The Molten Truth

In a recent episode of The Molten Truth , host Zoey Michaels delves into an enlightening conversation with Renee Moten, a former chronic knee pain sufferer turned holistic coach. Renee shares her transformative journey from enduring two decades of debilitating knee pain to discovering alternative healing methods that empowered her to reclaim her mobility and life. Throughout the interview, Renee d...

In this inspiring episode of The Molten Truth , Zoey Michaels sits down with Trisha Copeland—prolific author and storyteller whose works span contemporary romance, young adult coming-of-age, dystopian fiction, and more. With a wide-ranging collection of characters and settings, Trisha writes with one consistent thread: the journey of self-discovery and the courage to be authentic. Zoey and Trisha...

In this riveting episode of The Molten Truth , Zoey Michaels sits down with Anne Peshke—writer, truth-teller, and the fierce voice behind Trauma Recycled , a raw and resonant book that unpacks the often invisible patterns of trauma we inherit, repeat, and—if we dare—break. With unflinching honesty, Anne shares the personal journey that led her to write Trauma Recycled , including the generational...

An Interview with Author Lynda Williams on Grit, Art, and the Power of the Anti-Hero In this episode of The Molten Truth , Zoey Michaels sits down with Lynda Williams , author of The Beauty and the Hell of It , a collection of raw, luminous stories born from life’s most unforgiving moments. Lynda shares the journey behind the words—the pivotal decision to invest in herself as a writer, the transfo...

Survivor Haley Mazanec shares her journey from love, loss and addiction to finding the fortitude to rebuild her life into something more powerful than she had ever dreamed. For more information visit https://haleymazanec.com/The mission of the Molten Truth, hosted by by Zoey Michaels, is to highlight stories of people who have faced daunting, traumatic, and/or life changing episodes in their lives...

Season 1, Episode 7: Pat Black-Gould brings more than literary passion to her stories. Her decades working as a clinical and neuropsychologist, especially with Vietnam veterans, has given her a firsthand view of war's deep psychologist scars which she has channeled into historical fiction that honors the sacrifices of veterans, explores societal shifts, and amplifies resilient voices. Her latest b...

Season 1, Episode 5: We’re thrilled to welcome Doug Lawrence—internationally certified mentor, author, and mental health advocate—to The Molten Truth with Zoey Michaels! Doug is the only globally recognized Journey Mentor and founder of TalentC®, where he’s redefining what it means to mentor with purpose, empathy, and real-world impact. https://talentc.ca In this powerful conversation, Doug opens...

Season 1, Episode 2: Join me in speaking with a visionary. On the surface, Janet Schultz is a woman just running a business but if you dig deeper she's actually creating an opportunity for an overlooked and underrated group of people who are capable of so much more! Her experience in teaching those who are considered autistic/spectrum earlier in life played into decisions that helped her in runnin...

Season 1, Episode 6: Join Laura and me, Zoey Michaels, as we discuss music and it's effect on us as well as her journey to writing the series Blue Bells of Scotland. Laura grew up in the military, visiting castles in England, pig fests in Germany, and the historic sites of America's east coast. She earned a bachelor's degree in music, and worked for many years as a freelance musician, playing trom...

Season 1, Episode 4: Join Zoey Michaels for a Fascinating fascinating conversation with Yvonne Caputo as she relates how her father, a World War II veteran, one day opened up and in so doing forged an even stronger parent-child bond than ever before by sharing his multiple near-death experiences which led to Yvonne writing her first book late in life but just in time for her father to express his...

Season 1, Episode 3: In this compelling episode of The Molten Truth , host Zoey Michaels speaks with Michael Hingson—blind since birth and a survivor of the 9/11 attacks—about his remarkable journey of partnership, resilience, and purpose. Michael recounts how he and his guide dog Roselle, working as a team, navigated 78 floors to escape the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Rather than viewi...

Season 1, Episode 1: Join me, Zoey Michaels, for a conversation with Brian Heilig, the author of Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow: Our Micro-Preemie Journey which is available on Amazon.com with all proceeds being donated to upgrade NICUs in Mexico starting with the one that features prominently in his family's story. I'm sure you will be as impressed with this family man, author, philanthropist and futu...