Signal with Mory & Melissa

There 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 Melissa developed their own beliefs surrounding money, how trauma disconnects us from productive consciousness, and what role your higher self can play in confronting the past.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/

We 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 also support the important work she’s doing through her optometry nonprofit on the InHerVision website. InHerVision: https://www.inhervision.org/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/

This 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 will prevail in the battle for podcast host!). 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/

What 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/

Happy 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 moving forward? That sort of curiosity tends to be a much more sustainable foundation for personal growth. Tune in to hear Mory & Melissa’s personal intentions, their joint intentions for Signal, and long-awaited proof that Mory didn’t just make up the word “goosecam.”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/

As Winter rolls around, life usually slows down too: more time indoors, less time at work, and more time to ourselves. For our final episode of 2023, Mory and Melissa talk about how the season is a chance to spend more time looking inward. The intensity of our internal emotions makes it easy - necessary even - to distract ourselves with the external world. It can be nearly impossible to reflect inward when we feel like we’re always on the clock, as though every moment has to be productive in order to be good. Whether we like it or not, this repression is unsustainable. Mother Nature offers an opportunity to reflect, realign, and listen to our inner wisdoms as the business of life finally slows down in the winter months. Tune in to hear more about how you can take a pause without making it productive, why community is left out of the conversation, and what we’ve got planned for 2024! Thank you all so much for listening, and happy holidays!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 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 far from settled. Mory recounts how her meeting with esteemed Past Life Psychic Ainslie MacLeod helped her make sense of guilt (and also proved her eternal love for Paris). Melissa narrates the real-life story of James Leininger, a toddler who recounted the plane crash of an American pilot with inexplicable accuracy. If you’re convinced, curious, or even skeptical about the possibility of a karmic world, there’s no better place to be.Rose Bridge Farm: https://rosebridgefarmsanctuary.com/NPR Interview with Jim Tucker: https://www.npr.org/2014/01/05/259886077/searching-for-science-behind-reincarnationPast Life Regression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAgcbBW1dnMAinslie MacLeod’s Soul Types Quiz: https://ainsliemacleod.com/soul-type-quiz/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/

Some 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 sometimes unbearable to live in? And, wouldn’t it be fair to say that our political systems and religious institutions thrive off of dominating those who are disconnected from their intuitive wisdom, much like cults themselves? In this week’s episode, we hear about how (not) to become a toxic cult leader, why tootsie rolls are actually to die for, and Melissa’s growing - but misguided - suspicion that Mory might be trying to start a cult of her own.Read the New Yorker article here: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/post/statistics-on-cultsTo 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, Mory and Melissa have a more serious conversation about serious conversations. Why is it so hard to have disagreements with each other while maintaining empathy? How can we have respectful conversations in which we’re hearing each other? The two, fresh off of their own hard conversation, tackle both sources and solution to our discourse problem, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Find resources here:"Conversations with Coleman: Debating the Israel-Palestine Conflict with Yousef Munayyer ": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-coleman/id1489326460?i=1000632943622Consider donating to support humanitarian aid: https://fortune.com/well/2023/10/13/how-to-help-victims-israel-hamas-war-charities/Follow Signal on insta: https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/

If 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://www.healthline.com/health/4-7-8-breathingInsight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/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/