Signal with Mory & Melissa

Sensitivity 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 discussing the wonders of coffee creamer.Highly Sensitive Person test: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/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 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/

The Beans are back this week with another special guest: Gala Magriña, pioneer in the field of holistic interior design. Most interior design focuses on form and function - whether or not a room looks good and works well. Gala sees the spaces we inhabit in a more dynamic way. Our rooms always reflect our emotional landscapes, something she helps clients discover through her “Beyond Spaces” visitations. As a medium can divine one’s future by reading a palm, Gala can identify one’s internal struggles by reading a room. Join us this week to hear a boat load of banter, to listen to Melissa’s application for an unpaid internship, and to learn how Gala finds the “interior” in “interior design.”Sign up for Gala's course: https://galamagrinadesign.com/beyond-spaces-courseTune into Gala's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3izwTMg7wTuaSaqo7jh1Rw?si=ov6t5P3_Rkq_4Ga2XshqtwTo 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/

A 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 insight into the process of creating Who Are We Now? and its attempt to answer the questions: What makes human identity? And what drives us apart?Buy Who Are We Now? here: https://hatandbeard.com/products/who-are-we-now-by-blaise-aguera-y-arcasAvailable for free here: https://whoarewenow.net/Find Blaise on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/blaiseaguera?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTo 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/

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/ZhSKGveWox33GvFq6Follow Signal on insta: https://www.instagram.com/signalwithmoryandmelissaFollow Mory on insta: https://www.instagram.com/moryfontanez/

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/