Signal with Mory & Melissa

This week, “the super duper schmuper creative” Andrew Russell, writer and director, joins Melissa and Mory to talk about all things creativity! After a brief foray into everyone’s medical ailments, Andrew shares how he cultivates his creative practice— and how everyone has the capability to be creative. He gives us TTTs (Tangible Takeaway Tools) on how we can all nurture our inner creative, and plenty of resources, so check out the links below! This episode is for all the accountants out there. Read My Stroke of InsightRead The Creative HabitWatch Stories We TellLearn more about the Dragon CycleFollow Andrew on InstagramFollow Signal on InstagramFollow Mory on InstagramSubmit questions for future episodes

Summer 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 shares that hallowed history, Melissa makes one too many puns on the benefits of vitamin D, and both Beans involuntarily shimmy from summertime excitement. Plus, Mory inaugurates this solstice with a 3-minute meditation you can do wherever you’re listening to the podcast.Make the Roman Bread for the Gods!: https://tavolamediterranea.com/2019/02/07/bread-for-the-gods-mola-salsa/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/

Why 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/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/

We 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 inaccessible, but not all self care has a price tag. Mory and Melissa get into some accessible practices that can completely change your approach to self. Tune in to hear why we should call true self care “soul care,” and why your lovely hosts get giddy at the thought of taking a stroll in the neighborhood.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/

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 personal and scholarly, trading experiences and citing studies. As a cherry on top, Mory offers three practical tips for rewiring a worrying brain - tune in to hear them! Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.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/

There are two things you should always trust: Signal and yourself. But what makes trusting everything else so hard? Mory and Melissa break down what makes us develop and lose trust while discovering some fundamental differences between them. Starting first with a mini-history lesson (a Signal staple), they close out with some tips on how to build trust in yourself. Read the Edelman Trust Barometer: https://www.edelman.com/trust/trust-barometerTo submit questions for future episodes (and tell us your relationship with trust!): https://forms.gle/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on insta: https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/

We have another very special guest on the show today: regenerative farmer, Daoist, and PhD holder Stacy Pulice! Stacy tells all about the dire need to change our farming practices in the face of climate change— and about her unique spiritual & professional path to getting to where she is today. While she doesn't recommend a near-death experience, it sure makes for a fascinating story. She & Mory talk about how their practices overlap. Melissa’s mouth is open for most of the episode, as per usual.Follow Stacy on insta: https://www.instagram.com/stacypulice/?hl=enCheck out Stacy’s website: https://www.stacypulice.com/Read The Power of Eight: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Power-of-Eight/Lynne-McTaggart/9781501115554To 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/

This 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 mitigate an addiction. What happens when you check in with yourself before searching for external approval?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/

Karma is both Melissa’s boyfriend and Mory’s teacher this week, as we discuss this concept originating from Hinduism and Buddhism. What is karma? Why do bad things happen to good people? How do I get good karma? Taylor Swift might not have the answers, but this episode of the podcast does. However, “Will Melissa ever make ‘ride the wave’ work” is still a question that might never have an answer...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/

Every generation in the United States has become less religious than the one before. What is happening with organized religion, and where are people going to satiate their spiritual needs? This week, Mory and Melissa finally tackle the divide between spirituality and religion, using everything from poll data, personal testimony, and a healthy dose of skepticism. Can one be both religious and spiritual? What is the essence of religion, and how does it differ from that of spirituality? What happens when we have to choose between familiar traditions and personal dignity? Tune in to hear the Beans answer tough questions - but, as always, stay for the cringiest of cringes and the most delightful delights.Pew Center poll: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/religious-landscape-study/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/