Signal with Mory & Melissa

Yes, it's true. The Beans are saying goodbye to the magical, spiritual, and always a bit silly podcast that we all love. Signal has been such an amazing journey for our hosts and listeners alike. Through conversations about life, art, relationships, shame, and joy- just to name a few- we hope somewhere along the way that you, the listener (or reader, I suppose), felt not just seen, but empowered....

What gives music the power to move us? To answer this, we’re joined by the multidisciplinary artist and teacher Doe Paoro to explain how music and our own voices can transform us. With a focus on and care and communion, Doe uses her voice to tap deep into the human experience and unlock the power to heal. A steward at Tierra Valiente in Costa Rica, Doe commits herself to decolonial and post-capita...

What do you do when a relationship no longer fits? From mismatched frequencies to plain old growing apart, it happens to all of us. Mory and Melissa unpack their own healing journeys (tears included), then tackle a tough listener question: How do I navigate my parent’s behavior with compassion? For All Things Signal: Send us listener questions at the email below! moryandmelissa@gmail.com Follow Si...

Signal goes psychedelic this episode. Guiding the trip is mentor and coach Liz Chernett, who breaks down what different medicines do to the brain—and how to bring those insights back to real life. Curious, experienced, or somewhere in between? This one’s for you. Find out more about Liz on her website: https://www.kaleidoscopeeyecoaching.com/ Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wawa...

When it rains it pours” isn’t just a marketing slogan (true story), it might actually be how the world works! We’ve all noticed that some days, everything is perfectly in alignment, and, other times, we just can’t catch a break from this sh*t. In today’s episode, the Beans offer three perspectives- scientific, religious, and spiritual- for understanding these ebbs and flows in our life. Then, we m...

One minute you’re dreaming up your perfect career or relationship, and before you know it, years pass with no sign that things will turn out quite like you thought. Thankfully, this happens to literally everyone, and the Beans are here to tackle it. So, if you’re ready to step into a new chapter of your life or you really want to know the answer to our juicy listener question (spoiler: we’re all o...

What would a world that centers our own care and liberation look like? To answer this, we are joined by the radical and radiant Autumn Breon. Once engineer, now artist, Autumn’s work and performances uses a Black feminist lens to reimagine the everyday, and in doing so, empower all of us to build a more just world. If you are looking to shed limiting beliefs around “creativity” you will not want t...

Thinking about a social media break? (Right after this episode, of course.) Spending hours scrolling on social media only to come away feeling stressed and anxious is so common these days. So if that’s you, come listen to the Beans share their experiences and impart some key takeaways to seamlessly start working with our feelings rather than against them. Plus, we finish this episode off with anot...

What happens when we finally get full access to ourselves? To answer that and more, we’re joined by the brilliant Isabella Mainwaring—author, speaker, and mentor. After battling PCOS, hormone imbalances, and toxic workplaces, Isabella now helps women reclaim their power and heal with practical, down-to-earth strategies. Her no-nonsense approach challenges the status quo and empowers women to thriv...

Hey, you, stop being so hard on yourself! It’s time for a little self forgiveness, sweetheart. From personal flaws to friendship falling outs, we can blame ourselves for a lot of different things. But what if curiosity and compassion led the way instead? (Spoiler: tears will be shed—looking at you, Melissa, three episodes running.) Join us for enlightenment, healing, our Beans’ takes on “sober cur...

Still side-eyeing spirituality? You’re not the only one. In this episode, the Beans unpack the surprising wisdom of skepticism. Mory explains why doubt shows up, while Melissa shares how she’s made peace with hers and even let it guide her. We wrap with a deeply relatable listener question: What if I feel totally unworthy and unprepared for the next chapter in my life? ! Learn More about AHA! and...

The Beans are back, baby. After a soul-soothing summer break, Mory and Melissa return to the mic, recharged and ready to get real. They’re kicking things off with a brand-new segment, Hot or Hype —where the self-help buzz gets the Beans’ brutally honest stamp of approval (or not). First up: Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory. Genius or just good marketing? Next, the gals take a cosmic dive into the Co...

Are you sleepwalking your way through your relationship? If you think the answer may be yes, don’t make any drastic decisions— listen to this episode first, where Melissa and Mory talk about how to build conscious relationships in which you are naming and attending to your needs rather than staying silent and ashamed about them. They discuss the pillars of a healthy relationship, but also how to s...

Over 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. T...

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 d...

This 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...

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...

AI 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.com https://ww...

What do you really want—a dream job, a loving partner, spiritual fulfillment? Now ask yourself: why do you want it, and do you believe you deserve it? This week, Mory dives into the messy magic of desire, guiding us through how to get what we want or at least make sense of when we don’t get what we want. For All Things Signal: To submit questions for future Signal episodes: https://forms.gle/ZhSKG...

No 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 prompt...

Who 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 bu...

Cue the confetti—it's girl power week! We’re celebrating the fierce, funny, and fabulous friendships that lift us up and chill us out (yes, science says so). But what about those sneaky moments of judgment toward other women or ourselves? Don’t worry, Mory’s got the playbook for turning comparison into connection in order to build deep and honest relationships. Plus, our two Beans share how they h...

Is 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 di...

Ever 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.tara...

What 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...