The Molten Truth

The conversation explores the practice of making a daily list of accomplishments, regardless of their size, and the impact of acknowledging small achievements on one's sense of productivity and fulfillment.

Takeaways

• Daily list of accomplishments
• Recognizing small achievements

Chapters

• 00:00 Recognizing Achievements

D.C. Gomez's book was initially intended to be a love story but turned out to be something else entirely. The journey of self-love and the unexpected genre shift are the main takeaways from the conversation.

Takeaways

• Self-love
• Unexpected genre

Chapters

• 00:00 The Misunderstood Love Story

What do you get when you mix a talking cat, a reluctant “cat lady,” small-town Texas, and a million free books? A wildly entertaining conversation with author D.C. Gomez.

In this episode, Zoey Michaels chats with D.C. about her quirky characters, urban fantasy worlds, and the hilarious inspiration behind her Cat Lady series. They swap stories about moving around, finding your voice, and how real life (even the weird parts) sneaks into fiction.

D.C. also opens up about her writing journey, managing multiple book series, and learning to celebrate small wins—plus the truth behind that unforgettable million-book giveaway.

Expect laughs, writing insights, and a whole lot of personality in this fun and honest episode.

In this heartfelt episode, Zoey Michaels sits down with debut novelist Kristine Jensen to explore the journey of writing her first book later in life—and the courage it takes to finally put your story into the world. Inspired by real-life women’s clubs from the 1960s, Wednesday Club celebrates friendship, resilience, and the power of community. From navigating self-publishing and avoiding scams to building meaningful connections (even on airplanes), this conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to start over—and that the right people can change everything.

What the world sees... isn't always the full story.

In this powerful bonus episode, the lives of Gilda Radner and Chadwick Boseman reveal a shared Truth about illness that often goes unnoticed.

Her symptoms didn't make sense - but she refused to ignore them. His struggle remained unseen - carried with a strength few could comprehend.

Different paths. Different choices. But both shaped by something the world could not see.

This episode explores the space between what is visible...and what is real - where persistence, intuition, and resilience can make all the difference.

Because sometimes, the most important signals aren't the ones others recognize - they're the ones you feel, long before anyone else does.

The episode discusses the private battle of an actor with cancer, highlighting the impact of his privacy on public awareness and the misconception of equating fitness with health.

Takeaways

• Privacy and illness
• Impact of privacy on public awareness

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning

An actress, known for her gift of laughter, experienced unexplained symptoms that led to an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Her openness about her illness changed the conversation around diagnosis and increased awareness about ovarian cancer. Listening to the body's signals and the impact of awareness are key takeaways from her story.

Takeaways

• Importance of listening to the body's signals
• The impact of increased awareness around ovarian cancer

Chapters

• 00:00 The Gift of Laughter

Why We Ignore What We Know Is Right (And How Sci-Fi Exposes It)

Award-winning sci-fi writer Lance Robinson joins the show to talk about the uncomfortable truth at the heart of his stories: humans often know what to do—but don’t do it. Through fascinating concepts like nomadic planets and environmental collapse, this episode blends storytelling, psychology, and creativity into a conversation that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.

The conversation covers the Writers of the Future workshop in Los Angeles and the supportive community of writers that the program fosters. It also highlights the exchange of feedback and critique among writers.

Takeaways

• Writers of the Future workshop in Los Angeles
• Supportive community of writers

Chapters

• 00:00 Writers of the Future Workshop in Los Angeles

The conversation delves into the concept of tidally locked planets in science fiction and the challenges of living on such planets. It explores the premise of a tidally locked planet, the revelation about the planet's rotation, and the challenges faced by the characters living on the planet. Additionally, it discusses the possibilities of new world building in the context of such planets.

Takeaways

• Tidally locked planets in science fiction
• Challenges of living on a tidally locked planet

Chapters

• 00:00 Tidally Locked Planets in Science Fiction