Signal with Mory & Melissa

The kids are back in school, pumpkin spice lattes are on the menu, and Mory’s new book is available for pre-order. That’s right. Fall is here! The change from summer to fall is marked by the “autumnal” equinox (Yes that’s a real word, no we cannot pronounce it) when there is an equal amount of day and night. But more importantly, what does this all mean for our inner selves? While summer is a time...

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...

The Beans are back with another listener questions episode full of fabulous advice and plenty of banter about Melissa’s sexy new haircut. Is reality TV show MILF Manor calling her name? Mory dives into how to build up trust in your intuition and spring back from feelings of demotivation. The beans rediscover that healing isn’t linear, and Melissa shares how this podcast has taught her some importa...

We all know self-reflection is important, but how do we actually do it? This week, Mory offers practical strategies to help us manage our emotions and view ourselves from an outsider’s perspective. We might be boxing ourselves in before even understanding our true needs for growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your ways, this part is for you. The Beans also share their own personal insights on mot...

How exactly does one age gracefully? Join Mory and Melissa in this week’s episode as they answer this question and step (slowly) into the wisdom of their 40s. Sure, society loves to remind them that their bodies may not be as youthful as they once were, but that doesn’t mean they have to listen to it. Come commiserate with Bean and Bean about achy hips and relish in an attitude of “I don’t care wh...

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 prim...

What 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 sub...

In this episode, Mory and Melissa go down the historical rabbit hole to examine ancient spiritual traditions - everything from the role of nature in Shintoism to dance in Sufism. As it turns out, a lot of the key concepts we use on the podcast have long lineages which, ultimately, shows just how profoundly important spiritual connection has been for people across time and space. This episode is ab...

You’ve heard of personal accountability, but have you heard of spiritual accountability? This week, spiritual teacher and counselor Susannah Freedman breaks down the concept for us (with important ad libs from her co-counselor, Face). Mory and Melissa (open-mouthedly) ask many questions about her spiritual and professional journey, and Susannah gives us some TTTs. Check out Susannah’s work through...

We wouldn’t be around if there wasn’t a mass movement towards spirituality in our general culture. That means that there are a lot of spiritual experts on our Instagram feeds, YouTube recommendations, and Spotify playlists - some of them have made us feel great, some of them not so much. In this episode, the Beans take a look in the mirror to discuss the pros and cons of all the spirituality in ou...

It’s the time of month again for another listener questions episode! This week we’re back and better than ever with some Natasha Bedingfield. Then, Mory and Melissa tackle your questions about cynical loved ones, career changes, skeptical partners, and your friend’s terrible boyfriend. Each answer comes with its own TTT (Tangible Takeaway Tool). If you have questions of your own, we would love to...

From 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....

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 pl...

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 Melis...

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 alp...

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 radica...

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 co...

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...

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 &amp...

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...

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......

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 spiri...

Melissa & 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.g...

A listener asked us an excellent question, and we responded in this episode! How can parents cultivate intuition in their children? Mory shares the principles of intuitive parenting while Melissa works on applying them to some real-life examples. The bottom line is that all children are born with an inner knowing, and often the best thing a parent can do is to support their relationship to that kn...

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...