relationship between limiting beliefs and manifestation, which prompts revelations in Melissa. Join us as we watch to see if Melissa becomes a blue-eyed billionaire through this process.To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2023-06-1443 minSignal with Mory & MelissaLove Part 2: Learning How to Love for a LifetimeLast week, Mory and Melissa deconstructed love and all the ways we’ve learned to crave it. This week, they rebuild the concept from the ground up. When and how should we categorize our romantic relationships? Are people with different attachment styles compatible? And how can we choose to be in relationships that reflect our highest selves, not our deepest anxieties? Beyond the big questions, we also learn that Mory might have a future as a marriage counsellor and that Melissa cannot understand the French accent.2023-06-0750 minSignal with Mory & MelissaLove Part 1: How to Lose a Frenchman in 10 DaysMory and Melissa return to talk about the pitfalls and pressures of relationships this week! They discuss all the factors that cause our poor romantic hearts to idolize love in a way that might not be healthy for us. Mory shares the ghosting story to end all ghosting stories. Warning: this episode features very bad French accents. The topic got so big that we decided to make this a two-parter, so come back next week to hear M&M talk about how we can turn our idealism about relationships into something way healthier.To submit questions for...2023-05-3143 minSignal with Mory & MelissaGive Me One Reason to Stay: Learning not to Mistake your Work for your WorthOver the past decade we’ve seen a seismic shift in labor: why are so many people quitting their jobs? This week, Mory and Melissa turn towards the Great Resignation to unpack what it means to set boundaries with your work. They explain why we should ditch the term “quiet quitting,” recount some of their own personal horror stories from the job market, and try their best Tracy Chapman impressions. When is your job supporting you, and when should you demand of it, “give me one reason to stay here”?To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follo...2023-05-2450 minSignal with Mory & MelissaBeans in Boxes: Are You Failing Personality Tests Or Are They Failing You?Do personality tests box you in or bring you out? To find out, Mory and Melissa return this week to take a few. Mory discusses her beef with people’s relationship to personality tests, while Melissa offers redemption to the humble enneagram. Who will prevail? And more importantly, will the Beans ever get to live out their 70s rocker dreams?To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/2023-05-1746 minSignal with Mory & MelissaIntroducing Season 3 and a New Co-HostWe are switching things up in our third season by introducing Melissa “Bean” Grushka, Mory’s best friend and the brand new co-host of Signal. This season, Mory and Melissa are examining a new topic every week through the lens of intuition, purpose, and reconnecting with our higher selves - with plenty of ridiculous detours along the way.In this episode, the duo discusses how friendships can be both limiting and liberating, how to set boundaries at different stages of a relationship, and the age-old question, how the hell did Mory and Melissa end up with the same n...2023-05-1032 min
Signal with Mory & MelissaSeason 2 Finale: Thoughts and ReflectionsOur Season 2 finale is here! Today we are reflecting on the 14 live coaching sessions we did over season 2 and the incredibly courageous and vulnerable guests who joined us. I even bring back a few of your favorite guests for updates to hear what’s shifted for them since their session. Making this final episode made me feel so damn proud of the work, of these incredible people and of this method. We showed this season that this work of accessing your intuition to heal limiting beliefs and live your purpose is SO accessible!I am excited to hear your th...2022-09-2134 minSignal with Mory & MelissaEntrepreneurship, Perfectionism, and the Release of Control With Bethany C. MeyersFounder and CEO of The Become Project, Bethany, is looking to quiet the fear around big and inevitable shifts they can see coming in both their personal and professional life. In this episode, Mory helps Bethany identify the limiting belief that they can’t have professional success while making changes that allow them to live the life they want outside of work. Bethany learns through this process that while being good at what they do has served their success thus far, perfectionism is actually what is holding them and their business back from the evolution they both need to gr...2022-09-1440 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHow Can I Stop Putting Everyone Else’s Needs Before My Own?When we take on the maintenance of other people’s emotions, not only do we disempower them, but our own needs get buried under the weight of that responsibility. Amanda, a single mom with a full-time career who is learning to co-parent, is experiencing the negative emotions that come with neglecting her own feelings in the pursuit of caring for others. In this session with Mory, Amanda uncovers the truth of her own needs and together they develop a way for her to speak her truth and take care of the self she’s been neglecting all along. 2022-08-3144 minSignal with Mory & MelissaIntuition is the Pathway to Your Purpose A highly intuitive, gifted musician has felt close to intuition, but struggles to believe they are hearing it for certain. Time and time again, they are fighting to stay above the waves of self-doubt. In this session with Mory, they identify the beauty of living a life of becoming who they really are. By letting go of some old beliefs stemming from their childhood, they learn how to channel their intuition to cut through the uncertainties and step into achieving peace and freedom through their music.Thanks for tuning into Signal. To learn more about Mory Fontanez v...2022-08-2443 minSignal with Mory & MelissaYour Intuition Wants You to Thrive, Not SurviveFor too long, Carey’s value of herself and her desire to please others has been in conflict. How can one distinguish between the attributes of being a helper, and the need to please people? In this episode, Mory and Carey uncover the root of her fears about putting her needs in front of others back to a younger version of her who is still working hard to protect her. Through a powerful visual breakthrough, Mory shows Carey how to connect to her intuition to convert these younger survival tendencies into a dialogue with her higher self that allows Ca...2022-08-1746 minSignal with Mory & MelissaYou Are Not Your FearsWARNING: This episode contains conversations surrounding sexual abuse and sexual trauma.An activist and former political media commentator has turned their sexual trauma into a life of purpose by leading a successful non-profit aimed at supporting victims of sexual trauma throughout the long-term recovery journey. In this episode, they look to Mory to help them uncover how their trauma holds them back from experiencing the joy that should come with living their purpose. With Mory’s guidance, they discover how to work with their fears to create an opening for hope and a pathway to deep self-acceptance.2022-08-1053 minSignal with Mory & MelissaConflict Can Be Hard and Boundaries, Harder.The Head of People and Culture of a successful U.K. startup finds that clear, pre-determined boundaries when managing opposing views to hers makes her feel safe. In the workplace, clear boundaries are expected, but in personal relationships it gets complicated. She finds herself compromising her truth in order to please and minimize conflict. In this session with Mory, she learns to allow her intuition to connect her to what she really wants to say. Together they navigate how to maintain empathy for others while creating boundaries that help her stay connected to people while honoring her own needs.2022-08-0344 minSignal with Mory & MelissaI Can’t Accept Myself No Matter How Hard I TryAs an artist, Luisa feels conflicted by her desire to create work that reflects her truth while balancing her need for acceptance from those around her. In this episode, alongside Mory, they explore some of the limiting beliefs that have created this deep need for validation and devise a new path forward that allows Luisa to fully express herself, and her art, in an empowered and inspired way.Thanks for tuning into Signal. To learn more about Mory Fontanez visit: https://www.moryfontanez.com2022-07-2758 minSignal with Mory & MelissaAm I Meant to Be Single Forever?A successful single mother questions whether she’ll ever find love and companionship. She finds herself shying away from her natural charismatic self and operating from a false belief system that a younger version of herself created to keep her safe. In this episode, alongside Mory, a strategy is designed to reconnect her with her powerful, inner self to get the truth of her worthiness for companionship.Thanks for tuning into Signal. To learn more about Mory Fontanez visit: https://www.moryfontanez.com2022-07-2052 minSignal with Mory & MelissaIsn’t Being Humble About My Work the Best Way to Make Customers Like Me?A small business owner finds herself void of satisfaction which turns inward leading to extreme self-criticism of her work. Fears of appearing too confident or attention-seeking accompanies the limited belief system that she must downplay herself to build others up. In this episode, alongside Mory, they build an approach to flip her use of empathy from a defense mechanism to a tool that creates deeper connections with her customers and shows her how to celebrate her talents out loud.Thanks for tuning into Signal. To learn more about Mory Fontanez visit: https://www.moryfontanez.com2022-07-1358 minSignal with Mory & MelissaI Have Achieved So Much, Why Does it Never Feel Like Enough?A deeply motivated, high-achieving grad student and professor battles to find a sense of trust in his own voice. Heavy expectations and the need for validation have created a false belief system where good desires are contorted to appear dangerous. Alongside Mory, they put in place a strategy to work through outdated survival mechanisms. Together, they build a bridge from experiencing writer’s block to creatively achieving a very business big dream. Thanks for tuning into Signal. To learn more about Mory Fontanez visit: https://www.moryfontanez.com2022-07-0653 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWill My Acting Career Change As I Become a Parent? With Nico TortorellaAs a professional actor, they play multiple roles both on and off screen. As they continue their IVF journey alongside their partner, they ask “how will my life change?” and “who will I be as I become a parent?” In this episode, together with Mory, they reveal the pressures that exist in their career and the impact of navigating who they are, when their job is to embody different people every day. Mory helps them breakthrough the emotions that are blocking them from seeing their true power as an actor, a partner and one day, a parent.Thanks fo...2022-06-2250 minSignal with Mory & MelissaMy Ego is Destroying My Career They want more from their career, but they’ve vowed to give up their ego in search of fulfillment. They wonder if they should dismiss their feelings and emotions or is there something more to be done with them? Together with Mory, they delve into the promise they’ve made to let go of ego to uncover a new truth: villainizing their ego is not the way, because ego serves a purpose to move them forward in their music career. This week’s headline: Ego can be helpful as long as it’s balanced with our Higher (intuitive...2022-06-081h 09Signal with Mory & MelissaWe're Back For Season 2!We're back! Season 2 of the Signal Podcast will officially launch with episode one next week and we are very excited. After a successful Season 2 where we had tens of thousands of listeners we knew we needed to take the next step with this podcast. And what is that next step? Real coaching sessions with Mory and you, the listener! We reached out to our audience and found 15+ people who needed coaching from Mory, interviewed them, and conducted a full coaching session recorded with the purpose of helping us face our own challenges. Each week we will feature a coaching...2022-06-0118 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHow Can Intuition Help Us Overcome Trauma? There are studies showing that we take on the burden of trauma from at least 3 past generations of our family. Add that to the habits of fearful thinking that we develop from childhood, and the sum is an incredible amount of white noise that blocks our ability to listen deeply to our signal. This week, in our final episode of season one, Mory is going all in on cutting through that noise and being bold about confronting trauma in all its forms. Buckle up for an emotional episode about how we can use intuition to deal with trauma associated...2022-03-1623 minSignal with Mory & MelissaLeaning Into Intuition as a Writer with Author, Cyrus DunhamHow do we overcome the daunting task of breaking through the white noise so we can listen to our signal? That’s a question that Mory and her special guest today, brilliant author and creative mind, Cyrus Dunham, attempt to keep answering nearly every week in their coaching sessions...and now you get the chance to tune in! Cyrus will highlight the importance of finding serenity in nature to tap into their signal, and why they believe that writing is their most powerful tool in the ongoing struggle of shedding limiting belief systems and stepping into alignment. As Mory co...2022-03-0948 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHow Can Intuition Make Change Feel Less Scary? If you’re someone who loves a routine, shies away from change, and thinks of a million reasons to avoid it, then this episode presents a daunting and much needed challenge for you! A foundational truth of Mory’s coaching is this: your higher self loves and even demands change…because it’s getting you one step closer to what you REALLY want. But, anxiety hates change! Until we can listen to our intuitive voice, we will continually dwell on external examples of failure that have no rightful place in our minds, making change more daunting than it needs to be. T...2022-03-0222 min
Signal with Mory & MelissaIntuition and Innovation: Why Should Leaders Care About Their Signal?People are leaving their jobs in record numbers, frequently citing toxic leadership and a lack of meaning in work among the top reasons for doing so. In light of this “Great Resignation”, Mory insists that a huge reason why workers feel so unfulfilled in today’s world is the top-down lack of intuition; leaders who are not aligned with their higher selves can’t inspire a sense of meaning in their employees! An executive who is repeatedly held down by limiting beliefs will always struggle to put forth true acts of ingenuity and innovation and transfer any inner toxicity into the...2022-02-2324 minSignal with Mory & MelissaIs Intuition at Odds with the Workplace? Being at work is one of the most challenging places to show up in alignment with your signal. This is because, as Mory knows all too well from her long career at top PR and Marketing agencies, corporate culture encourages conformity and too often punishes individuality. But, the truth is that the short term and shallow benefits of conformity are nothing compared to the long-term value of a company’s employees listening to their intuition and feeling free to be authentic at work (psst.. that’s actually how you create inclusivity). Keep listening to hear Mory discuss the downside of c...2022-02-1620 minSignal with Mory & MelissaIntuition and Empowerment with ALOK: Writer, Performer and Trans-ActivistIn this special episode of Signal, Mory welcomes prolific writer, performer, trans-activist, and dear friend, Alok Vaid-Menon. Here you’ll find a candid discussion of Alok’s experience with intuition and learn more about their unique perspective on the topic, including how it affects their fight for equal rights in a marginalized community, the notion that intuition is largely the work of privilege, and how coming into alignment with their signal was instrumental in realizing the power they always had but were never fully aware of. Mory shares some of her past experiences of working with Alok and explains why...2022-02-0949 minSignal with Mory & MelissaCan I Parent Without Projection?Raising kids is hard enough without the constant external pressure and judgement from others. So how do you ignore all that noise and tap into your Signal as a parent? And can you help your kids be more intuitive? As Mory will explain in this episode, parenting is likely the most naturally intuitive relationship we will experience in life. The primary blocker to intuitive parenting is actually our own ego. As parents, we are constantly tempted to project our own trauma and fear onto our children and assume the same outcomes for them as we had. It’s a de...2022-02-0224 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWhat Happens to My Relationships as I Evolve?Picture this: you’ve done the work, listened to your intuition, and have tapped into the signal of your higher self. You’re feeling inspired and happier than before, so how does this transformation affect your relationships with others? Can we lead others to this journey of self-alignment? This week, Mory will give us the honest answer; focusing all our energy on tuning into our own signals and not judging others on their journeys is the most important step. Listen as Mory tells us how to do just that by reminding us: If it’s forced, we’re in danger o...2022-01-2627 minSignal with Mory & MelissaHow Fear Interrupts IntuitionEvery single one of us experiences fear, almost on a daily basis, so how exactly does this commonplace emotion interact with our intuition? This week, Mory gets into fear, where it starts, how we manage it with more compassion and ultimately, how if left unchecked, it can be the biggest block to our intuitive signal – leaving us stagnant and frustrated. In this episode Mory shows us how to work with fear, asking it for evidence and questioning its roots….who implanted this fear? Why am I feeling fearful and is this feeling based in fact? Answering honestly and with rigo...2022-01-1928 minSignal with Mory & MelissaWhat Actually is Intuition? Welcome to Signal! In this season opener, Mory breaks down a mysterious word: intuition. Throughout history, intuition has been vilified and mistrusted, and Mory talks about how we’re still experiencing this in our culture today. Ultimately, our intuition has the power to be a cosmic radio-tower that tells us our purpose; it rings loud and clear, but the world inevitably causes static. Listen in to learn how to cut through the noise and hear your signal clearly to live your life in alignment with your purpose!2022-01-1219 min